BlueLion.

Essien is too quiet for me, Drogba once described him as a 'pussycat,' he doesn't seem to have the ability to assert himself vocally on the team like Terry can.

If we are to sign de Bruyne it will probably be next summer, he will no doubt want to play in the Champions League for Genk.

Nope. Just click on the bit at the bottom that says "Page 'x' out of 'x'," CLICK ON IT, and type in the relevant page number.

Ah I see what you mean now LDN has posted that. I'm having no such problems. Hold down Ctrl and use the mouse scroller to zoom out a little and see if there is any difference - when I zoom in I have the same problem - I had to zoom out a little when we changed to the new layout.

This time last season we were thrashing better teams than that Arsenal side yesterday into submission and United were grounding out lucky, scrappy victories. Just saying.

Yeah, last season, four months ago.

I think United, City and Arsenal will get relegated. Stupid thread, the only one even remotely likely to go down is QPR.

Why, what's he done to warrant his selection - except sit on his arse because he got himself suspended?

That Ronaldo lad, he's fucking shite.

I agree. I can't believe our own fans are throwing the towel in. City and United played teams in turmoil today, they'll get sterner tests from us and Liverpool.

Glad Cleverley's in the squad, he's quality!! I'd personally pick this team, but obviously we'll see the underperforming reputations of Cole and so on get first-team places. Hart Smalling - Cahill/Jones - Terry - Baines Barry/Parker - Cleverley Johnson.............................................Young Bent/Carroll - Rooney

Even Drogba seems to have lost his consistency with free-kicks. Is Mata any good with direct freekicks on goal? If so, get him on them!

Don't get expecting any favours on here just because you're my mate though

Is that why he keeps crouching then, does he pretend he's riding a bike?

Piazon looks like Kaka and Davila looks like Aguero, imagine if they're both half as good?!

Your best point is about set-pieces. I remember under Mourinho we were so threatening whenever we had a corner or a free-kick, because we had Duff, Robben, Tiago and Lampard who could put such an incredible variety of deliveries into the box. Now we simply surrender possession.

The difference is Lampard was six years younger and absolutely dominating games, and we had great goalscoring threat in Duff, Gudjohnsen, and Drogba - whilst our defence was absolutely phenomenal with Ferreira, Bridge, Gallas and Terry just dominating strike forces. We perhaps have greater firepower now, but we're shockingly woeful at the back; and we had more options for the midfield then as well, with the likes of Tiago, Parker and Smertin who could come in to the midfield three.

Leti drew 0-0 with Courtois playing the full 90.

Us and City signed the wrong player. Torres would be lethal at City and Dzeko would slot nicely into our formation.

Courtois kept a clean sheet for Leti today Valencia... 3-1 down and then 3-2 down with a minute left and they fucking win 4-3, sensational!!

Can I have Dzeko and Rooney please?

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I admire his attitude, he will be a star at this club because he was born to be a Premier League centre forward. He could be our own Andy Cole, yet he is also skilful and a lot quicker!

Agreed, we now know it must be either/or.

I'll certainly try and catch some La Liga games involving Atletico then this season, if he is indeed still 1st choice.