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The Season Ahead:
Chelsea's priority is to reach the Champion's League (again). Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink and Eidur Gudjohnsen should carry on where they left off, and the new midfield has settled down, so we should be more consistent. The defence is solid, though if John Terry is given an enforced absence by the courts, that will be a severe blow.
Who'll be the Stars?
The one to watch is Gianfranco Zola. If this is to be his last year, then he will give everything and he has looked very good in pre-season. Of the youngsters, Carlton Cole is now firmly in the first team squad, and will learn a lot from Hasselbaink and Zola.
Who'll be the boo-boys?
The wingers, Boudewijn Zenden and Jesper Gronkjaer, have to prove themselves quickly or the fans will lose patience.
Top Premiership hate figure?
Gus Poyet was so important to us, but he tried to get our players booked last season, and has now said that Spurs will finish ahead of a mid-table Chelsea.
Who'll win the title?
Probably Manchester United. I can't see Arsenal retaining it. Liverpool are just great pretenders.
Who'll be relegated?
Bolton or West Brom will join Birmingham and Sunderland.
So.......what would you have said? Do you agree with me? Have I lost touch with reality? Send me your 6 answers and maybe we'll take a sample of them and post them on the Chelsea Mad site!
stevefurlong@chelsea-mad.co.uk