View Full Version : Which clubs will challenge Manchester United and Chelsea next year?
Colm
12 Jun 2007, 03:47 PM
Liverpool will have more investment so you'd think they'd put in a good title challenge, Arsenal's player will be more experienced and with mabey a couple of great signings they could be back in the title frame.
Tottenham, Everton, Newcastle, Villa, Blackburn and West Ham will all be around the european places next season.
BerlinKopKid
21 Jun 2007, 12:33 PM
Realistically if it isn't us or the Gooners then noone. We have kept the nucleus of our team intact and on long term deals, so what we really need is a spanking, world class, cold blooded goalscorer and a decent wide player.
Beyond Liverpool or Arsenal noone has an earthling. Not this season. Not a hope.
j.fisher
21 Jun 2007, 04:28 PM
Tottenham might not challenge (as I think it's a 2 dog race), but they'll be a factor for the top 4. I also think Villa will have a nice season as well.
SidFarkus
22 Jun 2007, 02:44 PM
Tottenham might not challenge (as I think it's a 2 dog race), but they'll be a factor for the top 4. I also think Villa will have a nice season as well.
I actually quite like Spurs, but I won't pick them to crack to the top 4. Not again I won't. They find ways to underachieve and come up short.
j.fisher
23 Jun 2007, 07:30 AM
If they can get something worked out with the back 4 & in goal.. they'd be helping themselves immensley.
Hauler
25 Jun 2007, 09:17 AM
I would not underestimate spurs chances of pulling off a 2nd place finish we still have some players to cycle through this transfer period and if we can get the 2 that will make a huge difference don't be surprised to see us fighting right there with you. Although that is a huge mountain that we have to climb but seriously don't be surprised.
j.fisher
25 Jun 2007, 05:45 PM
Well now Arsenal -Henry, I like Spurs chances that much more.
SidFarkus
26 Jun 2007, 10:43 PM
I would not underestimate spurs chances of pulling off a 2nd place finish we still have some players to cycle through this transfer period and if we can get the 2 that will make a huge difference don't be surprised to see us fighting right there with you. Although that is a huge mountain that we have to climb but seriously don't be surprised.
That would surprise almost everyone in the world.
Hauler
27 Jun 2007, 05:34 AM
That would surprise almost everyone in the world.
ok lol. I don't know why I mean we have finished 5th 2 years in a row done some good things already this transfer window with more on the way. So being surprised about us being in the top 4 shouldn't really come all that much. Finishing 2nd would surprise me too but not 4th or maybe even 3rd but thats a stretch.
bat_luchkata
11 Jul 2007, 09:19 PM
i think liverpool might have a good season just if they avoid a bad start like the previous seasons and also spurs have some good attacking power and i cant wait to see bent and berbatov link up up front with possibly a third striker like keane or defoe
ej_edges
11 Jul 2007, 09:27 PM
I think that we should add Liverpool to these two this season
Because i think its there turn to shine not only in champions league
but also in the Premiership
I think you can expect good seasons from Newcastle,Everton, West Ham and tottenham
Also can write off Arsenal just yet because they've lose there number 1 striker still have to put them in the mix aswel
SidFarkus
11 Jul 2007, 09:35 PM
Also can write off Arsenal just yet because they've lose there number 1 striker still have to put them in the mix aswel
He wasn't just their #1 striker. He was their captain, their leader, their hear and soul, and one of the best(if not the best) players to ever play in the Premier Leauge. He's a living legend at the club.
I'm not one of the people who think they'll fall to 6th or anything... but just saying they've lost their #1 striker understates it a bit.
Gunner14Kiwi
12 Jul 2007, 04:33 AM
He wasn't just their #1 striker. He was their captain, their leader, their hear and soul, and one of the best(if not the best) players to ever play in the Premier Leauge. He's a living legend at the club.
I'm not one of the people who think they'll fall to 6th or anything... but just saying they've lost their #1 striker understates it a bit.
I would go that far m8. Captain, The best player to grace Highbury. I dn't think he was born to be a leader.
Has much as i would like to see us challange for the title, its hard to we will, when we have lost a legend, Liverpool, Man U could have brought 2 wonderkids each, and Chelsea improving their long list of quailty players.
I hope Walcott come to the party this year because we going need his pace, to worry defences, be the New Henry and quick.
SidFarkus
12 Jul 2007, 09:05 AM
I hope Walcott come to the party this year because we going need his pace, to worry defences, be the New Henry and quick.
Not a bad point... If Walcott can blossom into the player people think he can be, that would go a long way softening the loss of Henry.
Yabasic
13 Jul 2007, 09:55 AM
He wasn't just their #1 striker. He was their captain, their leader, their hear and soul, and one of the best(if not the best) players to ever play in the Premier Leauge. He's a living legend at the club.
I'm not one of the people who think they'll fall to 6th or anything... but just saying they've lost their #1 striker understates it a bit.They'll definitely finish in the top four. Arsenal might not seriously compete for the title next season, but they will be a bloody good team in a few seasons, there's so many really talented youngsters.
sportscribe
13 Jul 2007, 10:39 AM
Chelsea, Man U, Liverpool and Tottenham will be the top 4 sides this coming season. Arsenal will be fighting for the 5th and 6th spots along with Pompey and Newcastle. But Liverpool is the only team with a realistic chance of cracking the top 2.
SidFarkus
13 Jul 2007, 10:59 AM
They'll definitely finish in the top four. Arsenal might not seriously compete for the title next season, but they will be a bloody good team in a few seasons, there's so many really talented youngsters.
I'll believe it when I see it. How many years has this youth at Arsenal supposed to be blossoming now?
Gunner14Kiwi
13 Jul 2007, 05:49 PM
I'll believe it when I see it. How many years has this youth at Arsenal supposed to be blossoming now?
Hey wtf at least we buy players cheap then turn them in to 30million player unlike your team. on paper Liverpool chelsea, man U should finish about 15-20 points ahead of arsenal, But league seasosn arn't won on paper.
vegabondo
14 Jul 2007, 04:58 PM
i think tottenham
Bruckner283
14 Jul 2007, 06:15 PM
The Standings will be:
1. Chelsea
2. ManU
3. Arsenal
4. Liverpool
Though it pains me (PAINS!) to agree with Fergie I think Arsenal are better off now without TH14. Just this gut feeling that Arsenal will tear it up this season with their youngsters and new signings. Liverpool will struggle again but give their signings time to adjust and watch out!