Remember, Fulham turned United over after being tanked twice………….and also Arsenal won’t want to lose three times against United in such a short space of time.

While I’m here, we retain Agger and lose Hyypia, and we’re certain to lose a left back (because we’ve got too many). The gaps in the squad are beginning to appear and new recruits certain to fill them. I just hope that we give one or two of our youngsters the chance – if they’re good enough – to fill the odd gap.

Not looking forward to our game against West Ham, btw. I know we’re playing well but United have a habit of costing us the odd result. Hopefully Torres back – and Stevie G in tandem – will allay my fears

Don’t think Arsenal are going to do us any favours in the league. There goes our goal difference advantage

‘…..picking an assistant manager without Bundesliga experience, yoga classes for the players, Landon Donovan … “His concept convinced us – on paper,” said Hoeness pointedly. Minutes before kick-off players still did not know whether they were supposed to play a pressing game. After very vocal off- and on-the-record criticism of tactics that were seen as too attacking by key squad members, Klinsmann relented in February. The numbers improved slightly but his credibility was damaged irreparably.

I’m a little late reporting back but the 4-4 against Arsenal was a good game for forwards but a horrendous day for defenders, especially our own.

Unbelievable the mistakes that were made – and I have to say that from where I was stood/sat Jamie Carragher had a very poor game causing Arbeloa to let in Arshavin. But he wasn’t alone of course.

The supporters were great. Singing even when we were 4-3 down with moments remaining and I barely saw anyone leave the ground early. But with our late goal shows all year you can understand why.

So far it’s been a truly interesting season for us with many games won without Stevie G and/or Torres, unexpected star players from Benny to Kuyt, Babel going missing when I for one thought this would be his breakthrough season, and now a defence which, against the usual Rafa blueprint, leak goals when past seasons would expect them to solidly hold onto a lead. No matter what it’s been a real roller-coaster of a season.

I just hope that there’s a final twist in the tail, although Spurs gave us little reason to put money on one judging by their crash over the past weekend.

……….but then there’s always the ownership issue!!

It’s a real shame about the result, Arsenal were there for the taking (defensively at least). It’s ironic that really stupid defensive mistakes cost us?

Were you at the game Midlands?