Kai, The Informologist

It would be crazy to think that out there somewhere, someone is depending on me for Man United news.

But for that fraction of possibilities – our team is doing fine.

Just fine.

Football, as graceful or beautiful as it can be, is an aggressive sport. And doing fine will not allow the critics to justify your title as European and English Champion, which Man United are to both.

They struggle to find the finishing touch of late, with a total of 3 goals in the last 3 goals, 4 draws in the last 7. I would call the two 5-goal games as outliers. Yes, I’m still a fan, and I still believe. In fact, I believe that United has the best depth amongst the top 3. Liverpool is on a lucky run, still is. Chelsea is just bullying their way through with their highly-paid 22-men squad, still is. Arsenal, really? I admire their skill and Arsene Wenger but I don’t think this is anywhere close to be their season.

In the case of United, the top 11 are solid, with only perhaps the midfield still requiring more maturity and chemistry as we are starting to see more action for Nani, Anderson and J.S Park (extraordinary Asian from an Asian’s perspective). The youngster has been impressive with Evans, Possebon, Rafael and Welbeck leading the pack. Up front, down back, even on the bench, things have really matured up.

And that is why, the expectation is much higher. Higher than just fine. These days, all these days as Man United fan, I have had expectation that each game is going to be robust. And now, goals should be flying in with Berbatov alive, Rooney on form, Carrick settling in, Ronaldo still solid.

Until then, we are just going to be expecting like we always do. For they are The Manchester United.