Arsenal have the toughest draw of all the English clubs in the competition we're obliged to call Wafer Champions League, but largely because the travelling could scupper their domestic form...
That was the question on Philip Cornwall's mind as Liverpool took 208 minutes to score against Standard Liege. As it was, it was an embarrassment that came close to a humiliation...
The transfer window may be something of an anomaly, but at least everyone will know where they stand. Philip Cornwall says it should mean stars with itchy feet should be professional, just like us little people...
Tottenham's defeat exposes the disgrace of the league starting before the window closing, Kevin Keegan damns Michael Owen with faint praise, and why Gareth Barry now resembles good value...
Philip Cornwall was at Wembley on Wednesday to suffer yet another dismal performance from England. There are so many problems to fix, but at least it is clear that Becks can no longer be picked...
Although Philip Cornwall understands the calls for revolution, he knows that the bulk of the squad that failed to take us to Euro 2008 must form the backbone of the one that aims for 2010...
We're just one match into the new season. Philip Cornwall's advice is to beware reading too much into those opening acts - or even bothering to look at a league table after weekend one...
Rafa is spoiling for a fight again, Samir Nasri spared Arsene Wenger's blushes, Hull have already equalled Derby's record, and Tottenham's team selection was baffling in so many respects...
If Philip Cornwall had one wish before the new season it would be that the season ends with his predictions looking daft. The Premiership may not be wrong, but there's much that could be righted...
John Terry has suggested that they won't/can't be that good again but they certainly did alright after 1999. Philip Cornwall thinks it will be close but their rivals have not improved enough to take advantage...
Jose Mourinho won the Premier League in his first season as Chelsea boss. Can Luiz Felipe Scolari do the same? Not with that squad, argues Philip Cornwall...
Even if he costs £30m, Dimi Berbatov would represent value for money because his arrival would be the final piece in ManYoo's jigsaw. With plenty of options for every position, United status as favourites is justified...
Chelsea's squad is, inevitably, strong, deep and very, very expensive. But there's just a suspicion that it lacks one outstanding performer, is short on strikers, and has a vacancy to be filled in defence...
The attacking options look fantastic but doubt lingers about the steel and about the manager's temperament in the face of setbacks. That means Philip Cornwall can see them in fourth...
This time last year we said that a lack of title fight would mean failure for Rafa Benitez and yet Liverpool did just enough to earn him another season. We'll see on September 13 if he's worth it...
It's that time of year again, when the sages of Football365 open ourselves to ridicule by predicting what will unfold over coming season. So take note of our wise words, and prepare to mock us come May...
It just doesn't look good for Everton, does it? Have we now seen the finest days of David Moyes' reign? Is this a team on the slide?
They're the pick of the chasing pack, says Philip Cornwall, who reckons that Martin O'Neill's squad looks pretty healthy with Gareth Barry still on board. Can they close that gap to fourth?
Arsenal's first eleven is excellent and arguably the equal of any other in the league. But the flaw in their title hopes is the lack of cover in defence and a shortage of candidates to partner Cesc Fabregas...
If Paul Ince can finish 10th with a squad shorn of David Bentley and Brad Friedel then he has done a very good job. A lot depends on Paul Robinson doing a David James at Ewood...
Can Portsmouth keep improving while having a support much more sparse than rivals like Villa, Tottenham and Everton? At least the good will from Wembley should give them patience...
Starting our assessment of how each of the Big Four's squads measure up, we take a look at Liverpool. Rafa Benitez has been a busy man this summer but it's been worth the hassle...
City have a squad that should challenge for fifth place as long as they have enough goals. But some people will never be comfortable with their success as long as Thaksin is in charge...
Will Alan Curbishley survive a full season as West Ham boss? If the owners knew what they know now, it's unlikely he would have got the job at all. And the fans certainly wouldn't pick him...
It's impossible to predict what will happen to Tottenham this season because it's impossible to know whether Dimitar Berbatov will still be at the club. Without him, they'll be stood still...