31 Jul 2016 13:33:02
Right lads, I'm interested to know where you think your at now klopps put his own stamp on your squad. So, my question is, where do you think with the signings you have made, aswell as United, Cheslea, city etc, you will finish this season? I actually think you have a decent squad. I'm going to say 3rd or 4th for you. I think City and Cheslea will be top 2.hoenst answers lads don't let your heart rule your head. Anyone think you can win the league this year?

1.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:05:07
hmmm, the 64 million dollar question. i reckon we have a chance at top 4, i'm quietly confident. City will be right up at the top, Man u remain an enigma but I've little doubt that they will be there or there abouts this year. So.

1st City
2nd united
3rd Chelsea
4th Arsenal/ Tottenham/ Liverpool.

2.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:16:52
Lots of changes in the squad, looks good on paper but depends on if Klopp can get them playing as a team quickly. Depends on injurys as well, Karius is a blow, means we start the season with the same problems at the back that have dogged us since migs arrived. To win the league I think a good solid start is a must for us, I worry with migs in goal.

3.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:17:06
To be honest, am not to optimistic as lb still a big worry and also need to be better at breaking bus park day rides down. Hope am way wrong .

4.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:18:28
my honest answer to that question is I think we can finish 4th, sadly I don't see us winning the title ( would love to be wrong about that though) where do you see utd finishing stand while we are playing nice?

5.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:21:28
I see us challenging if we can get away with mignolet for 2 months and get a quality left back in. There is no excuses not to challenge in my eyes. Klopp got the players he wanted.

6.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:25:27
City arsenal united Tottenham Chelsea Liverpool/ west ham (toss up there) with stoke/ Southampton not far behind. I'd like to say we're going to win the league or we're going to make 4th. But we're still a year or two off of that.

7.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:42:07
I think City will win the league by a long way, and the rest of the top 4 will be us, Arsenal and United in no particular order. I think Spurs will be the next closest with Chelsea having another poor season. Personally I think Conte's overrated.

8.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:38:09
We've got just as good of a chance of winning the league as any. We are deep at EVERY position except left back, and I think the manager is planning to use Milner there which I'm not too worried about honestly. That teenager Arnold has also impressed. To have backup strikers like Ings and origi is a real luxury.

9.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 14:59:37
I don't think pep will do that we'll tbh. I think united will be solid. may even win the league. I am not sure about us but I think a lot hinges on the start we make as we have some real tough games early on. Karius is a major major blow. I think we definitely need that lb in ASAP. I'm not going to predict other teams but I hope we get top 4 and it's a good chance to do it. with new managers etc.

10.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:02:13
I probably see us finishing 3rd or 4th to be honest. I think Mourinho will have us more organised than the last few years, and despite a couple of good signings I think our real weapons are a few of the kids. I think Rashford will go on to become a brilliant player, also have high hopes for Fosu mensah. If and its a big if, Pogba comes in, I think a midfield pairing of Pogba and Fosu mensah could be brilliant in a year or two. Bailly has good potential. Shaws like a new signing. I'd still like a top CB and another cm tho. De Gea staying is huge. Best in the world for me. So yeh, I'll say United 3/ 4. City 1st, Cheslea 2nd, Arsenal 5th.

11.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:08:49
Leicester proved it's not about having big names in your team think luck and avoiding injuries is key I'd hope we challenge for title I think not being in Europe could be a blessing.

12.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:09:11
Top 4 will be a huge ask without a LB and Mignolet until November. But we have as much chance as City Utd and Spurs. Chelsea I think will struggle to return to top 4 immediately.
Arsenal are always in amongst it and add one surprise, West Ham or a promoted side might gate crash.

My guess will be 5th, but a huge improvement from last season and enough to look like the following 17/ 18 season we could be genuine title contenders.

I'd like to think we'll win a cup, FA hopefully.

Saying that, in my heart I think we'll win the title but I know above is more realistic.

13.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:12:55
I think we will be in the thick of it for 4th most of the season and fade to 6th by the end.

14.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:13:14
I think sadly it will be the two Manchesters 1-2. Really hard to predict the rest. For us to finish top 4 and definitely top 2 a lot of things have to be put in place and integrate amazingly well. Not sure we are there yet but i hope i am wrong. A key will be to keep because (Couts, Origi Studge) fit and massivly improve our defense.

15.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:27:52
Without geting injurys I could see us up there . Are attacking options is up there with the the Manchester clubs . But it could all change if wenger buys a top class st.

16.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:29:22
Fano, if we have to integrate, the 2 mancs will have to integrate more.

17.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:39:10
The funny thing is, I feel most of the top 6-8 will actually be competing for a top 4 position. The league is scary with this amount of competition, so most of them will be looking at top 4 as a "win".
And the battle for the league will come later on, I think.
And top 4, is anyones pick, to be honest.
Nothing is stopping Leicester from competing for top 4. As much as most think it was luck with no injuries, they still played a great season.
The old top 4, is still competing, Chelseas had a bad start last season, but I feel that was something more than just a bad run.
So for top 4 it could be anyone from Liverpool, Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs, West Ham, Leicester. Then add Southhampton and Stoke into the mix, and its going to be one tough, but exciting season.

18.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:42:28
Top 6 at best, Being a believer and realistic. Too many If's and But's will haunt us through out. Nothing to do with the manager or players. The teams above us will have supreme quality on the pitch.

19.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:43:06
Lots of people seem to think City have this one wrapped up but i think it's going to be a big ask for Pep, veeery different league from the ones he has managed in so far. Harder opposition week in week out and his team is not as good. I think he will need some time.

I'm going into this season with no expectations whatsoever. The top positions are going to be a complete free for all between the classic big 4 plus city, tottenham and leicester. Anyone could finish anywhere.

20.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:48:28
Of course we can win the league, only a doubter would think otherwise. We all play 38 games and we all start at 0 points.
I think we definitely will win the league, I don't care where any other team finishes, I'd be happy if it were Burnley, Boro and Hull 2,3 and 4. 😎.

21.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 15:56:03
I really don't think Chelsea will be up to much this season. They'll do better than last, but I think they'll struggle against the top teams, the season after I think we'll see Chelsea come back to life though.

I'm going to go against the grain and say Arsenal will win it this year, as they have the least amount of adjusting to do.

Arsenal
City
Liverpool
United.

22.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 16:10:56
Honestly, i think pep will flop. City to finish outside 5/ 6th.

23.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 16:38:40
I think we will finish 4th at best and, if we continue to ignore/ mismanage (sending Flanno on loan an example) the problems we have at the back *cough* full-backs *cough* then probably EL places. The squad is huge and we have made a number of bizarre transfers as well as some good ones. Most fans were in general consensus last season: GK and LB are the two area's of most pressing need. The GK we bought is injured meaning we still have our previous, poor GK to look forward to and so far have failed to strengthen in the weakest area by far in our team. We lingered and refused to pay extra for our first choice and is unsure who we will end up signing. We seem to be making similar mistakes in the transfers and it is a worry - attacking wise we are as good as most teams in the league, defensively we are miles behind.

24.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 16:49:43
I am surprised people are not more worried herr, or in the case of the original poster hopefol about United chances. I hate to say it but they are the only team who I just don't see finish lower than 2. Mourinhu, Zlaten and I don't care how old he is, few other good signings, De Gea in goal. At the moment I can see only a brilliant City as a team who may finish above them. Again, I hope I am wring.

25.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:26:10
😄😄 Blinded by the transfer window.
Zlatan has been "playing" in France. It is chalk and cheese comparing it to the premier league. He is in for a BIG shock.
Jose, well we've all worked him out, we know his M. O. and he was ruthlessly exposed at Chelsea last season.
He has never beaten Klopp.

Don't worry about Man Utd, they are no threat to us. 😎.

26.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:27:40
Hi ed's

we neeed a poll/ post where we can say where we will finish and then look back at the end of the season.

We want ed's to also take punt and we all will see how we do.

what say guys?

{Ed002's Note - 5th.}

27.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:46:22
Big Al, no excuse not to challenge?

We weren't good enough last season and the new players take time to gel.

Do you expect miracles?

28.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:47:55
Mignolet must have a voodoo doll of any keeper that takes his place. The last time he was dropped i think it was jones got injured after about two and a half games. 😤.

29.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:49:51
I think man u depends on how all the players take to mourinho and his methods it always seems to be all or nothing with him (hopefully nothing this season from our point)

City depend on aguero at this minute because if he got a long term injury early in the season I'd genuinely rule them out he makes such a difference to that team.

Chelsea I can see making progress but wouldn't personally put them in the top 4 this year could see them drawing a lot of games.

Arsenal will be there somewhere just on history more than anything

Tottenham and Leicester depends on how they cope with Europe.

Personally wouldn't rule out west ham/ everton for the top 4

Liverpool as usual there's a lot of ifs. if origi continues to flourish and we don't get crippled with injuries and we don't lose a coutinho or firmino in the windows then there isn't a limit on where we can finish. I am cautiously optimistic and would say 2/ 3 place finish!

30.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:50:01
Man city
Liverpool
Tottenham
Chelsea.

31.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:51:20
Honestly think unless performances become more consistent Liverpool will be 6-8th.

32.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 17:52:02
I'd say we end up 6th, but just a handful of points off 4th.

33.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 18:16:56
Definitely top 4 for me, and we could even win the title. Why not? I clearly remember 2013/ 2014. We weren't spectacular in defense. We weren't spectacular in midfield. And in attack we had Suarez and Sturridge that provided the wave that dragged the whole team forward by simply scoring more goals than we let in, in enough games. With the strikers we have now (Sturridge, Origi, Ings) and the attacking midfielders (Coutinho, Firmino, Mane and Wijnaldum) we have enough firepower to create and ride a wave. Doesn't have to be just one player knocking in the goals. This is over simplified of course, but it's basically all that we need. I also see the team losing it's "inconsistency" factor because it clearly angers Klopp and he's not going to allow it to continue. The 3 main title contenders (ManU, ManC and Chelsea) have new managers, two of which are managing for the first time in this league (Guardiola and Conte) and one manager who is capable of both briliance and disaster (Mourinho) . So the path for these 3 is not going to be easy. We can definitely win the title!

34.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 18:16:56
Definitely top 4 for me, and we could even win the title. Why not? I clearly remember 2013/ 2014. We weren't spectacular in defense. We weren't spectacular in midfield. And in attack we had Suarez and Sturridge that provided the wave that dragged the whole team forward by simply scoring more goals than we let in, in enough games. With the strikers we have now (Sturridge, Origi, Ings) and the attacking midfielders (Coutinho, Firmino, Mane and Wijnaldum) we have enough firepower to create and ride a wave. Doesn't have to be just one player knocking in the goals. This is over simplified of course, but it's basically all that we need. I also see the team losing it's "inconsistency" factor because it clearly angers Klopp and he's not going to allow it to continue. The 3 main title contenders (ManU, ManC and Chelsea) have new managers, two of which are managing for the first time in this league (Guardiola and Conte) and one manager who is capable of both briliance and disaster (Mourinho) . So the path for these 3 is not going to be easy. We can definitely win the title!

35.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 18:24:17
Really hard this year as so many changes. I think pep for first time is in more than a 2 league team and may not find it quite as easy. Utd will be better but what they have a still see as no better than us. Chelsea will be a lot better. However I still think city will win it
City
Chelsea
Lfc
Arsenal
Utd
Spurs
Saints
Everton
West ham
Stoke
Leicter
With only 10 to 15 points between top and 6th.

36.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 18:31:07
I think it's too early to truly predict as a right signing by the right team can really alter the outcome. Such as Pogba for Utd.
Unfortunately it's that lot for me, they have a truly great manager in Mourinho who will set them up well and probably enough firepower to see them through. I just don't understand those who doubt Ibrahimovic based on his playing in France. do those same people question the ability of lacazette? Or Origi who was awful in his last year in that same league? Or is it just a useful argument to support their opinion?
He has scored goals everywhere he has played and he brings so much more to the team than just goals.
Arsenal is that team where the right signing could mske a massive difference, but I doubt they'll make it based on previous years.
Chelsea will finish top 4 based on their ability to avoid defeats. But the style of play will stop them getting the top positions. City are the unpredictable for me. along with us! I expect 4th but higher is not a dream. lower is an absolute failure which wI'll lead to serious doubts about our ability to challenge at the top.
My greatest fear is the continuation of our inability to get more goals from midfield. Origi who will be 1st choice is destined for great things. but he will be inconsistent and I worry for us on those days that he is.

37.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 18:38:08
We're Guna win the league,
We're Guna win the league,
.

38.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 18:39:09
Davey Mate, what was klopp brought in for? He's had a season under his belt and again for got the players he wanted. Certainly wernt my choices. My answers an arrogant one because I think it's fully justified. If we are not seriously challenging for the league then it's a failure of a season In my eyes.
Klopp wasn't brought in to finish 5th and 6th with what I'm reading from fans. Klopp wasn't hired to finish where the majority of yall are saying. So yes I fully expect us to challenge And be in the mix atleast top 3.

39.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 18:47:41
I think you boys have a major advantage this season in that you don't have a new manager like us, city and Chelsea, and you don't have midweek European trips. If ever you had a chance this surely has to be it?

40.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 19:00:08
Agree with Stand-United and Whentheredsgomarchingin.

Never understood the point in worrying about other teams, we can beat anyone so all we have to do is get behind the team.

41.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 21:00:23
Im in it to win it Stand, last year should tell everyone what's possible, a one off season or not they won it so everyone will now be thinking they've a real chance, i like our squad and how its coming together and i like Klopp, i think we'll be top 3.

42.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 21:56:19
It's minimum top four for me this year. Klopp has more time with the squad this year. Think that extra few days preparing for games is going to a major factor. Bring it on.

43.) 31 Jul 2016
31 Jul 2016 22:21:47
5th or 6th I would say at the moment. LB fixed before start of the season and I will say 4th.

44.) 01 Aug 2016
31 Jul 2016 23:57:34
I have a feeling the EPL will be a very open league this season, given the amount of money and quality even mid table teams have. There will be fewer easy games and it will all come down to consistency.
Lack of European Football may help a few of the teams as well. I see the following lineup for TOP 6:

1. Arsenal
2. Tottenham
3. Liverpool
4. Man Utd
5. Man City
6. West ham

Chelsea, Leicester to be thereabouts.

45.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 01:41:58
I believe city will struggle this season. Pep tactics will be exposed in this league. The weaker teams here are prepared to let you have 80% possession and could destroy you on the counter and are way better than the weaker teams in Germany or Spain.

United could be buying their way to the top. Yes they wasted a lot of money in the past years but Jose knows what he is doing. The hold back in previous years is due to Lvg.

Chelsea is going to be boring to watch this year. Lots of 1-0 I would suspect. They should be quite defensive to protect their slow back 4 unless they get someone else in.

Arsenal are well, Arsenal. They blew it last year although Leicester played really well.

Leicester and Tottenham should have decent seasons but I do not see them maintaining the consistency of last seasons.

Liverpool are going to give some teams a hiding this season. But there's some doubt over their mentality to grind out wins when the game is scrappy. If we can get some momentum going I'm not going to rule us out. The league is wide open.

Letting my heart rule my head a little here but I'm quietly confident and do think we have a real chance.

1. Liverpool
2. United
3. Chelsea
4. Arsenal.

{Ed007's Note - One of the things I'm really looking forward to is Guardiola falling flat on his face and finally getting found out. It's harder to fail at Barca and Bayern Munich than be a success so we'll find out this season what he's made of.}

46.) 01 Aug 2016
01 Aug 2016 08:23:39
5th to 8th depending on how main protagonists play. We have not bought well enough and fluffed our lines on replacing the main problem child that is moreno.

We have failed to acheive anything with better teams than we currently have. So with heavy heart i predict another disappointing season from the league perspective. However i fully expect us to win one of the domestic cups.

Agree with pep and man city failing, i expect mour to make united competitive again and conte will grind down a lot of teams with his style but can not see them winning it.

Xhaka could be the missing piece for arsenal, spurs will be strong again and i would not discount everton who now have a competent manager. It will be very exciting and competitive this year, looking forward to it.