Premier League predictions pt 2

Premier League Predictions

At the start of the season I made some predictions regarding the season, as we approach the business time of the season, over a third of the way in, it seems a good time to check in on my predictions

Everton
They have struggled, especially defensively, John Stones has been missed through injury, and Martinez' formation with the full backs pushing on, has been exposed. They have conceded 31 the second highest in the league, showing their defensive frailty.

Ross Barkley also missed the first 7 games of the season and has yet to hit form.

Everton are lower than expected, but they should still finish in the top half.

Hull City
For Hull 2014 has been a juxtaposition. They had the joy of the FA cup final, mixed with a terrible run of form, that has left them in the relegation zone. In fact in 2014, Hull have just 30 points from 38 games.

I think they will still be safe, but there is a lot of pressure now. They have been unfortunate with injuries, depriving them of a settled defence, and midfield.

They should be safe, around 16th/17th.

Leicester City
The Premiership has provided a stern test for Leicester. They had a bright start, beating Manchester United 5-3 after being 3-1 down. 

However since then their form has nose dived. They have conceded 31 the second highest in the league, but don't have the fire power to compensate for it.

Ulloa and Mahrez have provided their attacking threat, but they will need more than that to stay in the Premier League.

Liverpool
I predicted they would struggle, but they have struggled, even more than I thought. They are a long way from challenging for the title and are looking unlikely to challenge for the Champions League as well.

Suarez was a big blow, and he hasn't been adequately replaced, Sturridge has compounded that with his injuries, Lovren has looked lost at the back, and Mignolet has been exposed at the highest level.

I think 7th is more likely for Livepool now.

Manchester City
They managed to navigate a bad run of form in late October and early November, and are now just 3 points behind Chelsea and in the next stage of the Champions League.

They are currently without Aguero, Dzecko and Jovetic, even Jose Pozo has been unfit, so James Milner has been upfront. However they are winning regardless, and once their strike force regains fitness, they will prove a stern test for Chelsea.

I still think they'll be a narrow second.