[Kenny]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

I wouldn't exactly say Chelsea is "certain" with the aging squad + new manager not even bought yet.

 

[Joel]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

I wouldn't exactly say Chelsea is "certain" with the aging squad + new manager not even bought yet.

There is 0 chance that we will be going into next season with the same squad we have right now.

 

[Kenny]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

I understand that. But my point still remains.

 

[NoGimmicksNeeded]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

I got a feeling the top 4 will be the same as last year. Arsenal should finish 4th again, despite being title contenders until March, City and Chelsea will buy big, and we're looking like we'll buy big but buy proven Premier League experience. Now guys like Rafael, Smalling, Fabio and Hernandez have a successful season under their belts and can really crack on.

A squad without VDS, Neville and Scholes is going to be weird, especially the latter two. Losing Brown and O'Shea would feel strange too, and hopefully some youth replacement will step up (Morrison, if he stops dicking around, Cleverly, maybe Welbeck for half a season).

If Liverpool do end up signing the likes of Henderson, Adam, Downing, I can't see them getting anywhere near the top clubs. Signings like Mata could change that, though.

 

[Emperor DC]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

There is 0 chance that we will be going into next season with the same squad we have right now.

I should quote you on that.

That's terrific.

NO team will be going into the new season with the same squad they have now, you muppet.

 

[Joel]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

I should quote you on that.

That's terrific.

NO team will be going into the new season with the same squad they have now, you muppet.

It has relevance to the post I quoted, clown.

 

[Von Doom]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

I wonder if the Anfield derby will be first this time, I can't remember the last time we played at Goodison after Anfield.

 

[The+King_of_Kings]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

I hope we get a big game on the first day, we usually get promoted teams. I want Liverpool first game.

 

[Snowman]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Norwich have the best chance of the promoted teams at staying up. I shall be quoting this comment at the end of the season to remind you all of my footballing genius

 

[Rush]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

QPR has the best chance of staying up imo.

 

[Magsimus]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Top 10 finish would do me very nicely. Ben Arfa and Gosling pretty much new signings as well as anyone else we sign, so we SHOULD do well.

 

[Kenny]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Tiote..that's all you need.

 

[steamed hams]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Chelsea's gotta take the title back, but it won't happen if Roman doesn't get his head on straight.

Of the new teams, I'd expect QPR to stay up for sure, and possibly Swansea. Don't see much promise for Norwich, unfortunately.

Relegated teams: Norwich, Wigan, and Blackburn/Wolves. Predictable list, but I really think that's how it's going to shape up. If Wigan loses N'Zogbia to another team, they've got just about zero chance of staying up, and the same goes for Blackburn and Wolves with their stars, Wolves especially if they lose their top talents.

Top 4, in no order:

Chelsea
Man U
Liverpool
Man City

Chelsea and Man U seem certain. I think Man City will have a rough year surrounded by Tevez drama, but will still do what it takes to retain their Champions League spot. Liverpool and Arsenal are both in rebuilding stages right now, but I feel that Liverpool is in the better position and they will come out of this season the better team.

Admittedly I'm finding it hard to predict where Arsenal will finish next season. Their form since losing the league cup final/exiting the champions league was poor but they still ultimately finished 4th. That form could carry on into next season and there is a small chance they could finish outside the top 4 but I say small chance because of some of the individuals in their team such as Van Persie.

 

[Magsimus]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Tiote..that's all you need.

That is very true tbf.

I'm not sure about QPR, but for some reason I think Norwich will do really well.

 

[BkB Hulk]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Too bad Tiote picks up that many yellows, he's guaranteed to miss a handful of games. :side:

 

[united_07]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Paul Scholes is having his testimonial against New York Cosmos, which means Cantona back at Old Trafford 8*D

 

[Kenny]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

united fans: how much is rooney's weekly earnings? i'm trying to convince a united fan i know that sneijder won't come because of not being able to meet his wage demands

 

[united_07]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

reports suggested either £250,000 or £175,000,

 

[BkB Hulk]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

Half as much as he'll be earning halfway through next season. :side:

 

[Silent Alarm]

Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 11/12 Season

The papers say £250,000 a week but I dunno if we would (or could) pay that much.

I'd say it's £200,000-ish.