After seeing who we got and who is out injured, I reckon 3rd now. I think that Bendtner will get some game time this year and being on his last year, will be anxious to put himself in the shop window, so if Giroud is out, I think that we will still get goals.
Overall, I do like our chances, especially considering that Moyes is going to struggle this year, Spuds will take some time to gel and Liverpool are really a blip. I also like it that Chelsea don't have a cracking striker yet. I think that City should win the league given their depth, but once they get a couple of injuries at Centre-Back, they will struggle.
So, I am optimistic this year and hopefully with good reason.