With the new Premier League season a matter of days away, it’s that time of year again when every supporter is filled with optimism and excitement. It's also at this time that all the wild predictions are made about who will achieve what. This is my unbiased opinion on the winners and losers for the upcoming season...

Premier League: The top seven

1. Chelsea - The Blues will be hurting after coming so close last year. With the strength of the current squad and Luiz Felipe Scolari at the helm, I predict a title-winning season.

2. Man United - The world's best team last year, however I predict a slow start caused by injuries and I can't see Chelsea slipping up.

3. Arsenal - A non-mover I feel, although I do not think they will get as close to the top two this year. Underestimate them at your peril, but surely the loss of Mathieu Flamini and Alex Hleb will have consequences.

4. Tottenham - Fans have a lot to be optimistic about this year. It's the best Spurs squad I can remember, and if the team is able to gel I feel they could shock a few people by finishing in the Champions League places.

5. Liverpool - I feel on paper Liverpool have the capabilities to win the Premier League, however this will never happen as long as Rafa Benitez is in charge!

6. Everton - Always seem to defy the odds. Although lack of signings will hinder any progress, I feel that a consistent top-six finish is widely expected this year.

7. Aston Villa - One down on last year I'm afraid. Again, it's the lack of signings that will prevent a forward march - and losing Gareth Barry will not help their cause.

The bottom three

18th West Brom, 19th Stoke City, 20th Hull City - Although quite lazy to predict the three who came up to go straight back down, I feel none of these sides has anywhere near the quality of the poorest teams above them!

FA Cup: Liverpool - I feel it would be a catastrophe if Liverpool finished the season potless and, personally I can’t see that happening.

Carling Cup: Chelsea -Always hold this competition with high regard, and will be hard to stop last season's runners-up.

Champions League: Manchester United - I can see United retaining their trophy this year, with key players fully fit by the time the competition kicks off.

UEFA Cup: Spurs - This is by far the most unpredictable of competitions, but who would bet against Spurs with Juande Ramos’s track record?

Obviously no one knows what the new season holds and everyone has their own opinions on how things will pan out. Maybe all of my predictions will be incorrect, but I feel that the huge amount of different opinions is what makes football such a fascinating subject. So come on, what are your predictions for the coming season?