I think the required points total this year will be in 85-90 range. What we, & City, have done over last 3 years was exceptional. I think both teams will be closer to the pack this season. Also, because its been so long since there was one, people can't get their heads around a 3 horse title race. Chelsea will be there also.
When Utd won the title in 1999, they won the title with 79 points, losing 3 games. The falloff won't be that much, but whoever wins title won't need North of 90 points this season