Ki Sung-yueng hopes to upset Chelsea in Swansea’s League opener
Fans voted her skilful, winning volley against Chelsea in last year’s Women’s Super League worthy of the prestigious “Goal of the season” award.
While Manchester United have lured five new signings to Old Trafford and Manchester City have secured the signature of £49m man Raheem Sterling, Chelsea should keep a close eye on London rivals Arsenal when the title-race kicks off on Saturday.
Gareth Bale has dashed Manchester United’s hopes of signing him from Real Madrid this summer.
But Ki believes that if they perform at their peak, Swansea have the ability to humble the champions.
Argentinian defender Martin Demichelis picked up the “Vitality Fitness Award” as the outfield player who clocked up the most minutes of any City player last season, while the “EDS Player of the Year” accolade was presented by Frank Lampard to 18-year-old Angelino, now on loan at the Club’s sister team New York City FC.
There was no World Cup or European Championships in June and July following a gruelling domestic campaign.
Following the recent contract extensions for both Santi Cazorla and Theo Walcott, Arsene Wenger has stated that the extra time at the club that both players negotiated will only add a sense of unity to the squad and help them progress.
“It’s going to be a challenge, but one we are all looking forward to”.
His commitment to West Ham for the long term is the flawless opportunity for him to establish himself further at a club preparing for an exciting future. The characters in the Premier League are also quite capable of providing first class entertainment away from the pitch.
Chelsea, who have a final pre-season friendly against Fiorentina tomorrow night, were beaten by Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday.
David De Gea was the best keeper in the league last season but back in 2011, he was caught stealing a bagel in a supermarket. Providing he stays at Liverpool, who could forget about a certain Mr Mario Balotelli. Can we expect more of his freaky antics?