Similar ish sure, although again with the caveat of a significantly lower wage budget. But the point was we now have our new, long term (we hope) manager in place and he needs similar backing to Arteta who got 120m in net spend during the summer. Otherwise what's the point?
Not sure what path you're taking this down... Not for a split second have I suggested we shouldn't back Conte in the summer.
Gotcha. But the point stands that starting XI wise, they're looking a lot healthier than us. Their depth isn't great (and a few of our players would be useful to them) but that starting 11 is well balanced and fits the managers ideas.
We're back to square one..... A subjective debate as to who has the best XI individuals....... You rate some of their lot higher than I do. Touche....