Who is going to break into the Top Four ?

[Red Kent]

To me there are only two contenders, City and Spurs.

 

Part of me wants City as it would piss off United.

 

The other part thinks it would be Spurs as Redknapp has got a pretty decent squad there.

 

So, I reckon that if one of those two were to break into the top four, I would much rather it be Spurs.

[floyd the barber]

hopefully us

[Magic8Ball]

To me there are only two contenders, City and Spurs.

 

Part of me wants City as it would piss off United.

 

The other part thinks it would be Spurs as Redknapp has got a pretty decent squad there.

 

So, I reckon that if one of those two were to break into the top four, I would much rather it be Spurs.

So who's gonna drop out of the top 4 to make way?

[Red Kent]

So who's gonna drop out of the top 4 to make way?

 

The million dollar question.

[fyds]

I reckon the top four will be exactly the same - the order might change, but otherwise that's it. Modric has a broken leg, and City have struggled a fair bit and will lose the plot at times. Over 38 games I don't think either team will hold up to making the top 4.

[Stevie H]

So who's gonna drop out of the top 4 to make way?

three months ago i'd have said arsenal were most likely. now i think we're most under threat. and city are a very real threat to the top four this season, definitely more than spurs are.

[psl]

three months ago i'd have said arsenal were most likely. now i think we're most under threat. and city are a very real threat to the top four this season, definitely more than spurs are.

 

Agree with this. A long term injury to Gerrard or Torres and we could be in real trouble.

[Swipe]

No-one. It'll stay the same.

[sutty]

three months ago i'd have said arsenal were most likely. now i think we're most under threat. and city are a very real threat to the top four this season, definitely more than spurs are.

 

 

Would agree with that. City have genuine depth.

 

I'm concerned about how vulnerable we are to injuries

[Stevie H]

Would agree with that. City have genuine depth.

 

I'm concerned about how vulnerable we are to injuries

people keep underestimating hughes too, he's not a mug at all. their squad has a lot of class and depth to it now, senior players who have been around a bit and they've also brought in the leadership they were missing last season. city will more than likely buy in january too, we can't and won't. united and chelsea could buy in january if needs be, we can't and won't. we're on really thin ice this season. it's worrying.

[mick]

Its far to early to say.

 

City have had a good start to the season by beating 3 teams but when you look at those teams: Blackburn, Portsmouth and Wolves most people would say those three will be in the relegation shake up come the end of the season.

 

Lets give it 10/12 games and see how its shaping up then.

 

My top four prediction for the season:

1. Liverpool

2. Chelsea

3. Mancs

4. Arsenal

[Gunga Din]

people keep underestimating hughes too, he's not a mug at all. their squad has a lot of class and depth to it now, senior players who have been around a bit and they've also brought in the leadership they were missing last season. city will more than likely buy in january too, we can't and won't. united and chelsea could buy in january if needs be, we can't and won't. we're on really thin ice this season. it's worrying.

 

 

pretty much every player he has bought has got premier league experience as well, so he shouldnt run the risk of players not settling.

 

the only danger he may run into, is keeping squad harmony. but if they keep winning, this wont be much of a problem. they just look solid all over the park

[yellow jumper]

spurs v united and city v arsenal in the next set of games might be informative. easy to see even the leading teams going into the new year with three or four losses to their name this season.

[Swagger]

No-one. It'll stay the same.

 

Agreed.

[Ramón Benítez Hernández]

I don't give a f*ck as long as we're in the top 4, hopefully 1st.

 

If the Manchester United Globetrotters miss out, it would be a bonus.

Edited September 2, 2009 by B.A.Baracus

[Kvarme Ate My Food]

To me there are only two contenders, City and Spurs.

 

Part of me wants City as it would piss off United.

 

The other part thinks it would be Spurs as Redknapp has got a pretty decent squad there.

 

So, I reckon that if one of those two were to break into the top four, I would much rather it be Spurs.

 

part of you would prefer City, part of you would prefer Spurs, so in conclusion you would much rather it be Spurs?

 

also, the reason why you would like Spurs to perform better is because you think they have a squad capable of performing better?

[Chili Palmer]

part of you would prefer City, part of you would prefer Spurs, so in conclusion you would much rather it be Spurs?

 

 

49% thinks City, 51% thinks Spurs. Majority rules.

[Kvarme Ate My Food]

49% thinks City, 51% thinks Spurs. Majority rules.

 

it's the "so" in the original post that gets me. As if the point has been conclusively demonstrated.

[spk]

given the scale of investment we've seen it's almost inevitable citeh break into the top four. they've also a stadium with a greater capacity than ours and with the current owner there are finances in place to increase this further which worringly could mean that they could potentially comply with uefa's wishes within three years.

[Gunga Din]

given the scale of investment we've seen it's almost inevitable citeh break into the top four. they've also a stadium with a greater capacity than ours and with the current owner there are finances in place to increase this further which worringly could mean that they could potentially comply with uefa's wishes within three years.

 

 

they dont own their ground. they rent it from the council.

[johngibo YPC]

they dont own their ground. they rent it from the council.

 

They have a very good deal on it

If they can fill it regulalrly (big if) then they still should be bringing in more than us

[D.Boon]

City look very solid to me. I can see them pushing for the title never mind top four.

[Gunga Din]

They have a very good deal on it

If they can fill it regulalrly (big if) then they still should be bringing in more than us

 

aye, but they cant make it bigger, as was suggested, it not being theirs an all

[growler]

I think City have the best chance. All the players they have bought have premier league experience, they have players with flair, grit and a point to prove.

 

With the window now shut, if clubs actually scratch the surface of the mancs, I reckon they could be in trouble. Their midfield is now weak, and up front, if Rooney gets injured they are in trouble.

 

They are lucky they still have their reputation so clubs are afraid to attack, otherwise with their defense weakened, they are worth a few points I reckon.

[Cam]

Chelsea should walk the title. The Mancs will miss Ronaldo so much and seem to be joining us in shopping at Poundland for out-of-date bargains but they'll get by; we're just not that lucky.

 

Redkanpp's built a very good squad on the sly but he'll ruin it in January by shipping out a load and bringing in a bunch of Eastern Europeans bought by his agent pals.

 

City were always going to be up there and if they can get by with the initial boost they've had until Xmas and be there or thereabouts you can't rule them out. And by that I mean rule them out of the title. They could go out and bring in 3 or 4 £30m to £40m players for that final push.

 

Arsenal looked to be dropping and despite the great start I think they will; their squad may be happier with the two stirrers gone but it's paper-thin.

 

But we joined them in the short-list of potentials the moment we sold Alonso; we were so close last year (and just needed strengthening in the wide areas) that any change to the much-celebrated spine of our team was going to rock us. Short of losing Gerrard or Torres, losing Alonso was the player we could least afford to miss; he styled our play and is almost unique. That was so late in the window, the Aquilani question is huge, the thieving of £££ by G&H has hit us, we've one (grumpy) striker, Gerrard & Benitez spatting, no fit or in-form centrebacks, only 1 of the 4 wide areas strengthened and the poor start.

 

I've always railed against having "Top 4" as an aim but I'd take it now. We can all name the teams that will finish top 6 but what should worry the fans of these clubs that may be at risk of dropping out of the Top 4 is if they get 10 points worse and Villa & Everton get 10 points better they could be in a scrap for Top 8.