James predicts Newcastle will shock the regular contenders this season

In an interview with the Daily Mail, he stated, "Manchester City always aim to win the league, it's just the standard we hold ourselves to. Winning is what defines City."

"Arsenal will be up there. I expect Arsenal to challenge for the title again, and I think Liverpool will too."

Regarding the fight for fourth place, James does not believe that Manchester United, Tottenham or Chelsea will be the main contenders.

"If I look at how the table looks now, then I think the top four will be the clubs that are in those positions now, maybe even in that order.

"It's between Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the fight for fourth place."