Reasons for positivity

There are lots of positives:

- LvG is a great manager with a great vision and he will get it right and be successful here in time. He will have us playing good, attractive, winning football and we will all love it.

- Things will undoubtedly get better once the players who are currently unavailable return. I'm not sure I can stress this point enough. People seem to be underestimating how much of a difference it'll make to have RvP, Evans, Rafael, Shaw, Valencia, Welbeck a fully fit Januzaj and even Cleverley to add legs and tempo when Fletcher is flagging.

- The young players are showing a lot of promise and whilst it'd be preferable if they weren't first choice and we could ease them in, the likes of Blackett's emergence is nothing but positive. I trust LvG to nurture them over the season and even if they are just good squad options it's a benefit for sure as they love the club and will give 100%.

- Januzaj. My favourite plus point right now. He's such an exciting player. Totally fearless and confident in his ability. They only player not scarred from the Moyes era. Just hope he continues to develop.

We just need patience. I remember how gutted everyone was when we lost to Everton on the opening day two seasons ago. We turned it around. LvG is making big changes in the way we play and they'll take time but things will improve.
Agreed. I can see a lot of positives. Once Welbeck, Rafael and Shaw get back to fitness I think we will improve massively. Until that time I would ditch 3-5-2 though.

Reasons to be Cheerful, 1,2,3:
1. LVG's recent club history demonstrates that it takes 2-3 months for players to implement his system

2. There are no rational reasons to believe the squad requires no strengthening

3. Interest payments as a share of EBITDA are small, leaving plenty of money for transfers/ wages.
Well put, I agree.

It can only get better guys. We will buy.
 
Guardiola at Barça started with a defeat at home, I reckon against Osasuna 1-2