The Premier League. Credit: UK Sports Network
It's the 21st year the Premier League has been in action and 2013/14 season looks to be the biggest and most exciting yet.
A ball has not even been kicked and there is so much to talk about, five new managers, three new teams, players futures undecided and talks over who could win the league.
All eyes will be on last years title holders Manchester United after it was announced at the end of May that Sir Alex Ferguson was to step down as manager after 26 years in charge making him the longest serving in the Premier League, winning 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles. Now they are in the hands of ex Everton boss David Moyes. He was the appointment everybody within football expected. It will be tough, a new season a new job always is but after winning the Community Shield against Wigan it is a positive start to progress from.
Chelsea could be back in the frame to win the title with Jose Mourinho back in charge for the second time. They are also under the spotlight for the hopeful transfer of United's Wayne Rooney after he asked once again for a transfer request.
Another's player on everyone's minds is midfielder Gareth Bale, is he leaving Spurs.? It would be a record breaking fee of £80 million if he was to move to Spanish side Real Madrid, is this a ridiculous amount to be spent on a player? He is an outstanding player with 42 goals in 146 appearances and has helped definitely been Tottenham's best player by far this season. Another question to ask is if Bale leaves will Spurs cope without him? It is getting close the end end of the transfer window, so if they let him go they will need a replacement fast. I personally don't want to see him leave the club, he is exceptional talent which is great to be able to watch in the Premier League and we don't get many home grown players like him.
With all these things in mind we cannot forget about the newly promoted teams; Cardiff City, Crystal Palace and Hull FC they face a tough season but who knows what might happen, there are always shocks in the Premier League. But with managers like Malky Mackay, Ian Holloway and Steve Bruce they are in safe hands and could actually prove people wrong by winning games.
It's an exciting time with only hours to go until the first ball of the new Premier League season is kicked and only a few weeks left before the Transfer Deadline day anything could happen.
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