That was always going to be the case, but finishing 6th with so many players would still be an achievement. Any hopes for the cup competitions?
Well most of our fans were predicting we'll finish 2nd, and I don't want to sound overly optimistic but, we were favourites in my mind right from the start. I think we'll finish 1st. Chelsea will put up a good fight right through the season though, which just adds to the excitement.
I think our four new signings will all improve on their first seasons, seems reasonable to expect imo, and 3 of the four have shown that they are ready to step it up from the end of the season and the start of this one.
Chelsea do look strong. Very strong. I think we have the better team though, and the better manager.
I don't expect Ronaldo to score anywhere near as many goals as he did this season, but him just playing creates a threat in itself because of his instinct to get into the right positions and his pace, while he still has the capability of creating something out of nothing. The few months out should help him get his head straight too, he said he's really missed playing football and I think he'll come back more then up for it.
Scholes has still got plenty left in him, Giggs was already being phased out but I still expect him to make a good few noteworthy performances. Brown is well on his way to replacing Neville imo.
By the way, have you watched Liverpool recently? Awful, awful team with a manager who beggars belief far too often.
