The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I can see sunderland drawing at Stoke, losing to Chelsea and winning the other 2. I can see Norwich losing away to Arsenal, at home to Man U and possibly getting 2 wins in the other games. We need 3 wins to stay up and I think we have that in us. I'll be amazed if we get two But I think that will be enough, as I really don't see why everyone thinks Sunderland are going to magically start winning games when they have 1 in 6 and that against Norwich. That said I still think we will go down as I don't believe we are capable of winning those two games. You think Sunderland get 4 points or less from there last 4 games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Yes, sadly though I think we'll get even less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Sunderland are obviously favourites, but today was another time they've failed to win. People are assuming they're going to win their home games, but their last 4 games have been against absolutely dire teams (West Brom and Palace) and good 'big game' teams (Arsenal and Leicester) and they've not won any of them, this does not point to a team sure to win their home games. I'd put money on them to stay up, but they're not a bad team to be chasing by any means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I actually made the effort to watch safc-arsenal. On todays showing, I wouldnt be surprised if the nonce-botherers didn't win - or lose - another match all season. Hippoheed has the 'don't lose at all costs' mentality entrenched, but they haven't got the quality to press on and win. 4 games, 4 draws imo. Norwich - who the hell knows? They've blown hot and cold for weeks now, and it could only take one freak win to see them ok. So over to you Rafa, three games, nine points. Do it, do it, do it........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I can see sunderland drawing at Stoke, losing to Chelsea and winning the other 2. I can see Norwich losing away to Arsenal, at home to Man U and possibly getting 2 wins in the other games. We need 3 wins to stay up and I think we have that in us. I'll be amazed if we get two But I think that will be enough, as I really don't see why everyone thinks Sunderland are going to magically start winning games when they have 1 in 6 and that against Norwich. That said I still think we will go down as I don't believe we are capable of winning those two games. You think Sunderland get 4 points or less from there last 4 games? Not the strangest of ideas. They've been averaging a point a game so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Yes, sadly though I think we'll get even less. Still time... but if Palace hold on that's an easy 3 points. Pardews game plan is 90% graft and they'll lose every 50/50 to avoid a silly injury or suspension. However, Watford look finished imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I could easily see Sunderland doing something like win 1, draw 2 lose 2. They don't win many at all. I know we don't either but we've got the advantage of playing probably the two worst teams in 2016. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I could easily see Sunderland doing something like win 1, draw 2 lose 2. They don't win many at all. I know we don't either but we've got the advantage of playing probably the two worst teams in 2016. Our advantage is Rafa, no way would we be anywhere near the bottom of we'd had him from the start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I could easily see Sunderland doing something like win 1, draw 2 lose 2. They don't win many at all. I know we don't either but we've got the advantage of playing probably the two worst teams in 2016. Me too, when I did the predictor I had us staying up with just the two wins. Not that I'm confident, but the only team Sunderland have beaten for ages is Norwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Generally good results today for us I think elsewhere. A loss for Sunderland would have been better, but as long as they dont win 2 games, we can hope. Palace and Man United winning means that Everton and Watford dont have a reason to rest players for Sunderland and Norwich games. Leicester winning means that it looks likely that the league will be won before the final game and Tottenham come to SJP with nothing to play for. Palace (H), Villa (A), Tottenham (H)- all of them have nothing to play for, in principle. Its a tall order but 9 points is what we need and it doesnt look impossible now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Agreed. People overestimating the mackems mainly due to there previous Houdini acts. I think they will get 5 or 6 points. Two wins and a draw from us and I would be confident. Still a big ask for us to get them though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I don't think Leicester will be more than 3 points ahead of Spurs on the last day though unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Need Spurs to drop points against Chelsea. That's the best chance the title is decided before the last day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 What a wonderful day for football if our win on the final day secures safety for ourselves and the title for Leicester. Spurs and Allardyce the axis of evil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I don't think Leicester will be more than 3 points ahead of Spurs on the last day though unfortunately. Really? If spurs don't beat chelsea it's goodnight Vienna in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Dont Leicester only need to beat Man Utd (a) & Everton (h) now regardless of what Spurs do? Hardly the hardest two games they could play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Agreed. People overestimating the mackems mainly due to there previous Houdini acts. I think they will get 5 or 6 points. Two wins and a draw from us and I would be confident. Still a big ask for us to get them though. 6 points likely keeps them up though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Need Spurs to drop points against Chelsea. That's the best chance the title is decided before the last day. There's an argument that Spurs could crumble under the pressure of going for the title if it was still up for grabs on the final day. If they've already lost it they might play with total freedom and absolutely batter us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Dont Leicester only need to beat Man Utd (a) & Everton (h) now regardless of what Spurs do? Hardly the hardest two games they could play Yeah just the 3 points at Old Trafford when Man U are still in the hunt for a top 4 finish. Think man u's home record is pretty good as in top 4 in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Dont Leicester only need to beat Man Utd (a) & Everton (h) now regardless of what Spurs do? Hardly the hardest two games they could play Yeah just the 3 points at Old Trafford when Man U are still in the hunt for a top 4 finish. Think man u's home record is pretty good as in top 4 in the league. Wey they've got 3 points at most other places, it's not out of the question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Solid 10. But it was fun having Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Dont Leicester only need to beat Man Utd (a) & Everton (h) now regardless of what Spurs do? Hardly the hardest two games they could play Yeah just the 3 points at Old Trafford when Man U are still in the hunt for a top 4 finish. Think man u's home record is pretty good as in top 4 in the league. Wey they've got 3 points at most other places, it's not out of the question No it's not out of the question. But you would reckon a draw would be a good and the most likely result. Fair chance they won't have Vardy either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 In the form table, Sunderland are 10, Norwich 12 and we are 13. Sunderland fixtures include Watford (16), Stoke (17) and Everton (19). The other thing to consider is regardless of whether teams are on the beach, clubs with players going to the Euros may well find those players unwilling to risk injury (Stoke perhaps). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 In the form table, Sunderland are 10, Norwich 12 and we are 13. Sunderland fixtures include Watford (16), Stoke (17) and Everton (19). The other thing to consider is regardless of whether teams are on the beach, clubs with players going to the Euros may well find those players unwilling to risk injury (Stoke perhaps). Spurs as well, if the title is wrapped up by the time we play them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Win our remaining games and we stay up IMO, can't see it though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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