Pudpop wrote:Not really fair naming all those players and then making the weak spots in this team.
We also have Koscielny and Sokratis who could be ahead of Mustafi in a few weeks time.
We have the current league top scorer, two record breaking attacking mids, Laca who's finding form and Iwobi who's looking to have a breakout season.
Our team isn't perfect but it's hardly fair to say we can't win the league because of our 2 current weakest starters.
Don't think it makes much difference which players you pick... Are Koscielny and Sokratis comparable to Adams, Keown and Sol Campbell?
Are either Torreira/Xhaka comparable to Vieira?
Even the best part of our team, our offense, isn't as good as back then. Henry, Bergkamp, Ljunberg, Pires > Auba, Laca, Ozil, Iwobi
Not to mention that the runner up that year was Liverpool with a side that looks pretty weak compared to what Man City has today. They also finished with 80 points while scoring 67 and conceding 30. City had 100 points last season and are projected to do similar numbers again. They are simply a different beast.
The point is, looking back at 01/02 as if it's in any way comparable to this era is completely pointless. Our defense is a complete mess and our midfield is still average at best. Our attack can get us top 4 but we aren't winning the league.