The initial post on this thread was spot on CeeDee. I noticed a distinct change in the views expressed by contributors here about four years ago, many seem preoccupied with making excuses for poor results and being "positive" rather than "negative". I concentrate on the facts.
So if Arsenal, Man City et al drop points also, yesterdays draw at home to Sunderland is fine? No it isn't, we could and should be two/three points ahead of them. Drawing at home to Sunderland in the opening game = poor statement of intent, and hardly implies the team will challenge for the title. A repeat of that performance in the next match and a single point from a possible six is guaranteed. Chelsea and Man United realised several years ago that they must hit the ground running in order to achieve success, and yesterday's debacle (particularly after the largely dreadful pre-season displays) confirms we are a long way behind them.
In summary - after the Arsenal game, our Premiership season will be over 5% complete. We need a major and rapid improvement even to finish fourth.
