I honestly think the title race will be so close between Liverpool, Arsenal and City that it’s a complete toss-up at this stage over what happens. I’m dying for Arsenal to win, but I can’t say it’s more than a 1/3 chance.

Sadly, it’s the lack on financial incentive for national teams to place the same long term interest in the player’s welfare (although many clubs also can be wrecked in this regard). I can’t see any way around it that wouldn’t end up getting abused by either side, unfortunately.