The Premier league is the most exciting league in the world, and it is extremely difficult to predict who will win the League title or end up relegated.

1) ARSENAL FC:

Background information: Arsenal Fc is a club that was founded in the year 1886 and is based in Holloway, London. The club has won 13 first division and 12 Fa cup titles. Notable footballers to have played for the club include Thierry Henry, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, and Patrick Viera. In 2005, the club set a record of going 49 games unbeaten in the premier league and the squad at that time went on to be nicknamed the “Invincible”. The club also did doubles in 70/71, 92/93 , 97/98 and 2001/2002 league seasons. The team is traditionally clad in red and white. The ''Gunners'' as they are called popularly called play their home games in the Emirates stadium, home to over 60,000 fans.

Manager: Arsene Wenger

Style of play: Includes short passes, incisive play, possession football, camping in opposition half, left wing attack, playing the offside trap and non-aggressiveness.

Strengths: Creating chances, flair play, counter attacks and attacking down the wings.

Weaknesses: Defenders keep offside poorly, lack of concentration, errors from individual players, defending long shots, inability to withstand aggressive teams, lack of strength in the midfield (defensive midfield).

Formation: Wenger usually deploys the 4-2-3-1 Formation.

Likely Lineup: Petr Cech, Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal, Hector Bellerin, Mesut Oezil, Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez, Aaron Ramsey, Francis Coquelin, Olivier Giroud

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Four defenders are shielded by a central defensive midfielder, while the other central midfielder is expected to control the tempo of the play, while two wingers are stationed in order to enhance wing play. An attacking midfielder is given a free role and also plays behind the striker in order to create chances and give passes. Arsenal Fc mostly plays with a lone striker.

Philosophy of the manager: Arsene Wenger promotes emerging talents by creating a conducive atmosphere for his players to thrive in the youth academies. He also believes in the attacking style of play, though he balances things and defends when necessary.

Honours: First Division and Premier League: Winners in 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04 (13) Fa cup 12): 1929–30, 1935–36, 1949–50, 1970–71, 1978–79, 1992–93, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2013–14, 2014–15 (record) League cup 2 ): 1986–87, 1992–93 Community shield (14): 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1991 (shared), 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2015 European titles: cup winners cup (93/94) and inter cities fairs cup (69/70)

2) LEICESTER CITY:

Background information: Leicester city fc is an English football club that is based in Leicester city, England. Founded in 1884 as Leicester fosse, the club gained promotion to the premier league in the 2014/2015 season. The club has housed the top longest scoring run in Jamie Vardy who has scored 13 goals in 11 games. Leicester city play their home games in the King power stadium.

Manager: Claudio Ranieri

Style of play: Taking long shots, spread play, long balls, attempt on crosses, attempts on through balls, right wing play , direct play, and attempted set pieces.

Strengths: Scoring efficiency and effectiveness, track back, wing play, counter attacks, dispossession, individual strengths and team coercion.

Weaknesses: Aerial duels, defending counters, defending set pieces, defending slender leads, inability to keep possession, Average defensively.

Formation: 4-4-2, 4-4-1-1, and 4-5-1

Likely Lineup: Kasper Schmeichel, Wes Morgan, Robert Huth, Danny Simpson, Christian Fuchs, Daniel Drinkwater, Marc Albrighton, Ngolo Kante, Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Jose Leonardo Ulloa

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Philosophy of the Manager: Usually referred to as the “tinker man” Claudio Ranieri believes in squad rotation and change of tactics during matches. From a 4-4-2 formation, the team can switch to a 4-4-1-1 in order to defend effectively.

Honours: English first tier: runner up: 28/29 season. Championship: (7, joint record): 1924–25, 1936–37, 1953–54, 1956–57, 1970–71, 1979–80, 2013–14 Runners-up (2): 1907–08, 2002–03 Play-off winners (2): 1993–94, 1995–96 Third tier: Champions (1): 2008–09 Fa cup: Runners-up (4): 1949, 1961, 1963, and 1969 League cup: Winners (3): 1964, 1997, 2000 Runners-up (2):1965, 1999 Charity shield: Winners (1): 1971

3) MANCHESTER CITY:

Background information: Manchester city fc was founded in 1880 at St Marks (west Gorton). The team moved to the city of Manchester stadium from Maine road in 2003 and was successful in the 60s and 70s. The club was purchased by the Abu Dhabi united group and has was ranked as the fifth most valuable club by Forbes in 2014 with an estimated value of 1.3 billion dollars. In 2012 they won the premier league, a feat last achieved by the club 44 years from that time.

Manager: Manuel Pellegrini

Style of play: Flair play, right wing play, possession football, through ball, short passes, incisive runs, aggressive when needed, camping in opponents half and playing the offside trap.

Strengths: set piece, goal scoring proficiency, long and short range, protecting leads, team coercion, fast wingers, top class players, strong financial power.

Weaknesses: Get caught off guard when defending, lack of ideas when trailing, poor speed in the central areas of the defence.

Formation: 4-2-3-1, 4-4-1-1, 4-4-2

Likely Lineup: Joe Hart, Bacary Sagna, Aleksandar Kolarov, Eliaquim Mangala, Nicolas Otamendi, Raheem Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne, David Silva, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero

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Philosophy of the manager: Pellegrini has always favored an attacking style of play that is mixed with flair. During matches, the team changes from a 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-4-1-1 formation in order to create goal scoring opportunities.

Honours: First Division/ premier league: Winners (4): 1936–37, 1967–68, 2011–12, 2013–14 Second division: 1898–99, 1902–03, 1909–10, 1927–28, 1946–47, 1965–66, 2001–02 Third division: Winners (1): 1998–99 Fa cup: Winners (5): 1903–04, 1933–34, 1955–56, 1968–69, 2010–11 League cup: Winners (3): 1969–70, 1975–76, 2013–14 Community shield: Winners (4): 1937, 1968, 1972, 2012 Uefa cup winners’ cup: winners (1): 1969–70

4) TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR:

Background information: Founded in 1892, Tottenham Hotspur fc is based in Tottenham, north London. The clubs motto is ‘’ To dare is to do’’. Tottenham was the first club to achieve the FA and League cup double in the 20th century. Tottenham play their league games at white heart lane.

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Playing style: Attack through the middle, Defensive solidity, left wing play, long passes, aggressiveness, Long range shots, and playing offside traps.

Strengths: Set piece, long range shots, dispossession, through balls, speed runs, keeping the offside trap.

Weaknesses: Individual errors, inability to maintain leads, poor set piece marking, selfishness of some key players in passing the ball and limited creativity of the attacking players.

Formation: 4-2-3-1, 3-4-2-1

Likely Lineup: Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Ben Davies, Erik Lamela, Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Thomas Carroll, Harry Kane

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Philosophy of Manager: Pochettino prefers to attack. However he pays details to defending too. In defending, he employs the 4-3-1-2 formation and rely on speed runs from players to drive their counter attacks.

5) MANCHESTER UNITED:

Background info:

Manchester United is an English team based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The club was founded as Newton Heath LYR football club in 1878, and changed its name to Manchester United in 1902, moving to Old Trafford in 1910. Manchester united have 20 league titles to their name, more than any other club and have the record for the Longest serving Manager in the premier League History in the Person of Sir Alex Ferguson. The club is also the first in England to do the treble when they won the league, the Uefa champions League, and the Fa cup in 1999.

Manager: Louis Van Gaal

Playing Style: Wing Play, Short and Long passes, set piece and possession football.

Strengths: Attacking down the wings, individual skills, set piece, Protecting leads, financial strength.

Weaknesses: Aerial duels, inability to defend set piece and counter attacks, struggles against flair playing teams, poor attack.

Formation: 4-2-3-1, 3-4-1-2, 4-2-2-2

Likely Lineup: David De Gea, Matteo Darmian, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, Ander Herrera, Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Wayne Rooney

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Philosophy: Van Gaal believes in tactical play and use of the wings. He also favours a passing game and employs the 4-3-2-1 and 4-3-3 formations.

Honours: Premier league: First Division/Premier League: 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13 Second Division: 1935–36, 1974–75 League cup: 1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10 Fa cup: 1908–09, 1947–48, 1962–63, 1976–77, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1989–90, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04 Community shield: 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965*, 1967*, 1977*, 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 Champions League: 1967–68, 1998–99, 2007–08 Cup winner’s cup: 1990–91 Uefa super cup: 1991 Fifa club world cup: 2008 International cup:1999

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