The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 They've lost the spine of their team, they've lost their manager and they haven't replaced them adequately whilst they could still lose Schneiderlin and Rodriguez (who is going to miss the first couple of months of the season anyway). They have lost their Chief Exec who was key to much of what they are doing, there's rumours of discontent amongst the academy and despite comments to the contrary they have an owner who looks like she's liquidising the assets before selling what's left. If they're not in a relegation fight next season then Koeman deserves manager of the season....but my feeling is that they're in trouble.I'm looking at their squad now and they still have a better team than a lot PL sides. Sure, they've lost their spine but as I said, they've replaced well. Tadic and Pelle are great replacements forLallana and Lambert. Koeman isn't a bad manager - Chambers won't be missed as they have Clyne. Bertrand is not a bad replacement for Shaw...If you look at their potential starting XI right now it's not too bad at all, especially if they manage to hold onto Schneiderlin and Rodriguez:PelleTadic - Ward-Prowse - RodriguezWanyama - SchneiderlinBertrand - New CB - Fonte - ClyneNew GKUnless Koeman can't bring it together... This team is too strong to go down IMO. Still a lot stronger than half the PL teams out there. For me there is no threat of relegation for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinAshburner 1,270 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Who is he??he is a Liverpool supporter and it's because he contradicted his tweet and he was getting abuse about it so he was weak and couldn't handle the stick and pressure from abusive comments and being laughed at. 1chelsea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm looking at their squad now and they still have a better team than a lot PL sides. Sure, they've lost their spine but as I said, they've replaced well. Tadic and Pelle are great replacements forLallana and Lambert. Koeman isn't a bad manager - Chambers won't be missed as they have Clyne. Bertrand is not a bad replacement for Shaw...If you look at their potential starting XI right now it's not too bad at all, especially if they manage to hold onto Schneiderlin and Rodriguez:PelleTadic - Ward-Prowse - RodriguezWanyama - SchneiderlinBertrand - New CB - Fonte - ClyneNew GKUnless Koeman can't bring it together... This team is too strong to go down IMO. Still a lot stronger than half the PL teams out there. For me there is no threat of relegation for them.Rodriguez is out injured until at least October in all likelihood. Schneiderlin has handed in a transfer request and Fonte is wanted by Cardiff.The club is being torn apart not just on the pitch but also in the boardroom. On paper they have a decent team but there's so much turmoil at that club that you can't help but think they're going to be in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namika 922 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I think United will be our main rival this year but we'll win it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 bababoom and stroey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 If anyone is need of some laughter, read this season prediction from Charlie Nicholas...http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12090/9406480/charlie-nicholas-tips-arsenal-to-win-the-premier-league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edetarod 2,155 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 i actually think City will be hugely disappointing and finish way off the winnersit's just a feeling, not based on any logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Premier League announces new rules for head injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethos1 802 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 If anyone is need of some laughter, read this season prediction from Charlie Nicholas...http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12090/9406480/charlie-nicholas-tips-arsenal-to-win-the-premier-leagueArsenal to win the league lol, stopped reading after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Lol, Arsenal to win and Walcott top scorer? BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 BREAKING: Howard Webb has retired & been appointed Technical Director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited. http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2014-15/aug/howard-webb-appointed-technical-director-of-PGMOL.htmlPretty surprising news. Best ref in football, for me. The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 'United club legend' 11Drogba and Amblève. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I hate all refs, good riddance to the toss pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethos1 802 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Arsenal fans saying that they have a better team than us, how delusional can you be? I don't think that there is 1 player from their team that I'd like to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Arsenal fans saying that they have a better team than us, how delusional can you be? I don't think that there is 1 player from their team that I'd like to have.I'd take Sanchez, Ozil, Koscielny, Ramsey. Maybe Wilshere. They have good players. bababoom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 BREAKING: Howard Webb has retired & been appointed Technical Director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited.http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2014-15/aug/howard-webb-appointed-technical-director-of-PGMOL.htmlPretty surprising news. Best ref in football, for me.I agree. Best ref in the modern game for me and a massive loss when you consider cunts like Mike Dean are still around. iseah100 and Bir_CFC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethos1 802 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'd take Sanchez, Ozil, Koscielny, Ramsey. Maybe Wilshere. They have good players.Sure they have good players but I don't think they are better than our players, maybe Ozil instead of Oscar and Sanchez instead of Willian. But they aren't that big of an upgrade imo, I don't rate Ramsey and Wilshere higher than our players tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Must be said, Arsenal's squad depth isn't too bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 But all in all we got better keepers, a superior defence, midfield and attack. That is why we will smash them again. This time they won't get away with a 0-0 at their Emirates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 But all in all we got better keepers, a superior defence, midfield and attack. That is why we will smash them again. This time they won't get away with a 0-0 at their EmiratesArsenal are flat-track bullies. They will easily beat all the small teams and if they just played more tactically away from home against the big teams, who knows how they'll fare. The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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