GWT: PL matchweek 4

[robertmac43]

They were 2nd in the league last season.

And they have been looking like a mid table side all of the start of this season

 

[Baxterman]

So if United lose this game , is Mourinho out?

Doesn't sound like it from what I've read.

I know that soccer teams often are crazy fast with firing guys but if there is nobody to bring in is there a point in firing him now?

I guess maybe they think it is such a toxic environment that him out is better even if the replacement is not great but I think firing him for the sake of firing him without a real plan in place is just likely to continue the struggles.

Now if they do have a plan in place to bring someone in then obviously this point in the season still allows more than enough time for them to have a successful year.

 

[Baxterman]

And they have been looking like a mid table side all of the start of this season

So have Arsenal.

Again this is not me saying that United is great just that they are better than a weak Arsenal squad.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Not a great bench if we are chasing a goal.

 

[Cassano]

I don't think they are going to be great I just think they are better than Arsenal.

I can't disagree TBH. Arsenal are clearly the worst of the 6 on paper. And it's not like they play up to their talent level.

 

[Baxterman]

Arsenal's defense is mediocre and they have a lot of mental lapses over a 90 minute game. Its an area that needs to be improved and I honestly think it is on its way to becoming better. Our offense is top notch and we are definetely having a better season than Man U thus far.

I would say the midfield and goaltending is mediocre (and that is a kind description of the defense) as well and for the better season than Man U you are likely even on points after the United game today with everyone talking about how it has been a nightmare season from them.

I think the fact that Arsenal fans keep trying to spin it back to United and avoid talking about Spurs, Chelsea, City, Liverpool speaks volumes about their chances for top 4.

 

[Il Mediano]

I know that soccer teams often are crazy fast with firing guys but if there is nobody to bring in is there a point in firing him now?

I guess maybe they think it is such a toxic environment that him out is better even if the replacement is not great but I think firing him for the sake of firing him without a real plan in place is just likely to continue the struggles.

Now if they do have a plan in place to bring someone in then obviously this point in the season still allows more than enough time for them to have a successful year.

Is there no one to bring in?

Zidane seems to be the flavour of the week --- and he's anything but unavailable.

Maybe there is a plan in place , maybe there isn't- I dunno. I don't follow the club that closely.

 

[Baxterman]

Not a great bench if we are chasing a goal.

Its great that he got out of military service and it was worth it just for that alone but it sure would be nice to have Son on that bench today.

 

[Cassano]

I would say the midfield and goaltending is mediocre (and that is a kind description of the defense) as well and for the better season than Man U you are likely even on points after the United game today with everyone talking about how it has been a nightmare season from them.

I think the fact that Arsenal fans keep trying to spin it back to United and avoid talking about Spurs, Chelsea, City, Liverpool speaks volumes about their chances for top 4.

Arsenal played City at home and Chelsea away. Very few teams will find points in those games.

 

[Baxterman]

Is there no one to bring in?

Zidane seems to be the flavour of the week --- and he's anything but unavailable.

Maybe there is a plan in place , maybe there isn't- I dunno. I don't follow the club that closely.

My question about Zidane is whether or not he is a good fit for the team right now.

I think the squad needs more of an overall (if they want to be a top level club competing for the title and CL titles) than Zidane might be willing/able to do.

Now maybe this is unfair to Zidane since he has a short tenure as a manager and it wasn't like Real was in need of that type of changes but Zidane to me seems to be a guy you bring in when your club is ready and he is there to manage the big egos and be a guy that tell a player like Pogba to pipe down and play his role.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Its great that he got out of military service and it was worth it just for that alone but it sure would be nice to have Son on that bench today.

Lamela picking up a minor injury right before the United game doesn't help either.

 

[Baxterman]

Arsenal played City at home and Chelsea away. Very few teams will find points in those games.

Sure but they looked bad in both those games as well. It wasn't just the dropped points it was basically every concern that people had about Arsenal being evident in those games.

 

[Baxterman]

Lamela picking up a minor injury right before the United game doesn't help either.

Yes but really even though Watford have got good results this is a game we should win fairly easily even with a weak bench.

 

[Cassano]

United fans are directing their anger at the wrong man Lol.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Not a great bench if we are chasing a goal.

Be nice if Lamela could play more than 5 matches a year

 

[robertmac43]

Again this is not me saying that United is great just that they are better than a weak Arsenal squad.

On paper sure Man U is probably the better team. but there tactics are negative and the players do not get utilized to their best ability so I would not be surprised if they finish below Arsenal. And yeah you did not say that Man U is better, but you did say that Arsenal is the worst in the top 6 and for us fans, Man U is likely the easiest point of contention

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Think Trippier is going to have a big game. Playing as a wingback and he always does great against Watford.

 

[robertmac43]

I think the fact that Arsenal fans keep trying to spin it back to United and avoid talking about Spurs, Chelsea, City, Liverpool speaks volumes about their chances for top 4.

Arsenal is clearly on a level below Pool and City; Spurs and Chelsea are better but beatable.

 

[KJS14]

I don't believe Arsenal will get top 4, nor am I confident they'll finish ahead of United, but United has undoubtedly looked worse so far. At least Arsenal has won the games they were supposed to (barely) and looked ok against Chelsea, while United lost to Brighton and also looked shaky against Leicester.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Is there no one to bring in?

Zidane seems to be the flavour of the week --- and he's anything but unavailable.

Maybe there is a plan in place , maybe there isn't- I dunno. I don't follow the club that closely.

Blanc. Blanc. Blanc. Blanc. Blanc.


He’s who I’ve wamted since LVG was gone.

 

[The Abusement Park]

United fans are directing their anger at the wrong man Lol.

Nah. He definitely to shoulder some of the blame.



Also the pink... not good.

 

[hatterson]

Threw up in my mouth a little when I saw these kits.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Davinson trying a scorpion kick.

 

[robertmac43]

Brighton and also looked shaky against Leicester.

Hey now, if there is anything I have learned from being the son of a Brighton fan and cheering for them myself, is never sleep on the Albion especially when they have the channel breeze at their back. But other than that I agree with everything you said.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Long balls to the Burnley D is an interesting strategy...