gazza ladra Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 36 minutes ago, andyc35i said: We still have the harder games left to play so I’m not getting too carried away right now. The away games against Chelsea, Everton, Leeds and Villa are big match stadia and rivalries which we could easily struggle for win in any of them. I don’t think that will happen because we’re a top team now and will find a way to get something, but it’s going to be tight. Overall we deserve to finish in the top 4 and even top 3 because we have been the third best team in the league for sure Chelsea have nothing to play for. Plus they’ll have a couple of months of Lampard’s leadership. With any luck Leeds might already be safe by the time we get there. Wouldn’t be surprised if Everton don’t win another game. Their schedule is brutal. Man City, us, and relegation six pointers every week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 We have a 3 point lead on Spurs, effectively 4 with the GD and still have to play them at home AND we have a game in hand. Spurs still need to play Newcastle (A), Man U (H), Villa (A), Liverpool (A) and Brentford (H). They also need to go to Leeds on the final day who might just need a point to stay up. We're in a fantastic and unexpected position right now. We keep our shit together and beat the dross then we'll be very difficult to overhaul. Absolute worst case scenario is a 5th place finish now. If the end of the season is a nightmare then we finish 5th. How fucking mental is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, midds said: Whisper it gentlemen, but Arsenal will be secretly shitting themselves they've got Newcastle (A) in May. Especially after the demolition job we did on them 12 months ago. That could easily be their 'Liverpool 4-3' and throw a huge stick in their wheel Oddly more confident about Arsenal than Spurs. I hate them so much; just know that Kane will fall over and get som dodgy penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, Miercoles said: Did we just win three games in six days? This fucking team man We won as many in a week as we’ve lost in the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, midds said: We have a 3 point lead on Spurs, effectively 4 with the GD and still have to play them at home AND we have a game in hand. Spurs still need to play Newcastle (A), Man U (H), Villa (A), Liverpool (A) and Brentford (H). They also need to go to Leeds on the final day who might just need a point to stay up. We're in a fantastic and unexpected position right now. We keep our shit together and beat the dross then we'll be very difficult to overhaul. Absolute worst case scenario is a 5th place finish now. If the end of the season is a nightmare then we finish 5th. How fucking mental is that? Absolutely. If someone said a cup final and 5th at the start of this season I'd have snapped their bloody arm off never mind their hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Spurs have 3 rotten fixtures in the next 5. Newcastle and Liverpool away with Man U at home in between. They're probably going to need at least 2 wins from those. Is Man U at home that much of a difficult fixture these days? Won 1 of their last 5 away league games. Been absolutely annihilated in the last two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Any 'six-pointer' is rotten tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, Heron said: Absolutely. If someone said a cup final and 5th at the start of this season I'd have snapped their bloody arm off never mind their hand. Imperative we take 9-10 points from Leicester (H), Soton (H), Everton (A) and Leeds (A) mind. I've already banked those Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Top 4 at Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Make it to Charlie’s coronation for the full set Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, SteV said: Is Man U at home that much of a difficult fixture these days? Won 1 of their last 5 away league games. Been absolutely annihilated in the last two. When they have Casemiro back and they're a direct rival then yes. He's the difference for them this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, midds said: Imperative we take 9-10 points from Leicester (H), Soton (H), Everton (A) and Leeds (A) mind. I've already banked those Aye before West Ham, I had us winning one of the West Ham/Brentford/Villa games, one of the Spurs/Brighton games and winning those 4 as seeing us get 4th (Chelsea and Arsenal 'free hits'). We've bought ourselves a little slip up in those 4 games today. Edited April 8, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Imagine thinking we’d be in this position 2 years ago? You’d probably be sectioned. Our overall form since Eddie came in is absolutely sex piss levels of joy, from looking at almost certain relegation to almost hearing that sweet, sweet champions league music. I just can’t put it into words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 minute ago, midds said: When they have Casemiro back and they're a direct rival then yes. He's the difference for them this season. That’s a fair point. Although he was playing against Liverpool… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Rashford might well be injured too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoreboard82 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, SteV said: Is Man U at home that much of a difficult fixture these days? Won 1 of their last 5 away league games. Been absolutely annihilated in the last two. The beauty of that fixture is one or both are dropping points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: Aye before West Ham, I had us winning one of the West Ham/Brentford/Villa games, one of the Spurs/Brighton games and winning those 4 as seeing us get 4th (Chelsea and Arsenal 'free hits'). We've bought ourselves a little slip up in those 4 games today. Totally agree. I've also sensed a willingness from Howe to take the shackles off a bit and just go for it in games in the last month or 2. Just get the best players on the pitch as much as possible and hope the system holds up enough for the talent in the final third to create and score. None more so than today - Gordon and Wilson on at HT and saying 'fuck it', get about them and see what happens. Shit or bust Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 16 minutes ago, midds said: Imperative we take 9-10 points from Leicester (H), Soton (H), Everton (A) and Leeds (A) mind. I've already banked those Likewise. Previously I'd earmarked Villa as a winnable fixture but given recent form I'd absolutely take a draw there, especially as we beat Man United, thus keeping us 2 points ahead of my optimistic schedule I'm currently of the view this will be our most successful point return in the PL like, despite finishing 3rd or 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) 3rd Newcastle P 29 GD 27 Pts 56 4th Man Utd P 29 GD 7 Pts 56 5th Tottenham P 30 GD 13 Pts 53 6th Aston Villa P 30 GD 1 Pts 47 7th Brighton P 28 GD 16 Pts 46 8th Liverpool P 28 GD 15 Pts 43 Villa (a) 15 Apr 12-30 Notts Forest 16th Apr 16-30 Bournemouth (h) 15 apr 15-00 Newcastle (h) 15 Apr 12-30 Chelsea (a) 15 apr 15-00 Arsenal (h) 9th Apr 16-30 Tottenham (h) 23 Apr 14-00 Tottenham 27th Apr 20-15 Newcastle (a) 23 apr 14-00 Brentford (a) 22 Apr 15-00 Notts Forest (a) 26 Apr 19-30 Leeds (a) 17th april 20-00 Everton (a) 27 Apr 19-45 Aston Villa 30th Apr 14-00 Man utd (h) 27 apr 20-15 Fulham (h) 25 Apr 19-45 Wolves (h) 29 Apr 15-00 n Notts Forest (h) 22rd apr 15-00 Southamton (h) 30th Apr 14-00 Brighton (a) 4th May 20-00 Liverpool (a) 30th apr 16-30 Man U (a) 30th Apr 14-00 Man Utd (h) 4 May 20-00 West Ham (a) 26th apr 20-0 Arsenal (h) 7th May 16-30 West ham (a) 7th May 19-00 Crystal p (h) 6th May 15-00 Wolves (a) 13th May 15-00 Everton (h) 8th May 17-30 Tottenham (h) 30th Apr 16-30 Leeds (a) 13th May 12-30 Wolves (h) 13th May 15-00 Villa (a) 13 May 15-00 Tottenham (h) 13th may 15-00 Arsenal (a) 14 May 16-30 Fulham (h) 3rd may 20-00 Leicester (h) 20rd May 15-00 Bournemouth (a) 20th may 15-00 Brentford (h) 20 May 15-00 Liverpool (a) 20th May 15-00 Southampton (h) 20 May 15-00 Brentford (h) 6th May 17-30 Chelsea (a) 28rd May 16-30 Fulham (h) 28th May 16-30 Leeds (a) 28 May 16-30 Brighton (h) 28th may 16-30 Villa (a) 28th 16-30 Leicester (a) 15th May 20-00 Man City (h) tbc Chelsea (H) tbc Man City (h) Tbc Villa (h) 20th May 15-00 Brighton (h) tbc Newcastle (a) tbc Southamton (a) 28th may 16-30 Edited April 8, 2023 by astraguy ffs was fine in the making,try to tidy it tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Beating 78 points would be ridiculous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 8 points off our 95/96 points total at the same stage but goal difference in almost the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 A win or draw against Villa and beat Spurs, which I think we'll do, and I think we'll make top 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Finishing the season with Leicester and Chelsea would have been tough I'd have thought in August, but Leicester in free fall and Chelsea having a nightmare season doesnt half suit us. Four of the current bottom 5 left to play, and Spurs, Brighton and Arsenal at SJP. Id fancy us if I didnt know better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, Doctor Zaius said: Finishing the season with Leicester and Chelsea would have been tough I'd have thought in August, but Leicester in free fall and Chelsea having a nightmare season doesnt half suit us. Four of the current bottom 5 left to play, and Spurs, Brighton and Arsenal at SJP. Id fancy us if I didnt know better. The best possible set of fixtures at this stage of the season would've always been mid-table teams just waiting to go on holiday. Teams with something to play for (trying to avoid relegation/European Qualification) are all much larger potential banana skins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 One of the things the boffins have shown over the last couple of years is that the idea that safe mid table teams are easier to play than teams in relegation battles at the end of the season is false. The best gauge of how tough an opponent will be is the league table and the form table. teams scrapping for relegation are near the bottom as they’re crap, whether they’re trying or not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 23 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: One of the things the boffins have shown over the last couple of years is that the idea that safe mid table teams are easier to play than teams in relegation battles at the end of the season is false. The best gauge of how tough an opponent will be is the league table and the form table. teams scrapping for relegation are near the bottom as they’re crap, whether they’re trying or not We were mid-table fodder when Arsenal showed up last season and look what happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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