they really will need to spend well. they are lacking in depth at the back and have (imo) a major lack of true class up top. been that way for a while. pity considering the legacy of owen, rush, fowler etc. they do seem to have a history of cracking up top players. as far as spending goes i think they have just made the most important signings of their summer. thats resigning carragher and gerrard. tbh they were never going anywhere but really cant see them doin much more than that. not gunna be surprised to see a few more non entities arrive. as always they will prob end up a crackin cup side i will concede that i reckon chelsea might be a bit more stable at the back next year i think united should do it again. they will seriously miss drogba when he goes for african cup of nations duty. probably miss essien even more. couple that with the fact i believe they will lose mackele this summer they could really be lacking in other areas despite the signing of sidwell