I think you're undermining the importance of it, they're now the richest club in professional soccer. In the 12 hours they had to work with during that transfer window they forced ManU to overbid for Berbatov, stole Robinho from Chelsea, and have Liverpool and Arsenal shitting their pants about falling out of Champions League spots. They're going to spend massive amounts in the January window, if you don't think they're going to be a threat as late as next year for the title you're sorely mistaken. |