By Rick D. Lee The English Premier League (EPL) is one of the best soccer leagues in the world. In terms of prestige and money involved, the EPL certainly can boast itself as the best in the world. Many of the world's top players and coaches are plying their trade in the EPL. Here are 4 title contenders for the incoming 2009/10 EPL season: 1. Manchester United. As the defending champion, Manchester United is predicted to once again finish at the top of the Premier League table at the end of this season. Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in England with 18 EPL titles and 3 UEFA Champions League titles to its credit. With the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm, Manchester United is once again a strong favorite to win the EPL. 2. Liverpool. Liverpool is one of the most decorated soccer clubs in England with 18 EPL titles and 5 UEFA Champions League titles. Finishing second in the 2008/09 season, Liverpool certainly wants to go one step further this time around and unseats its great rival Manchester United as the Premier League champion. 3. Chelsea. Owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Chelsea has broken into the top tier of England's soccer clubs in the last few years. They won consecutive Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006, adding to the title they won in 1955. Finishing third last year, Chelsea is considered a strong contender for the EPL title this season. 4. Arsenal. With 13 EPL titles to its credit, London-based Arsenal is one of the most successful soccer clubs in the Premier League history. Coached by Arsene Wenger, Arsenal is famous for its free-flowing, attacking soccer and emphasis on young players. And even though Arsenal hasn't won a lot lately, it's still considered a strong favorite to win the EPL title in the 2009/10 season.
By Rick D. Lee
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