As the probable Willian news filters, and the others that Spurs seem likely to bring in like Lamela, doom & gloom has struck with most.
Many seem to write us off for a Top 4 spot.
I DO NOT!
If we can have a team with Sturridge, Coutinho and (here's the IF) Suarez playing at the top of their game, we can be a match for most.
It also relies on Sterling, Aspas, Ibe, Alberto and Borini to step up to the mark when required, and be hungry and chomping at the bit to take their chance.
Would you rather have Carroll, Downing and Cole than the above? Easy answer.
We haven't got trips in the Channel 5 cup to Racing Tirana or Athletico Torremolinos like Spurs, and no Thursday/Sunday games.
WE CAN get top 4 but we need a hungry united squad, no major injuries and the fact that the others all take points off each other (Southampton is a tough game now!).
We need the hunger of Toure to prove he still has it, and the desire of Aspas, Alberto and Mignolet to prove how their signings were the right ones.
Let's not forget the form we started to show in the 2nd half of last season.
Also Spurs have a lot of new names to accomodate, and the Europa factor to accomodate as stated earlier.
Arsenal I don't fear & I think a CL elimination by Fenerbache possible & would send them into a tailspin.
SO it's tough to get Top 4 .....BUT POSSIBLE!
Believe!! Remember Istanbul at half time.
Get behind the team & manager-nothing is a given.