New EPL season off and firing

It was an off season full of uncertainty for some, and celebrations and champagne popping for others.
The contrasting off seasons of managers SB and JM couldn't be further apart.

After another solid yet trophyless season, SB was deflecting gun shots from all sides.

From the Chelsea board who questioned whether SB was the man to lead them into a new season despite his record of zero silverware for the cash rich club.
From the fans, who are crying out for the same type of success he regularly brought to Barcelona. And from himself - was a change needed to freshen himself up.

To be fair, he had options. Liverpool and Arsenal seemed the likely contenders if SB was to move on. However, his conviction stood firm and he wasn't about to pull out of a job he feels is desperately unfinished. All sides eventually sticking with SB and Chelsea for another campaign.

JM on the other hand led the celebrations all off season after Manchester United historically claimed the Champions League title on that glorious evening in Milan. It was the title he has chased the most. It was the white whale which had so cunningly eluded him for his entire career. So not many would at all blame him if he spent any extra week or two celebrating the famous victory, however JM wasn't about to let the success follow through and hamper the start of a new campaign.

"We certainly celebrated the win - the party was big". JM said in pre-season.
"But once we celebrated, it was back to business and now I want this confidence to filter through to the new season - we have a title to defend, and I want success in England where to be honest we were not anywhere near good enough last season."

And so with that - and with new additions to their respective squads, both SB and JM have both started the new season well - very well indeed. Currently both sitting a top the EPL ladder undefeated after 3 games. Both sides look well coached this season, and very well prepared. With Man City, Liverpool, and Arsenal also looking strong - we could be set for the most exciting Premier League season on record. 

New signing Zlatan has been huge for United in the opening rounds of the season