I apologize up front at this being late. As you saw on the blog Monday, the internet was down until this afternoon.

So I begin my previews for the upcoming Barclay's Premier League season. Naturally I'm starting with taking a look at those teams I see being stuck in for the fight for survival, and not going down.

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STOKE CITY Notable arrivals: Thomas Sorensen (Aston Villa), Seyi Olofinjana (Wolves), Dave Kitson (Reading). Pending: Rudolph Austin (Portmore) Notable departures: Marlon Broomes (Blackpool) Rudolph Austin won't be coming to the Potters after the Jamaican had his work permit turned down. Click to continue reading...

ASTON VILLA Notable arrivals: Brad Friedel (Blackburn), Steve Sidwell (Chelsea), Curtis Davies (West Brom), Brad Guzan (Chivas USA). Notable departures: Patrik Berger (Sparta Prague), Olof Mellberg (Juventus), Scott Carson (Liverpool), Luke Moore (West Brom), Thomas Sorensen. Possibilities: Gareth Barry (Liverpool,. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Brad Friedel (Blackburn), Steve Sidwell (Chelsea), Curtis Davies (West Brom), Brad Guzan (Chivas USA). Notable departures: Patrik Berger (Sparta Prague), Olof Mellberg (Juventus), Scott Carson (Liverpool), Luke Moore (West Brom), Thomas Sorensen. Possibilities: Gareth Barry (Liverpool, Arsenal) So. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Thomas Sorensen (Aston Villa), Seyi Olofinjana (Wolves), Dave Kitson (Reading). Pending: Rudolph Austin (Portmore) Notable departures: Marlon Broomes (Blackpool) Thomas Sorensen is joining Tony Pulis' side on a free transfer after a successful trial. Hull City and the... Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Thomas Sorensen (Aston Villa), Seyi Olofinjana (Wolves), Dave Kitson (Reading). Pending: Rudolph Austin (Portmore) Notable departures: Marlon Broomes (Blackpool) Thomas Sorensen is joining Tony Pulis' side on a free transfer after a successful trial. Hull City and the... Click to continue reading...

August is finally here, and with it comes the final run-in to the start of the 2008-2009 Premiership season. You all know my preview plans by now -- I'll cover all 20 teams in the next 10 days -- and it all starts today. Without further ado, let's light this candle.

20. Finishing 2nd in the Coca-Cola Championship last season was a great accomplishment for Stoke City, the second-oldest club in the Football League after Notts County. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Thomas Sorensen (Aston Villa), Seyi Olofinjana (Wolves), Dave Kitson (Reading). Pending: Rudolph Austin (Portmore) Notable departures: Marlon Broomes (Blackpool) Thomas Sorensen is joining Tony Pulis' side on a free transfer after a successful trial. Hull City and the... Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Brad Friedel (Blackburn), Steve Sidwell (Chelsea), Curtis Davies (West Brom). Pending: Brad Guzan (Chivas USA). Notable departures: Patrik Berger (Sparta Prague), Olof Mellberg (Juventus), Scott Carson (Liverpool), Luke Moore (West Brom), Thomas Sorensen. Possibilities: Gareth Barry (Liverpool, Arsenal). Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Brad Friedel (Blackburn), Steve Sidwell (Chelsea), Curtis Davies (West Brom). Pending: Brad Guzan (Chivas USA). Notable departures: Patrik Berger (Sparta Prague), Olof Mellberg (Juventus), Scott Carson (Liverpool), Luke Moore (West Brom), Thomas Sorensen. Possibilities: Gareth Barry (Liverpool, Arsenal). Click to continue reading...

Thomas Sorensen looked like he was done in the Premier League, but the Danish keeper could get a rebirth with Stoke City said to be looking at the former Aston Villa stopper. The Potters are chasing Sunderland's Marton Fulop -... Click to continue reading...

After yesterday's posts, I'm sure you all know how much I hate the "silly season" and how I can't stand to hear the constant gossip and rumor mill concerning player transfers during the summer. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean I don't hear or read any of it; it's everywhere and practically impossible to avoid. Click to continue reading...

Brad Guzan becomes the latest addition to the most enduring US export to the Premiership. The Chivas USA goalie joins Martin O' Neill's squad subject to Home Office approval on a £2m transfer.

Guzan bolsters a squad short of experienced goalies with Scott Carson returning to Liverpool and Thomas Sorensen released.

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Thomas Sorensen is desperate to leave Aston Villa and is hoping that a move to Galatasaray. The Danish keeper is free to leave Villa Park after his contract expired and after falling out of favor under Martin O'Neill, a new... Click to continue reading...

After losing his way through most of last season, Tottenham Hotspur's ex-number one is casting his eye elsewhere after the signing of Heurelho Gomes from PSV Eindhoven, with Aston Villa his preferred destination. Despite them not actually indicating they'd like to sign him, Paul Robinson has made it clear he wants to move to Villa Park [. Click to continue reading...