For the first time in Premier League history, I believe that four teams have a genuine chance of lifting the title. Although some see the domination of the quartet as detrimental to the enjoyment of the game, there can be little doubt about their quality and I, for one, can't wait to see how it will unfold. Chelsea

Absolutely everything went against the Blues last season and the fact that they still got so close to Manchester United is worrying for the other trio. Cech, Terry, Carvalho, Lampard and Drogba all missed long periods of the campaign through injury but they got within one win of the title and a penalty kick of Champions League glory and there is no doubt they were the form side in the latter stages of last term.

Having added a genuinely quality right back, in Jose Bosingwa, and another option in midfield in the shape of the outstanding Deco, the only question mark that surrounds their credentials is that of their manager.