Bold predictions for Chelsea and the Premier League in 2022/23

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Jorginho of Chelsea passes the ball whilst under pressure from Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Jorginho of Chelsea passes the ball whilst under pressure from Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JULY 23: Jorginho of Chelsea passes the ball whilst under pressure from Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JULY 23: Jorginho of Chelsea passes the ball whilst under pressure from Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The Premier League is back! Following a long few months without club football, the 2022/23 season is set to get underway when Arsenal takes on Crystal Palace to kick off the campaign. There is a lot of excitement around the league for the upcoming season, but with the transfer window remaining open until the end of the month and a World Cup break in December, there are also a lot of uncertainties. There are some clubs—Chelsea, for example—that are benefitting from these unique circumstances.

It’s been a long summer for the Blues’ fans as they’ve had to stick with their club through thick and thin during the transfer of power. This season will be the club’s first without now-former owner Roman Abramovich in nearly two decades. Thus, there are a lot of mixed feelings amongst supporters. Chelsea seems to be in safe hands with Todd Boehly and Co. though. While a lot of things have changed during the course of the year, Thomas Tuchel is returning for his third season (second full campaign) in west London. He’s given fans a lot to look forward to in the past and that continues to ring true. Regardless of what the upcoming season holds for spectators, it’s certainly going to be another memorable year in SW6.

Here are The Pride of London team’s predictions for the 2022/23 Premier League campaign:

1. Who will finish top four in the Premier League?

Abhishek Pancholi: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham

Anthony Gatt: Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea

Barrett Rouen: Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea

Bryan Martin: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham

Caden Charpentier: Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham

Gabe Henderson: Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Chelsea

Leighton September: Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham

Mike Malley: Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal

Nate Hofmann: Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal

Olaoluwa Nwobodo: Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea

Thomas Bradley Alderman: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur

Travis Tyler: Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham

Varun Dani: Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal

Tan Yi Hao: Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal

2. Who will finish bottom three in the Premier League?

Abhishek: Leeds United, Brentford, Bournemouth

Anthony: Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth

Barrett: Bournemouth, Fulham, Leeds United

Bryan: Everton, Southampton, Bournemouth

Caden: Everton, Leeds United, Nottingham Forest

Gabe: Bournemouth, Southampton, Fulham

Leighton: Southampton, Everton, Bournemouth

Mike: Southampton, Leeds United, Fulham

Nate: Everton, Leeds United, Nottingham Forest

Olaoluwa: Everton, Bournemouth, Fulham

Tom: Fulham, Bournemouth, Everton

Travis: Leeds United, Fulham, Nottingham Forest

Varun: Leeds United, Bournemouth, Fulham

Yi Hao: Wolves, Fulham, Bournemouth