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These pictures of the Manchester United 2010-2011 home and away jerseys surfaced over the weekend so I thought I would post them up in case you haven’t seen them yet.

From what I can see in the pictures, I have no real complaints and think they will look pretty good. I like how they brought the collar back for the home shirt. Some fans aren’t real big on the away shirt, but I don’t have any issues with it. I would need to see it in person first though before I make a decision.

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The English Premier League gets underway Saturday and it should be an exciting season. I hope to keep you updated as much as I can, so keep checking back. The time difference and TV coverage here in the U.S. can make it difficult, but I will get through it.

The defending champions, Manchester United look to defend their crown and are going for their fourth straight EPL title. The Red Devils won’t have an easy run at it as they lost superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez this offseason. United was able to add Michael Owen and Antonio Valencia, but will they be enough? This is my squad, but I just don’t know if they will be able to retain the title. Look for Wayne Rooney to have a big season though.

Chelsea in my opinion has one of the best rosters in the EPL. I have heard some criticism that they might be getting too old, but I don’t think they are at that point yet. The Blues bring in new manager Carlo Ancelotti, but it doesn’t seem to have a negative effect, as they went through the preseason undefeated. (I met Michael Essien when they were in town so I am automatically rooting for him to have a good year)

Liverpool is coming off a second place finish last season, and seems to be a popular pick to with the EPL this season. They lost a big piece in Xabi Alonso, who went to Real Madrid, but any team with Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard will be ok.

Arsenal has also taken some criticism, but for being on the cheap side. They lost striker Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City which is a pretty big loss for the Gunners.

The team making the most noise in the EPL this offseason was Manchester City. They scooped up Carlos Tevez from ManU and Emmanuel Adebayor from Arsenal as I mentioned above. City didn’t have a good season last year, but I see them having a major improvement this season. I know talent doesn’t equal success, but I really think they will be better.

One team that I haven’t really followed, but will try and watch more of is Hull City. They aren’t very good but they now have American Jozy Altidore on their squad. It will be interesting to see how Altidore performs against top opponents.

Here is my top 5:

1. Chelsea

2. Manchester United

3. Liverpool

4. Manchester City

5. Arsenal

Other Predictions:

FA Cup: Manchester City

Champions League: Real Madrid

Player of the Year: Fernando Torres

If you want more, check out the links below:

EPLTalk.com Predictions

SoccerLens.com Season Preview

ESPN Soccernet Season Guide

The English Premier League gets underway Saturday and it should be an exciting season. I hope to keep you updated as much as I can, so keep checking back. The time difference and TV coverage here in the U.S. can make it difficult, but I will get through it.

The defending champions, Manchester United look to defend their crown and are going for their fourth straight EPL title. The Red Devils won’t have an easy run at it as they lost superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez this offseason. United was able to add Michael Owen and Antonio Valencia, but will they be enough? This is my squad, but I just don’t know if they will be able to retain the title. Look for Wayne Rooney to have a big season though.

Chelsea in my opinion has one of the best rosters in the EPL. I have heard some criticism that they might be getting too old, but I don’t think they are at that point yet. The Blues bring in new manager Carlo Ancelotti, but it doesn’t seem to have a negative effect, as they went through the preseason undefeated. (I met Michael Essien when they were in town so I am automatically rooting for him to have a good year)

Liverpool is coming off a second place finish last season, and seems to be a popular pick to with the EPL this season. They lost a big piece in Xabi Alonso, who went to Real Madrid, but any team with Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard will be ok.

Arsenal has also taken some criticism, but for being on the cheap side. They lost striker Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City which is a pretty big loss for the Gunners.

The team making the most noise in the EPL this offseason was Manchester City. They scooped up Carlos Tevez from ManU and Emmanuel Adebayor from Arsenal as I mentioned above. City didn’t have a good season last year, but I see them having a major improvement this season. I know talent doesn’t equal success, but I really think they will be better.

One team that I haven’t really followed, but will try and watch more of is Hull City. They aren’t very good but they now have American Jozy Altidore on their squad. It will be interesting to see how Altidore performs against top opponents.

Here is my top 5:

1. Chelsea

2. Manchester United

3. Liverpool

4. Manchester City

5. Arsenal

Other Predictions:

FA Cup: Manchester City

Champions League: Real Madrid

Player of the Year: Fernando Torres

If you want more, check out the links below:

EPLTalk.com Predictions

SoccerLens.com Season Preview

ESPN Soccernet Season Guide

From ESPN.com:

Manchester United have accepted an £80m ($131.6m or €93.9m) offer from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

A statement on the United website confirmed that a deal for the 24-year-old should be completed by the end of the month.

I am disappointed with this move. Ronaldo is my favorite player and is now leaving my favorite soccer team. Man U has to try and do something to replace him, but it won’t be easy. I don’t know how you fill the void of losing one of the best soccer players in the world. United may also lose Carlos Tevez this offseason.

It appears as it stands now that Wayne Rooney will have step his game up to another level and become the main option for Man U.

From SoccerLens:

The 80m transfer fee for Ronaldo means that Real Madrid have smashed the world record in transfer fees twice in the space of a week, with Kaka signing for a reported £56m from AC Milan earlier this month. The previous world record fee was £45.6m Real paid for Zinedine Zidane in 2001. The move also eclipses the Manchester United and English Premier League transfer records (£30m for Berbatov and £32 million for Robinho, both deals going through on the last day of last year’s summer transfer window.

I am glad I held off on picking up a Man U Ronaldo jersey. Maybe I can get one on sale now.

Here are few articles to check out for more info:

SoccerLens: Manchester United accept £80m Ronaldo bid from Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo's departure leaves a hole that Wayne Rooney must fill

ESPN Soccernet: Man Utd accept Real Madrid's £80m Ronaldo bid

Sky Sports: United accept Ronaldo offer