I like Liverpool, I want to see them do well, I like Hodgson etc etc. But contenders? Who knows... Hodgson will get them organised and maybe even over-achieving but I don't see that as contenders. They should get a UEFA spot as Spurs will, I think, struggle with the demands of the Champions League assuming they qualify, but it will take Woy a year or two to get 'his' team in place, just like Mancini took till now to build his own squad. That (City) squad may not achieve but but'll be his, same scenario with Roy, just a year ahead of Liverpool.