This is the first season where I've thought that Arsenal are seriously in trouble.
They're 2-3 injuries away from a disaster. Unless they bring a couple in, before the window closes, then I'd have them down for 6th.
Having said that, significant injuries to Carrick and Van Persie leaves us right in the sh*t, as well.
Yeah, thats true.
Everyone makes a big deal about Arsenal letting 17 players go but at least 12+ of these would never have played anyway.
I think both Liverpool and Spurs are mentally light too so even if they were challenging around Feb, there would be issues. Thats not their fault, its just the way it seems to prove to be. I think they would need to blitz it early on to still be there at the death.
We just need one top class signing for the midfield and a bit of a boost elsewhere but we all knew that last May, and as for the midfield we knew it in 2009.
I tend to be reasonably outspoken (you may have noticed this, the mods certainly have! ) and i tend to be right more than im wrong but i have to say you have done great business with Sturridge and Coutinho. I thought Sturridge would be playing totally for himself (he did at Chelsea, but maybe he felt he had to to keep his place) and that Coutinho would be a bit of style over substance and work in the PL. Been totally wrong so far, both have been absolutely excellent. They will cause any team trouble and if you have a dynamic attack you always have a good chance against anyone.
Sturridge was 'selfish' at Chelsea because they bizarrely insisted on playing him in wide positions. I felt he was cutting in and having cracks at goal to try and reiterate that he was actually a striker. Even after his very successful loan spell at Bolton, he was still used badly by Chelsea.
Up until his move to Chelsea, Sturridge was very highly regarded within football as I understand it - and not just in England - and broke many a record in his youth days. We are now reaping the benefits of actually playing him regularly in his best position.
So far for us, it's 12 in 16 with 5 assists. I consider that more of a measure of his sustained quality than the assertion of your famous stalker who infamously rated Grant Holt higher than Suarez.
Everyone makes a big deal about Arsenal letting 17 players go but at least 12+ of these would never have played anyway.
I think both Liverpool and Spurs are mentally light too so even if they were challenging around Feb, there would be issues. Thats not their fault, its just the way it seems to prove to be. I think they would need to blitz it early on to still be there at the death.
We just need one top class signing for the midfield and a bit of a boost elsewhere but we all knew that last May, and as for the midfield we knew it in 2009.
But it's not going to happen, is it?
We might get Fellaini, and he would be a decent addition, but he's not a 'top class' signing.
Massively disappointed with our behaviour, this summer.
We might get Fellaini, and he would be a decent addition, but he's not a 'top class' signing.
Massively disappointed with our behaviour, this summer.
Oh so am I. Im just sitting on it properly until the window closes then a go full on. Everyone said to judge it then so fair enough. Fabregas and Ronaldo could easily have just been stuck on a busy flight....
In terms of winning the league, I'd agree with you. In terms of a top 4 finish, I think that both are well equipped to mount a serious challenge.
I'd be worried, if I was an Arsenal fan.
I'd agree too, even as a Liverpool fan - both our and Spurs' defence aren't the best and lack depth. But if both sides can keep the ball off the opposition, it may not as terminal an issue as it could be. Arsenal are no better, really, so 4th is going to be a fascinating subplot to the Premier League - as close as the top three positions I'd say. There's not much between Chelsea and the two Manchester clubs and I think home form against each other is going to be more crucial than ever before.
Oh so am I. Im just sitting on it properly until the window closes then a go full on. Everyone said to judge it then so fair enough. Fabregas and Ronaldo could easily have just been stuck on a busy flight....
Fair enough. I'll not give it out properly until it's closed, either.
I'm just pretty certain that no big signing is coming. I seriously hope that I'm wrong.
I'm also starting to feel fairly convinced that Rooney will go to Chelsea, after Monday's game, for around £30m.
I'd agree too, even as a Liverpool fan - both our and Spurs' defence aren't the best and lack depth. But if both sides can keep the ball off the opposition, it may not as terminal an issue as it could be. Arsenal are no better, really, so 4th is going to be a fascinating subplot to the Premier League - as close as the top three positions I'd say. There's not much between Chelsea and the two Manchester clubs and I think home form against each other is going to be more crucial than ever before.
It's really hard to split yourselves, Arsenal and Tottenham, for me.
Fair enough. I'll not give it out properly until it's closed, either.
I'm just pretty certain that no big signing is coming. I seriously hope that I'm wrong.
I'm also starting to feel fairly convinced that Rooney will go to Chelsea, after Monday's game, for around £30m.
Id punt him too and id have done it long ago. He doesnt want to be here, let him go. If we have the ability to bring in the right players then it doesnt matter and we bloody well should have that ability.
What no one seems to understand is that if you dont want to play for us you shouldnt play for us. Simple as that. However it all gets bogged down in "Dont strengthen our rivals" simplistic nonsense.
This is the first season where I've thought that Arsenal are seriously in trouble.
They're 2-3 injuries away from a disaster. Unless they bring a couple in, before the window closes, then I'd have them down for 6th.
Having said that, significant injuries to Carrick and Van Persie leaves us right in the sh*t, as well.
Arsenal's late run last season (I think it was nine wins and two draws from the last eleven games?) coupled with Spurs' generous capitulation should have been warning enough that they can't play brinkmanship with CL qualification.
Yes, a RVP injury will dramatically affect United's chances, especially if Rooney leaves or goes into a sulky meltdown - it's a dependency United haven't allowed to happen very often in the last 20 years.
Id punt him too and id have done it long ago. He doesnt want to be here, let him go. If we have the ability to bring in the right players then it doesnt matter and we bloody well should have that ability.
What no one seems to understand is that if you dont want to play for us you shouldnt play for us. Simple as that. However it all gets bogged down in "Dont strengthen our rivals" simplistic nonsense.
Exactly right. And anyone that complains about us letting Pogba go would do well to remember that.
I consider that more of a measure of his sustained quality than the assertion of your famous stalker who infamously rated Grant Holt higher than Suarez.
I am not a stalker, and I made one bad error of judgement, and it is held against me for life it seems, a bit harsh, okay I was wrong there, sorry about that.
It's really hard to split yourselves, Arsenal and Tottenham, for me.
If I had money on it, I'd go:
4th: Spurs
5th: Liverpool
6th: Arsenal
Arsenal's lack of squad depth could hurt them I feel, were they not playing a right back at centre half today??
That might not have cost them today, but further on down the line, I feel that it will.
I am not a stalker, and I made one bad error of judgement, and it is held against me for life it seems, a bit harsh, okay I was wrong there, sorry about that.
When you have to say that once a week its not really "one" error is it?
Arsenal's late run last season (I think it was nine wins and two draws from the last eleven games?) coupled with Spurs' generous capitulation should have been warning enough that they can't play brinkmanship with CL qualification.
Yes, a RVP injury will dramatically affect United's chances, especially if Rooney leaves or goes into a sulky meltdown - it's a dependency United haven't allowed to happen very often in the last 20 years.
An RVP injury would affect us, but at least we would have Chico to come in, but our style changes when he is in the team.
Yes, a RVP injury will dramatically affect United's chances, especially if Rooney leaves or goes into a sulky meltdown - it's a dependency United haven't allowed to happen very often in the last 20 years.
we were apparently a one man team when cantona was there
when van nistelroy was there
when ronaldo was there
when rooney was the main man
and now when rvp is there
its happened a lot over the last 20 years. We do seem to win a fair amount of trophies for a constant one man team.
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This is the first season where I've thought that Arsenal are seriously in trouble.
They're 2-3 injuries away from a disaster. Unless they bring a couple in, before the window closes, then I'd have them down for 6th.
Having said that, significant injuries to Carrick and Van Persie leaves us right in the sh*t, as well.
ronaldo apparently tells the club he would like to end his career at united
which is fine if its from now on but if its in 4 years whats the point
Yeah, thats true.
Everyone makes a big deal about Arsenal letting 17 players go but at least 12+ of these would never have played anyway.
I think both Liverpool and Spurs are mentally light too so even if they were challenging around Feb, there would be issues. Thats not their fault, its just the way it seems to prove to be. I think they would need to blitz it early on to still be there at the death.
We just need one top class signing for the midfield and a bit of a boost elsewhere but we all knew that last May, and as for the midfield we knew it in 2009.
Sturridge was 'selfish' at Chelsea because they bizarrely insisted on playing him in wide positions. I felt he was cutting in and having cracks at goal to try and reiterate that he was actually a striker. Even after his very successful loan spell at Bolton, he was still used badly by Chelsea.
Up until his move to Chelsea, Sturridge was very highly regarded within football as I understand it - and not just in England - and broke many a record in his youth days. We are now reaping the benefits of actually playing him regularly in his best position.
So far for us, it's 12 in 16 with 5 assists. I consider that more of a measure of his sustained quality than the assertion of your famous stalker who infamously rated Grant Holt higher than Suarez.
The words "end my career" and "Man Utd" should never appear in the same sentence for a potential signing.
But it's not going to happen, is it?
We might get Fellaini, and he would be a decent addition, but he's not a 'top class' signing.
Massively disappointed with our behaviour, this summer.
Oh so am I. Im just sitting on it properly until the window closes then a go full on. Everyone said to judge it then so fair enough. Fabregas and Ronaldo could easily have just been stuck on a busy flight....
I'd agree too, even as a Liverpool fan - both our and Spurs' defence aren't the best and lack depth. But if both sides can keep the ball off the opposition, it may not as terminal an issue as it could be. Arsenal are no better, really, so 4th is going to be a fascinating subplot to the Premier League - as close as the top three positions I'd say. There's not much between Chelsea and the two Manchester clubs and I think home form against each other is going to be more crucial than ever before.
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Fair enough. I'll not give it out properly until it's closed, either.
I'm just pretty certain that no big signing is coming. I seriously hope that I'm wrong.
I'm also starting to feel fairly convinced that Rooney will go to Chelsea, after Monday's game, for around £30m.
For how long have we been saying p, we only need one midfield signing?? It has been for far too long!
It's really hard to split yourselves, Arsenal and Tottenham, for me.
If I had money on it, I'd go:
4th: Spurs
5th: Liverpool
6th: Arsenal
Id punt him too and id have done it long ago. He doesnt want to be here, let him go. If we have the ability to bring in the right players then it doesnt matter and we bloody well should have that ability.
What no one seems to understand is that if you dont want to play for us you shouldnt play for us. Simple as that. However it all gets bogged down in "Dont strengthen our rivals" simplistic nonsense.
Arsenal's late run last season (I think it was nine wins and two draws from the last eleven games?) coupled with Spurs' generous capitulation should have been warning enough that they can't play brinkmanship with CL qualification.
Yes, a RVP injury will dramatically affect United's chances, especially if Rooney leaves or goes into a sulky meltdown - it's a dependency United haven't allowed to happen very often in the last 20 years.
Exactly right. And anyone that complains about us letting Pogba go would do well to remember that.
I am not a stalker, and I made one bad error of judgement, and it is held against me for life it seems, a bit harsh, okay I was wrong there, sorry about that.
Arsenal's lack of squad depth could hurt them I feel, were they not playing a right back at centre half today??
That might not have cost them today, but further on down the line, I feel that it will.
When you have to say that once a week its not really "one" error is it?
An RVP injury would affect us, but at least we would have Chico to come in, but our style changes when he is in the team.
It is hardly once a week, that is going a bit far really.
we were apparently a one man team when cantona was there
when van nistelroy was there
when ronaldo was there
when rooney was the main man
and now when rvp is there
its happened a lot over the last 20 years. We do seem to win a fair amount of trophies for a constant one man team.
As you allude to, Hernandez is a totally different player and changes the way that we play.
We have become far too reliant on Van Persie, in my opinion.