5 teams that could become the Leicester City of next season
At the beginning of the 2015/16 Premier League season unless you were Nostradamus himself, there is no way that anyone would’ve placed Leicester City as one of the form teams in the division, let alone thinking of them in terms of a maiden title win.But the fact is that Claudio Ranieri’s men have deserved all of the accolades that have come their way and that we are almost in January and the Foxes are in with a genuine shout still, should tell us much about just how well the Midlanders are still playing.It’s worth noting too that only one team prior to this season has failed to win the Premier League when having the same amount of points that Leicester did on Boxing Day – Newcastle United.Let’s take a look at five other teams that could “do a Leicester” next season...
#1 West Ham United
Next season is going to be a pivotal one for West Ham.
The 2016/17 campaign represents the first season that the Hammers will play their home matches at the Olympic Stadium. Behind Wembley, the venue will surely quickly become one of the most iconic in the country.
With a vastly increased home support, potential European football if Slaven Bilic’s side can convert the many draws into the odd win here and there, and the continued financial backing of co-Chairmen David Gold and David Sullivan, there’s no reason why West Ham can’t build on some of the finest results in their recent history and take things up a notch.
The East Londoners are the perennial sleeping giant, always flattering to deceive. They beat Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool away, but lose at home to Bournemouth. In many respects, that’s how it’s always been. But the change starts now.
“West Ham - London” will adorn the club badge from next season, opening up all sorts of marketing possibilities, meaning more cash in the club coffers.
For a club that’s renowned for playing football the right way, and who’ve introduced a steely grit into the side this season, why can’t they go on and suprise everyone?