The best attack? They scored 34 goals less than us in the league last season. They had a goal difference of +27, compared to +65 for us, +51 for Liverpool, and +44 for Chelsea. Sanchez is a decent signing, but he's not going to make up that sort of difference. Their defensive issues, on the other hand, are a bit overstated. They only let 4 more goals in than us.supercrystal7 said:The Chelsea team looks stronger for me and is quite fearsome. Would be surprised if they don't win the league next season. Last season City were the standout team and there was not a huge gap between the other five. The transfer deadline has not yet ended, but already Chelsea now have the strongest squad. Arsenal have a the best attack, but surprisingly they still have not addressed their defensive issues. If they were to buy a defensive midfielder of real quality like Bender, Bender or Martinez then they would be right up there.
No it doesn't. It works by how they work together as a team. And I can't believe that anyone who watched both teams last year can suggest that Chelsea even come close to us as an attacking unit. You can argue player-for-player, but you can't argue with 31 more goals than them. Sure, they had the best defence, but like Liverpool, it's easy to have the best defence/attack if you neglect the other end of the pitch. Combining the two is far more difficult. How will Cahill and Terry cope if the midfielders start being given more licence to go forward?whyalwaysyou said:doesnt work like thatdan.j.mcfc said:supercrystal7 said:Have you seen much of Fernando is he better than Matic? Filipe Luis is better than any of your left backs. The Chelsea team is younger and approaching their primes. They are also better balanced. All their players are playing in their best position. They might dip in for Pogba, but I can see Mourinho playing 4-3-3. I wouldn't better on Terry being a guaranteed starter either. Ivanovic and Zouma will push him.
Courtois
Azpilicueta--Terry---Cahill---Felipe Luis
Oscar------Fabregas------Matic
Willian/Schurrle-----Costa-----Hazard
Azpilicuteta
I think there's very little in it between Fernando and Matic, although I personally feel Fernando is much more mobile than Matic. If we're talking directly about who's better than who, Aguero is better than any Chelsea striker, Toure is better than any Chelsea midfielder, Kompany is better than any Chelsea defender...........I'm not saying they aren't a good side, there's just nothing I see, that makes me think they have any advantage or clear favourite status.
I'm With Stupid said:No it doesn't. It works by how they work together as a team. And I can't believe that anyone who watched both teams last year can suggest that Chelsea even come close to us as an attacking unit. You can argue player-for-player, but you can't argue with 31 more goals than them. Sure, they had the best defence, but like Liverpool, it's easy to have the best defence/attack if you neglect the other end of the pitch. Combining the two is far more difficult. How will Cahill and Terry cope if the midfielders start being given more licence to go forward?whyalwaysyou said:doesnt work like thatdan.j.mcfc said:I think there's very little in it between Fernando and Matic, although I personally feel Fernando is much more mobile than Matic. If we're talking directly about who's better than who, Aguero is better than any Chelsea striker, Toure is better than any Chelsea midfielder, Kompany is better than any Chelsea defender...........I'm not saying they aren't a good side, there's just nothing I see, that makes me think they have any advantage or clear favourite status.
People say that Chelsea have more talent than us in the attacking midfielder category, but where's the evidence from last season, because they didn't put it in the back of the net as often?
supercrystal7 said:Arsenal have a the best attack,
Yeh you are right. A stupid thing to say. They do have Giroud upfront and their other players not as good as Chelsea or City. I do stand by them having the best 3 players to play behind the striker. Sanchez, Ozil and Walcott are the best three.superseiyan said:supercrystal7 said:Arsenal have a the best attack,
Not really.
supercrystal7 said:Yeh you are right. A stupid thing to say. They do have Giroud upfront and their other players not as good as Chelsea or City. I do stand by them having the best 3 players to play behind the striker. Sanchez, Ozil and Walcott are the best three.superseiyan said:supercrystal7 said:Arsenal have a the best attack,
Not really.
supercrystal7 said:Yeh you are right. A stupid thing to say. They do have Giroud upfront and their other players not as good as Chelsea or City. I do stand by them having the best 3 players to play behind the striker. Sanchez, Ozil and Walcott are the best three.superseiyan said:supercrystal7 said:Arsenal have a the best attack,
Not really.
Mayor West said:Mournino says their spending is done. Happy with that not overly worried/scared by their transfer business this summer.