- Aug 31, 2012
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I have not been this optimistic in a long time. We are in 4 competitions - with a realistic chance of winning one and in the mix for top4 with win over leaders Chelsea.
Personally, If its guaranteed, I would rather win one of cups than being 4th in league.
City & Chelsea are guaranteed top 2 IMO.
Everton
Lost 4 in a row now and don't look like stop losing - heading towards bottom half finish
Liverpool
Lost Suarez. Sturridge hasn't kicked the ball after our game. Difference this year, they dont have 60 goals from 2 players. Moreover, there is a huge expectation & pressure on Rodgers. Rodgers had a free ride last season now his seat is on fire.
Southampton
Huge credit to them, especially their manager Koeman. I thought they will drop down the table in the festive season fixture congestion. On the contrary, they have stepped up, getting point with Chelsea & have beaten Arsenal comfortably. Surprising fact is, they have the best defense in the league with conceding just 15 goals in PL -far better than Chelsea or City. They defend as a team and I expect them right up there challenging for 3rd or 4th spot end of season.
United
Started poorly but now in excellent form. Their forward line is one of the best in the league but have a suspect defense. Position they will finish depend on whether, they will get proper defenders in Jan, IMO.
Arsenal
Like their team, their fans blow hot & cold and their like or dislike of the manager depends on the last game's result. All is not well with them .Arsenal had single digit goal difference only once in January. This happened 2 years ago, where our manager lost focus and threw a life line to them.
Tottenham
Started poorly. Poor home form but decent away form. But now we have turned a corner; Team is gelling, playing some good football and at tough times, we are sticking together & getting results. We are also scoring as a team - Kane, Eriksen, Chadli - all 3 have scored 7 goals and are in top15 in PL scoring charts.
Key for us is to keep this trio fit and improve our defending. Also, we need likes of Lamela, Soldado & Tonsend to chip in some goals.
IMO, with other teams faltering, I think we have very realistic chance of top4. I don't believe Arsenal are that good like previous years. I know every year they come out with some fantastic run bullying bottom half teams. This year, till now its not happening. They are not scoring freely. Key difference this season is, they are dependent on one player Sanchez to get the results unlike entire team chipping in with goals. Their defense is as bad as ever. Whether we beat them or not, I cant see them finishing in top4
My Top 4 prediction - City, Chelsea, United, Spurs
Personally, If its guaranteed, I would rather win one of cups than being 4th in league.
City & Chelsea are guaranteed top 2 IMO.
Everton
Lost 4 in a row now and don't look like stop losing - heading towards bottom half finish
Liverpool
Lost Suarez. Sturridge hasn't kicked the ball after our game. Difference this year, they dont have 60 goals from 2 players. Moreover, there is a huge expectation & pressure on Rodgers. Rodgers had a free ride last season now his seat is on fire.
Southampton
Huge credit to them, especially their manager Koeman. I thought they will drop down the table in the festive season fixture congestion. On the contrary, they have stepped up, getting point with Chelsea & have beaten Arsenal comfortably. Surprising fact is, they have the best defense in the league with conceding just 15 goals in PL -far better than Chelsea or City. They defend as a team and I expect them right up there challenging for 3rd or 4th spot end of season.
United
Started poorly but now in excellent form. Their forward line is one of the best in the league but have a suspect defense. Position they will finish depend on whether, they will get proper defenders in Jan, IMO.
Arsenal
Like their team, their fans blow hot & cold and their like or dislike of the manager depends on the last game's result. All is not well with them .Arsenal had single digit goal difference only once in January. This happened 2 years ago, where our manager lost focus and threw a life line to them.
Tottenham
Started poorly. Poor home form but decent away form. But now we have turned a corner; Team is gelling, playing some good football and at tough times, we are sticking together & getting results. We are also scoring as a team - Kane, Eriksen, Chadli - all 3 have scored 7 goals and are in top15 in PL scoring charts.
Key for us is to keep this trio fit and improve our defending. Also, we need likes of Lamela, Soldado & Tonsend to chip in some goals.
IMO, with other teams faltering, I think we have very realistic chance of top4. I don't believe Arsenal are that good like previous years. I know every year they come out with some fantastic run bullying bottom half teams. This year, till now its not happening. They are not scoring freely. Key difference this season is, they are dependent on one player Sanchez to get the results unlike entire team chipping in with goals. Their defense is as bad as ever. Whether we beat them or not, I cant see them finishing in top4
My Top 4 prediction - City, Chelsea, United, Spurs