Those that believe this may be in for a rude awakening come the run in of the upcoming season. We have a better XI which is why we'll have the edge in H2H one off matchups but it's not by a huge margin with the addition of Rice. They now have a bigger squad, will have played less games last season, and will be hungrier than ever after getting a taste of success. The only outgoings being deadwood. Incomings of Timber, Havertz, and Rice gives them three new unique profiles while bolstering depth. I feel as if we're in for a hell of a title race.
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General transfer rumours
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TonyColemansbagofapples
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I actually got sick of hearing how Xhaka and Partey were two of the main reasons why the Arse were so good early on in the season, and how disastrous it was when Partey was injured. Maybe that was just bullshit after all. So it boils down to the difference that Rice and Havertz make over those two. Well to be honest I think Havertz is shite and weakens them. My opinion, yours obviously differs but time will tell.
I think Havertz struggled because of the Chelsea system (or lack thereof). I fear he could be class if played properly. But yeah we shall see.I actually got sick of hearing how Xhaka and Partey were two of the main reasons why the Arse were so good early on in the season, and how disastrous it was when Partey was injured. Maybe that was just bullshit after all. So it boils down to the difference that Rice and Havertz make over those two. Well to be honest I think Havertz is shite and weakens them. My opinion, yours obviously differs but time will tell.
Gaz (FMwkdsoul)
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Bargain that.
Havertz has never persuaded me.I actually got sick of hearing how Xhaka and Partey were two of the main reasons why the Arse were so good early on in the season, and how disastrous it was when Partey was injured. Maybe that was just bullshit after all. So it boils down to the difference that Rice and Havertz make over those two. Well to be honest I think Havertz is shite and weakens them. My opinion, yours obviously differs but time will tell.
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It is Villa we are talking about, not City.Haven't seen much of Diaby to comment but never been overly convinced by the other two.
Pau Torres has won the Europa League (was their best player in the final) and Tielemans has won the FA Cup with Leicester scoring a 30 yard winning goal.
Both players have pedigree.
Colin Bells Boots
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Bargain that.
Weren't we linked with him before he moved to Juve ?
Gaz (FMwkdsoul)
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Yeah, when he was at susussoloWeren't we linked with him before he moved to Juve ?
PragueBlue
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And yet neither has impressed me. Both are players that flatter to deceive. Could turn out well for Villa, might stink the place out. Not convinced either way yet.It is Villa we are talking about, not City.
Pau Torres has won the Europa League (was their best player in the final) and Tielemans has won the FA Cup with Leicester scoring a 30 yard winning goal.
Both players have pedigree.