Early Expectations

[DannyMan2006]

I think not winning in Athens could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for us. No Super Cup or midseason World Club Championship to distract us from winning #19.

I've thought that myself, though of course we would all rather we had won it.

[SouthAfricaRed]

We'll win the Quadruple - Fact

[JCase]

Challenging for the league, 2nd place at least. Not to lose more than 5 league games.

[Morph]

Dont rate some on the coaching staff that Miller doesnt give off a great vibe dont like him one bit. Shows no emotion just sits with his legs crossed and does fook all else

Thats a bit of an off the cuff comment to make, I'm sure you like I don't have a great deal of info on what Miller does. I remember when Rafa first came, Miller was really the only one of our currrent coaching staff at the time to make an impression on him, so he stayed. I'm sure Rafa would give sort it out if he weren't good enough.

As for corners, it's not just us, the standard of corners in the prem these days is woefull, not sure if there's such a thing but if you an find a table of goals scored from corners last season by all teams, i'd be interested to see where we place.

[thekop]

I don't see us moving backwards at all

We'll have a settled and rested current squad compared to last season, Kewell back, Pennant, Alonso, Garcia, Masher Gerrard all firing 100% in the middle.

I can't see us losing 3rd place in league at the worst

Agreed Eth

[Craig_H]

I don't see us moving backwards at all

We'll have a settled and rested current squad compared to last season, Kewell back, Pennant, Alonso, Garcia, Masher Gerrard all firing 100% in the middle.

I can't see us losing 3rd place in league at the worst

Yeah, but i also doubt that Arsenal will have their first choice strike partnership out for half the season...

[dww]

I expect more goals.
I think we can finish within 10 points of the top (hopefully 0 points from top obviously).
Make a challenge in at least one cup.
Semis of the CL.

[magicalbarnes]

Id like a minumum of 7 wins from the opening 10 premiership fixtures to give us a good basis to build from.

[captain-caveman]

I think we're in for a shout for the EPL title. i don't believe we can have a bad start in the league three seasons in a row.

especially if Kewell stays injury free and we buy another winger on the right.
i believe our strikers are capable if we have decent wingers which we havn't had for a while now.

FA Cup winners.
Quarter finalists in Champions league
good run in the carling cup using the youngsters.

[Bob]

Third in the league, but much closer.
FA Cup semis.
Champions league final.
Carling cup winners.

[Pacman]

4th in the league
CL 2nd round
FA Cup runners up
Carling cup QF

[Bob]

I also think we'll sign

Torres
Malouda/Mancini
Benawhom

and a few prospects.

[almudawi]

I'd be shocked if we don't get 3rd at least !

Sadly, I can't see us getting further than the final 8 in euro

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Where going to win the League believe!!!!!!

[Morph]

I'd be shocked if we don't get 3rd at least !

Sadly, I can't see us getting further than the final 8 in euro

why do you think that? I think rafa has european comps sussed, i'd always expect us to make the last 4, as our rank now indicates