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A little reminder. Buying an expensive striker doesn't necessarily mean you score more goals. 
But, in all seriousness, the reason I don't think Utd will win this season is they still have a gaping hole in central midfield (still way too reliant on Scholes) and mediocre fullbacks and injury prone central backs. Exceptionally good strikeforce obviously, but that's just papering over cracks. City on the other hand are vastly superior in terms of the squad available - and SHOULD win quite comfortably. One should never underestimate old Slur Winenose though.
But, in all seriousness, the reason I don't think Utd will win this season is they still have a gaping hole in central midfield (still way too reliant on Scholes) and mediocre fullbacks and injury prone central backs. Exceptionally good strikeforce obviously, but that's just papering over cracks. City on the other hand are vastly superior in terms of the squad available - and SHOULD win quite comfortably. One should never underestimate old Slur Winenose though.
Originally Posted by DdBob
They both like to receive the ball at their feet and in space, and they both move and position themselves to support that. Given the choice between racing-and-chasing or dropping a little deeper, both of them will drop back towards midfield to get touches on the ball. Now RVP is a better player than Berbatov - better passer, better finisher. But Berbatov is still a world class striker.
Who barely got a game last year.
Why?
Because Wayne Rooney likes to drop deep to receive the ball, and needs a lot of space to dribble in. Pairing Rooney with Berbatov took away a big chunk of Rooney's game, and the whole Manchester United formation is designed around maximizing Rooney's skills. So for two seasons Berbatov has sat on the bench, while players like Chicharrito and Wellbeck, who can play on the shoulder of the last defender and don't need space to receive the ball, are paired with Rooney.
Originally Posted by SilentInferno
Spurs are apparently after Moutinho. They tried to get a deal including Sahin for Modric, but he didn't want to go there. 
Also, they're in desperate need of strikers. They only have Defoe and a youngster (Kane) currently.
Also, they're in desperate need of strikers. They only have Defoe and a youngster (Kane) currently.
Originally Posted by rsadasiv
Originally Posted by Expressway to yr Skull
I have mixed feelings about RVP coming to United. Rooney, Hernandez, Welbeck and Macheda should be enough, in my opinion. But I guess you cant argue when the guy you are signing was the top scorer in the PL last season.
Agree about the centre of midfield, but it looks like Fletcher is on his way back, so that's a positive.
I think it'll be a two-horse race between the Manchester clubs again. Honestly can't predict who will make up the rest of the top 4
Originally Posted by Spacetrucker
I have mixed feelings about RVP coming to United. Rooney, Hernandez, Welbeck and Macheda should be enough, in my opinion. But I guess you cant argue when the guy you are signing was the top scorer in the PL last season.
Agree about the centre of midfield, but it looks like Fletcher is on his way back, so that's a positive.
I think it'll be a two-horse race between the Manchester clubs again. Honestly can't predict who will make up the rest of the top 4
It will be really interesting to see how Arsenal and Spurs deal with the glaring holes in their squads the next 2 weeks.
Also don't expect Newcastle and Everton to repeat that season again, especially Newcastle.
QPR could actually be the surprise this year I think. Hughes has done some sane dealings, and they should end up a lot higher than last season.
Originally Posted by SilentInferno
Wonder how long it will take until Di Matteo gets the sack.
Chelsea's weak link imo, as well as having no right back and Terry/Luiz prone to erratic brain lapses on the pitch occasionally.
Chelsea's weak link imo, as well as having no right back and Terry/Luiz prone to erratic brain lapses on the pitch occasionally.
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