http://epltalk.disqus.com/Daily News & Analysis of the English Premier LeagueenFri, 15 Aug 2008 20:52:03 -0000http://www.epltalk.com/premiership-preview-1-manchester-united/2914#comment-2215739I wouldnt say United have it in the bad , Ronaldo missing for an estimated 6 weeks could well hurt them and if Chelsea mass a good start they will struggle plus we'll see just how committed Ronaldo is when he comes back. Looks like Berbatov will happen but I am not 100% convinced they will repeat. Chelsea havent strengthened that much , pending Robinho transfer but I still think they will edge United by the end.Simon BurkeFri, 15 Aug 2008 20:52:03 -0000http://www.epltalk.com/premiership-preview-1-manchester-united/2914#comment-2215738Very good assessment. Many out there think that Chelsea will pip United, however when you look at the players they have brought in, apart from Botswinga, they have gotten older. Sure getting Berbatov will make United older, but if last season is any indication, Anderson and Nani, both fledglings, will be better and better year on year. Will Deco be as mobile and commanding in midfield as Anderson when he plays in a league where you don't get time and space? If Chelsea get Robinho, I doubt he will have much of an impact,as his laks the physical presence to do well in the EPL, and in fact, he didn't do all that well in Spain. Finally, big Phil has no proof that he can hold a candle to SAF, and he will have to prove at least as good as the self named special one if he hope to last more than 2 seasons under the eye of Roman Abromavich . So United for the double again, with Liverpool chasing us down rather than Chelsea this time. Fergie wouldn't have it any other way, to grab United's 18th Liverpool eats our dust.JimFri, 15 Aug 2008 19:36:07 -0000