Thinking Football August 2016 | Page 3

Here we go again... It only seems a matter of moments since Kasper Schmeichel held aloft the crown of the Premier League trophy over the head of his now legendary boss Claudio Ranieri. Yes, Contents 3 - Get your kit on there has been a fairly enduring European It may only be a shirt to some, but Championships to keep us sane, but nothing the arrival of a new kit sparks quite stirs the emotions like the Premier exuberance for others. Thinking League. The 2016 17 / chapter, and the 25 th instalment in an epic collection, is set to be Football lingers a critical eye over some of the class of 2016 17 / . one of the most intriguing yet. The prolonged arrival of Pep Guardiola at City was rapidly proceeded by Jose Mourniho finally occupying the Old Trafford hot seat, setting 7 - Season Preview All up a titanic Manchester clash between two 20 teams are examined and dissected, highlighting signigns, old foes, but many other plot lines are set to prospects and where they could be written. Tottenham, at times brilliant last find themselves next May. season, will be expected to mount another title attempt, along with Arsenal, who despite finishing above their rivals in May, only boasted regrets as another league 29- Thinking Cap campaign fell short. Jurgen Klopp, who's How much do you know about the Liverpool side must recover from two final opening day of the Premier defeats in 2016 , will take the reigns over his League? Take Thinking Football's first full season in Merseyside along with 12 Ronald Koeman, who has swapped St Mary's this case, Google is not your for Goodison Park. Let's not forget the three friend. promoted sides: Burnley, Middlesbrough and Hull, although it's only been a short break away from the top flight for the Clarets and Tigers. Finally, no introduction to a Premier League based edition could be complete without mentioning Leicester City. Now a worldwide sensation, how will the Foxes cope with the added pressures of Champions League football and possessing the gold badge on their sleeves? The likelihood of there being another story like theirs this season is unfathomable...isn't it? Editor: Jack Franks question quiz to find out. In