withoutaface
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Aimar to Zaragoza, I'm puzzled as to why. :/
Tottenham have made some good signings, and will be an even better side if they manage to sign Chimbonda and/or Downing. In any case, they certainly should build upon their impressive last season and are definitely contenders for a top 4 finish...but at which team's expense?!?Jimmy_B said:also, we're gonna spend the dosh on bringing in downing and chimbonda this season we'll break into the top 4, i'm sure of it.
It is a massive shame to see Ruud leave the club...but I have to disagree with your prediction that Manchester United will miss out on a place in the top 4 this season. We have managed to do well without Ruud in the past...and I don't see why United will not continue to do so. He pretty much spent the whole of the latter part of last season warming the bench...and we were very competitive during this time. Though I would like to see Torres, Ibrahimovic or Tevez replace him...I still think that Rooney, Saha, Rossi and Solskjaer are more than capable of getting the job done. Alan Smith's return to fitness is also a massive boost.hachoo said:My predictions are Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham for top 4. Man U have no where to go without Ruud. He scored the majority of their goals last season.
if arsenal sign another midfielder and a good defensive utility player they will challenge. they got rid of a lot of deadwood in the summer and their kids are quality. i actually think it's your guys turn to have a mare of a domestic season like arsenal and liverpool did the past two years.matt#1 said:...although Tottenham should improve upon last season...the quality of the other 4teams should still mean that they narrowly miss out again. If they do happen to finish inside the top 4...I believe that it will be at the expense of Arsenal. In any case though, I hope that these teams can really take the challenge to Chelsea this season and keep things interesting.
That is a possibility...but I really think that all of those teams are capable of having a fantastic season. We will just have to wait and see.Jimmy_B said:if arsenal sign another midfielder and a good defensive utility player they will challenge. they got rid of a lot of deadwood in the summer and their kids are quality. i actually think it's your guys turn to have a mare of a domestic season like arsenal and liverpool did the past two years.
basically i think you guys are one or two injuries away from being really in the shitter. you better hope the boy wonder lasts a whole season. other than that you need more depth up front and a more aggressive midfielder unless fergie wants to drastically change his style of play.Led-Zep said:i just hope injuries doesnt ruin that.
too young to consistently get the results to challenge chelsea. in a few years however they will be class. at the moment they need some good experienced players to bring the young guys along.hachoo said:They didn't have Henry half the season matt#1. He was injured for quite a few rounds early last season. I have great faith in Arsenal to do well this year. For some reason, they are a complete side. Their defence, midfield and forwards have come of age and in my opinion, are ready to challenge Chelsea.
Well said, Led Zep.Led-Zep said:jimmy,
i wouldnt say we are 1 or 2 injuries from being totally fucked..we have cover in forwards, as ppl have said, rooney, saha,ole,smith,rossi (last 3 not tested or injured) plus if we lose scholes, then o'shea can fill in again, as can smith, we have defense covered. Really, only chelsea have every position covered, Arsenal, for instance, if they lose henry, fabregas, or van persie then they to are fucked, as are liverpool, with gerrard or xabi alonso, and spurs with defoe, king or jenas...UNited have sufficient cover, not what is required but it is decent, same with gunners, pool and spurs. As i said only chelsea have the Required cover of all positions.
Mate, for differing reasons Man United didn't have each of Van Nistelrooy, Heinze, Smith, Neville, Scholes, Solskjaer, Keane or Rossi in our side for significant periods of time during the previous season...so don't even try to argue that the loss of 1 player for a few games was the reason why Arsenal underperformed last season.hachoo said:They didn't have Henry half the season matt#1. He was injured for quite a few rounds early last season.
I expect that Ryan Giggs will play regularly on the left wing again this season...and I hope that he continues to do so until he can no longer make a valuable contribution to the team. Of course, Park and Richardson are there to back him up should Fergie give his old legs a rest.hachoo said:Carrick and Scholes are very good, i agree, and with Ronaldo not leaving, we keep the right wing dangerous. Is Ryan Giggs back or going to play regularly this season? He is a gun on the left.
PS. I think Wes Brown is a clutz in defence