Gary Armstrong

Chelsea’s record in the Premier League this season is a pretty impressive one – They have won 16 of their 24 games so far and drawn five, but they also have the best defence in the topflight having conceded just 20 goals. Closest to them in that respect is Arsenal on 21, but after that is Everton on 25.

There must be something in the water over in Serbia, as the standard model of centre-back that comes from the country is nothing short of remarkable. The powerful frames, the bustling attitude and the fearless approach to football has seen the nation gain a resilient reputation, and they don’t come much tougher than Nemanja Vidic – the national side’s skipper.

He may not score the number of goals Olivier Giroud does and he might not be as powerful as the Frenchman, but if reports are correct that Arsenal could be willing to sell Germany international Lukas Podolsk, then I think the Gunners could very well regret that decision.

Last season everything was peachy for Manchester United. They may not have been playing spectacularly well but they did get their mitts on the Premier League title, snatching it back from their closest rivals Manchester City. Things were flowing nicely until Sir Alex Ferguson – the man who had turned United into the side they were after 27 years of management – stepped down from his post.

Although Chelsea are running nicely right now, sitting just two points off leaders Arsenal and are likely to be involved in one of the most exciting title races we’ve had for a while. In terms of how many teams are going for the trophy that is, I don’t think that we will ever see anything like the Aguero winner again. But there is a notable absence in the team for me, and that’s up front.

Arsenal may be in good spirit right now and they may be sat top of the Premier League, but in my opinion Arsene Wenger’s men will again go trophy-less this season. Before you start to shout me down, or even criticise me for my views, hear me out.

It’s been a season to forget so far for Blackpool. Their poor form has seen them drop down the Championship table at some rate of late and they have recently lost their manager Paul Ince and their talisman Tom.

Think of Chelsea and the chances are that your mind will instantly flicker to the likes of Jose Mourinho, Didier Drogba and John Terry. The first is the manager who has guided the club to so much success over the years and the second was the spearhead of their attack during that successful era, but it is the latter who has really been at the heart of the west London club over the last  16 years or so.