Charity shield today (or w/e you call it these days). Man utd need to make a statement. We've signed nobody, one of our biggest stars is talking about leaving, our legendary manager has gone and his replacement hasn't done much to impress (not that he's had much opportunity) and we've not exactly set the world alight in our friendlys.

But, we do have RVP, we are the champions and wigan should be no problem for an in form united.

So I'm hoping for a 5-0 thumping or similar. As it stands I think chelsea and citeh, with new managers and players, are going to be considerably more competitive than utd unless we can bag a couple of midfielders and maybe a striker to replace Wayne. Well that's what I'd like to see.

In fact I'd like to see a new young centre back as eventual replacement for out aging pair, fellaini and either a striker with rooney being turned into play maker or a new attacking central midfielder with rooney staying as a striker or both with rooney being sold.

Anywho. Today should be interesting at least because its the first competitive match in a long time.