Where will we finish this season?

Probably fifth or sixth, but hopefully we'll squeak fourth place.

Chelsea I have my doubts on actually. Not because of the usual speculated factors but because RDM will face a considerably difficult challenge on getting his squad to gel and picking the most balanced and optimized first XI in what is a newly refreshed squad. Also given the youth of their new signings I just do not see them placing all to high given RDM's youth as a manager and lack of experience in a big club.

Which is why I feel it isn't perplexing to hear that we will finish above them.

As for RDM? I am with Kick on this as Di Matteo is in fact a very tactically astute manager with some seemingly great education on strategy and potential for a wondrous career. What he lacks in imagination for style he makes up for his Italian-esque attention to detail.

So in retrospect Chelsea are in good hands despite my thoughts on how he is not suited to this team.