23 Oct 2016 17:20:29
With a quarter of the season gone and all the millions of pounds spent, i don't see a stand out "team". So like last season i think it will be down to which manager can find the formula for the team that suits them best and be the strongest week after week. I think every team in the top 10 or 12 have improved and it will be down to which manager can find the system to take them through to the end. Money will have no bearing again this year just like last. It will be down to coaching.
23 Oct 2016 18:03:06
The big 7 clubs are as expected are all in poll position and only 1 point sepreates 1st and 5th place while even utd in 7th can't be discounted by any means yet.
Back in the summer I hoped this season might prove to be one of the most exciting in years and so far it's looking highly likely I might turn out that way.
23 Oct 2016 20:54:14
I still think we are front runners.
Man City don't worry me. No Yaya or Kompany and they are very weakened.
Chelsea look good but are too vulnerable at the back.
Man Utd still have obvious weaknesses.
Still average at the back and no midfield creativity.
Liverpool look good. Very well balanced. They worry me.
The same can be said for Spurs.
Admittedly I post with rose tinted glasses, but I think we have the best balance, best squad and best team harmony than the others.
We are favourites in my book.
23 Oct 2016 21:34:40
So dags when you take the rosey specs off, how does it look then. lol.
23 Oct 2016 21:40:09
DG - I agree with you. A lot will depend on injuries which benefits teams not playing in Champs league
Very happy that Wenger is ensuring Giroud and Ramsey have a full pre-season and raring to go come December
Really want to see how we handle November especially PSG as that will give us an idea of the season ahead.
In paper - the best squad we have had since invincibles. Still think the starting 11 could be improved and still not sure Sanchez is our answer up front. Could well be, given our budget but still would like a tricky winger to help move parked buses as well as a world class striker who just needs one chance.
The margins are that slender.
23 Oct 2016 21:58:41
All the teams have weaknesses and questions marks next to them, ours include character and mentality to go the distance.
We can argue against that all we want but until we actually put in a serious challenge that question mark is always going to be there about us.
23 Oct 2016 22:29:26
As above Steve, as above :-) .
Agree SY4, injuries will play a major part.