Jewel Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 minute ago, Nucasol said: Arsenal getting through the CL semis and wrapping players in cotton wool ahead of the final is more important. Means we can up the intensity against them and they’ll bottle it again. That is true. I was just pointing out that Arsenal dropping points against Palace was not a good result for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I think we will beat Brighton and that will effectively give us the Chelsea game to seal it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 (edited) We'll finish ahead of Arsenal still man. They have Bournemouth sandwiched between 2 PSG games, then Anfield 4 days later for Liverpool's after party. Edited April 27 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 minute ago, Hanshithispantz said: We'll finish ahead of Arsenal still man. They have to go to Bournemouth, sandwiched between 2 PSG games, then Anfield 4 days later for Liverpool's after party. I'd love it, love it if we beat them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Joelinton being fit might still have a big bearing on where we finish. I don't really like any of the options we have to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, STM said: I think we will beat Brighton and that will effectively give us the Chelsea game to seal it. That wouldn't seal it. It would knock Chelsea out of the running (depending on their result against Liverpool), but I think we're still going to need to get to 69 points to actually seal it. Think Villa are more than capable of bouncing back and winning their last 4 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagPar Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 21 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: CL is vital for holding onto and attracting certain players this summer never mind the world of PSR. Our squad is thin but the new format of the champions league makes it more manageable with recruitment. Also give your head a wobble and have a bit of positivity ffs 😂 We’re 3rd and have every chance of qualifying. Sorry bud but I was born pessimistic. Expecting the worst makes it harder to feel let down 😕 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagPar Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 20 hours ago, Superior Acuña said: There’s a possibility of Liverpool not turning up. But the idea of ‘not being able to see it’ Liverpool have lost two games all season and they’re playing a rival, that’s just silly. People get off on being pessimistic here so they can be smug if we fail. Look at the relegation thread in Howe’s first year, was insufferable. I don't get off on being pessimistic, it's just the way that life has conditioned me. I hope in the next life that I'm an eternal optimist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BermyToon Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 What do you reckon Villa getting knocked out of the FA Cup would do for the CL race? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 4 minutes ago, BermyToon said: What do you reckon Villa getting knocked out of the FA Cup would do for the CL race? Not a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 34 minutes ago, BermyToon said: What do you reckon Villa getting knocked out of the FA Cup would do for the CL race? They were devastated by the late loss to City, and they properly took that into Palace where they were rinsed, and their players looked knackered. Now Rashford is out I think them winning 4 in a row will be a huge ask for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, BermyToon said: What do you reckon Villa getting knocked out of the FA Cup would do for the CL race? More interested in what them losing out on the CL positions would do given they have gambled quite a lot on expensive loan signings in the hope of qualifying again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 7 minutes ago, TRon said: More interested in what them losing out on the CL positions would do given they have gambled quite a lot on expensive loan signings in the hope of qualifying again. Were they really that expensive? Not sure what wage they're on, but even if they're paying £400,000 a week for them combined for 20 weeks or so, that's only 8 million quid. They probably made that back in progressing through the CL this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 2 hours ago, Shadow Puppets said: That wouldn't seal it. It would knock Chelsea out of the running (depending on their result against Liverpool), but I think we're still going to need to get to 69 points to actually seal it. Think Villa are more than capable of bouncing back and winning their last 4 games. We are currently 5 points ahead of Villa. If we beat Brighton and then Chelsea, we would still be at least 5 ahead of Villa with only 6 points left to play for. Considering Chelsea play Liverpool next in the league, and Villa have 2 games against teams going for Europe left to play, we could easily be in a position where winning our next 2 games results in us finishing in the top 5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny36 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Looking at Forests 5 remaining games..The only one thats a banker is Leicester..They have Brentford on Thur night..Palace away, Leicester, West Ham and Chelsea..Can see them dropping points in at least 2 of those fixtures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 minute ago, johnny36 said: Looking at Forests 5 remaining games..The only one thats a banker is Leicester..They have Brentford on Thur night..Palace away, Leicester, West Ham and Chelsea..Can see them dropping points in at least 2 of those fixtures Leicester is a little bit of a derby though. With them already being relegated, there is absolutely no pressure on Leicester at all, and all the pressure will be on Nottingham Forest due to expectation, and hopes for a Champions League spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 5 minutes ago, Stifler said: Leicester is a little bit of a derby though. With them already being relegated, there is absolutely no pressure on Leicester at all, and all the pressure will be on Nottingham Forest due to expectation, and hopes for a Champions League spot. Leicester gave us a scare the last time we were chasing PL. They also got relegated that season. Only a Nick Pope save got us the point we needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, Andy said: Were they really that expensive? Not sure what wage they're on, but even if they're paying £400,000 a week for them combined for 20 weeks or so, that's only 8 million quid. They probably made that back in progressing through the CL this season. There are usually pretty hefty loan fees as well, that is why most clubs avoid loan deals these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramirez Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 20 minutes ago, Novocastrian said: Leicester gave us a scare the last time we were chasing PL. They also got relegated that season. Only a Nick Pope save got us the point we needed. They’re much worse this time though. I’d say that’s a banker. West Ham isn’t a bad fixture either but the others are tricky definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 (edited) Yet another weekend of Man City being shit.. 4 wins in a row and 8 games unbeaten. Will struggle against the mighty mid table teams. Edited April 27 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fountain Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 11 hours ago, GallowgatePigeon said: Lazio and Roma play in the same stadium let alone the same city. Swap one of them out for another team with two syllables and increase the geographical diversity of the song. Very unlikely Lazio and Roma will be in next season's CL. One might get in, not both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 (edited) Nottingham Forest-P33 Points 60 GD 14, Brentford (H), Crystal Palace (A), Leicester City (H), West Ham (A), Chelsea (H) Manchester City-P34 Points 61 GD 23, Wolves (H), Southampton (A), Bournemouth (H), Fulham (A) Chelsea-P34 Points 60 GD 19 Liverpool (H), Newcastle (A), Man U (H), Forest (A) Newcastle United-P34 Points 62 GD 21, - Brighton (A), Chelsea (H), Arsenal (A), Everton (H) Bournemouth-P34 Points 50 GD 12 Arsenal (A), Villa (H),Man City (A), Leicester (H) Brighton P34 Points 51 GD 2, Newcastle (H), Wolves (A), Liverpool (H), Spurs (A) Fulham P34 Points 51 GD 4, Villa (A), Everton (H), Brentford (A),Man City (H) Aston Villa-P34 Points 57 GD 5 , Fulham (H), Bournemouth (A), Spurs (H),Man United (A) Edited April 27 by astraguy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JigsawGoesToPieces Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Dale Johnson updated Europe pemultations. Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, FA Cup winners Conference League: Newcastle United If Palace win the FA Cup Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, Crystal Palace as FA Cup winners Conference League: Newcastle United if Man City win the FA Cup Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, 7 Conference League: Newcastle United If Newcastle finish top 7 Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, 7 Conference League: 8 If Man City finish 7th and win FA Cup Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, Man City as FA Cup winners in 7th Conference League: 8 If Arsenal win the CL (hah!) and finish 2nd Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, FA Cup winners Conference League: Newcastle United If Arsenal win the CL (hah!) and finish 5th Champions League: 1-6 Europa League: FA Cup winners Conference League: Newcastle United If Arsenal finish 6th Champions League: 1-5, Arsenal as UCL winners Europa League: 7, FA Cup winners Conference League: Newcastle United If Newcastle finish top 5, Arsenal finish 6th and win the CL (hah!) Champions League: 1-5, Arsenal as UCL winners (6) Europa League: 8, FA Cup winners Conference League: -- If Man City finish in top 6 and Arsenal finish 5th or 6th Champions League: 1-5, Arsenal as UCL winners Europa League: 7 Conference League: 8 If Man Utd/Spurs win EL Champions League: 1-5, Man United/Tottenham as UEL winners Europa League: 6, FA Cup winners Conference League: Newcastle Utd If Arsenal won CL and Man Utd/Spurs won EL Champions League: 1-5 or 6, Arsenal as UCL winners, Man United/Tottenham as UEL winners If Chelsea win the ECL and finish in top 5 Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, FA Cup winners Conference League: Newcastle United If Chelsea finish 6th and win ECL Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 7, FA Cup winners, Chelsea as UCoL winners Conference League: Newcastle United If Chelsea win the ECL and Newcastle finish top 5 Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 7, FA Cup winners, Chelsea as UCoL winners Conference League: -- If Newcastle & Man City finish in top 6 and Chelsea finish 6th and win the ECL Champions League: 1-5 Europa League: 6, 7 Conference League: 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Europe officially only to 8th at best now then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 didn't realise the Euopa final is sandwiched between the final 2 games very handy for Villa if both Spurs and MU get there though I expect Bilbao to take care of that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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