|
|
Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 8, 2007 23:51:15 GMT
New season about to begin... Man U look unstoppable, Chelsea a little shaky with all the injuries and Arsenal might as well go home after their recent troubles.
Seems like an easy win for Man U... Or does it?
|
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 9, 2007 9:08:27 GMT
Well, last season was one of the closest races ever (read: for the last ten seasons  ), and I'm sure this year will be just as tough. You allso have to consider that this year Liverpool wants to join the titlerace. So I suspect this year will be as tight as last year, only with three teams instead of two battling for the Premiership. Will be interesting to see what happens when Chelski starts to play "more entertaining" football by the way. Übereil |
|
|
|
Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 9, 2007 13:10:57 GMT
Liverpool always want to join the title race. They seem to keep tying their shoe laces together before it begins, though... ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 9, 2007 13:30:12 GMT
Yeah, but United have done the same for the seasons before last season, where they managed to get a good start and won because of it. If Liverpool can do the same, they'll be dangerous.
And don't count Arsenal out. That Henry left might even turn out to be a good thing for them, because now their younger players has to take more responsibility. They might even give the other three top teams a run for the money, but I doubt they'll win. Eduardo might prove to be a great signing btw. He's said to be able to score sitters! If it's true, then Arsenal is the team of his dreams! ;D
Übereil
|
|
|
|
Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 9, 2007 13:41:58 GMT
Problem with Arsenal is that they built their team around Henry. They'll need time to adjust.
Liverpool have had the same problem for a long time now - over-reliance on one or two key players, and complete inconsistency. One week they'll be the greatest team in the world; next week a group of pensioners could beat them 10-0. There's just no predicting what they'll be like in any given match. Until they get past those two problems, they'll always be a not quite good enough team.
|
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 9, 2007 14:13:47 GMT
On the other hand, Arsenal's problems LAST year came from Henry being injuried, so they got time back then to readjust. And Pool's biggest problem during the last years have been that they're not good enough, really. Back when they had Owen he was pretty much the only thing they had (agreed, total reliance, but most teams does it really. And I really mean ONLY thing they had. That and a good defensive line), and he was injuried more often than not. Since Owen left they've pretty much have had no real goalscorer, and considering that their best offensive player have been Stevie G, it's no wonder they haven't even been close to winning for the last decade. Don't get me wrong, Stevie G is a great player, but he's no Ronaldo or Henry, and that's what Pool have lacked. With the arrival of Fernando Torres they might get that player (I doubt Torres is fit for the Premiership though, didn't want him in United for that reason). And remember, last year a weak start was the only thing between them and a race for the title  . If they can get their game on from game one they can challenge United and Chelsea. But United looks even stronger than last year...  Übereil |
|
|
|
Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 9, 2007 15:30:39 GMT
United do look stronger, yeah.
Pool haven't been bad - they've usually managed top five - but they have been underwhelming in terms of their past history. They are absolutely reliant on Gerrard, sure, but he has somewhat better back up than Owen did. The no strikers thing is indeed a killer, though.
Pool talk a good game right now - but they always talk a good game. It's the quality of their football that lets them down.
|
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 9, 2007 15:47:18 GMT
Yeah, they've been saying "this year is the year" since the early 90's! ;D
And the problem isn't being reliant on Gerrard, because I think he can cope with that. The problem is that where Pool have one main player, the other clubs had two or three. Gerrard can't do everything himself, and that's Pools problem.
Übereil
|
|
|
|
Post by Konrad Flameheart on Aug 9, 2007 17:24:54 GMT
Problem with Arsenal is that they built their team around Henry. They'll need time to adjust. Liverpool have had the same problem for a long time now - over-reliance on one or two key players, and complete inconsistency. One week they'll be the greatest team in the world; next week a group of pensioners could beat them 10-0. There's just no predicting what they'll be like in any given match. Until they get past those two problems, they'll always be a not quite good enough team. Bloody cheek, no they couldn't.....the fans would steal the wheels off their zimmer frames Mark my words this year Liverpool are going to almost win it again We'll loose to some crap team like spurs |
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 9, 2007 17:28:51 GMT
Spurs aren't crap (well, they're like Liverpool, only not as good  ). United lost to West Ham last season! Twice (IIRC) even! Übereil |
|
|
|
Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 9, 2007 18:03:37 GMT
So did Arsenal, twice. Unfortunately, I think United & Arsenal were the ONLY teams the Hammers beat last year! ;D
|
|
tragic
Chaosite
Happiness is a cigar called hamlet
Posts: 627
|
Post by tragic on Aug 10, 2007 14:47:25 GMT
Well Pool have never got width in the side and lack a good striker...with Kuyt and Torres that should fill the problem but we still lack a(or two) good winger(s).
|
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 10, 2007 15:06:23 GMT
Yeah, good wingers doesn't grow on trees... (United's got four! ;D)
Übereil
|
|
|
|
Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 12, 2007 19:24:05 GMT
Rooney injured and a 0-0 draw with Reading... Not the most auspicious start for Man U ;D
The biggest shock though has to be Chelsea's 3-2 win over Birmingham. If they can get that close to beating Chelsea, Birmingham will make the Prem pretty lively this season. A great start from them.
|
|
|
|
Post by Konrad Flameheart on Aug 12, 2007 19:27:30 GMT
Thats what we like to see. keep up the good work Man Utd |
|
tragic
Chaosite
Happiness is a cigar called hamlet
Posts: 627
|
Post by tragic on Aug 13, 2007 16:38:25 GMT
We won! We won!
A Villa 1 - 2 Liverpool
Next game is Chelsea...ohhh the advantage of working at Sony on Sunday is high definition TV.... ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 13, 2007 18:33:02 GMT
Rooney injured and a 0-0 draw with Reading... Not the most auspicious start for Man U ;D The only thing United missed that game (and I really mean the only thing, they had everything else) was goals. Pity Rooney got injuried (naturally ), he WOULD have scored if he hadn't had to go off. Oh well, now we'll see if Tevez is up for it. Übereil |
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 15, 2007 20:40:48 GMT
Things going like clockworks so far! Only thing missing is that Tevez injuries himself...
Übereil
|
|
|
|
Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 19, 2007 16:56:58 GMT
Totally like clockwork... For Man City! ;D Beat Man U 1-0.
Arsenal draw...
Is it too soon to start wondering about the chances of Man U getting relegated? ;D Two points from three games... oh, dear! ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Ubereil on Aug 19, 2007 17:51:11 GMT
Did Arsenal get relegated last year, Elliot?
And do I need to point out that City had pretty much maximum luck in today's game?
Übereil
|
|
), and I'm sure this year will be just as tough. You allso have to consider that this year Liverpool wants to join the titlerace.
. If they can get their game on from game one they can challenge United and Chelsea.
). United lost to West Ham last season! Twice (IIRC) even!
