He Loves It

International breaks are often an unwelcome interruption for many club managers but on this occasion it has probably arrived at a good time for Fergie.

One or two injuries (most notably Rio Ferdinand’s thigh) will have been given time to mend over the last ten days or so and (surprise, surprise) he is in with a chance of starting tomorrow.

Also, a pretty intense string of games which started against Arsenal a couple of weeks ago now resumes when we visit White Hart Lane tomorrow.

Tottenham have got off to a blistering start this season and currently sit in second place in the table having won all four of their opening games. Just one goal seperates them and Chelsea at the top of the table. A win against Tottenham tomorrow will see us overtake them in the League. A win for Tottenham will probably send some of their fans into delirium.

Just three days later, we have a DVT inducing 3000 mile round flight to Turkey and back for our Champions League opener against Besiktas.

Just five days later, we host Manchester City in the Premier League for what is likely to be a fiery encounter.

The League Cup match following that against Premiership side Wolves is almost a breather compared to that lot but as defending Champions, we won’t be able to take our foot off the gas for a second.

It’s far too early in the season to suggest that any one of these games will be season-defining for any of the clubs concerned but it could well be a season-defining period overall for us. A bad run of results will see us in an awful position whilst a great run of results will put us in a very strong position. It should answer a few questions about exactly where we are at this season.

It should also answer a few questions about Tottenham and Manchester City and if either really have what it takes to break into the top four.

Bring it on!