It sounds arrogant, but the truth is we are better than everyone else. There will be the odd blip here and there, but in all sincerity, and taking off my blue-tinted spectacles, we should fear no one. Respect them, definitely. Don't take anything for granted, absolutely. But fear, no chance.
We know, and most neutral fans know, that the dippers were helped a lot last season - and that's putting it mildly. With the introduction of VAR it won't be be the same again, because if there is anything like a repeat of last season then confirmation will be there for all to see that certain Prem clubs are being assisted and fans will end up boycotting games - hopefully.
We currently stand head and shoulders above every other team in this country: that isn't being arrogant, it's just stating a fact.