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Who will win the Premier League? Guardian writers give their verdict Who will win the Premier League? Guardian writers give their verdict
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The Premier League is entering its final stretch and it is shaping up to be one of the most exciting title run-ins in recent years. Liverpool went four points clear at the top thanks to their 4-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, although Manchester City have two games in hand. Chelsea lie second but should not be forgotten, despite José Mourinho's claims that his side are out of the race. The Premier League is entering its final stretch and it is shaping up to be one of the most exciting title run-ins in recent years. Liverpool went two points clear at the top thanks to their 4-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, although Manchester City have two games in hand. Chelsea lie second but should not be forgotten, despite José Mourinho's claims that his side are out of the race.
Here, The Guardian's football writers give their verdict on who will be crowned champions. Have your say in our online pollHere, The Guardian's football writers give their verdict on who will be crowned champions. Have your say in our online poll
Daniel TaylorDaniel Taylor
Who Manchester CityWho Manchester City
Why They were my tip at the start of the season, though I must confess I am wavering because of Liverpool's momentum. The pressure is on City because finishing the season with the Capital One Cup, after nothing last year, would be a meagre return. I will stick with Manuel Pellegrini's team because, as it stands, if they win their games in hand they are two points clear.Why They were my tip at the start of the season, though I must confess I am wavering because of Liverpool's momentum. The pressure is on City because finishing the season with the Capital One Cup, after nothing last year, would be a meagre return. I will stick with Manuel Pellegrini's team because, as it stands, if they win their games in hand they are two points clear.
Barney RonayBarney Ronay
Who Manchester CityWho Manchester City
Why Brendan Rodgers has built a brilliantly watchable team without a billionaire at his elbow but City have Sergio Agüero to come back and five very winnable home games. Chelsea will finish third with José Mourinho taking a special prize for struggling manfully against such appalling odds and still managing to win the odd match here and there.Why Brendan Rodgers has built a brilliantly watchable team without a billionaire at his elbow but City have Sergio Agüero to come back and five very winnable home games. Chelsea will finish third with José Mourinho taking a special prize for struggling manfully against such appalling odds and still managing to win the odd match here and there.
Dominic FifieldDominic Fifield
Who Manchester CityWho Manchester City
Why Much will depend on City's trip to Anfield but, if they avoid defeat on either of their two remaining trips to Merseyside, they should boast enough firepower and a buoyant enough goal difference to squeeze home. The return of such as Sergio Agüero from injury, coupled with the ability to maintain the form of Yaya Toure and David Silva, will be key, but they play three of the bottom five, and three others who should be ensconced in mid-table by then, which all feel winnable. Why Much will depend on City's trip to Anfield but, if they avoid defeat on either of their two remaining trips to Merseyside, they should boast a buoyant enough goal difference to squeeze home. The return of Sergio Agüero from injury, coupled with the ability to maintain the form of Yaya Toure and David Silva, will be key, but they play three of the bottom five, and three others who should be in mid-table by then, which all feel winnable.
Andy HunterAndy Hunter
Who LiverpoolWho Liverpool
Why For the simple reason they are the best team in it. And, as 35 points from the last 39 available demonstrates, the most consistent too. Defining home games against Manchester City and Chelsea hold no fear for a Liverpool side who have upped their level against the stronger visitors to Anfield this season.Why For the simple reason they are the best team in it. And, as 35 points from the last 39 available demonstrates, the most consistent too. Defining home games against Manchester City and Chelsea hold no fear for a Liverpool side who have upped their level against the stronger visitors to Anfield this season.
Jamie JacksonJamie Jackson
Who ChelseaWho Chelsea
Why I backed them before the season and while it is a temptation to switch to Liverpool or Manchester City, I will resist. José Mourinho's team may now be considered third favourites owing to faltering form. Yet the X factor of the Portuguese's experience in winning Premier League titles suggests he will find a way to guide Chelsea to another triumph.Why I backed them before the season and while it is a temptation to switch to Liverpool or Manchester City, I will resist. José Mourinho's team may now be considered third favourites owing to faltering form. Yet the X factor of the Portuguese's experience in winning Premier League titles suggests he will find a way to guide Chelsea to another triumph.
Louise TaylorLouise Taylor
Who LiverpoolWho Liverpool
Why Gus Poyet's claim that Liverpool would be "mid-table" without Luis Suárez is surely an exaggeration but, with the Uruguayan, Brendan Rodgers's side seem irresistible. Defensively they are flawed but Suárez and Daniel Sturridge more than compensate while, right now, Rodgers looks a cleverer coach and man manager than either Manuel Pellegrini or José Mourinho.Why Gus Poyet's claim that Liverpool would be "mid-table" without Luis Suárez is surely an exaggeration but, with the Uruguayan, Brendan Rodgers's side seem irresistible. Defensively they are flawed but Suárez and Daniel Sturridge more than compensate while, right now, Rodgers looks a cleverer coach and man manager than either Manuel Pellegrini or José Mourinho.
James RiachJames Riach
Who Manchester CityWho Manchester City
Why With a favourable run-in and soon to be boosted by the return to fitness of Sergio Agüero, City must be regarded as the frontrunners to regain the title. They may have two difficult trips to Merseyside to contend with, but Manuel Pellegrini's side certainly have the quality and no other distractions.Why With a favourable run-in and soon to be boosted by the return to fitness of Sergio Agüero, City must be regarded as the frontrunners to regain the title. They may have two difficult trips to Merseyside to contend with, but Manuel Pellegrini's side certainly have the quality and no other distractions.
• This article has been amended since it was first published to reflect the fact that Liverpool are two points clear at the top of the league