The Europeometer™ (2024/25)

[HaydnNUFC]

If we play our game and don't get caught up in the occasion like we did in the 2nd half last season we'll beat Everton. They've won 1 in 8 and haven't scored more than 1 goal in a game since October.

[TRon]

4 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said:

If we play our game and don't get caught up in the occasion like we did in the 2nd half last season we'll beat Everton. They've won 1 in 8 and haven't scored more than 1 goal in a game since October.

 

Yep. We will have 90 mins to show we are undoubtedly the better side, that's more than enough time to get the better of them.

[The College Dropout]

Everton just lost 3-1 at home to Southampton. 1 win in 5. 5 points in 5.

 

They are not good.

[STM]

Villa set the tone. We need to set the tone.

 

Once we get a grip of the game against the likes of Leeds and Everton, we win. If we are sloppy and allow them in, their crowd gets up, their players get hope and we have a problem.

[STM]

1 minute ago, The College Dropout said:

Everton just lost 3-1 at home to Southampton. 1 win in 5. 5 points in 5.

 

They are not good.

 

There's no excuse like.

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Everton just lost 3-1 at home to Southampton. 1 win in 5. 5 points in 5.

 

They are not good.

*Fulham but point still stands

[The College Dropout]

1 minute ago, Jack27 said:

*Fulham but point still stands

You're right.

 

Fulham are the ideal *beach* team too.

[Chicken Dancer]

Literally cannot shake the feeling that Liverpool are going to be the ones to nab 4th.

 

I know they probably will drop points in one of their games left, which would mean we'd only need 12 points to guarantee finishing above them (if we only get 12 we won't be finishing top 4 I'd guess), but I can honestly see them winning every game  

 

The paranoia is unreal here.

[Shadow Puppets]

3 minutes ago, Chicken Dancer said:

Literally cannot shake the feeling that Liverpool are going to be the ones to nab 4th.

 

I know they probably will drop points in one of their games left, which would mean we'd only need 12 points to guarantee finishing above them (if we only get 12 we won't be finishing top 4 I'd guess), but I can honestly see them winning every game  

 

The paranoia is unreal here.

If we get another 12 points we'll almost definitely be finishing top 4 like. 

[Gallowgate Toon]

There are a couple of teams for Liverpool to play who are a tricky fit for them. West Ham, Brentford, Fulham (who I think will pick up a bit of form again now), and Villa are all teams that have styles to cause Liverpool problems and at least get draws. 

[Paullow]

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/top-4-finish

 

As others have mentioned on other threads, Spurs are now behind Brighton and Liverpool in the top 4 odds. Liverpool as short as 4/1 at BetVictor.

 

We're still in a great position, but a couple of dropped points here and there and it can change quickly. If we do beat Spurs then that should really eliminate them from the race completely.

[The College Dropout]

I expect us to pick up 14 points as a minimum.

 

Spurs - W

Everton - D

Southampton - W

Arsenal - L

Leeds - W

Leicester - W

Chelsea - D

Brighton - L

 

Spurs is simply a must-win game. 

 

11 points against Everton, Southampton, Leeds, Leicester, Chelsea is the minimal acceptable. We should really look to win 4 out of 5.

 

14 from 8 is good form but below our season average. Liverpool would need to win all 8 games to beat that.

[Shadow Puppets]

Just done a predictor where Liverpool win all of their remaining games. They can get a maximum of 71 points.

 

We would still finish above them on 72 points if we manage to achieve...

 

Spurs (h) - W

Everton (a) - D

Southampton (h) - W

Arsenal (h) - D

Brighton (h) - D

Leeds (a) - W

Leicester (h) - W

Chelsea (a) - D

 

I mean chances are we may lose one or two of those (or we might even win more), but the chances are Liverpool aren't going to get maximum points either considering yesterday's win was their first in their last 5 games. I do think they've got a relatively easy run in, but there's still teams in there that will at least get a couple of draws.

[Chicken Dancer]

If we get 7 points next week, assuming Liverpool get 9, I'll relax a tad.

 

Would love nowt more than to be down Chelsea end of May with it already in the bag. Can beat us 14-0 that day for all I care if we've already qualified.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just beat Spurs and I'm fairly relaxed.

[TomYam]

ManU aren't yet assured of a CL place. I suspect they'll end up with 72-74 points but, who knows, perhaps some dodgy referee/VAR decisions will go against them? There must be at least 30 in the cupboard to achieve that 'balance themselves out' theory this season. 

[Shadow Puppets]

3 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Just beat Spurs and I'm fairly relaxed.

Even if we don't beat Spurs it's still infinitely doable. Liverpool just aren't going to get maximum points from their last 8 games. In fact, I'll wager that they'll drop points away at West Ham and potentially at home to Spurs next week.

[Mahoneys Tache]

Don’t care. Best season since SBR. 5th would be miraculous compared to the dross of the previous decade and a half. 

[SUPERTOON]

6 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said:

Even if we don't beat Spurs it's still infinitely doable. Liverpool just aren't going to get maximum points from their last 8 games. In fact, I'll wager that they'll drop points away at West Ham and potentially at home to Spurs next week.

They have pretty much gone on a long winning run every season under Klopp so they are more than capable. Granted it’s highly unlikely, but their fixture list makes it possible imo.

[The Prophet]

Our season reflects Arsenal's in many ways, but with different prizes at stake. Both sides have punched well above their weight and exceeded expectations. Given their destiny is in their own hands there would be some disappointment if they didn't finish the job, but bigger picture, it will still be a brilliant season if they just fall short. 

[GWN]

14 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Our season reflects Arsenal's in many ways, but with different prizes at stake. Both sides have punched well above their weight and exceeded expectations. Given their destiny is in their own hands there would be some disappointment if they didn't finish the job, but bigger picture, it will still be a brilliant season if they just fall short. 

 

im sick of falling short , I wanna succeed.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

21 minutes ago, Mahoneys Tache said:

Don’t care. Best season since SBR. 5th would be miraculous compared to the dross of the previous decade and a half. 

 

I don't really mind either, just trying to enjoy each match. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

1 minute ago, GWN said:

 

im sick of falling short , I wanna succeed.

 

When's the last time we fell short?  

 

We've been dire for pretty much all of living memory. 

[SUPERTOON]

Think I’m more nervous about it this season due to it being totally unexpected, and I think it’s going to be much harder to do next season.

[The Prophet]

While signings aren't a guarantee of success, you'd hope with more quality it'd be easier next season. Though if we're in Europe the extra games will of course be a factor and we'll have to plan accordingly.