Josh Hortin's 2009/2010 Predictions: Part 1

1. Who's going to be in the top four, and in what order?

1. Man Utd
2. Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Man City

Man Utd will win it again as Fergie is still as passionate as ever and will want to be the manager of the first team to win four in row. Rooney, Berbatov (now fully settled) and Owen will compensate for the goals that Tevez and Ronaldo scored last campaign. Chelsea will finish second, they were nearly there last year, and did this in spite of the comotion surrounding Big Phil and a sometimes unruly squad. Plus, they were missing Essien. Ancelotti's arrival should provide the stability for them to grab this position. Liverpool for third as I think they have enough quality, even if we assume that they will lose Alonso. As always, it all depends on the fitness of Gerrard and Torres. Man City for fourth. Arsenal are handing it over to them by not strengthening. But, it will be a few more seasons until they are challenging the top three.

2. Who's going down?

18. Birmingham
19. Burnley
20. Hull

Birmingham have strengthened considerably, but I just don't think they will cut it. Burnley have some very very talented youngsters, but again, when it gets to the last ten minutes, will they have the bottle to get a result? Hull, for the simple fact that no one wants to join them as their relegation this year seems to be a forgone conclusion. They desperately lack power up front.

3. Which team is going to show the biggest improvement?

Last season, Man City finished tenth. I think they will do a tad better this season.

4. Who's going to bang in the most goals?

I honestly can't choose. Rooney, given the opportunity to play centrally, will score more frequently. Torres, who continues to get sharper every year. Drogba, because his efforts in pre-season have shown that the old lethal Drogba is back. Owen (there is always a dark horse) has looked sharp in pre-season, and now he's actually at a club he wants to play for, the injuries may just mysteriously disappear. I'm staying on the fence.

5. Who's going to win the FA Cup?

I think a top team will win it this year. I'm going for United, as it's been an oddly long time since this trophy resided at Old Trafford.

The YNWAWK 2008/2009 Review: Part 2

GoonerDale:

Got to be Roy of the Rovers (Fulham Rovers). He took a team who were dead cert for relegation and turned them into a side who beat the top four sides and challenged for, and attained (pending qualification), entry into the Europa League.

Jo$shuwaa:

Roy Hodgson. I've gone for Roy because in 12 months he has turned a relegation candidate into a top seven team, and moreover, he has done it all on a small budget.

Robbie:

In 07/08, Fulham managed 'The Great Escape' with Roy Hodgson at the helm, and this year he propelled them into seventh position, almost leading them to automatic European qualification. The transformation that he has conducted at Fulham is phenomenal.

Jack:

Roy Hodgson. A great turnaround, from a fascinating English manager. Fulham played an authentic brand of Premier League football, fast and physical. They also played with a higher technical ability than the mid-tablers who finished above them last year, and this can largely be attributed to Roy.

Hoxey:

Roy Hodgson. The manager of the season simply has to be this man. He walks the walk and talks the talk. "At the start of the season if someone told us we would get 50 points we would have given them a funny look." How much more motivational can he be?

Tom:

After pulling off 'The Great Escape' in 07/08, Hodgson built upon this, taking The Cottagers to a very respectable seventh, earning them a place in the Europa League qualifiers. It was their highest Premier League finish to date. Hodgson, something of a football purist, played positive attacking football, and also led Fulham to the top of the Fair Play league.