Premier League: Minnows bring romance as they chase glory

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FIVE TO FOLLOW: Everton – In Roberto Martinez’s first season as Everton manager, the club finished fifth and flirted with a Champions League place. Last season Everton finished 11th. Their points tally dropped by 25. The hallelujahs for Martinez stopped. Admittedly there was a push in the Europa League that lasted beyond the Ides of March, but if Everton hit early turbulence you can expect to hear mumblings about Martinez’s relegation at Wigan. There’s trepidation at Goodison Park.

FIVE TO FOLLOW: Yaya Toure – When Man City won the title in 13/14 Toure scored 21 Premier League goals. Last season he scored 10. Toure’s season featured the African Cup of Nations, which did not add to his fluency at City, but if the club are to seriously threaten Chelsea then they surely need another big season from the ferocious, fantastic midfielder, now 32. Toure has the individual ability to shape a team’s season. Not many do.

FIVE TO FOLLOW: Ticket prices – This is an issue getting louder and louder. Bristol City will take only 1,000 fans to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday when they could easily have doubled or trebled that. The problem is that Wednesday are charging £39 a ticket, a scandalous price. The Football Supporters’ Federation have a ‘Twenty’s Plenty’ campaign which deserves support. It isn’t getting it from the authorities though. The average income in the UK is £26,000.

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 17:00

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