Anderson Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Dropping points against Leeds stings after seeing the other results the past few days, but equally we're in a better overall position than we'd probably have anticipated after them all. Do think we'll probably drop off second half, especially with fixture congestion this month. Squad depth the main concern. Injuries to any of Wilson, Trippier, Bruno, Batman would be a bit of a killer at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I'm not expecting top 4 still, tbh, it requires lots of things going in our favour. However, the home games left against the 'big 6' gives me a lot of hope, as well as our class defence. Really hope we go bold this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Liverpool and Spurs losses were good for us. Needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 We play Liverpool at home a few days before they play in the CL, FWIW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 In terms of purely performances we've probably been the most consistent alongside Arsenal and City this season. Spurs basically never turn up in the first half, Liverpool regularly give up 4/5 massive chances a game. Chelsea look pretty gash and don't have a striker. Unless we suddenly forget how to defend or pick up a load of injuries we have as good as chance as any. We may end up picking up a few too many draws but I can't see us collapsing or performance levels dropping massively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Also we have Man U, Liverpool and Spurs - probably our 3 biggest threats right now - all to play at home. Yeah, we've got Arsenal x2 and City and Chelsea away but if we do well in those first 3 home fixtures we'll take some stopping. And all 3 are eminently winnable too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Arsenal, City and Man U will get top 4. We need Spurs and Liverpool to fuck the second half of the season royally if we’re to join them. Either that or we spend big on a midfield and attacker in this window and keep Pope and the bulk of our defence fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I'd say we need another 10 or 11 wins and a few draws for top 4 . Tough ask but doable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) I'm not discomforted by Spurs (I don't think they're better than us) or Chelsea (likewise but in transition) so its Liverpool really, if were accepting Man United have turned the corner, that's the threat to us for top 4. And all the refereeing the goes along with that. Story usually goes in their favour and against us so would be surprised if we made it. Its a lot easier though when you know its coming at some point. Edited January 2, 2023 by Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Could be that Man Utd pick up 7-9 points from their Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea games and they help us to get 4th. Like previous posters have said our Man Utd, Liverpool, Spurs home games are vital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 It's all over, lads. FiveThirtyEight have spoken. Fifth it is. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/premier-league/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: It's all over, lads. FiveThirtyEight have spoken. Fifth it is. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/premier-league/ On goal difference with Liverpool, with us 2 worse off. 2 we arguably would have had had Isak's second been allowed. Can you even imagine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: It's all over, lads. FiveThirtyEight have spoken. Fifth it is. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/premier-league/ FiveThirtyEight is absolute garbage like. Nate Silver's a terrible stat nonce with an awful track record, and no matter what they might tell you about their precious algorithm, they're only really giving predictions on existing conditions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Next few games should see a few shake ups. After Arsenal we have a run of games against mid table and lower teams. Those in the top 6/7 seem to be playing each other. Our worst run is Liverpool, Brighton and Man City with two of those at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) If our defenders can stay fit and in form, then it's the attackers and strikers that need to do their jobs too. I'm hoping Miggy doesn't drop off massively and Wilson can stay fit as much as possible. But it's the like of Wood, ASM and possibly Isak later that needs to chip in as often as possible with goals. That's the part that needs to be emphasised on for the second part of the season. Edited January 3, 2023 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Think Isak is pivotal to us maintaining a CL spot come the end of the season. Him and Wilson staying fit and scoring around 20 between them for the 21 games remaining may be a stretch but let's see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I'd be happy just to qualify for Europe and perhaps win the Carabao Cup to be honest. Fully deserved for this lot of lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, frankpingel said: Think Isak is pivotal to us maintaining a CL spot come the end of the season. Him and Wilson staying fit and scoring around 20 between them for the 21 games remaining may be a stretch but let's see. or he could be our Tino and it all turn to shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, ChrisMcQuillan said: On goal difference with Liverpool, with us 2 worse off. 2 we arguably would have had had Isak's second been allowed. Can you even imagine? That assumes Liverpool GD is +11 better than how we perform from now until end of season. Tall ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Mad that Liverpool got +9 GD from one game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 We've now played everyone except West Ham, and only lost once. And our next games against Man Utd, Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool are all at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 We're still coming after that title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 We're doing it. For a decent period there we had a front six of Willock, Bruno, Longstaff, Joelinton, Wood, and Murphy . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 We're not losing, but we need a couple of bodies in to turn some of these draws into wins. Bench options are still absolutely shocking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Isak coming back is potentially huge for us. Get some minutes under his belt over the cup games to prep for assaulting Fulham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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