Last Updated: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:52
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson sees Arsenal and Liverpool as his main rivals and has written off Chelsea's title hopes.
Last season's Premiership race went to the final game of the season, while United pipped the Blues to the Champions League crown on penalties, suggesting there is little between the two clubs as they prepare for the new campaign.
However punters looking to take advantage of a £25 free bet might want to note Fergie's confidence ahead of the new season, with his thoughts on the squad who will ply their trade at Stamford Bridge over the next 10 months.
"Chelsea are an experienced side and I don't see outstanding progress coming from a team in their 30s," he said.
"I wouldn't write off Liverpool or Arsenal. It has been understated what Arsenal achieved last season.
"They suffered injuries at a bad time, Arsenal - in February they lost most of their midfield.
"Who is to say that it would not have been closer if Arsene Wenger had kept his players fit?"
The race for the Premiership title could be as close this season, with Arsenal expected to challenge both Chelsea and United all the way, while English clubs are tipped to feature in the latter stages of the Champions League once again.