In this episode, English golf/football guru and I preview the 2021-22 Premier League season, which begins Friday in England.
First, we look at Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain. We look at why Barca lost one of football's best players. We look at how Barca's wages and bad transfers were key reasons Messi left. After seeing Messi play his club football for Barca, this year will be odd seeing him in Paris.
We then switch back to England and looking at the top Premier League sides. Man City, which won last season, added Aston Villa star Jack Grealish this week. Despite Villa losing a hometown hero, Tom responds how well Villa has prepared for Grealish's departure.
From one Manchester club to the other, we look at Manchester United's transfer business, which included Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. We both like these moves, but agree United may need another midfielder.
We head from Manchester to Liverpool and whether the Reds will be back contending for the PL title. While Liverpool added, Ibrahima Konate, Liverpool may need more attacking options.
To London, we look at Chelsea's transfer business. The Blues are close to securing Inter Milan striker and former Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku in a monster transfer deal. Lukaku's goals should add more attacking threat to the reigning Champions League strong defense. As a Chelsea fan, I am hoping Chelsea add Jules Kounde by the end of the transfer window.
We also look at whether Spurs striker Harry Kane will remain in London or head to Manchester City in another monster transfer.
We also look at the three promoted PL sides. Brentford will be back in England's top flight in 74 years when they face Arsenal on Friday. Watford and Norwich City will be looking to remain in the PL.
Finally, we conclude with predicting which clubs will finish in the top-four, and who will potentially face relegation. Both of us like City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man United at the top of the PL.