We're not exactly blowing opponents away, but we are winning, and usually by two goals. The system Emery uses simply puts too much pressure on our center backs. They're not the fastest, and the number of one-on-ones we've allowed with our keeper is insane. It will definitely come back to haunt us one day, but how can anyone argue with seven wins in a row? Sure, the opposition was not of the highest quality, but Watford was above us in the table until yesterday.
This early in the season, it's easy to feel optimistic. New manager and all that, and we're in fifth, five up on Man U and level with 4th place Spuds. I'd feel a little better had we not farmed out Chambers. Kos may never be effective again, and if Nacho or any CB gets hurt, we're in trouble. Buying Leno was very smart. I hope they let Emi start in Qarabag.
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DC United beat Montreal Impact 5-0 in a game that our manager Ben Olsen admitted was "damn even" despite the flattering score. In the US, our addiction to playoffs has infected soccer too, so if DC can win four out of its last five, we'll slip into the last playoff spot and have a shot at winning the MLS Cup. It's not all Wayne Rooney, and it's not all Audi Field, though together they may explain a lot of our return to respectability. Luciano Acosta, Yamil Asad, and Paul Arriola click with Rooney and each other amazingly well. They think they can score buckets of goals and they're right. No team will want to face us in the playoffs.
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I'm betting that Mourinho is fired tomorrow. Why stall? He obviously wants out and is going to make them pay to get rid of his malign presence. Just pull the trigger already. Why anyone signs a contract with this guy for more than two years max is beyond me. Man U is dripping with star talent and can play with anyone, if the manager lets them.
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