It's all 'ifs and buts', but we could see a more open title race than we have seen in recent years. As for Newcastle breaking the top four monopoly ... not this season, I don't think.
Despite United's squad strengthening this summer, Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher expects Chelsea to be the team to beat.
"United may be the champions but Chelsea are really the ones you have to use as your yardstick," he said.
"With Petr Cech being back at his peak there is no better 'keeper and John Terry in front of him is going to give Chelsea a real chance again.
"The team which finishes above Chelsea will win it this season.
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"United are a great side and have strengthened again. Carlos Tevez would make a big difference to their chances. Hopefully, they won't get him," Carragher quipped.