I don't think you'll get European footie next season but as long as Lmapard is given time and no-one panics then I think bringing on the youngsters has to be a benefit and once you can buy again you can strengthen. Football has always been cyclical and squads break and are rebuilt. It takes time and simply chucking cash at it isn't always a guarantee of success.
Firstly, four games, but secondly, why on earth would you try and debate where teams are this early in the season?? The table isn't really relevant until at least 10 games have gone I'd say. We slipped up against Newcastle but away point at City and Arsenal are good results, we've just happened to have two tough games early. United got their draws against Southampton and Wolves.
Just pointing out to those mocking United and OGS that he's in fact doing no worse than Pochetino at Spurs who most think will at least get top four this season (or should do). I will concede that tables actually bear no relevance and actually it is after Christmas when games come thick and fast that it really takes shape.
Don't like agreeing with a spurs fan, but you're right. Four games tells us very little so far except that Liverpool and City look far better than the rest.
Only 2 appearances and 8 months (I think) on the contract so £8m is a fair return rather than lose him for nothing. Doing alright without him in the side so far and it seems a sensible plan to let him go
