Half season now 25 points. On the way to 50 but I think it will surely be more with Nkunku back and guys having more time together. Last season we had 44. So when season finishes if you look this way you will say congratulations Mr. Poch, you improved us 10 points. And I think we really should considering it's completely new team.
We are all spoiled by Roman policy of firing the managers and short term success. This is different long term project we didn't see before and that won't work.
People need to repeat a couple of times: 'results don't matter for 2,3 years' and would feel better.
But Broja is also painful to watch.
I rather see Nkunku as striker with Palmer and Mudryk around.
Or even Washington.
Jackson is horrendous.
There was a talk of Poch punishing him to run laps because of stupid yellows and what does he do? Get a yellow for protesting over Sterling dive 😂
Villa would be top of the table if they didn't failed yesterday. Spurs also there after winning just one point from possible 15, now 3 in the row. Without couple of important injuries I'm sure Spurs would be comfy on top now. Especially Maddison. 5 teams fighting for title mid season. Nice to see. We can get 6th place at best.
There's also this.
Assuming this ends with draw.
PL table after 18 rounds last and this season:
Arsenal 46 to 40
West Ham 14 to 30
Where is positive Rice effect?
WH was really smart to invest that money in Alvarez and JWP.
With Palmer around and guys like Paez, Angelo, Hutchinson coming he will never break into the team. This is pretty clear. Pointless signing. Same with Broja, won't make it here. Loan next season to raise their price and sell.
Not into this war but as a fan I would prefer league system with best 10-12 teams in Europe. Group stage is pointless and even last 16 look at the draw. Nothing interesting there. With a Super League you would have best teams playing each other and as a consumer of football I would have more joy.
When ready to play 90mins Nkunku must take place of Jackson/Broja. They offer nothing. I am happy with Mudryk, Sterling and Palmer as winger options. Conor number one in MF, it would be mental and unforgiveable if they sell him.
Eventually Enzo and Caicedo will come good and Lavia is close.
Gusto back is massive and maybe now is the moment to try Maatsen as LB until Ben is back. And Petrovic may be our answer to GK issues. Massive boost this win.