Could this be the most competitive Premier League season ever?

Chelsea, Man Utd*, Liverpool and Arsenal** can all theoretically compete for the title, while Man City, with more strengthening of defense and midfield, could also compete.

It is possible to argue that all of the top 4 with the exception of Chelsea will open the new season with weaker squads than last season, though even Chelsea have a new manager who has never previously coached in the EPL. Man Utd lost Ronaldo. Liverpool look like they will lose Alonso. Arsenal have lost Adebayor and Toure.

To be honest, though I feel that Man Utd and Liverpool will open the season with weaker squads, I dont buy the argument that Arsenal are weaker. Fabregas was injured for half of last season. Denilson is one of the most underrated midfielders around and has one full year of experience to his name. Yes, the defense needs improvement, but hopefully, for the sake of EPL competition, this happens.

*I wrote off Man Utd last week. This was silly of me. Man Utd have the best defense in the league and Alex Ferguson in charge. They can compete.