Amp up the football fever with these fan suggestions on tracking this season

After the first weekend of the English Premier League wrapped up last weekend, we reach out to city fans to make predictions on their frontrunner picks and a curation of websites and sports bars to track the games this season

My pick: Arsenal
Savio Rodrigues, 46, shed superintendent, Mumbai Port Trust Assocaition

I started watching Arsenal 30 years ago because of Arsene Wenger. The club, as it stands today, was built by him. He brought in talent and gave the club prestige. Apart from him, it was Thierry Henry who caught my attention. We have started this season pretty well, but need some additions to build depth. The injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Jurriën Timber mean that we need to bring in a striker and a defender to bolster the squad. 

Bukayo Saka. Pics Courtesy/Instagram

Top four predictions:
1. Arsenal 2. Manchester City 3. Chelsea 4. Manchester United  

Golden Boot prediction: 
Erling Haaland looks set to take it away, alongside Mohammed Salah.

For fan news:
My sole source of news is arsenal.com.

My pick: Liverpool
Benjamin D’Souza, 35, self-employed

I started following Liverpool in the early 2000s. Steven Gerrard was my inspiration. Every Liverpool fan in India is a Stevie G fan, and he is their reason to love the club. This season has started stressfully. Looking at the way things have gone, the club has missed some key players in the transfer window. We need two midfielders and one centre back. Still, I think we are a definite top-four team, provided we sign some additions to the team. 

Top four predictions:
1. Newcastle 2. Arsenal 3. Manchester City 4. Manchester United

Golden Boot prediction:
Erling Haaland looks unstoppable, and has started just as he left off. Mohammed Salah might be his only competition.

For fan news:
FootMob for live match updates and developing news. Follow Fabrizio Romano for any inside scoop on transfer windows.

115 million
Pounds paid by Chelsea to Brighton for the transfer of Moisés Caicedo is the most expensive transfer of the league this year

My pick: Manchester United
Akshay Patrao, 44, investment banker

I believe Erik ten Hag has brought a culture that was missing in the team. The new players need some time to adjust to the playing style. Once they are aligned to his vision and clarity, it will be a different team. That will not happen this season. They have a chance to win some silverware, but not the league. The league is a two-horse race between Manchester City and Arsenal. I would give United a chance to finish between third and fourth.

Top four predictions:

1. Manchester City 2. Arsenal 3. Manchester United 4. Newcastle

Golden Boot prediction: 
Erling Haaland. The way he has started, it looks unlikely that anyone else has a chance to win it.

For fan news:
The Overlap with Gary Neville is fun, and the humour is always great. For transfer news, it is always Fabrizio Romano on Twitter who gives you the best insights.

My pick: Manchester City
Rahul Shirur, 42, self-employed

City had a bad Community Shield that we lost. The Burnley game looked better. The team has lost some good players in İlkay  Gündoğan and Riyad Mahrez, so there are some concerns. I am not too happy with Mateo Kovačić, but hopefully we can buy more players before the transfer window closes. Pep Guardiola is a master of the league, so I am not worried about that. Although in the Champions’ League, we might need to be careful, especially with Kevin De Bruyne’s injury. 

Top four predictions:
1. Manchester City 2. Arsenal 3. Liverpool 4. Manchester United  

Golden Boot prediction:
The way Erling Haaland has started with two goals; he will feast on the lower teams. I predict a 30-plus goal season for him.

For fan news:
I am cued to the FPL website for news, podcasts and updates on the teams.

Online Fanzone

For football news and updates
1. The Athletic
2. Tribal Football
3. The Overlap
4. FPL podcast

For merchandise
Thehouseofjersey.com to buy official jerseys and merchandise

Tacklefrom behind.in
To find quirky artefacts and jerseys

EPL on screen

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>> Brunch Bar Cafe, Shop 4 and 5, ground floor, Unique Vista, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West. Call 47483382

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