Paul Merson's Premier League season 2014/15 predictions

The new Premier League season is just days away - and we've been asking the Soccer Saturday boys how they think it will pan out.

As ever, the likes of Paul Merson, Phil Thompson, Matt Le Tissier and Charlie Nicholas will join Jeff Stelling on Sky Sports News on Saturday afternoons throughout the campaign to cast their eye - and have their say - on proceedings.

But who do they think will be 2014/15 title winners? Which player will be top scorer? And which players should we be looking out for?

Here's Paul Merson's predictions for the new season... 

Who will win the title?

Merse: If Arsenal buy two more players – a centre-half and a central midfield player – then I would say they will win the league, but unless they do that I would have to say Man City. I was a bit disappointed they haven’t gone out and bought anyone really significant, but they did well last year to bounce back and win the league after losing it the year before. I just think that if push comes to shove in January then they have the money to go and buy whoever they want. I know it’s hard to buy people then, but if they need to go and get Falcao for £70million then they can.

Who will finish in the top four?

Merse: I’ll say Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal and probably Manchester United. I honestly think not being in Europe and having only one game a week will give Man United such an advantage over Liverpool. We saw Liverpool play once a week last year and they did really well, but now they are back in the Champions League and the emotions of those occasions could take over. I have been in America over the summer and I’ve been watching Man United and I think they can get back in the top four.

Who will get relegated?

Merse: I would go for Burnley, Leicester and West Brom, rather than QPR. Burnley haven’t got any money and it was a miracle how they got up – Sean Dyche should be knighted for going getting promotion on that wage bill – but this is a bridge too far. Leicester is a lovely place and a beautiful ground – I’ve played there – and I just fear teams will turn up and want to play there. There’s no fear factor. As for West Brom, they’ve been hovering around relegation for a few seasons and sooner or later you’re going to go. While Joleon Lescott is a good buy, I don’t think they’ve majorly improved and the manager, Alan Irvine, is a very good coach, but sometimes it doesn’t work when you give a coach the top job. Brian Kidd was one of the best around and he got relegated with Blackburn.

Who will be the surprise package?

Merse: I’m going to say Man United. You have to remember that they finished seventh last year. I don’t mean to say that they are my surprise package disrespectfully – what I’m saying is if they get going then they could win the Premier League and that’s a big jump. Louis van Gaal is a really good tactician who will give them an extra 15 points, they have got one game a week and if they get on a roll then the team that came seventh has got every chance. That would be a surprise!

Who will be top scorer?

Merse: If