Another round of Internationals means...Premier League catchup!

As another round of internationals hits us footie fans (don't they seem to be coming round sooner and sooner, or is it just me?), it's time to take a quick look at what's been going on over in the Premier League for the last month or so. It's been an interesting month, hasn't it?

The Premier League table now stands 7 games strong, still a long way off from indicating what will happen come May time, but slowly we're getting a picture of the current Premier League big boys and the biggest early flops. And it's probably not much of a surprise to see Chelsea outpacing the rest of the league, as they storm to a four point gap over second placed Manchester City. They've been impressive in almost every game, well-oiled and full of goals. But perhaps they're just too quick off the mark? Can they really keep that impressive up til the end of the season, which is still a long way away? I have a feeling they might struggle come Easter, especially if they pick up some injuries.

As for the other big contenders, Manchester City have come good haven't they? Obviously the money has been pouring in over there over the last year or so, but they've started well, scored goals, and looked strong. It's another question whether or not they've got the winning experience come money time next May, but they have some very talented players on their books, so should be there or thereabouts. Carlos Tevez as skipper I have my doubts about, but I'm not paid billions and zillions so I'll leave it up to Mancini...

Old favourites Arsenal and Manchester United have started reasonably well, with some very nice stuff from Arsenal at times. It's kind of telling though that United, who seem to be notoriously slow these last few seasons at getting into their rythm, are lying in third without setting the world alight. You can be sure that Sir Alex will have his boys firing later on in the season. Wayne Rooney's troubles probably aren't helping much, but Fergie has seen it all before, hasn't he? He'll come good. And if not, off with his head!

At the bottom of the table it's a bit of a surprise to see Liverpool currently lying in 18th place, deep in the dreaded relegation zone. Their boardroom battles seem to be playing a role, although to be honest, I don't see why this should affect top professionals, who should really be going out and giving it their all, whoever their paymaster is. I don't think we'll see Liverpool down there much longer, they should be able to climb up the table fairly rapidly with a couple of good results under their belts.

Surprises of the season so far have to be Blackpool and West Brom, who have struck deep into the Premier League top ten. I'm going to have a wild stab in the dark, but I don't think they'll be there in May. Brave, aren't I?

Prediction time: Chelsea will be champions, followed by Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, in that order. Going down it has to be the three W's - West Ham, Wolves and Wigan.

Over to you, what do you think will happen come May?