Almost here - Part One

With the Community Shield done and dusted, we are now on the final straight to the start of the FA Premier League. The opening games sees a changing Liverpool against a Stoke City with a new manager. Liverpool of course will hope the new signings will give Liverpool a better start to the new season. Of course Brendan Rodgers will be hoping that the Suarez saga is closed before the transfer deadline day although the Northern Irishman will be hoping to add a couple of more signings before the transfer deadline. 

Stoke on the other hand will be heading into new territory with Mark Hughes in charge. Stoke have been quiet in the transfer market with two players in and Pennant signing a new deal. It will be interesting to see how Stoke fair under the leadership of Hughes and a different move in tactics.

Arsenal fans will be hoping to see Wenger acquiring some new players before deadline day. Summer target Luis Suarez looks certain to remain a red past the 2nd Sept. Failure to sign Suarez or a big signing before deadline day will leave Arsenal fans wondering what is going on especially with Wenger having money to spend. 

Aston Villa fans will be hoping to have a better season especially knowing that Benteke will be in their side. Lambert made a few signings but none will be as vital as knowing Benteke put pen to paper. They will be hoping that they start the season with at least a point.

Norwich City host a Martinez lead Everton. Hughton was busy in the transfer market. Hughton may have raised eyebrows allowing Grant Holt to go but he brought in Ricky Van Wolfswinkel and Gary Hooper to bolster the striking line. 

Everton under Martinez may look to head into the season still with Fellaini and Baines in their squad. Martinez signed Kone from Wigan and Deulofeu on loan from Barcelona. The Blue half of Merseyside will be hoping to continue their upward progress but it will be interesting to see if Everton will be a Wigan type of Everton or a Moyes style Everton or whether the club will also lose two key players.

Part two to follow in the week.