Premier League Preview part 2

So here is part 2 of Mystic Jarv's premier league preview of the 2010/2011 season. If you haven't read part 1 read it here

Blackpool

Last seasons surprise package in the Championship and an inspiration to all the clubs in the second tier wanting to reach the Premier league. Sadly I think the fairytale will be short lived once the season starts.

Key Men: Ian Holloway, He will need to get them motivated to give their all and then some every single game if they are to have a hope of surviving. Charlie Adam, one of the key reasons they made it up in the first place.

What they need: Several quality players

Mystic Jarv's prediction: Twentieth

Bolton Wanderers

Perennial relegation battle fighters Bolton Wanderers will once again be battling the drop and should survive comfortably as there are at least 3 worse team than them. I have predicted 16th which may be a little harsh. If Martin Petrov keeps fit he will be a fantastic signing for them.

Key Men: Petrov as mentioned above and Gary Cahill. Cahill I really expected to be elsewhere this season and its testament to Owen Coyle managing to keep him at the Reebok stadium.

What they Need: Lots of hard work and they will be fine.

Mystic Jarv's prediction: Sixteenth

Chelsea

Last seasons champions and they will be in the fight right up until the end again this season. Four players have left in Ballack, Deco, Joe Cole and Belletti. In comes Beanyoun, Ramires and Michael Essien returns from a long injury.

Key Men: Lots of them, Drogba & Essien being the chief two but there are plenty of others to fill in.

What they Need: A few younger players to start breaking through sooner rather than later

Mystic Jarv's prediction: Second, There or there abouts but ultimately a point or 2 short.

Everton

After a terrible start and a boat load of injuries Everton finished the season with just 2 defeats in the last 24 games. Had they picked up a few points earlier in the season they would have finished above their city rivals. A good start this time around and they may not be far away from the Champions league places. Ultimately though I don't think they have a strong enough squad and seventh is where they will end up. They might snatch anything from 4th downwards if they get a little luck.

Key Men: Cahill & Arteta. If they stay fit and firing Everton should give everyone a tough game.

What they Need: Players to stay fit

Mystic Jarv's prediction: Seventh

By Steve Jarvis aka Mystic Jarv