RE: Who Is Escaping From Relegation?
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I think my original prediction of Norwich, Villa and Bournemouth going down still looks pretty good.
I have to disagree in regards both the strength of the Premier League and the impact on the national team. The reason that teams like Spurs, Arsenal and United have had disappointing campaigns is that the level of competition is such in the Premier League that even a small drop in performance impacts outcomes. No other major European league can boast that level of competition.
Equally, England's age-group teams have been very successful over recent years. The U-19s won the European Championship in 2017 and you are starting to see players like from that squad like Reece James and Mason Mount make an impact in the Premier League. The under-21s also made it to the semi-finals last year with regular EPL starters like Dean Henderson, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, James Maddison and Phil Foden. I think you could argue that English football is healthier now than it has been at any other time since the beginning of the Premier League
You are possibly right as I hadn't followed the age groups coming through.Maybe this is just the older players making room for the youngsters. I was looking at the overall quality. I know it is tough to remain at the top as it normally operates in cycles with others getting their time. I look at teams like Newcastle though and just can't believe with so little quality they manage to remain in the Premiership.
Your predictions look spot on even though I feel sorry for Eddie Howe as what he has achieved with Bournemouth is remarkable. They should be back if everyone stays on.
Yeah, Bournemouth is everyone's 2nd favourite team. I don't think any football fan will take any pleasure from seeing them get relegated. It'll be tough for them in the Championship next season too