LAM09

Are you really being serious now? How much has Pep actually spent over the last eight years, and how many charges are City contesting (which Pep has benefited from)? FYI, Sir Alex NEVER lost four on the bounce, let alone five. It all depends on how you want to look at things. There were more games per season till 94-95, and money was far less common (Blackburn were the only side that comes to mind that spent big to win their only PL title), meaning smart transfers and good management played a big role. You have to remember Sir Alex made United competitive across three different decades, which is something that is clearly forgotten by many. Winning CL titles is a completely different ball game where luck plays a much bigger role. He came across arguably the best footballing side in two other finals, so his record isn't as bad as you make it seem.

Webb started refereeing in 03, Sir Alex took over United in '86. What's the reason behind the 17 years prior? After 90-91, United finished within the top four 22 times, winning the league thirteen times. The ability to rebuild after losing key players and keep winning is unmatched.

This is more than a blip for City. Pep has never stayed at a club for this period of time and the cracks could be showing. What Sir Alex was able to do at United during his tenure was truly special. On a side note, our special home record will remain untouched.

An early game and one straight after an international break can always be tricky, so just getting the three points is all that matters. A nice little gap between us and those below. I have a feeling Arsenal will drop more points.

Is Levi going to be in the headlines again?

We finally get that second goal. Some comfort at last.

We all know that Vardy, even at 37, has the speed to worry our back line if given the opportunity against this group.

Leicester are so open. We need that second goal before any nonsense happens with this ref (where it really matters) or Sanchez does his own thing.

I have a number of concerns with that XI. The lack of width being the main one.

Marseille would at the right price.

I'm not criticising the player at all. His departure has worked out for him. My main criticism was Madrid's inability to give most young players a fair chance. They are desperate for a creative midfielder, but Guler has spent more time on the bench than on the pitch thus far.

It didn't exactly go to plan for the last Norwegian youngster who joined RM.

Cherki is still holding onto that title.

The club made an offer for Lavia during the same transfer window that he joined Southampton. It was obvious that they would have their guy eventually, regardless of how he performed over time (within reason). Comparing an 18-year-old (at the time of joining Southampton) and his trajectory to that of a 25-year-old is strange in itself.

He knew the player well enough after one full season in an inferior league? It was as if we had purchased him for peanuts. As I already stated on this forum, this transfer alone is reason enough for me to fully support the scouting team/Joe Shields rather than giving Enzo any real influence over transfers.

It's inevitable there's so much going on within the PGMOL that will hopefully come to light in the coming weeks. The English game is becoming a laughingstock.

The slightly worrying thing for me is our home record in the league. Too many dropped points at this stage. As another poster mentioned, coming back from behind in consecutive league games against top sides irrespective of their current position is a positive. We just need that win against a Top 4 side soon to get past this mental block, so to speak.

We were very lucky to come away with a point in the end. Players not tracking their runner on multiple occasions.

In all honesty, he hasn't impressed in games of note. The lack of competition for Jackson is another big issue that needs addressing.

That's the "Willian" we all know and love. 😄

Against Newcastle last season in the EFL Cup.

Neto is like our new Willian. I credit his work rate, but we need players whose first thought is to attack, not pass back.

Sanchez and Colwill. Time and time again. Enzo HAS to change our attack now.

We probably haven't had a better chance of beating Arsenal in recent years, so we have to go for the three points from the get go. The one thing I'm getting annoyed about is Madueke's "untouchable" status. He has deliver in recent weeks, so he should have been dropped. Mudryk at LM and Neto at RM would have been my call.

The player and his agent have the final say. We're lead to believe wages stopped the move. Playing in the best league in the world or the Super Lig...