Once worked and lived in Stoke for 12 months, so entirely immune to their insults or jibes. That I don't live there gives me satisfaction regardless of the result.
It would be f*cking horrendous if those w*nkers win the league. Those self-pitying, emotional farts of fans are utterly loathsome. Please don't happen.
As the others said - the great start had an impact. But the other big difference for me is a sense that finishing 5th or 5th is often not a reward, but rather a punishment due to the turd that is the Europa League.