Manchester City the only real challengers to United this season
Were now three games into the new Premier League campaign and already there are signs emerging of how the table will pan out. Only two teams have a 100% record thus far, and they both originate from Manchester. Certainly on current form, United and City will be the teams to beat this season.I know were still very early into the campaign; were not even into September yet but the signs are ominous Jared Dudley Jersey for the rest. Crushing wins at the weekend over arguably fellow title challengers demonstrates the gap that has opened up at the top of the league.So, Manchester United. Three wins out of three over West Brom, Tottenham and Arsenal. Sir Alex would have hoped to have obtained nine points so on that basis it was mi sion accomplished. However, it was the nature of the wins which suggests that other teams need to be worried.A gritty win over the Baggies (2-1) was followed by a comfortable 3-0 win over Spurs, and then along came Arsene Wenger hoping to spoil Fergusons perfect start. How he would have wished to have had Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri for just one more game before they left for pastures new. What was left was a shocking display of a lack of strength-in-depth at the North London club. 8-2 could have been 18-2. It was that bad. A clinical display of po se sion and perfection.Take nothing away from a new-look United side though who look fresh and hungry for a 20th Premiership title. Despite the absence of the likes of Ferdinand, Vidic and Giggs, the youngsters coming through are clearly more than able replacements. Add to that Wayne Rooney who has started the season on fire Avery Bradley Jersey (five goals in just three league games), and you have a perfect side capable of winning the title once again.Now onto Manchester City, the only other side who have won all of their games. Having scored at least three goals in each match, its clear that upfront they are simply formidable.Edin Dzeko appears to have been reinvigorated over the summer following a poor start to his career in England. Now with six goals to his name, including four against Tottenham, the Bosnian is reaping the benefits of an excellent pre-season. New signing Sergio Aguero has already scored three times, and already looks worth the 38m City paid for him.And thats not even mentioning the likes of Mario Balotelli or Carlos Tevez, who Ivica Zubac Jersey have had to be content with sitting mostly on the substitutes bench so far this season. Balotelli appears to lack the consistency and temperament which Mancini demands from his players, while want-away Argentine Tevez seems to want to fight for his place in the team now. According to recent reports he has now moved his family to Manchester, although this is reportedly after having said he would never ever return to the city. Odd. Both though would walk into any other team in the Premiership and will undoubtedly score goals.The City frontline, therefore, looks sorted, and with players such as David Silva, Gareth Barry, Yaya Toure and now Samir Nasri, goals from the midfield ought not to be a problem. The reliability of the defence though is le s certain, and on paper teams will see chinks in the armour. Having said that, if you can call this a weakne s, it wont be a serious one, as it is more than likely that despite conceding, City will probably score more than the J.R. Smith Jersey opposition.This leaves the rest to compete for third spot. Chelsea and po sibly Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham might have something to say about that, but in reality, I believe that were already looking at a two-horse race this season.Chelsea, with seven points out of a po sible nine, have started adequately, but have done nothing really to suggest that they are exceptional this season. The Drogba-Torres conundrum still appears to be unresolved. Torres has still only scored one goal for Chelsea since his move in January. Roman must be hopping mad. The excuse I imagine coming out at the end of the season will be that Andre Villas Boas needs time to adapt to English football, and for the team to gel together, etc.I appreciate that it is still very early in the season, and teams will be affected by injuries and participations in cup competitions, but even with this, the two Mancunian clubs look best prepared for the months ahead. It will be interesting to see the league table at say Christmas, and see if my prediction of a City and United top two will be reality. However, it would take a brave person to say George Mikan Jersey for sure that United will definitely be in front of United, or vice-versa. Id say currently its far too close to call.Either way, it makes for a fascinating battle over the coming months, and thats surely what the English Premier League is all about!What do you think about what Ive said?Leave your comments below. Thanks!