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No way bro! Morata in double digits? Impossible! Not like he did it last season after being labelled Torres 2.0 by the forum. Imagine if he actually gets his confidence back...

He has as many goals as Lukaku and Kane so far. I honestly saw progression in the last game. He didn't score. So what? He did everything right out there, and he didn't go down easy. Had a few great hold up plays. Not the end of the world if he doesn't score. He had 5 less goals than Lukaku last season in about 10 less starts. The team as a whole struggled last year, and his confidence was shit, plus he had niggling injuries. He is still super talented. He is going through a rough patch. He will come out of it.

He really had to score in the first game, preferably first half for all of you to get off his back. He is doomed with this board. Doesn't score? Shit game. Realistically, had some great link up, provided good movement, and drew players away from Pedro for the easy goal. Hazard could have gone either way almost.

Hazard the only one capable of scoring more than a dozen? Really? Why over-exaggerate? Morata knocked in 11 no problem last season while being injured, missing some easy chances, and having everyone on his case for how terrible he is.

Well don't I look like a fool. lol...

Hazard just beat 4 players... Jesus.

FFS let CHO play.

Say what you want about Luiz defensively, but those passes he is pinging are perfect for this system.

Just my observations: - Barkley looks lost. Holds onto the ball too long and often isn't looking the right way. Frustrating. - Pedro floats in and out. I wouldn't say he has been productive. - Found it interesting some of you complaining about the way Willian is playing. He is playing the ball vertically and taking men on. This is exactly what we need in the system. - Morata is doing all the right things, but we aren't creating. When he has gotten the ball played to him, he is using his wingers well. Good to see him not falling over. Great movement as always, and when Kepa has found him, they've actually created the start of some promising counter attacks. Think this will only get better with time given the end product isn't there yet. - Alonso looks terrible. Especially considering how narrow we are playing. He doesn't have the speed to allow himself to be that narrow. Not to mention he seems the one most inclined to hoof away the ball. - I was one worried about Azpi and how he would fit into the team, yet surprisingly he is one of the more sturdy ones back there. - Don't know what to make of Luiz. - Kepa has got skills. I'm a little nervy with him considering he is new and I want him to do well, but he has been fine in there. Moves really well. Few mess ups with his distribution, but not concerned. - Kante and Jorgie have been great. Jorgie in particular you can see knows what he is doing and moves the ball quick. The other players need to get that in their head. Willian and Morata are the other two who seemed to have grasped this the best so far.

That was a nice build up too. Beautiful play. Seeing some of the Sarri ball coming through.

Having a good game against Spurs. Some great breaks where he has beaten 4 or so players on two occasions now.

I'm fine with the front 3 and midfield. I actually think between Morata, Pedro and Giroud, we get enough different looks up front. Feel the winger rotation is decent. Willian, Pedro, Hazard, CHO. That is one of the better rotations in the league. Also really happy RLC is sticking around. For some reason, think that Sarri can make a player out of him. At the very worse if he can't fix him tactically, I think he makes him an impact player. RLC is clumsy at times, but in general he is a very technically capable player. Cesc there for leadership, Barkley there to finally make a push and get some consistency. Good midfield bunch. Definitely happy. My biggest concern is defence. No idea who will be starting at either of the CB positions. Don't know if I like Azpi on the right for the system. LB is terrible with Alonso. Emerson has looked a little shaky too. Really think this is our biggest problem area.

Hazard has been great for us. The best player we've ever had. If he does leave, I'm cool with it at this point. He has given the club a lot, but we are also in a position where we have a great up and coming left winger. CHO would be able to take the reigns in my opinion. Losing your best player isn't the end of the world. I'd love for him to stay. I'd love for him to finish his career with us. But Fergie with Man U often got rid of his best players earlier than some people thought was a good idea, and still managed to get his teams to take a step forward isn't of regressing. In all though, lets hope he stays lol...

Some of you really don't have a clue lol... Failed lol... Failed and got picked up by Real Madrid. That is a new one.

Man United also signed Korean sensation Park Di Bus.

I wonder how Azpi will fit into this system. He isn't the quickest of guys to be playing in the FB position, and I'm not particularly sure he is suited to that role in a possession style game. Bizarre as he is one of our best players, but one I find most trouble fitting into the team. Don't think he can be a CB at his size, but then again, who knows. I'd prefer him at CB than RB. He can whip the ball in well, but not sure he is suited to building up play from the position. Isn't quick enough and silky enough on the ball for it.

Unpopular opinion, but I really don't get the hype. He can keep slotting goals all he likes in the Italian league, but I don't think he'd be all that great on a bigger team. Don't see the finer details in his game. Don't think he is particularly dynamic, or makes up for certain lacking qualities with athleticism.

Should do a straight swap for Courtois.

I hope that fee isn't true. Spending that much on a keeper, but won't go out and get a decent RW, or Martial for example who would amplify our attack, and make us unpredictable going forward.

Potential to be better than Courtois? I get the guy is a wanker and all, but he is one of the best keepers. Not an easy feat at all to be better than Courtois who is arguably the best keeper in the world.

I really think he comes good this season. He has all the technical aspects of his game down pat. People can go on about his one on one misses, but that is 100% confidence. You don't play for the biggest clubs in the world if that is your standard. Just needs to get tougher and stop going down, and the rest will follow. Particularly in this system where he won't be playing that target man role.

Does the board expect us to think we have a chance at the title given one move and a manager change? Do they truly believe we have a shot at the title? Is that even a priority? What if we do win? Then it is more incentive to keep the same players again? Has anyone on this board followed the history of sports and championship winners, in any sport for that matter? The champions get complacent and fall off without the right moves being made. We are as stagnant as any top 4 club has ever been, but then again, we weren't even top 4 last season. I'll be back after the deadline is over. No point in even getting excited anymore.

This probably has the most steam behind it since the Golovin rumours. He is a great player, and has obviously worked very hard on the things fans and he himself identified as weaknesses. On top of all that, he is strong, agile, quick, technically proficient and has an eye for goal. Like mentioned, he can play up front too. He can be that Mertens type potentially. People really underestimate the amount of good a dynamic player can do, even if they aren't that tactically aware. Well Zaha is, and has worked on that part a bunch. Would be a great signing, and a player like this would excel on a bigger team with better teammates.

Would Hazard in front of Jorg and Kante not work? Just behind Morata? Would be light weight in the middle, but would be so evasive and incredible moving the ball.

Watching him, you know he is something special. Let him play. You find a spot for a talent like this. Seriously... The kid is the new wave. Direct, athletic, quick, strong, agile, tactically aware, and brilliant technically. Sure it is preseason, but the season isn't too far off, and he has been the best player a few times in these games. That isn't by accident. That is a player taking the next step and showing his worth. Get Martial in, and run a trio of Hazard, Martial and Odoi. They can mix and match up top and swap positions the whole game. Would be immense.