Always rated Kolarov but thought his time had come to an end with us. In fairness we have the trouble in Turkey to thank for him still being here. I'm sure he was more or less on his way to besiktas wasn't he?
Always said Zaba should be given another season.
Always said Silva would shine in a Pep team.
Always said Hart would be the first casualty.
Knew that Yaya was finished though did think an impact substitute role could have been something we looked at.
Always believed in Sterling.
Always new that Pep was the best in the business and we were the luckiest club on the planet to get his services.
Wasn't sure about Stones so never committed one way or another due to not seeing enough of him. The boy is class.
Thought Otamendi had ability but still prone to making errors. That's still kind of true but been very impressed on the whole so far. Bournmouth was the first time he reverted to type this season though he still made a couple of great interceptions.
Thought Nasri and Mangala would struggle to play a big part but expected Nasri to be involved on some level.
Wasn't completely sold on Nacho's all round game, never doubted his ability to score but thought his link up needed some work. Given his age thought that was something he could work on though. He's improving all the time.
I suppose the main thing I got wrong was begging to get two new full backs. Thought going into the season with the same four would damage us at some point.
