looking to next season its clear what we need to approve upon.
either defending a lead, or killing a game off and finishing our chances on goal.
Rather than speculate who we might buy, instead i will trust Juande to buy in the right guys for the job. But who do you think will be challenging us for a top 5 spot?
Ar5ena1 - cant see Wenger having much money to spend, and although he is shrewd enough to pick up some bargains, i feel they need a big name striker, especially since they are without Eduardo. Dont see them being close to Man utd or Chelsea, but closer to us, everton and liverpool.
Liverpool - I can imagine they will be active in the transfer market and strengthen the team at the back, reckon they could close the gap on Arsenal next year and close in on a 3rd place. Crucial for them is the fitness of Torres and Gerrard.
Everton - I think some people on here really under rate them, personally i think they have a very good system. There back line is brilliant. Howard is a very safe keeper, Hibbert though not a big name is reliable, Jagielka has settled in nicely, and I rate Yobo. Lescott is becoming one of the best left backs in the league. In Cahill they have a great attacking midfielder, something i hope modric can do for us. and it means they can go with 5 in midfield and have either johnson or yakubu to get the goals. not also forgetting they have Phil neville as a solid versitle player, and the youth of Anichebe and the attacking prowess of Arteta.
The others - Though i think Harry Redknapp has built a very good team with his budget i cant see Portsmouth being more than a top 7 or 8 team. Likewise can be said of Villa. And although Man City are being linked with Big name players i just dont think they are ready to step up yet, espically if they lose key players like richards and dunne at the back. Im not even gonna mention Newcastle.
After two good campaigns before this one, i cant wait to see what next year has in store for us, and see us battle against the big teams, though i see the challenge of breaking the 'big 4' even harder as each year goes on. I wouldnt swap our cup win this year as it made the season have a worth to it. But not fussed about the cups as much next year and feel we have to make it a priority to do well in the league and wipe the smile off our neighbours and push them into 5th (like we should have done a few seasons ago)
either defending a lead, or killing a game off and finishing our chances on goal.
Rather than speculate who we might buy, instead i will trust Juande to buy in the right guys for the job. But who do you think will be challenging us for a top 5 spot?
Ar5ena1 - cant see Wenger having much money to spend, and although he is shrewd enough to pick up some bargains, i feel they need a big name striker, especially since they are without Eduardo. Dont see them being close to Man utd or Chelsea, but closer to us, everton and liverpool.
Liverpool - I can imagine they will be active in the transfer market and strengthen the team at the back, reckon they could close the gap on Arsenal next year and close in on a 3rd place. Crucial for them is the fitness of Torres and Gerrard.
Everton - I think some people on here really under rate them, personally i think they have a very good system. There back line is brilliant. Howard is a very safe keeper, Hibbert though not a big name is reliable, Jagielka has settled in nicely, and I rate Yobo. Lescott is becoming one of the best left backs in the league. In Cahill they have a great attacking midfielder, something i hope modric can do for us. and it means they can go with 5 in midfield and have either johnson or yakubu to get the goals. not also forgetting they have Phil neville as a solid versitle player, and the youth of Anichebe and the attacking prowess of Arteta.
The others - Though i think Harry Redknapp has built a very good team with his budget i cant see Portsmouth being more than a top 7 or 8 team. Likewise can be said of Villa. And although Man City are being linked with Big name players i just dont think they are ready to step up yet, espically if they lose key players like richards and dunne at the back. Im not even gonna mention Newcastle.
After two good campaigns before this one, i cant wait to see what next year has in store for us, and see us battle against the big teams, though i see the challenge of breaking the 'big 4' even harder as each year goes on. I wouldnt swap our cup win this year as it made the season have a worth to it. But not fussed about the cups as much next year and feel we have to make it a priority to do well in the league and wipe the smile off our neighbours and push them into 5th (like we should have done a few seasons ago)
