26 Jun 2025 22:52:35
Ed1 - who do you think will be our main competition next year? City have bought some interesting players, and we don’t know how the rest of the window will unfold. I’m hopeful our new players settle quick but nothing is guaranteed.
{Ed001's Note - City should be, so long as Pep has his head back in the game.}
26 Jun 2025 23:41:12
Cheers ed. Do you think they've bought better than us so far?
{Ed001's Note - no, their first choice signings have all chosen us, so of course not. They are signing their second choice. I answered this exact same question yesterday.}
27 Jun 2025 00:38:09
One thing in city's favour is that some of their young players got quite a bit of game time under their belts last season eg marmoush, lewis. Id expect Foden to be a lot better this season so can only see them improving. It will be very dependent on how Rodri comes back from his injury . i've liked Nico for a long time but Rodri is way better.
27 Jun 2025 05:12:57
City always although Arsenal have to challenge too if they buy a striker. This should be artetas last year if they don’t win either league or champs so think they will go all out.
27 Jun 2025 06:38:15
Marmoush is 26 mate.
27 Jun 2025 07:44:59
Unless they get docked a decent amount of points (8 or more and that would be tricky for them to make up) though not clear if their lawyers could stall it for at least another season.
{Ed077's Note - am I the only one who thinks Arsenal not only need a Striker but also an upgrade on their Left wing too? But they're still busy signing GKs and CBs
27 Jun 2025 07:49:40
Brummy, I think Arteta is possibly on borrowed time, if they not on pace etc around Xmas, I’d be curious to see the response to him.
After 100s of millions spent, add summer signings, could be a difficult time for him, chunk of Arsenal fans wanted him gone at season end, so I believe.
27 Jun 2025 09:12:39
That's actually funny, Ed. Kerkez and Wirtz chose us over them yet many of their fans kept trying to convince themselves by convincing others that they go the better deals. Oh, how things have changed.
That notwithstanding, City will be there or there abouts and like I always say, you finish ahead of City, you will win the title. As for Arsenal, there is quite some turmoil over there regarding their transfer choices and if I may consult my inner Gary Nevile, "There is something not quite right at Arsenal".
Wait and see.
27 Jun 2025 06:28:45
Hello ed1. I've noticed few comments of yours on different threads that says if pep back switched on again next season they be challenging again. Do u mean pep took his eye off ball last season or lost a bit of interest?
{Ed001's Note - he took his eye off the ball when Klopp left. That is why they barely did business last summer and he was close to quitting. He was very focused and driven by his rivalry with Klopp.}
27 Jun 2025 09:38:51
Arsenal finished ahead of City and didn't win the title.
27 Jun 2025 12:01:10
Yikes, Rigsby. You're right. Well, I guess we'll have to wait and see.
27 Jun 2025 12:01:38
Ed001, Pep also split from his wife Cristina Serra after more than 30 years together. Had a big impact on his psyche.
{Ed001's Note - very good point and they got back together during the season, followed by the team's form improving. Makes you wonder if she is the brains behind it all? ;-) }
27 Jun 2025 20:02:06
Qué Serra Serra?