The Title Race - 2023/24

[blueparrot]

Lots of twists and turns to happen yet, saying can’t see this team or that team dropping points is bollocks.Have posters never followed a title race run in before never seen teams drop points in games least expected.
Might not win it but anyone giving up 3 points behind 9 to play must have gold fish memories.

 

[Damanino]

April is gonna be brutal. stakes are high, we can be out of FA cup & CL and with 1/2 bad results in PL from the title race as well.
on the contrary we could make title rivals to panic if we keep winning and they drop a game, get into CL semis and FA cup final too.

I wish we had some proper form going into this run of games, which I dont think we have now. on an individual level very few of our players playing at their own top top level.

 

[Trojan1962]

Summer recruitment has to be spot on this year if we are to remain in the CL positions

 

[BerkshireBlue]

Those draws at home to Liverpool, Spurs, Palace and where we couldn't close out games and lost leads are coming home to roost.

If we had grinded out the wins.. we'd be in a much better position where dropped points wouldn't hurt us but we've really dug ourselves a hole and Spurs away still to come.

This and the Rodri red card has cost us the league this year

 

[psycho_paul]

It's 4 points off top as we, for once, have an inferior goal difference. Its done for us

Okay mate. Write it off with 9 games to go. It’s done for us.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

I think we are exactly where our levels this season deserve us to be. By our ridiculously high standards, we have been average for the most part. However, we are far from out of it. I still think 9 wins and we win it. Whether this team can raise their game to win 9 on the bounce is the question.

 

[psycho_paul]

This and the Rodri red card has cost us the league this year

Nope, it’s just not made it a precession.

 

[Crooked_rain]

Think the dippers will take some stopping now sadly. They just seem to be winning by hook or by crook(ed refs).

But who knows, a lot can happen. They haven't fared too well vs the rags this season. They've still got Villa and Spurs who won't be on the beach because they're wanting CL spots securing. Those two games aren't a walk in the park for anyone...including us...

There's still a fair few losable games there for all 3 contenders.

 

[citymad]

Can still be twists and turns but the ferals have this belief and drive and I can’t see them not winning a game. The energy they bring when they’re in a bad spot is incredible and they always seem to get back on track. It’s theirs to lose.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Missing Mahrez. He was a game changer.

 

[Mancity1980]

The bookies have swung the odds based on today’s result and switched Liverpool as the favourites. I think I agree with that, however any blue that throws the towel in now needs to take a good look at themselves. You win nothing if you give up too soon.

 

[stablemcfc]

We've lost our dynamism and a few of our goal scorers. We aren't that side who look like scoring 3-4 goals a game like we've been accustomed to over the years - unfortunately that is more Liverpool/Arsenal this season.

This four CB and controlling wingers, whilst undoubtedly effective (just look at last season), for me is just not as enjoyable to watch.

Our results against the other "top" teams this season have let us down, you get the odd poor result against weaker sides, but we've consistently dropped points against our rivals; in 6 games against the other teams in top 5 positions we've got 0 wins.

I don't think we'll claw back the gap this season unfortunately, I think Liverpool have the experience to keep the lead. If it was Arsenal I'd still fancy our chances.

 

[A57 the snake]

I think many might know like me four in a row could be a stretch this season, I can see us without a domestic pot , but I’ve a feeling in an old skool city way we’ll pick up the champs league, don’t know why but it’s a typical city feeling.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Lots of twists and turns to happen yet, saying can’t see this team or that team dropping points is bollocks.Have posters never followed a title race run in before never seen teams drop points in games least expected.
Might not win it but anyone giving up 3 points behind 9 to play must have gold fish memories.

Theoretically, you are correct, of course. However, do we really LOOK like Champions?

To me, it feels like Liverpool, Arsenal, Villa and Spurs all improved and have played that way, Feels like City have gone, at best, sideways, and that from here it’s about CL football next season and going deep in all 3 competitions…possibly winning one or two.

The FA Cup is definitely within easier reach than the other two, but I honestly feel the season is about the CL for THE CLUB now.

 

[Paul1970]

Tbh I’ve never fancied us all season as we have struggled and rightly so because coming off a treble and doing it again is nigh on impossible. Can’t keep going to the well every year and expecting to win again and again.

 

[Lowtower]

We are still in with a massive chance

Simply put, last season we were head and shoulders above everyone else in Europe, this isn’t the case this season.

Still find it unbelievable as to where we are, and enjoying every minute.

 

[Bluemoon has risen]

Far too many draws in the big games this season. We pretty much need to win all our games now IMO.

Worried by how many key players from last season are just off it - Haaland, Grealish, and KDB. We've also no Gundo or Mahrez to come on and change the game. Stones in and out with injuries. Think we need to sign some creativity in the summer and deepen the depth in the squad.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

As i believe..not 100% we could win it this season given our past exploits - Plus i believe we are looking at a change of tact next season - playing more fluid but faster going forwards

we have done beyond well to still be in the mix considering the standards we have set - throw in recent injuries

Next season we will be a different beast once more - and still we can win the CL this season

 

[hateutd]

FA cup the only target this season.... And a Refresh for the whole team in the summer....

 

[blueparrot]

Theoretically, you are correct, of course. However, do we really LOOK like Champions?

To me, it feels like Liverpool, Arsenal, Villa and Spurs all improved and have played that way, Feels like City have gone, at best, sideways, and that from here it’s about CL football next season and going deep in all 3 competitions…possibly winning one or two.

The FA Cup is definitely within easier reach than the other two, but I honestly feel the season is about the CL for THE CLUB now.

Are you asking do we look as good as previous teams,no. we don’t.
Are you asking do liverpool or arsenal look better than us I don’t think so.
All 3 teams are very good it will be very
tight maybe a point in it but to write us off is pretty pathetic.
Failing to see or admit how good arsenal are is why when we don’t beat them it must mean we were shit. Neither are true it was a tight game against a very good well coached team.