Yeah! Was thinking of editing the whole post but then thought better of it
Top 4 Race 19/20 | duffer: "We [Chelsea] are getting 3rd. Despite what the lunatics in here think, Man United are not all that."
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We need a win and 3 points tonight and nothing else, a point to spurs wasn't a disaster although the extra 2 point would have helped, Chelsea have a few big fixtures ahead and they did not look that good at Villa, win tonight and i think we will make top 4, lose tonight and it will be grim because morale will be out the window
Fair play, I stand corrected. Wolves need to piss off. Them beating us to Champions League football is almost as bad as the rats winning the league for me
Today is basically exactly what I expected and why I'm so confident that we'll pull back the point gap to both Chelsea and Leicester. The fixture list doesn't get harder for us, we just need to show the same level of control and just be even more clinical, as we could've won by more today. Stay fit and we'll be right there.
United should catch one of Leicester or Chelsea.
I didnt realise Leicester had 55 points i thought they had more.
Think we have a similar fixture list but theirs is a bit tougher (play Arsenal and Everton). But yeah they'll also be right there IMO. Just think they'll miss out in the end.Fair play, I stand corrected. Wolves need to piss off. Them beating us to Champions League football is almost as bad as the rats winning the league for me
Another one of the tougher games out the way. We got a good run of easier fixtures now, let's not feck it up. Not at all confident about Brighton away though 
How many big games do we still have to play in our last 7 ?
The likes of Sterling and KDB were rested against Burnley. No way are they not playing tomorrow. Even if it's a second string or hybrid XI, that squad is that ridiculously deep that it wouldn't matter who was rested.
They've been terrible for awhile now. I said early in the season that we should be looking to catch them and not just Chelsea, and some thought i was crazy.
We've played all our big games, only Leicester away left now.
It's not really the big games you've struggled with, is it?
Yeah i thought they were on 60 something points, they're definaltey within reach now.
Incredible! With Leicester's terrible form recently I'm sure we'll finish ahead of them with Chelsea as 3rd and 4th.
We won't struggle much with small games currently with how many attacking players we have at the moment.
@duffer
Chelsea keeping that fourth spot warm and cozy for us is a sweet gesture, but we're ready to have it back now.
Thanks again.
Chelsea keeping that fourth spot warm and cozy for us is a sweet gesture, but we're ready to have it back now.
Thanks again.
Yeah. Hopefully having both Pogba and Bruno can help us break down the bottom half sides.
We need to win the next two to really apply some pressure. With all of our big guns back it would be disappointing if we didn't make a strong push for it.
Wolves are flying under the radar a little. Anyone concerned about them?
They also have one eye on the FA Cup against Newcastle so who knows that may work in your favor
I think we'll cruise to top four. Our remaining fixtures are pretty kind:
BHA, BOU, AVL, SOU, Palace, WHU, LC
I'm predicting 5 wins and 2 draws there.
Chelsea and Leicester have much tougher run ins. Let's just keep Pogba and Bruno fit!
BHA, BOU, AVL, SOU, Palace, WHU, LC
I'm predicting 5 wins and 2 draws there.
Chelsea and Leicester have much tougher run ins. Let's just keep Pogba and Bruno fit!
Norwich is the FA Cup
We play a lot of teams on the beach or being run ragged every 3 days on our run in.
This schedule is a disgrace and im saying that as a Utd fan who will benefit the most.
How are they meant to compete like this?
This schedule is a disgrace and im saying that as a Utd fan who will benefit the most.
How are they meant to compete like this?
You can have 4th. We'll have 3rd.
Yep. Even top 5 is not straightforward.
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Getting top 4 is very realistic now with the fixtures left and even third is achievable. I have to say I feel a bit sorry for Sheffield United as although we absolutely dominated them they look shattered beyond belief. Not taking anything away from us as we were fantastic but I think their season ended with the break. They just looked knackered (compare and contrast to the match earlier in the season between us)
Spurs would have to go on a hell of a run to get back in there, but I think it's between United, Leicester, Wolves and Chelsea for those 3rd and 4th places. Odds on United and Wolves?
Spurs would have to go on a hell of a run to get back in there, but I think it's between United, Leicester, Wolves and Chelsea for those 3rd and 4th places. Odds on United and Wolves?
Sheffield have nothing to be ashamed of, they've had a fantastic season already with Wilder. Hope they nail a Europa League place at leastGetting top 4 is very realistic now with the fixtures left and even third is achievable. I have to say I feel a bit sorry for Sheffield United as although we absolutely dominated them they look shattered beyond belief. Not taking anything away from us as we were fantastic but I think their season ended with the break. They just looked knackered (compare and contrast to the match earlier in the season between us)
Spurs would have to go on a hell of a run to get back in there, but I think it's between United, Leicester, Wolves and Chelsea for those 3rd and 4th places. Odds on United and Wolves?
Leicester look wobbly.
I watched their game because I couldn’t get United’s where I live, and they looked sluggish against a poor Bournemouth team. I don’t think they have the squad to keep going.
Our remaining fixtures is going to be a breeze through. The situation is so against the teams we are facing next. No fans to fire them up. No squad depth to help their tired legs and not enough quality players when compared to ours. Top 4 is there for the taking
I wouldn't say breeze but it's definitely the most favourable. Brighton away, Palace away and Leicester away are going to be tough. If we can get 2/3 wins out of those then that'll be good. The other games are games we really should be winning easily.
IT'S A BREEZE
Definitely not ruling them out. They are pretty much in the same position as us. Got a good, winnable run-in to get into the top 4 and also have the EL as a backup.
The last day of the season certainly looks a mouthwatering prospect with us away to Leicester and Chelsea vs Wolves.
Alright feck it, it's a breeze!IT'S A BREEZE
Keep Bruno, Pogba, Martial and Rashford fit enough to play 70mins together and well score.
Then Fred, McTominay, James, Ighalo can work their nuts off to keep us winning.
Rinse and repeat.
Then Fred, McTominay, James, Ighalo can work their nuts off to keep us winning.
Rinse and repeat.
We are going to see at least one of our "stars" get injured I'm sure. Then all of the sudden we will struggle. We have an incredibly exciting attack now but it's paper thin, if one gets injured we lose so much.
The final 7 games wont be easy at all, it's possible to get top 4 but it will be really difficult.
The final 7 games wont be easy at all, it's possible to get top 4 but it will be really difficult.
Add to that 5 substitutions, its just too much advantage for big clubs and honestly why substitutions rule was changed when they have already added water breaks as well.
Well these are extraordinary circumstances. No one predicted a pandemic to befall upon us.