London's top clubs operating in shadow of Manchester giants (The Associated Press)

The fanfare around the arrival of Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho in Manchester means London's finest have been little more than a sideshow heading into the 2016-17 English Premier League. Don't, though, discount the chances of Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal being in the title conversation next May. After putting up the worst ever Premier League title defense last season to finish 10th, Chelsea surely will be a different proposition this time round under new coach Antonio Conte and with summer signing N'Golo Kante running its midfield.