Champions Bayern Munich are the strongest side in Germany, that is not in question, but Pep Guardiola begins this season with something to prove.
The coach's judgement was called into question after the Champions League semi-final thrashing by Real Madrid, and he has reinforced his squad with the additions of Robert Lewandowski and Juan Bernat. The return of Thiago Alcantara is eagerly awaited as Guardiola seeks to impose Bayern's authority early on.
Liverpool had a great season last time as they finished second,just short of the title.This season the sold their star player Luis Suarez to Barcelona.In his place they have signed seven player with Rickie Lambert,Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovern arriving from Southampton. This is a big season for Liverpool as they begin life without Luis Suarez who was their top goalscorer.Their other players like Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling must step up if they are to win the title while also challenging for the Champions League.
Key Fixtures:
Liverpool face Manchester United and Arsenal in successive games in December and March-April.
After winning the Premier League title and league cup last season,City will look to go further and perform well in the Champions League.They got fined for failing to follow Financial Fair Play rules and got a squad cap of naming 21 players for Champions League matches.City signed players Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando from Porto in Portugal,Bacary Sagna from Arsenal for free and goalkeeper Willy Caballero from Malaga.They also signed veteran midfielder Frank Lampard on loan for six months after he joined their MLS team New York City FC.
Key Fixtures:
Manchester City host rivals Manchester United on Sunday, 2 November and visit Old Trafford on Saturday, 11 April.
Arsenal finished fourth in the league while they won the FA Cup.They have signed Alexis Sanchez and Calum Chambers from Barcelona and Southampton while they also signed Mathieu Debuchy and David Ospina.They hope to finish this season strongly especially after defeating Manchester City in the FA Community Shield.
Key Fixtures:
Arsenal host arch-rivals Tottenham on Saturday, 27 September and visit White Hart Lane on Saturday, 7 February.
Manchester United hire Louis Van Gaal as new manager with Ryan Giggs as assistant.After enduring a disappointing last season and missing out on Champions League football,United hope to improve and atleast reach the top four this season.They have signed Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera from Southampton and Atletic Blibao respectively and are trying to sign various players before the end of the transfer window.If they sign the players and perform against the big teams then they can reach the top four.
Key fixtures:
Manchester United's hopes of mounting a Champions League challenge - or more -will be tested when they face Everton and Chelsea (at home) and Manchester City (away) in the space of four games in October and November.
Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Champions League and finished third in EPL.The manager,Jose Mourinho,is optimistic on winning the EPL and also has said that the team will try to win the Champions League.They have been busy in the transfer window signing Diego Costa and Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid to join Thibaut Courtois who returned to Chelsea from Atletico where he spent three seasons on loan.The also signed Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona to strengthen the midfield while Didier Drogba re-joined the club as a free agent after leaving Galatasaray to complete the squad after the departures of David Luiz,Frank Lampard,Ashley Cole and Romelu Lukaku.
Key Fixtures:
Chelsea face Manchester United at home, Arsenal away and Liverpool at home in the space of four weeks towards the end of the season.
EPL has finally started after almost 100 days of waiting.The top teams this year are Chelsea,Manchester City,Arsenal and Liverpool.Manchester United are also top four contenders after a disappointing last season they have a new boss in charge this season.Tottenham and Everton are also teams in the top four frame after a good season last time around.This year's English Premier League will surely be exciting.
Germany have won the world cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time.Mario Gotze scored the only goal of the match in the 113rd minute of the match with superb finish from Andre Schurrle's cross.The match also included standout performances by Bastian Schweinstieger,Toni Kroos and Mats Hummels.Gotze came on as a substitue in the 88th minute thus becoming the first substitue to score in a world cup final.
This World Cup is featuring more than 700 players but there are a few players to watch out for in this year's finals.Already players and teams like Spain,England,Italy,Portugal,Uruguay,Mexico,Chile have all exited with their main players like Cristiano Ronaldo,Rooney,Pirlo & Balotelli,Suarez,Cavani,Forlan,etc.
So with these players and teams
out of the finals we will focus on the best of the rest.
The Fifa World Cup in Brazil is the most exciting world cup till date.Late drama,dubious calls,red cards,extra time and penalty shootouts,etc have been a regular feature at these finals. This years world cup is overflowing with goals more than it was in south africa 4 years ago
