probably we'll miss 2 or 3 games (assuming we go far) on Europa. perhaps we can ask nicely Liverpool fans who've experience being in Europa in the last 2 years. but, we're definitely one or two biggest teams around. so, live telecast priority will be on us..

our PL matches (after Europa ties) will be push to Sunday /Monday.

its reality check for us. a bit complacent, took it easy in 2 or 3 early games in group stages. when crucial games came, the star players didnt shine, fringe players didnt step up, injuries doesnt help. we're unbeaten until yesterday, but we are not playing good in any won /drew matches.

it proved our squad need more investment, or patiently going transition years like 2004-2006. not much trophies, give chances younger players to keep maturing.. Europa give our youngster less pressure but very competitive games, better than League Cup.. its embarrassment be in it though..

nah, for me bashing DDG.. being a GK, he's an easy target.. its true, he handled the cross poorly (the opening goal), and cleared poorly last week (2nd goal Benfica).. so was Smalling (2nd goal last night)

but the team overall are poor. its not down to DDG to score a goals, to actually win a game. basically we won most our games (after that 1-6) by 1-0. so we cant expect DDG playing a perfect game, game after game.. he's bound to make stupid error or lost concentrations when his teammates in front of him also playing poorly..

frankly speaking, in the center part of midfield (CMs), we are poor compare to other top 5 PL teams..

but we make up with good organization and game plan, solid defenders, and our wingers are top notch..

by the time Europe League resume in february next year, we'll have a clear view what is our chances in FA Cup and league. we have a huge obstacle in FA Cup, and again Man City are very serious challenger for league.

whole December and January, the focus will be solely on league and the FA Cup derby..

This post has been edited by dundermifflin: Dec 16 2011, 10:35 AM