Only United can stop City from doing an encore

Manchester City are a formidable side and it will take something special from the other teams to stop the champions from defending their English Premier League title.

City are astrologically well-rounded and complete in all aspects. Coach Manuel Pellegrini probably has the best horoscope in the competition and it's good enough to win back-to-back titles. Captain Vincent Kompany and other key players like Joe Hart, Alvaro Negredo, Sergio Aguero, Frank Lampard, Jesus Navas, James Milner, Samir Nasri have phenomenal horoscopes. Their combined strength is exponential.

If there is any other team that can deliver something special this season, then it has to be the new-look Manchester United. Louis Van Gaal has an exceptional horoscope with Pluto and Asteroid 'A' in exaltation. He has very little trophies to show despite a good horoscope and that makes him a formidable opponent for City. New captain Wayne Rooney definitely has it in him to win a major title. The decision to weed out non-performing senior players and infuse young blood would work wonders for the Red Devils. David De Gea, Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Antonio Valentia, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera and Darren Fletcher will do well. But the real magic would be provided by midfielder Juan Mata and the exciting forwards, Robin Van Persie and Rooney.

Chelsea will not be able to produce any magic under the combination of Jose Mourinho and John Terry. 'The Special One' will not be able to pull any rabbit out of his hat and will not meet the expectations of his club owners. For veterans Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres and Terry, this could be another frustrating season.

Liverpool have a sort of a middling team. They don't have it in them to clinch a mega tournament. There are a few bright players but their combined astrological strength is not good enough. For Steven Gerrard, this could be the final season and coach Brendan Rodgers may go for major changes next year.

Arsenal are a good squad and, under Arsene Wenger, they will be tough competitors and, probably, the dark horses of the league. The only drawback is that veteran Wenger has won many trophies over the years and could have exhausted his karmic quota of success.

Everton have a bright young team. They are primed for future success. They will definitely create many upsets. This is a team to watch out for.

Tottenham Hotspur are a good team but with a wrong captain in Michael Dawson.

So, astrologically, the top team to win the English Premier League are Manchester City. United are best-placed to stop City. Arsenal and Everton can have a shot at the trophy too. Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs and others have no chance.