Infatuation Junkie Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 3rd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I think we have a very good chance again this year. Almost 2 years of EH management has shown that we don't get the Bruce/Pardew streaks of 5/6 straight losses. Yes there might be a few dodgy games, but he's never got in to a slump, and there's always optimism that well win the next game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Scary to think that Villa are only now about to enter a great run of fixtures. As if they weren't already having a great time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just now, Ketsbaia said: Scary to think that Villa are only now about to enter a great run of fixtures. As if they weren't already having a great time. I can barely sleep at night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Dunno why but I barely worry about anyone else now, just really enjoy all things Newcastle. Come the business end I definitely start paying more attention as it becomes more pertinent. But I'm just enjoying the ride and love taking it game by game rather than worrying about what's going on around us. Also, I love you Eddie Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ketsbaia said: Scary to think that Villa are only now about to enter a great run of fixtures. As if they weren't already having a great time. They have only played against 3 teams that finished in the top 10 last season so it will even out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I can barely sleep at night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) If we'd hung on to take 3 points against the bin dippers we'd be in a title race now, even considering a tough start to the season. We still could be in one. If you offered me 6th, and European progression I'd take it right now. Edited October 22, 2023 by Karjala Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Ketsbaia said: Scary to think that Villa are only now about to enter a great run of fixtures. As if they weren't already having a great time. Would hardly say that Spurs, Man City and Arsenal in their next seven games is a “great run of fixtures”. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Just now, NSG said: Would hardly say that Spurs, Man City and Arsenal in their next seven games is a “great run of fixtures”. 4 of the next 5 are Luton, Forest, Fulham, Bournemouth so I think that's long enough to define a 'run' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 6th, 13 point from a possible 15, Dortmund at home on Wednesday... ...but then it came over me. Fear, trembles, a sudden loss of bladder control. Villa have Luton, Forest and Fulham up next, if only we still had them to play... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Matt1892 said: I don’t think City and Arsenal have looked as dominant this season and with more clubs up there competing I think the league will be won in less points than last year, I also think we are capable of picking up more points than last year, considering we drew 14 games in the league last season. We got 10 points iirc from Chelsea and Spurs. Thats a tall order to repeat this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 If we beat Wolves next week,we'll have already converted a few of the draws from last season. Continuing to do so will go a long way to finishing in a European spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t00nt00n313 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 With the way things are looking at the moment, does anyone else feel like maybe we are moving away from a top 6 format into more of a top 10 format? With the traditional top 6 plus us, villa, Brighton, and west ham competing for the top spots more evenly going foward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 3 hours ago, The Prophet said: Villa are a very good, well coached outfit. Whether they can hit 70 points over the course of a season is different matter. We are averaging over 2 points a game in the 12 months (as of last week) since Emery came. I know it's not the same exactly, but it is a good indicator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 39 minutes ago, t00nt00n313 said: With the way things are looking at the moment, does anyone else feel like maybe we are moving away from a top 6 format into more of a top 10 format? With the traditional top 6 plus us, villa, Brighton, and west ham competing for the top spots more evenly going foward? It is getting much, much more competitive at the top end, as the likes of us and you are starting to look like fulfilling potential after spending a decade stinking of death, there's Brighton also looking decent as the wild card too, and even Spurs looking decent. It's way more interesting than watching the 'big four' engaging in a circle-wank year after year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, NE27 said: Dunno why but I barely worry about anyone else now, just really enjoy all things Newcastle. You know, that's the best way to be. I don't look around us and thinking "oh they're doing this, and they're doing that" but just enjoy a prolonged period of being really good rather than the preceeding very, very long period of being shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, t00nt00n313 said: With the way things are looking at the moment, does anyone else feel like maybe we are moving away from a top 6 format into more of a top 10 format? With the traditional top 6 plus us, villa, Brighton, and west ham competing for the top spots more evenly going foward? The traditional top 6 were all capable of sustained title challenges and have vastly superior commercial incomes. Us, Villa, Brighton and West Ham are not at those levels. Fortunately Spurs, Man U and Chelsea have been taking turns in fucking things up recently, opening up 3rd-6th somewhat. Think they're still capable of closing out those positions more often than not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) Stats stats etc, but our expected points total is 19, joint top with Man City (who's expected points is also 19). It can sometimes feel like we're lacking in areas, but we consistently create chances while giving very little at the other end. More so than any other side in the leage, which although not the full story, it's not worthless info either. Our highest xA was Villa, who had an xG of 1.49. We've never had a game so far this season where we've been expected to concede more than 1. We've been expected to score 2 or more in 7 games. Edited October 22, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I think if any team has a bad blip or poor run of form this year, there will be plenty of others to take advantage. So it will all be about being consistent and hoping injuries and suspensions don't hurt us too badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 40 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Stats stats etc, but our expected points total is 19, joint top with Man City (who's expected points is also 19). It can sometimes feel like we're lacking in areas, but we consistently create chances while giving very little at the other end. More so than any other side in the leage, which although not the full story, it's not worthless info either. Our highest xA was Villa, who had an xG of 1.49. We've never had a game so far this season where we've been expected to concede more than 1. We've been expected to score 2 or more in 7 games. Aye I'm not usually one to obsess over stats but our underlying numbers have been really good throughout so far. Even the one comfortable defeat at Brighton where we were terrible relative to what we are used to seeing was actually weirdly close in terms of xG - far closer than last year where we got away with a lucky 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) One thing I would say, if Aston Villa lost Ollie Watkins, I don't think they have anyone to fill the void. Although we have lost Harvey Barnes, and Tonali is likely to be suspended. I feel we have options for most areas should we lose a player here or there. Our options off the bench are miles better these days. Edited October 22, 2023 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, mighty__mag said: One thing I would say, if Aston Villa lost Ollie Watkins, I don't think they have anyone to fill the void. Although we have lost Harvey Barnes, and Tonali is likely to be suspended. I feel we have options for most areas should we lose a player here or there. Our options off the bench are miles better these days. Same can be said for us with Bruno though. Every team (aside from City) have that one player who if injured for a prolonged period would spell disaster for their season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Mazzy said: Same can be said for us with Bruno though. Every team (aside from City) have that one player who if injured for a prolonged period would spell disaster for their season. City has been mediocre without Rodri too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Mazzy said: Same can be said for us with Bruno though. Every team (aside from City) have that one player who if injured for a prolonged period would spell disaster for their season. I thought ours would be Botman, luckily I was wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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