Utd underwhelming slightly from 2004 to 2006, a period in which we finished 3rd then 3rd then 2nd and won two trophies, is not the same as Arsenal going 9 years without a trophy and getting on for 14 years without the title.
Your first years with Sir Alex were bad, right? 1986-1991 trophyless, if i remember well.
Fergie joined late 86 and we won the FA Cup in 1990 so yeah effectively Fergie was trophyless from 87-90. Wouldn't have been something he could get away with now obviously.
I think i read some United fans wanted him out at time.
Thought they didn't care about winning it.
Dortmund are not dangerous atm, while Atletico are probably not gonna give a feck about the cup.
They can still moan that United never had this tough when United were in EL
And Seville?Dortmund are not dangerous atm, while Atletico are probably not gonna give a feck about the cup.
I am calm though
Seville are tough, as they are the king of the Europa League
There used to be a time when Atletico were kings of Europa..Seville are tough, as they are the king of the Europa League
Should beat Red Star at home in a good manner, but you never know with us
9 points so far!Should beat Red Star at home in a good manner, but you never know with us
It's the minimum in a group with Red Star, Cologne and BATE.
Not possible to have any more points at this stage though
But yeah.
I think it is impossible?
Just had a relook...
Well, they wouldn't even play in the Europa League at this point
.Arsenal and Wenger will be mistaken to take Europa league lightly given the teams that will be dropped in there along with the other Competition as top 4 also don't look very likely right now.Well, they wouldn't even play in the Europa League at this point
Think all the teams from the Champions are seeded in the Europa League, but maybe i am wrong.
No.Well, they wouldn't even play in the Europa League at this point
Think all the teams from the Champions are seeded in the Europa League, but maybe i am wrong.
Arsenal are doomed.
Not just a European trophy but also most likely their ticket to champions league.
Ok, got it.
A draw would be amazing, giving City's form atm.
I think it'll help having Jack back, a midfielder with a bit more bite compared to the rest and someone who can actually dribble from that position. Okay, he's a had a few rusty moments but you look a stronger side with him being the link to the Alexis-Laca-Özil trio upfront. Not sure how he didn't get in the England team when you look at the state of our midfield. Good signs though, that he's completing the minutes.
Your biggest opponent will be wenger himself. Will he take it seriously? You lot have a good shout for winning the whole thing but Wenger could be tactically outplayed because of his arrogance against a tricky side.Dortmund are not dangerous atm, while Atletico are probably not gonna give a feck about the cup.
I am calm though
True, Wenger is not taking it seriously atm. We have been lucky with the draw. Let's see what happens in february.
Would love to have Jack in the team against City, instead of the useless Xhaka. Jack has been playing well for 2 months.
A bit like us really, we had a lot of time after qualifying to focus on the league and see if we could get anywhere by February-ish. At times we looked close to getting a Top 4 spot but then we gave it up towards the last 5ish games as it didn't look possible. You have that luxury if you keep progressing through the round to make the best decision for the club on which competition to focus on.
Wilshere doesn’t start for his team and is totally unreliable.
Just like how Phil Jones was for us until now. Wilshere is a talented player, he's getting the minutes in the Europa League and playing himself back to Wenger's plans.
Just wait till it gets serious.
I think Arsenal will end up in a similar situition to United last season, whereby they will need to make a choice between going for top 4 or winning the EL, as a means to qualify for the CL.
