It is always worth looking ahead at
ante post markets for Premier League betting, and with the 2012/13
title heading to Old Trafford and into Manchester United’s hands
for the 20th time in their history, looking a year beyond that, who
is likely to be crowned English champions for the 2013/14? Looking
ahead, summer transfers can always be a game changer for sides but as
usual, there are the big clubs, the ones with the money and the power
are still naturally going to be dominating the ante post market. But
still, there is the big question of who it will end up being.
Manchester United
The Red Devils, with 20 English League titles under their belt are naturally going to be the favourites to take the title. They will be the defending champions and they will have the most at stake to lose. They have all the experience and of course the guile of Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm and that is why before the close of the 2012/13 season, Man United were already 13/8 favourites to successfully defend it the following season. They have tremendous scoring power in Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney, who is likely to stay at the club despite transfer rumours. Not only that, Sir Alex Ferguson always gets the best out of any player that he drafts in on top. Man United are not likely to be big spenders over the summer, although if they target an upgrade in a very suspect midfield area, they will be strong front runners again.
The Red Devils, with 20 English League titles under their belt are naturally going to be the favourites to take the title. They will be the defending champions and they will have the most at stake to lose. They have all the experience and of course the guile of Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm and that is why before the close of the 2012/13 season, Man United were already 13/8 favourites to successfully defend it the following season. They have tremendous scoring power in Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney, who is likely to stay at the club despite transfer rumours. Not only that, Sir Alex Ferguson always gets the best out of any player that he drafts in on top. Man United are not likely to be big spenders over the summer, although if they target an upgrade in a very suspect midfield area, they will be strong front runners again.
Manchester City
The 2011/12 Champions couldn’t successfully defend their title, and it is a tough thing to do. Boss Roberto Mancini blamed their failure to do so on missing out on signings last summer to boost their squad. That having been said, the Citizens came into terrific form, about four months too late into the 2012/13 season to mount a realistic title challenge. Their defense is mobile and strong enough to rack up clean sheets, but they likely will look for a summer strengthening of the forward corps. Sergio Aguero wasn’t quite at his best all season and that, along with dodgy away form, cost them. So strengthening things up front, and having an extra world class body in the centre of midfield as well would likely take City to the next level and get them closer to their bitter rivals again. They certainly can’t be counted out, and Man City will take some popular backing at a price of around 15/8 in ante post 2013/14 Premier League betting.
The 2011/12 Champions couldn’t successfully defend their title, and it is a tough thing to do. Boss Roberto Mancini blamed their failure to do so on missing out on signings last summer to boost their squad. That having been said, the Citizens came into terrific form, about four months too late into the 2012/13 season to mount a realistic title challenge. Their defense is mobile and strong enough to rack up clean sheets, but they likely will look for a summer strengthening of the forward corps. Sergio Aguero wasn’t quite at his best all season and that, along with dodgy away form, cost them. So strengthening things up front, and having an extra world class body in the centre of midfield as well would likely take City to the next level and get them closer to their bitter rivals again. They certainly can’t be counted out, and Man City will take some popular backing at a price of around 15/8 in ante post 2013/14 Premier League betting.
Chelsea
Third favourites in the ante post betting at around 4/1. That is quite a distant price for the London club, who last won the league title in the 2009/10 season. They will have a new manager next season with the temporary tenure of Rafa Benitez coming to an end, so new systems will be implemented. Chelsea have a wonderful crop of attacking talent, youngsters like Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar. They definitely need a boost up front through in bringing in a world class striker, as Fernando Torres is cutting it, and that leaves just Demba Ba. They need more than that to mount a title challenge, as well as adding some extra bodies at the back. They shouldn’t have any trouble in attracting big names over the summer, especially if they have Champions League football to look forward too. With them being attached to big names like Andre Schurrle and Radamel Falcao, if they team it up with the right manager, then they could make up a very strong third title challenging team.
Third favourites in the ante post betting at around 4/1. That is quite a distant price for the London club, who last won the league title in the 2009/10 season. They will have a new manager next season with the temporary tenure of Rafa Benitez coming to an end, so new systems will be implemented. Chelsea have a wonderful crop of attacking talent, youngsters like Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar. They definitely need a boost up front through in bringing in a world class striker, as Fernando Torres is cutting it, and that leaves just Demba Ba. They need more than that to mount a title challenge, as well as adding some extra bodies at the back. They shouldn’t have any trouble in attracting big names over the summer, especially if they have Champions League football to look forward too. With them being attached to big names like Andre Schurrle and Radamel Falcao, if they team it up with the right manager, then they could make up a very strong third title challenging team.
Arsenal and Tottenham
The two North London sides are still yet to prove that they have title winning credentials in them. Hard to argue about the fact that they will likely be top five clubs against next season, but just how close they can get to the three aforementioned clubs is really up for debate. It is still not likely to happen unless major investments are going to happen. Few are betting on Arsenal who last won the league title back in the 2003/04 season and Tottenham is very definite long shot with a last league title coming all the way back in the 1960/61 season.
The two North London sides are still yet to prove that they have title winning credentials in them. Hard to argue about the fact that they will likely be top five clubs against next season, but just how close they can get to the three aforementioned clubs is really up for debate. It is still not likely to happen unless major investments are going to happen. Few are betting on Arsenal who last won the league title back in the 2003/04 season and Tottenham is very definite long shot with a last league title coming all the way back in the 1960/61 season.
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