We were actually without Suarez for 9 games, he got an extra game for giving the Fulham fans the finger if i remember correctly. I think Spurs, and whoever they replace Modric with, wont be as good this year i just dont think AVB will have the same affect on the players as Harry did. Newcastle aren't as strong as us, even last season they werent, we were just shocking and couldnt finish the small teams off. I think Arsenal without RVP will be the same ol Arsenal theyl be up there in or around the top 4 whatever happens. If we keep our 4 main players fit and available (Agger, Gerrard, Lucas, Suarez) and add maybe Sahin and possibly Dempsey i think we will be just s good as Spurs and Arsenal. Our defence is solid same with our midfield once we get rid of Adam and Spearing and add 1 more, add another winger and we could have our strongest squad in years.