The Season So Far?
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:30 pmNow that the Internationals are over and we're back to the hustle and bussle of the Premier League, I'm just wondering how you think the season has gone so far?
A quick look at the supposed top teams so far:
Arsenal - played some decent football and Ozil has brought the best out in them leaving them currently top of the league. The question is, can they continue? They've played mainly the lower teams so far with only Spurs being one you could class as a top six, which I think they were lucky to win. They've done well in Europe and we'll have to see if their squad can handle the pressures of many a game. No surprise they are top after what we saw pre-season.
Liverpool - like last season they look a busy team who show all the attributes of pushing on yet they are very prone to losing a key player or 2 to injury. I think Rogers is putting a good side together but the lack of mental fortitude may see them drop back. Started off well and with no distractions of Europe they maybe the surprise package.
Chelsea - they've looked awful in some games but they still come away with the points. The Rag game was depressive and in true Mourinho style they set out not to drop points. Looked better since Mata came back in and Maureen even tried to save face by saying he's a changed player. Has the 'Special One' factor run its course?
Tottenham - from what I've seen they've ground out results but not really looked like a team that can score many. Prone to getting hit on the break they look like a team that's been shoehorned together. Will the Prem take it's toll with so many new players, I can see it happening.
Rags - they remind me of us last season, as if they've hit the rocks after a full weekend session. Their football has been turgid (similar to Chelsea) but you can't rule them out when it comes against the lesser teams. They have had the hardest start compared to most but that doesn't alleviate the problems they seem to be facing, one being that the lesser teams are having a pop. Is it Moyes, is it Taggart, I'm not sure but if they don't start sparking this could be the worst defence of a title 'Ever'.
City - looking at the games we have been the most exciting to date, very Keegan'esque like. A few mistakes in the Prem have left us a few points off the lead but if one of those games was different and we held out we'd be happily sat at the top of the league. Very promising in the league and within striking distance of the top but the losses have been hard to take. The Munich game had us all screaming but we can take sanctity in the thought that they are so good. Do we look like Premier League Champions, I wouldn't bet against it.
Everton - had to mention them as I think Martinez' team will be very hard to beat and I wonder if he can do a job with a good team. Outside chance for a top 4 spot and with the Saints playing such good football, I wouldn't be surprised to see them both scrapping it out for a European slot.
Anyway, what's your thoughts?
A quick look at the supposed top teams so far:
Arsenal - played some decent football and Ozil has brought the best out in them leaving them currently top of the league. The question is, can they continue? They've played mainly the lower teams so far with only Spurs being one you could class as a top six, which I think they were lucky to win. They've done well in Europe and we'll have to see if their squad can handle the pressures of many a game. No surprise they are top after what we saw pre-season.
Liverpool - like last season they look a busy team who show all the attributes of pushing on yet they are very prone to losing a key player or 2 to injury. I think Rogers is putting a good side together but the lack of mental fortitude may see them drop back. Started off well and with no distractions of Europe they maybe the surprise package.
Chelsea - they've looked awful in some games but they still come away with the points. The Rag game was depressive and in true Mourinho style they set out not to drop points. Looked better since Mata came back in and Maureen even tried to save face by saying he's a changed player. Has the 'Special One' factor run its course?
Tottenham - from what I've seen they've ground out results but not really looked like a team that can score many. Prone to getting hit on the break they look like a team that's been shoehorned together. Will the Prem take it's toll with so many new players, I can see it happening.
Rags - they remind me of us last season, as if they've hit the rocks after a full weekend session. Their football has been turgid (similar to Chelsea) but you can't rule them out when it comes against the lesser teams. They have had the hardest start compared to most but that doesn't alleviate the problems they seem to be facing, one being that the lesser teams are having a pop. Is it Moyes, is it Taggart, I'm not sure but if they don't start sparking this could be the worst defence of a title 'Ever'.
City - looking at the games we have been the most exciting to date, very Keegan'esque like. A few mistakes in the Prem have left us a few points off the lead but if one of those games was different and we held out we'd be happily sat at the top of the league. Very promising in the league and within striking distance of the top but the losses have been hard to take. The Munich game had us all screaming but we can take sanctity in the thought that they are so good. Do we look like Premier League Champions, I wouldn't bet against it.
Everton - had to mention them as I think Martinez' team will be very hard to beat and I wonder if he can do a job with a good team. Outside chance for a top 4 spot and with the Saints playing such good football, I wouldn't be surprised to see them both scrapping it out for a European slot.
Anyway, what's your thoughts?