so can we catch Arsenal

[baja the hut]

I know it's only the start of the season, but i guess that the bubble has to burst for either us or the a***, losing-wise.

 

Hmm, i reckon they might just be above their pay bracket, if you know what i mean, I am not going to say you can't win it with the young squad that they have, but i am not sure they will. There haven't been any tough road games for them except Blackburn and us, which they came off unscathed. Maybe next week they will come unstuck.

[Swipe]

We're usually stronger than them in the second half of the season.

 

Just keep up near the top over Xmas and we'll have a shout.

[Guest Jude]

Yes we can and will catch them.

I can see Jan and Feb being bad months for Arsenal.

[dorgie]

Yes.

 

Shaping up to be a great league this year and it's up to us to keep it that way.

[StevieC]

With the African Cup of Nations approaching a few injuries to certain personnel could really put them on the spot.

[surf]

I think both the Mancs and Chelsea will finish above Arsenal.

[Tetti]

Yes, as we are going to win the league

[Ombudsam]

There haven't been any tough road games for them except Blackburn and us, which they came off unscathed.

 

so they haven't had tough games apart from their tough games and they havent lost them

[David Hodgson]

I couldn't see us staying with either Arsenal or the mancs after Blackburn.

 

3 big wins on and it's getting slightly easier to dream again.

[muleskinner]

If Man City can start to pick up points away from home they will have a big say in who finishes where. A few more good signings in January and they will be challenging for a top 4 spot in May IMO.

Edited November 24, 2007 by muleskinner

[Rory Fitzgerald]

Just noticed that of the 13 games we have both played

 

Arsenal have played 8 @ home and 5 away

Livepool have played 6 @ home and 7 away

 

As I mentioned before, the African Nations Cup could be a factor. Additionally, we are playing without Alonso and Agger and they are playing virtually with a full compliment.

 

Lets hope we can stick with them until they have a bad patch with their playing staff.

[Bao]

I think both the Mancs and Chelsea will finish above Arsenal.

I'm pretty certain the Manc t***s will, and I reckon we will too.

[David Hodgson]

Just noticed that of the 13 games we have both played

 

Arsenal have played 8 @ home and 5 away

Livepool have played 6 @ home and 7 away

 

As I mentioned before, the African Nations Cup could be a factor. Additionally, we are playing without Alonso and Agger and they are playing virtually with a full compliment.

 

Lets hope we can stick with them until they have a bad patch with their playing staff.

 

 

I think the home game factor is important. It arguably counts for about 3 points of their lead on us.

 

I don't think the injuries are that relevant. They've coped without Van persie, and I think Gallas, initially. We've hardly been decimated, but we have had a steadier stream of absences than them, it has to be said.

[Knox_Harrington]

Yes we can. Whether or not we will is a who knows. But we're more than good enough.

[Rory Fitzgerald]

I think the home game factor is important. It arguably counts for about 3 points of their lead on us.

 

I don't think the injuries are that relevant. They've coped without Van persie, and I think Gallas, initially. We've hardly been decimated, but we have had a steadier stream of absences than them, it has to be said.

 

I think the spine we were missing in Agger, Alonso and Torres was huge. Torres made such a difference today IMO and Alonso and Agger will help us play better.

 

I am not sure how today's game went today but they were without Fabregas and Hleb and took 83mins to score.

[Des]

Whether or not we will is a who knows.

 

Once bitten, eh?

[Benitez]

no that it matters, as it's probably to our advantage. But how come Arsenal have played so many more home games up to now? Usually there isn't a difference of 3 between home and away games is there?!

[Sion]

no that it matters, as it's probably to our advantage. But how come Arsenal have played so many more home games up to now? Usually there isn't a difference of 3 between home and away games is there?!

 

Their next three games are trips to Villa, Boro and Newcastle, all within the space of 9 days. Not the best of teams, but they are physical teams who will give them a game. These games are then followed by home games to Chelsea and Spurs, before trips to Everton and Portsmouth.

 

They'll drop a few points before the new year.

Edited November 24, 2007 by Sion

[Frosty Jack]

I think the home game factor is important. It arguably counts for about 3 points of their lead on us.

 

especially considering our home draws. we should be at least 2 better off than we are, 4 wouldn't be generous.

beat the mancs and it'll get interesting.

[Guest RedIsMyColour]

Their next three games are trips to Villa, Boro and Newcastle, all within the space of 9 days. Not the best of teams, but they are physical teams who will give them a game. These games are then followed by home games to Chelsea and Spurs, before trips to Everton and Portsmouth.

 

They'll drop a few points before the new year.

 

They will definitely drop some points. Its a tough run that especially the latter matches.

[Bootle Buck]

I would like to see some of the lower teams play a bit more physical game against them. I think the @rse youngsters seem to get easily riled. Too many teams are just playing with too much respect for them and sitting deep. The key this season will be the head to head games for the top teams.

[RafaShanks]

No we can't catch Arsenal.

 

We might as well throw in the towel right now.

[New York Red]

Absolutely we can. Arsenal are doing well but they aren't unstoppable.

 

I thought they looked very average today to be honest. If Liverpool played like Arsenal did today we would have been all over them.

[Nebraska Red]

Arsenal look good, they won today despite playing below par.

 

We can catch them , 6 points is nothing at this stage of the season.

[Spike]

we'll win the league and rafa will do one