- May 21, 2007
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Not really everything suggests we're going 433 next season which we rarely played last seasonI agree its unlikely Arsenal will be as touchable as they have been for the past 2 years, they're on the rise and looking to spend to get back in the title mix
It's up to us to respond - its not automatic that they'll leave us behind, Wenger's recent signings haven't always come off and hopefully he'll waste more money (though Higuain would seem a very sound investment)
Every year I hear people say we missed the chance to catch them and they'll leave us behind now - I'll admit its more likely to happen this year, but still its not a given. Let's see who we sign
Also don't forget -
We'll have a team now used to their new manager and his tactics/system etc
several key players who will be more experienced in our league and team (with their team mates etc) i.e. Vertonghen/Holtby
Have Kaboul and Sandro back to form a more solid and settled buffer in front of our goal
Have Lloris in and settled instead of starting Big Brad for several games
Townsend will provide a bit of wing cover which we've lacked (pace from the bench)
Then we'll have to compare our respective signings - they've not completed the Higuain deal just yet and who knows we might just sign Villa
So yea, they're improved from 2 years ago and likely to kick on but hopefully so will we