If you are a casual fan, I would worry less about jumping on a bandwagon and look for a team that is fun to watch and will be televised a lot in the US. Those are probably the two top teams - Liverpool and Man City. Very entertaining. Liverpool probably rightfully compared to the Red Sox. A lot of tradition and championships, but off a big drought. They got Bill Bucknered a few years ago when they were a win away from the championship.
There are really only a handful of teams that will be on tv a lot and have a decent chance to win the league.
Man U - It may be just me, but before I got into the EPL, this was the team that was most often compared to the Yankees. They have world wide appeal, but they are always going to be in the mix. They have won the league more than any other team (by 1 over Liverpool).
Arsenal - this would be a good team to consider, as they have a big following, a lot of past success, and they are down right now.
Chelsea - Also another good team to follow, as they are improving, have won the league a few times recently, and have US phenom, Christian Pulisic.
Tottenham - Somewhat of an up and comer. Not a long history of titles - only 2 in 1950 and 1960. Getting pretty popular and will be on tv.
The others.....
Leicester - came out of nowhere to win the title a few years ago. A huge long shot and great story. They invested a lot and have now made themselves a contender.
Everton has won a lot of titles, but not much of a player recently.
Wolverhampton came from the 2nd division a few years ago and has immediately made some waves. A very solid team and would be the furthest from bandwagon. Who knows if they will maintain their standing in the next few years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_football_champions
There are really only a handful of teams that will be on tv a lot and have a decent chance to win the league.
Man U - It may be just me, but before I got into the EPL, this was the team that was most often compared to the Yankees. They have world wide appeal, but they are always going to be in the mix. They have won the league more than any other team (by 1 over Liverpool).
Arsenal - this would be a good team to consider, as they have a big following, a lot of past success, and they are down right now.
Chelsea - Also another good team to follow, as they are improving, have won the league a few times recently, and have US phenom, Christian Pulisic.
Tottenham - Somewhat of an up and comer. Not a long history of titles - only 2 in 1950 and 1960. Getting pretty popular and will be on tv.
The others.....
Leicester - came out of nowhere to win the title a few years ago. A huge long shot and great story. They invested a lot and have now made themselves a contender.
Everton has won a lot of titles, but not much of a player recently.
Wolverhampton came from the 2nd division a few years ago and has immediately made some waves. A very solid team and would be the furthest from bandwagon. Who knows if they will maintain their standing in the next few years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_football_champions
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