Premier League 2018-2019

[robertmac43]

Feel free to rip that last post to shreds lol...

 

[cgf]

I know it is far too early to be talking predictions for next year. But can people see an Arsenal resurgence occurring this year? I may be on the optimistic side of things, but a full season of Auba and Mkhi, plus the new tactics of Unai Emery and hopefully a new energy among the players; I honestly think this team will be achieving top 4.

I do not think there will be an intense downward spiral as most have predicted, this is the start of the way back to the top for me!

Nah. Emery was the man to hold you in place and prevent it from getting any worse. His tactics will keep the club firmly in the top 7, but are unlikely to push you up unless you are really lucky with injuries & your front 4 all have career years.

 

[Havre]

Of course Arsenal could end up in the top 4. Every single summer fans think things are far more given then they are (definitely true for the NHL as well). See how much better City became from one season to the other. Could hardly argue that was only because of bringing in new players. Not to mention if you beat the bottom 10 home and away you are already in contention for 4th.

I think 6th is more likely than 4th for Arsenal, but people will on average underestimate their chances of getting in to the top 4.

 

[KJS14]

If they don't absolutely suck in all of their away games again, they could be in contention for top 4. I think it's more likely that we have to wait 1 more year though.

 

[Stray Wasp]

I know it is far too early to be talking predictions for next year. But can people see an Arsenal resurgence occurring this year? I may be on the optimistic side of things, but a full season of Auba and Mkhi, plus the new tactics of Unai Emery and hopefully a new energy among the players; I honestly think this team will be achieving top 4.

I do not think there will be an intense downward spiral as most have predicted, this is the start of the way back to the top for me!

It's too early in the summer to rule out Arsenal finishing top four. However, to manage it I think they'd need the bar for a fourth place finish to drop from last season's 75 points to the 66-70 region. That would require one of last season's top four to slump a little, and Chelsea to fail to revive. Which seems unlikely to me.

 

[KJS14]

Just a reminder that Arsenal is currently top of the table too.

 

[robertmac43]

my pre end of transfer window predictions for top 4 are:
1) United
2) Liverpool
3) City
4)Arsenal

5) Chelsea
6) Spurs - this selection is fueled by hatred.

My brain says Arsenal are in the 6 spot, but the heart says top 4 and that sounds better to me

 

[robertmac43]

Also I think the past couple years showed the unprepared nature of Wenger's teams.

I expect with Emery's football obsession the team will look better prepared and will adapt more where needed. Should help them grab a few more points here and there and hopefully get better away results

 

[robertmac43]

my pre end of transfer window predictions for top 4 are:
1) United
2) Liverpool
3) City
4)Arsenal

5) Chelsea
6) Spurs - this selection is fueled by hatred.

My brain says Arsenal are in the 6 spot, but the heart says top 4 and that sounds better to me

To be real my heart would make it:

1)Arsenal or 1) Brighton
2)Brighton 2) Arsenal


17) Spurs

 

[cgf]

If Pepchester seals their moves for Jorginho and another young stud CB, then I'm pretty sure that they're going to break their own points record this season.

 

[robertmac43]

thats if he can keep the teams motivation up. Repeating a season like the last will be a tough task

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Really good player, better person.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Class act Defoe. Super underrated player throughout his career.

 

[East Coast Bias]

my pre end of transfer window predictions for top 4 are:
1) United
2) Liverpool
3) City
4)Arsenal

5) Chelsea
6) Spurs - this selection is fueled by hatred.

My brain says Arsenal are in the 6 spot, but the heart says top 4 and that sounds better to me

Zero chance United win. This is Jose’s falling out year. More likely he doesn’t make it to next May.

 

[robertmac43]

Zero chance United win. This is Jose’s falling out year. More likely he doesn’t make it to next May.

I would not be surprised if they win, they have so much talent, plus when they are playing poorly they have arguably the best goalie in the world to bail them out and steal results

 

[Chimaera]

So much talent?

I mean, some of their players are talented. But many are squad pegs in round holes. I wouldn't say they're more talented than City or Liverpool (right now without any purchases) and Spurs probably has a better system.

 

[KJS14]

So much talent?

I mean, some of their players are talented. But many are squad pegs in round holes. I wouldn't say they're more talented than City or Liverpool (right now without any purchases) and Spurs probably has a better system.

I'd say United has about equal talent with Liverpool/Spurs. The talent just isn't used properly.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I would not be surprised if they win, they have so much talent, plus when they are playing poorly they have arguably the best goalie in the world to bail them out and steal results

Manu have Nuer?

 

[robertmac43]

Manu have Nuer?

Said arguably; and I think a pretty fair argument would be that Neur has been injured all year and De Gea took his game to a whole new level.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Said arguably; and I think a pretty fair argument would be that Neur has been injured all year and De Gea took his game to a whole new level.

Doesn't matter Nuer is still the standard... DDG in this "whole new level" still doesn't touch Nuer.

 

[robertmac43]

Doesn't matter Nuer is still the standard... DDG in this "whole new level" still doesn't touch Nuer.

What more does DDG need to do, to "touch Neur"?

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

What more does DDG need to do, to "touch Neur"?

Be more talented? That or impact the whole game...somehow. He does not have the ability though. It's not a knock DDG is a beast but Nuer is something else entirely.

 

[robertmac43]

Be more talented? That or impact the whole game...somehow. He does not have the ability though. It's not a knock DDG is a beast but Nuer is something else entirely.

I think the talent is there! Neur is obviously better at acting as a sweeper than DDG. But based off of form and the injury woes of the last year I would pick DDG at this moment in time.

Also I did say arguably so I guess i deserved this kind of response

 

[cgf]

Neuer looks like he didn't miss any time at all. It's just absurd.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Manuel Lanzini is out for the WC, ligament rupture in practice. West Ham will have another tough season ahead, Lanzini out for a couple of months is brutal for them. Yikes.