Wouldn't losing every single one of those matches constitute a bit of a meltdown for Arsenal though? They're top and 7 points clear of 2nd place, if they can't take any points off the teams around them after putting themselves in that position, that would be an awful showing on their part.
Pretty well summed up.
True, but I think the calendar is giving us a really strange situation in that they are 7 pts clear but have to face city 2x still and same for Newcastle. I’m hoping those teams are pumped and go for the games against Arsenal and same for us. As I said, we have to win the next 3 games and see where this takes us but it could put city in a very stressful situation. And when they are backed like that, city will probably crush Arsenal with a lot of pride just like when they passed 6 against us. That’s all I’m hoping anyway. The rest is up to Newcastle.
Why not United, we are clearly favourites for 3rd place a it stands.
We are not at that favourites position yet. Never discount Liverpool. This Liverpool team currently has more in terms of getting the job done. They have got a new striker which might give them a boost.
Arsenal should drop too and suddenly we are in a title race, specially if we can get a competent CF.
Liverpool are the clear favourites for 3rd place, then it’s close betting between Utd, Newcastle, Chelsea and Spurs.
We literally lost a 8 pts difference in like the last 5 games in the 11/12 season.
Chelsea has chance to getting top4. Football is not plug and play. There are only XI, they can sign 30 players but only 11 get to start. New players need time to settle into the club and playing style. They drop points again last night, they will probably lose a few more games when they meet bigger teams. I hope we win a next couple of games to cement top 3. Our defence is strong as long as Varane, Martinez, Shaw are not injure with AWB playing himself back into the team. We have a monster in Casimero, we look solid for top 3 as long as we can score a goal or 2. Pray Rashford stays injury free, he is playing himself into EPL team of the year.
Who can we get to see us through to the summer
How's a team currently 6th a clear favorite for 3rd spot? They are also not really lighting up the league with their performances and have had lucky breaks in both their matches after the break.
I'd like to see us try and sort out a deal for Felix. Preferably with an option. Failing that, nobody else really appeals in terms of a loan. Although we definitely need someone. Depay perhaps, but the thought doesn't excite me.
Our mindset for the game at The Emirates will hinge very much on how we fare against CityThis post was idiotic. Are you new to this football thing?
In 96 we reeled in Newcastle who had a 12 point lead on us after more than half the season was played.
In 2003 we trailed a great Arsenal side by 8 points, in March… and won the league.
No one has to go on a fecking 22 game winning run to reel in 11 points.
I think we’ll likely end up 6 points or so behind Arsenal in 3rd, but…
A win at the Emirates makes it 8 points.
A single round loss for Arsenal and win for United then makes it 5. A draw in a round and win for United makes it 3 points.
Let’s also remember Arsenal are yet to play City this season.
In a very realistic scenario, it could be wiped out to 3 points in just 3 rounds of PL football. On the 3rd Jan the true 6 week test of their credentials begins:
3rd Jan: Newcastle (H)
15th Jan: Spurs (A)
22nd Jan: United (H)
4th Feb: Everton (A)
15th Feb: City (H)
I think they come out the other side behind City in the league, if they don’t, then feck me, they have a serious chance.
But let’s not make out it’s some insurmountable lead man
Fairly certain we won't get that proper number 9 until the summer,however getting a striker in Jan to help out is essential
Bookmakers employ football analysts to set the odds ….they currently view Liverpool as the team most likely to finish 3rd.
Problem is we need someone who can score goals to take pressure off Marcus,in an ideal world we could do deal for Felix and get someone to help out a CF too.
Why are you comparing this team to the 1996, 2003 teams when there are soo many different internal and external factors between this team and those teams.This post was idiotic. Are you new to this football thing?
In 96 we reeled in Newcastle who had a 12 point lead on us after more than half the season was played.
In 2003 we trailed a great Arsenal side by 8 points, in March… and won the league.
No one has to go on a fecking 22 game winning run to reel in 11 points.
I think we’ll likely end up 6 points or so behind Arsenal in 3rd, but…
A win at the Emirates makes it 8 points.
A single round loss for Arsenal and win for United then makes it 5. A draw in a round and win for United makes it 3 points.
Let’s also remember Arsenal are yet to play City this season.
In a very realistic scenario, it could be wiped out to 3 points in just 3 rounds of PL football. On the 3rd Jan the true 6 week test of their credentials begins:
3rd Jan: Newcastle (H)
15th Jan: Spurs (A)
22nd Jan: United (H)
4th Feb: Everton (A)
15th Feb: City (H)
I think they come out the other side behind City in the league, if they don’t, then feck me, they have a serious chance.
But let’s not make out it’s some insurmountable lead man
It’s because you kept talking like 11 points are insurmountable difference when history shows it’s really not, especially when there is more than half a season to go. Of course it‘s a monumental task, but it doesn’t mean you can just write it off like it’s mathematically impossible. Same about the second point, Arsenal bettered our results in 4-5 matchdays so far, I don’t see any particular reason why we can‘t do the same. It’s just Arsenal ffs.
I keep talking like this team making up at 11 point difference is insurmountable, not that it has never been done.
Wow!
This turned out almost perfect
wonder if Brentford can cause trouble to Liverpool tonight, they only lost to Arsenal at home this season so far and are unbeaten in last 5.Way to support your team if you keep writing them off like they’re a bunch of hopeless duds. Not even cautiously optimistic or anything, just a flat “nope they can’t do it” when all signs have been pointing up. What’s the point in watching the sport.
You know it's ok to be a supporter and not think we can win the title but still be optimistic...
Oh trust me, I know all that. I don’t think we have much of a chance either, many things have to go right for us over the next couple of months to know how it may shake out. But I’m very optimistic. To write it off at this stage, with the leader being Arsenal of all teams, is just doom mongering.
I have zero faith in Arsenal finishing that low.
What signs have been pointing up? You are not going to claw back an 11 point lead relying on defence solely. When has a team made that point differential up not being a relatively free scoring outfit? I'm not worrying about first place, I'm concerning myself with getting 3rd or 4th, building an effective team/squad to challenge next season.
