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Originally Posted by S/Side.Red
You have to consider the clubs he's worked at, though. Three years as Barca manager is a long time. And Bayern rarely have managers for much longer than that, either. LvG doesn't tend to have major problems with the players in general, and his relationship with Woodward seems good. I'd be very surprised if things fell apart to a strong degree. Although for all the money spent, I worry that no new CB and lack of attacking depth will undermine our chances of challenging this season.
For that reason it's incredibly still quite low pressure for LvG. Very few neutrals would tip United for a top 2 finish this season atm.
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I have said before that it is a dream job for LVG, a level of control that most managers fantasize about, massive financial backing to build the squad he wants and low expectations amongst the fans, a perfect scenario.
I would expect Chelsea to be strong this season, the challenge for Mourinho will be moving on from Terry and perhaps the expectation of a good run in the CL. City are in a transition period, Arsenal should be strong, I know we say this every year but they have the best attacking options in the league and look to be building to something significant.
I would be disappointed if Utd do not challenge for the top 2, would hope for a cup win and a decent showing in Europe. Missed out on the FA Cup last year, not often that easy of a draw comes around. Mostly I want to be entertained by Utd again.