Young Guns Part II

If you've missed the Part 1, I would suggest you to have a look at it first by clicking this link*. By the way, Part 1 has been revamped since there are complaints of words cramped up half way into the blog in which I've noticed of since posting but I didn't have time to correct it until 2 two days ago.


Ok, here comes the Part II as I've promised earlier!


On the side note, apparently right now Man Utd is winning and scoring for fun and we can't give the credits to the youngsters such as Nani and Anderson only but Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs played very important roles as well, so bravo to Fergie!

In Part II, I will "pretend" to predict what those young guns that I've mention in Part 1 could bring to their respective clubs in the next few seasons. As well as introduce more young guns that I feel could make an impact very soon.

Manchester United;

The truth is inevitable Cristiano Ronaldo is on top of the world right now. No matter what they said how Kaka' brought the whole Milan team all the way to the Champions League Final and winning it that made him the best player in the world, I thought it was a wonderful achievement but the consistency wasn't there. Milan is awful right now. What Kaka' have done for them this season?

As for C.Ronaldo, he has done it again. Score goals after goals after goals after goals and it goes on and on. He broke his last season scoring record by January and now he has surpassed the best of the best, George Best' scoring record (32 goals) as a midfielder. The best part is, the season is far from finishing. His scoring record has made United lifted up to the top and dominating games. But many people overlook those new boys in town's contribution because of Ronaldo's unbelievable form.

Nani was the first player to score a win for United against Tottenham back at the start of the season when United were struggling. Anderson was the one who filled in when Paul Scholes was injured and outclassed Steven Gerrard of Liverpool and Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal during their respective meetings earlier this season. To be fair, Man Utd fans are not blind. They have made Anderson as their Man of the Match a few times already.

During the summer, Fergie bought 4 players, Nani, Anderson, Carlos Tevez, and Owen Hargreaves. But feeling short of striker to cover up Rooney and Tevez since Louis Saha has been a "has been" due to his consistent form of getting himself injured, Fergie bought another striker his name is Manucho from Angola. 25 years old, tall and consider big in size and able to score goals with both feets as well as putting in some headers. He's currently on loan at Panathinaikos, in Greece. Fergie had to loan him out because he wasn't eligible to get UK's working permit but I'm sure he'll be a good addition for Man Utd attacking front next season.

If you wonder what kind of player he is, just imagine Emmanuel Adebayor in Man Utd's shirt. Fair enough clear enough?

Carlos Tevez has been a revelation, he has scored countless important goals such as the 90th minutes goal against Lyon to draw 1-1 and have an advantage for the second leg in which United won 1-0. Owen Hargreaves is one of those not getting alot of limelight but he is in fact a very very effective player. Protecting the back four is his priority, other than that it doesn't bother him.

Now, Arsenal! I've mentioned Carlos Vela in Part I and I couldn't stop mentioning about this fella. I found out right now he is playing as a very important First Team Player in Osasuna, starting games and getting oppoturnity to gain invalueable match experience in Primera Liga aka La Liga.

ENOUGH of Carlos Vela! PLEASE!!........... One last note, he's the new Wonderkid in town. Do you know whats that suppose to mean? He's the next big thing! ROARRR!

Not buying big names or popular players is practiced by Arsenal all these years. They prefer getting young players with very little money involves and polish them into a superstar. Thierry Henry was a reject of Juventus, Arsene Wenger snapped him up with few million quid and made him the most prolific striker in Barclays English Premier League history. He has done the same to Patrick Vieira and Cesc Fabregas.

The biggest mistake Arsene Wenger has ever made was purchasing Jose Antonio "Betrayer" Reyes from Sevilla with 17million pound. With so much money spent on him, he did not shine is another matter but making noises in the media about how unhappy he is in the Gunner's camp has got himself a self-satisfaction loan to Real Madrid half in 2006/2007 and eventually he was sold by Wenger to Atlectico Madrid. Since then Reyes has been very happy and very satisfied with life much to Wenger's frustration that he has wasted so much money on him. Jeeeezzz....Spaniards....

Since then, Arsene Wenger has never splash his cash on "over-hyped" players anymore. Oh, Tomas Rosicky is a popular player but Wenger bought him on a very reasonable price. Choosing him instead of the very expensive Franck Ribery was a masterstroke in my opinion.

There are alot of belief in Arsenal squad during the earlier stage of the season when they've stayed on top of the table for a very very long period. Everyone talking about the maturity of the younger players in the squad has propelled them into that position. I kept my mouth closed and watch patiently how they will progress.

Indeed, about 7 months into the 2007/2008 season, Arsenal has finally lost their master touch, their wonderful form. 4 draws and 1 lose in 5 games Arsenal finally surrendered their lead to United. Just as I've expected, the young guns of Arsenal hasn't got the stamina yet to lead all the way to the finish line.

To be fair, Arsenal aren't out of the title race yet as they are keeping pace on United with a 6 points deficit.

Will be continue.....