Gradually, the new 2018-2019 season of the English Premier League is gaining momentum. The English championship can already be called one of the most competitive in all of Europe for several years. Fierce battles are fought not only for the title of champion, but also for the opportunity to compete in the Champions League next year. Although the season has just started and teams are still finding their game, the predictions of the football experts at "Betsafe" already favor the favorites to triumph in the championship. In addition, the specialists discussed the players who realistically have a chance to score the most goals in the Premier League season. Will Manchester City lift trophies to the top for the second consecutive year? In the Premier League, usually one of the wealthy clubs triumphs. In the 2015-2016 season, Leicester City managed to produce one of the biggest sensations in sports history and triumph in the strongest division in England, but now everything is gradually returning to its normal state. In the 2016-2017 season, the Premier League trophies were won by London's Chelsea, and last year, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team had no equals. The title was secured by the "citizens" in an impressive style - with just 2 losses during the season, they collected 100 (!) points and improved the Premier League's points record. It is worth mentioning that Man City scored as many as 106 goals last year. Goals are one of the key factors that "Betsafe" experts relied on. For this reason, Man City is considered the main candidate to triumph in the championship for the second consecutive year. The chances of this team to win the competition are evaluated three times better than any other team. According to the "Betsafe" experts, Man City will undoubtedly secure a ticket to the Champions League next year. This possibility is valued at 98 percent. Of course, other league giants will also strive for the title. London's Tottenham Hotspur has taken the prize spot in the championship for the last three seasons, so they will surely continue to pursue the title this year. However, the chances of this capital team are slightly hindered by the fact that they had to allocate funds for the construction of a new stadium this summer, rather than strengthening the squad. One dark horse could be the well-performing Liverpool club, which made a strong impression last season and even reached the Champions League final. The team has strengthened its squad even more in the summer and addressed its weaknesses. It is impossible not to mention Manchester United, London's Arsenal, and London's Chelsea teams. United and Arsenal have had a difficult start to the season, but Chelsea's machine is currently working like a Swiss clock. The "Blues" chances are further increased by the fact that the team will not play in the Champions League this year, so they will not need to save players for the most important European competitions. The fight will not only be for the title, but also for survival A fierce battle will take place in the lower half of the Premier League table as well. Teams with smaller budgets will strive to survive in the championship. Looking at the predictions of "Betsafe" gamblers, it is quite safe to evaluate the chances of Burnley and Liverpool's Everton, while all other teams are given a minimum of 15 percent chance to exit the Premier League. At the moment, it is predicted that Brighton, Watford, and Huddersfield have the greatest chance of getting relegated. Meanwhile, all newcomers to the league this year - Cardiff, Fulham, and Wolves - should survive in the championship. Who will win the "golden boot"? As every year, players will compete among themselves. The best league strikers will fight for the prestigious "golden boot" award, which goes to the most productive player of the season. "Betsafe" research predicts that Harry Kane from the Tottenham Hotspur team has the best chance of winning the trophy. This player has already won the "golden boot" twice and last year lost only to Mohamed Salah. The chances of this Egyptian player are also highly favorable. It is most likely unnecessary. Last year, M. Salah scored 32 goals and broke the league record. Another serious candidate is Man City's leader Sergio Aguerro. The Argentine started the season well and, if he keeps his pace, could definitely become the most productive player of the season. In the near future, we will present forecasts for Serie A and La Liga.
