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doesn't really matter who city and chavski sign as their squads are already overflowing with talent, and then some.

It really comes down to whether they can get them paying or not.

True, the reason I mention it though is in relation to closing the gap. If they don't strengthen too much and we strengthen a lot, it will close the gap a bit. I mentioned a long time ago, 6 months or so that those teams had reached a peak where they can't get much much better, whereas we had a lot of room for improvement.

The new managers, that is

A bit like a tricky cup tie then

Something like that...good to know our second string can tuck them away.

borini should have used his amazing newcastle finishing skill when one on one.

I think you guys are looking at things wrong, the top 4 is out of reach, we are so far behind the likes of Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs, it's unreal.

You should be looking at the next 4 down to see where we stand.

Southampton have already signed Wanyama and Lovren who are both much better players than those in our positions, all they are lacking is a striking powerhouse. They are going to be up there this season you watch.

Swansea have signed Bony and Shelvey who will make their team stronger.

Everton haven't really signed anyone of note yet apart from Kone.

Fulham have signed a top class Keeper in Stekelenburg as well as Amorebieta.

Norwich have signed Van Wolfswinkel, Garrido and Fer. Could be one to watch as well.

West Brom have signed Anelka.

West Ham have signed Carroll and Rat.

When you look at transfers so far, we haven't really added any real quality to our team and could be struggling big time as those around us are all improving.

Good call.

The sooner we reach 40pts and safety, the better

Yep I watched and they all got a run out as almost everybody was replaced in the second half. My main interest were Aspas and Alberto who played in the second half which we dominated more than the first half. Not overly impressed with Aspas (he didn't look as good as Suarez and Sterling was more impressive for instance) but he played well with a great left footed goal, i think he will be in the starting 11 ahead of Downing, Alberto looked very lightweigh. Mignolet and Toure played in the first half but just did their job as there was not much to do. Coutinho was the best player in the first half in my opinion and Ibe was the liveliest, he scored a good one. The worst players were probably Borini and Flano.

To be a really challenging side, we need a CB, a DM, fullback cover, and we need wide options. If we can keep Suarez, that need is less urgent, I think, but honestly I don't think we're that bad off. If Sterlign and Ibe come good, if we sign a DM and a CB, our midfield looks pretty good, and our striker corps is for once full, and if Aspas is the real deal, we have 3 threatening strikers. We have competition for Pepe, and if he doesn't pick up, I see Mig doing a job. I'm actually very optimistic. I don't know if we'll get all those players this window, but within 2 years, I see us turning into a very high quality side full of depth, youth, and skill. Lord knows we have goals in us.