Today's table tennis semi final match between Singapore and South Korea was so exciting. The match was so intense that it lasted for nearly 4 hours. But Singapore won 3-2 in the end, meaning that we are on course to win our first Olympic medal since 1960! Well done, Team Singapore!

Now beginning my post proper...

Barclays English Premier League 2008/2009 Analysis by z@on


It's that time of the season again where soccer fans rejoice
The new EPL season will be kicking off tomorrow.

Here's my prediction for this season:

1)Manchester United
2)Chelsea
3)Arsenal
4)Liverpool
5)Tottenham
6)Aston Villa
7)Everton
8)Portsmouth
9)Newcastle
10)West Ham
11)Wigan
12)Manchester City
13)Sunderland
14)Blackburn
15)Fulham
16)Middlesbrough
17)West Bromwich Albanion
18)Bolton
19)Stoke
20)Hull City

Suprise, suprise. I am once again tipping Man U to win the title.
Hard to decide among the Top5 in my list, as each has their own problems.


Man U is facing a striker crisis, and C Ronaldo may not play as well as last season.
Afterall, his loyalty may have now already be with Madrid as there are rumours that he has already signed a pre-contract. But Berbatov is coming, so we'll see.


Chelsea now has Scolari, a world-class manager in their hands, and has also solved their RB problem by bringing in Bosingwa. Chelsea seems to be more organised and experienced for this season. But Scolari boh experience in managing European clubs. And Chelsea also lacks the extra "punch". Malouda is not who he used to be, and so is SWP. Anelka is inconsistent while Drogba is getting old. But Robinho may be coming, so we'll see.


Liverpool signed Robbie Keane, but so far from what I see in pre-season matches, he and Torres don't click very well. Rafa Benitez rotation policy will prove to be Liverpool's undermining, together with boardroom problems.


The Spuds, aka Tottenham, has made some good signings in Luka Modric, Bently (that traitor)and Dos Santos. But Keane has left and Berbatov is set to follow suit, leaving Spuds with a striker crisis. But if they do manage to sign Arshavin, then maybe things will change. We'll see.


Finally my dear Arsenal. With the departures of Hleb, Lehmann, Flamini, Gilberto and Hoyte, the squad is getting thin. Ramsey and Wilshere are set to shine, but they are far too young. Injuries are also a main concern, with Diaby and Rosicky always injured. Basically there's a midfield crisis. But Wenger say he'll bring in a experienced midfielder, we'll see. Sami Nasri, touted as the next Zidane, is one to watch out for.

so there we have it. Top 5 analysis.
Although I tip Man U to win title, I silently hope that Arsenal can pop out a suprise and win the trophy this season.

With that, let the new season begin!  ¶ 18:47