[Danny]

Stunning start for the Rodgers revolution.

Liverpool will never return to the days of glory.

The Manchester clubs are so far ahead of them it's untrue.

[Fillipo Simone]

Yep. It's a two horse race all the way.

[CHU-LIP]

Look at Liverpool's squad. They have simply so much less quality than Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and especially Manchester City.

You can't expect Liverpool to compete with that squad.

[han2503]

Look at Liverpool's squad. They have simply so much less quality than Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and especially Manchester City.

You can't expect Liverpool to compete with that squad.

Even Arsenal looked very average to me out there. And without RVP to save their @sses I simply can't see where the goals will be coming from this season...

Anyone know when Jack will be back? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Now that's a real star, someone who could make them look infinately better

[Danny]

I should be more precise; as Fillipo said, the EPL is a 2 horse race. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs and Newcastle will never get close to them. Only Chelsea stand a chance, but it's only a chance.

Arsenal have been in terminal decline for half a decade, with their biggest assets realising that under their current regime they will never grow, hence they all depart. Now they struggle to draw at home with Sunderland. I don't know why they just won't spend big, but they won't. Song on his way out as well.

Liverpool have been in deterioration for decades. Since the great 80s. They desperately yearn to be the old Liverpool, but that club's great history is behind it and apart from 2 CL finals including one win, they just can't get close to where they were. Mainly because Utd overtook them as have other clubs.

Newcastle aren't at the level of Keegan's 90s side, but they're solid. They've recovered fantastically from relegation and are a solid top 6 team, but I can't see anything beyond that for them.

Chelsea have bought a couple of top players, Hazard and Oscar, but without a genuine in form world class striker they won't be able to compete consistently. They are the closest to breaching the top 2 but I think they're still some way off it.

And Spurs - well they've appointed a terrible manager who doesn't understand English football - they've had to sell their best player to a club who'll rarely play him, and now their prize assets are the aging RVV and Bale. They got off to a woeful start today - didn't look great at all. They peaked under 'Arry but this season will be awful for them.

[Danny]

Even Arsenal looked very average to me out there. And without RVP to save their @sses I simply can't see where the goals will be coming from this season...

Even then - RVP only really bloomed last season. Prior to it he was regarded as one of the better players in England and Arsenal's best striker - but last season he peaked, got his big move, and now will struggle at Man U to recreate that form.

But without last season's RVP and as it appears, Song, Arsenal are going backwards.

[Jack Sparrow]

So great start for the Toon. Genuine European competition we just beat. Anyone saw the match? How did we look?

[Fillipo Simone]

So Petrić scored twice and also made an assist in his Premier League debut. Could be a good deal for Fulham.

[Fillipo Simone]

So great start for the Toon. Genuine European competition we just beat. Anyone saw the match? How did we look?

We?? We???? We = Milan, no one else can be "we" Capt'n!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

I have split personality. One of me is Geordie.

[Danny]

So great start for the Toon. Genuine European competition we just beat. Anyone saw the match? How did we look?

Decent. I saw it, and you were pretty solid. Defence seemed smart (the pass back from Taylor to Krul was outstanding) and you took your chances. But it was NEVER a penalty. Arfa I think it was was already falling and then got felled in the box. Fortuitous at best.

Still, I'd take it if it was for my side.

[Rossoneri7]

So what is going on at Nottingham Forrest? Any of you guys a regular FL Championship follower?

[kurtsimonw]

Decent. I saw it, and you were pretty solid. Defence seemed smart (the pass back from Taylor to Krul was outstanding) and you took your chances. But it was NEVER a penalty. Arfa I think it was was already falling and then got felled in the box. Fortuitous at best.

Still, I'd take it if it was for my side.

I think it was a penalty personally. As for defending, it was very good, though what Danny Simpson was doing for the goal I'll never know, why did he leave Lennon in acres of space like that?

Gera with goal of the day. Michu, Petric with very good debuts.

[Danny]

I think it was a penalty personally.

Hence TV replays will never work. Two people disagree having seen it in replay.

As for defending, it was very good, though what Danny Simpson was doing for the goal I'll never know, why did he leave Lennon in acres of space like that?

Gera with goal of the day. Michu, Petric with very good debuts.

Alan Shearer in 'let's find something to praise AVB with' shocker. He opted to choose the notion of Spurs pressing opposition up the pitch. I have to say it's hardly rocket science to pressure opponents! If you win it's great, but you're more likely to lose given the amount of work it takes.

[kurtsimonw]

Chelsea 2-0 up in 6 minutes.