I'll make another bet with you, Fred. I don't see Arsenal doing better than Tottenham this year. The impact Van Persie had last year was insane. Cazorla won't even come close to having a similar season in terms of leading the team.
Its a huge risk, and the only way we'll finish above them, is if we're a bit luckier with injuries.
I think they might take some time to get used to AVB's coaching style though.
I also think that Wenger, when he realizes what a big mistake he's made, he'll buy in January. So I think we will finish above them.
That being said. I told you on PM, i don't make second bets with people i beat, revenge is a dangerous thing, and i wouldn't like to give you the chance to have it.
So no
i would be surpsided if arsenal aren't relegation battlers this season.
most of their players would not be first team players for any of the top 7 clubs (chelsea, city, manu,pool, spurs, everton, castle)
Our squad is pretty average, but we definitely have better teams than Everton and Newcastle imo.