The battle for the title of the Premier League this season proved to be one of the most exciting competitions
in English football. Even fans who do not support the top five clubs are fascinated by the unpredictable, almost bizarre struggle.
Louis van Gaal discarded that "Manchester United" can finish on top after victory over "Liverpool" on Sunday. And although his team to play the ugliest football seen at "Old Trafford" in 30 years, the Dutchman believes that "United" can catch up by 7 tons. Leader "Arsenal", although it may as nothing fall outside the top four.
"Leicester City" threatens to throw the biggest bomb in the history of the league, as shares first place with equal points with the Gunners. Victory for Claudio Ranieri's men will not only be celebrated by neutral fans, but would be cruel humiliation for some managers, especially Arsene Wenger of "Arsenal" and Manuel Pellegrini from "Manchester City".
By chance remains and "Spurs," which has not won the title since 1961, but this season the team of Mauricio Pochettino is the best defensive performance - only 18 goals conceded so far.
Statistics show that in the final 16 rounds in the last five seasons, "Arsenal", "United" and "Man City" have proven to be the strongest among the current contenders, having collected an average of 32 points.
Here are the chances of the five top club title in the most unpredictable Premier League season.ARSENAL (44 pts.)
Arsene Wenger has not won the title of England for 12 years and would hardly provide a better opportunity than the current season. German world champion Mesut Özil so far was the undisputed star of the "Arsenal" and gave request for player of the season.
Why can have champions: Ozil is the best player in the Premier League this season, but Alexis Sánchez is to return to the team. Petr Cech did remains high class door.
Why can not fail: the visit of the Gunners may prove insurmountable problem. "Arsenal" no one win in their last three away games. In this they are to travel to the stadiums of its main rivals, "Manchester United", "Spurs" and "Manchester City".
Title Odds: 2.50
Estimated total number of points: 76
Leicester City (44 pts.)
The team of Claudio Ranieri is not just a fairy tale this season in the Premier League - his heroism can become the greatest achievement in this division since its creation in 1992
Why can be champions, "Lester" has amazingly good organization in defense, attacking the powerful and has incredible faith. Jamie Vardi and Riyadh Mahrez are two of the best players in the Premier League this season, as only they have scored more goals than the team of "Manchester United".
Why can fail: The fact that "Leicester City" still holds the head, is in itself a miracle and they could well finish in the top 4. But the small size of their staff is a serious problem, so they need Vardi and Mahrez necessarily remain healthy and fresh to the end of the season. That seems unlikely.
Title Odds: 17.00
Estimated total number of points: 71
MANCHESTER CITY (43 pts.)
They have the strongest composition, albeit aging, except until now been badly hit by injuries. "City" lost 5 times until Christmas and the last team with such losses, which won the title was "Everton" - in 1987
Why can have champions: While their defense is not perfect, "City" still relies on the experience of winning the title and has some really top stars. Sergio Aguero if they survive without injuries, has exactly this quality of the stars - to decide matches.
Why can not fail: every time you think that "City" has overcome its problems, the team served consecutive shock. The fact that Manuel Pellegrini will be sacked at the end of the season, will have a devastating impact on the morale.
Title Odds: 2.00
Estimated total number of points: 79 - Champion
Tottenham (39 pts.)
Team Manager Mauricio Pochettino has its chance, and the central pair of defenders Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderveyreld is the best combination in the entire Premier League. Once Harry Kane season proved to be the club mascot.
Why can have champions: All championship teams are built on a solid defense and "Tottenham" there are also goals from Kane. Delle Ali and Eric Dyer was a pleasant discovery in the middle of midfield.
Why can not fail: Kane is very important for Spurs this season and although not scoring much, he continues to play hard. Only "Spurs" is too dependent on the attack on him, but lately he seems more tired and jaded.
Title Odds: 17.00
Estimated total number of points: 73
Manchester United (37 pts.)
They seem to jump from one crisis to another, but by some miracle "United" is just 2 points in the Champions League places. While blew 250 million pounds on new players (€ 350m)., Boss Van Gaal continues to run on the field team that still lulls his fans.
Why can have champions: The protection of "United" is second only to that of "Tottenham". And there are wonderful as goalkeeper David de Gea. While it refers heap criticism Wayne Rooney remains a classy winner, as showed in Liverpool.
Why can not fail: About Louis van Gaal has accumulated too many negative emotions and feelings. Players simply do not enjoy when playing for it, except that of the team lacks the class of individual positions - despite the piles of money that was spent on selection.
Title Odds: 21.00
Estimated total number of points: 70
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