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Who is the most important player for the rest of the season?
A toss-up between Vardy and Mahrez, but it has to go to the Algerian wizard - goals, assists, creativity.
Predicted 1-4 finish
1 Leicester
2 Arsenal
3 Spurs
4 Man City
John Percy
Why Tottenham will win the title
Tottenham currently have the best balanced team in the Premier League and their youth and no-fear attitude will help the club maintain a challenge to the end of the season. They also have the advantage of the pressure shifting from Arsenal to Manchester City and now to Leicester, with it, so far, evading them.
What could hold them back?
An injury to Harry Kane or Dele Alli could have a big impact on Tottenham, although head coach Mauricio Pochettino believes they have the strength and options to cope. Spurs must also believe they are fighting for the title and not just aim to secure Champions League qualification.
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Who is the most important player for the rest of the season?
Harry Kane. Goals invariably win Premier League titles and Kane will need to keep scoring.
Predicted 1-4 finish
1 Tottenham
2 Manchester City
3 Leicester City
4 Arsenal
Matt Law
Why Arsenal will win the title
They have got through a period where key players were injured and are remain in contention. The football they briefly played in beating the two Manchester clubs, Leicester City and Bayern Munich earlier was the best this season by an England club. With Coquelin and Alexis Sanchez back, as well as Santi Cazorla to return, that sort of form should return.
What could hold them back?
Further injuries to key players is always a big worry, particularly while they are still playing in three competitions. Supposed mental deficiencies, however, are exaggerated. It is not these players who have gone 12 years without a title. In fact, this squad have collectively won everything worth winning in football.
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Who is the most important player for the rest of the season?
Francis Coquelin. Provides a balance to the team that is not only important defensively but for the platform and rhythm it adds to the creative brilliance of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.
Top six mini league - PL 2015/16
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 12 |
| Arsenal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| Tottenham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| West Ham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 8 |
| Man Utd | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Man City | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 3 |
Predicted 1-4 finish
1 Manchester City
2 Tottenham
3 Arsenal
4 Leicester City
Jeremy Wilson
Why Man City will win the title
Their toughest games in the run-in are at home, starting with Spurs on Sunday and including Manchester United and Arsenal. They have the best squad in the league and are more than capable of going unbeaten from now until the season’s end. Manuel Pellegrini said Saturday’s defeat to Leicester City had nothing to do with the Pep Guardiola announcement, so now his players have to prove that point.
What could hold them back?
Injuries. They have lost, among others, Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany and now there are doubts over David Silva who has not recaptured his best form since his most recent ankle injury. The defence without Kompany has been a problem too. City have underperformed this season and never quite put together the kind of run that would have taken them clear of the field.
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Who is the most important player for the rest of the season?
Sergio Aguero. The best striker in the Premier League is City’s matchwinner for all occasions.
Predicted 1-4 finish
1 Manchester City
2 Tottenham
3 Leicester
4 Arsenal
Sam Wallace
- Telegraph