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CGTN Sports Talk EP270 Premier League.mp3
After most clubs played 20 games, the Premier League is looking at a very close contest for the championship among five teams: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur from No. 1 to No. 5.
None of the five competitors are perfect. For example, Liverpool lack no passion or resolution in the forward positions, but neither Darwin Nunez nor Mohamed Salah is consistent enough as a finisher.
Villa are new to the title race, so they lack the experience and the depth to stay in the game until the end, but it's already a big happy surprise for them to come so high at this stage of the season.
As the reigning champions, City don't seem motivated enough to sweat to win every game. However, it's still Pep Guardiola's team with a very dominant roster. They are not to be underestimated if the team puts their minds to it.
Arsenal again struggled after a great start of the season, in fact, earlier than usual this time because it's only January. They have a good lineup, except in the striker position with Kai Havertz, who somehow has unconditional trust from manager Mikel Arteta.
Hotspur in fifth on the standings may not be the best championship contender due to their mediocre defense, but their sharp firepower makes probably the biggest X factor, especially to all of the four teams ahead.
Darwin Nunez (C) of Liverpool dribbles in the Premier League game against Fulham at Anfield in Liverpool, England, January 10, 2024. /CFP
Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring a goal in the Premier League game against Burnley at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, December 30, 2023. /CFP
Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, looks on during the Premier League game against Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, December 30, 2023. /CFP
Kai Havertz (C) of Arsenal dribbles in the Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage in London, England, December 31, 2023. /CFP
Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a goal in the Premier League game against AFC Bournemouth at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, December 31, 2023. /CFP
Host: Li Xiang
Guest: Josh McNally
Cover designer: Feng Yuan