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From the coach to the goalkeeper, the defence, the midfield and the attackers there is no doubt that Chelsea have an excellent squad and it is only going to get stronger.

It’s amazing how someone – Journalists in particular – can change perspectives and opinions in such a short space of time. It seems like only yesterday that the pitchforks were out for De Gea with every little slip. Every minor error or uncertainty was analysed.

Manchester United play Romanian Champions Otelul Galati tonight in both team’s third match of this year’s Champions League group stage. It will no doubt be a game United on paper should be winning and one that Sir Alex Ferguson will be demanding a win from too.

When Chicharito was given centre stage at Old Trafford last season, he made sure to make it a lasting impression. Blistering speed, undying hunger, finishing abillties that had the best in the world tremble at his gaze. Fairly unknown, Chicharito went from zero to hero in no time, scaring of defenders with his awareness inside the box, his will to win and his finishing abilities.

With Wayne Rooney now banned for the group stages of the European Championships next summer, do England still have enough about them to have a chance of winning the competition?

The Champions League is back with us this week and Wednesday’s action throws up some very interesting ties, involving some of Europe’s biggest clubs. The likes of Chelsea, AC Milan and Barcelona will all be looking to avoid embarrassing home defeats, while Arsenal face a tricky trip to Marseille.

The words Controversial and Outspoken spring to mind when you think of Joey Barton. But even more so is the word ‘frustrating’. On his day Barton is as good as any midfielder in the Premier League, but has let his off-field dramas and his temperament overshadow what a fine player he really is.

There is no doubt that Wayne Rooney’s actions last Friday were reckless and once again he showed signs of his uncontrollable bursts of madness. Never the less, any talk of not taking the Manchester United striker to next summer’s Euro 2012 needs to be stopped straight away.