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Glad to see people chatting in this thread, I was just about to bump it. As a City supporter, waiting until Monday to open the season is a painful wait. I really think we are going to the set the tempo for the league by destroying Swansea. I'm calling 5-0 at least.

Wow Chelsea with a 0-0 draw to start off under Villa-Boas, I've got some friends who are Chelsea supporters clamoring after the result to pay Spurs as much as they want for Modric. Personally I don't see where he would fit in, but Roman likes to spend money.

United already up 1-0, Fergie went with some youth today - Cleverly, Welbeck, Smalling, Rafael - could be scary if these kids mesh seamlessly with the vets on the squad.

Haha.. ok they did... Great goal there

Gotta figure the big money signing has to stop that. De Gea had a nice first save but that one must be at least parried.

If you get a chance to see it from the camera behind the goal, he reacts late. It was a well placed strike, no doubt, but with all the fanfare surrounding the young Spaniard he has to save that, IMO.

Expect Nasri to be unveiled by City after Wednesday CL Qualifying round. Arsenal is done, and with L'Pool looking like they will struggle again this year, 4th spot is up for grabs and I highly doubt Spurs will sell Modric as a result. Spurs have got to be the favorites for the 4th spot this year.

As an Arsenal fan losing Fabregas hurts, but Wilshere was the young player of the year last year and hopefully he can continue to develop and eventually replace him. Losing Nasri is gonna hurt a lot more imo. Wenger needs to get a new keeper and some better defenders instead of buying strikers all the damn time

Yeah, you're not kidding. I really like Ramsey as well, and Frimpong to an extent in the future. I don't think the starting midfield is the problem, it might be in terms of depth though. Going to need to invest in some depth on the back line, at the full back position in particular IMO. You don't like Szcz? I'm a fan. NO MORE TEENAGE WINGERS PLEASE.

Man City on ESPN2 now

City's spending is the most shocking thing...

Wow Swansea's keeper is having a hell of a first half.

Unbelievably frustrating first half. Keeper playing out of his mind and the woodwork in full denial mode. Dzeko continues to struggle with his finishing and Mancini needs to go more attacking in the second half. If Aguero can go 45 minutes, he needs to come on for Barry, if not, Mario comes on. Must go more attacking for the full second half.

Not really sure how it's shocking, Chelsea has spent incredible amounts of money since Abramovic took over, and United has spent far more money than people realize. City would not have spent nearly as much money as they have if they would not have allowed Mark Hughes to piss money away left and right. He is the reason this club has so many overpriced players that don't even make the squad. The guy was pathetic at identifying talent and then overspent to get overrated players.