I've posted elsewhere there's very little difference in standard of who we have to play.It doesn't matter whether we've been good enough ALL season, it's about the here and now and our current form is very good. The only thing I would say is our run in has some tough fixtures (arn't they all) Going into the last game against Villa with all to play for will be unbearable for the fans but the same could be said for arsenal vs palace. It'll be a question of who holds their nerve the best.
I've posted elsewhere there's very little difference in standard of who we have to play.
As of today the average league position of our opponents is 9th and the throbber's 12th.
The equivalent of us playing Brighton every game and them Fulham. Brighton would be 'harder' but they've won the last three games so perhaps a bit higher than they'd normally be.
West Ham away is the game I think.So, Arsenal now:
City (A)
----6 days rest----
Newcastle (H)
----4 days rest----
Atletico (A)
----3 days rest----
Fulham (H)
----3 days rest----
Atletico (H)
----5 days rest----
West Ham (A)
----7 days rest----
Burnley (H)
----7 days rest----
Palace (A)
Newcastle, Fulham, and West Ham have got to turn up.
I made a prediction a few weeks back, after the 1-1 at West Ham, that we'd go top on May 9th.West Ham away is the game I think.
I made a prediction a few weeks back, after the 1-1 at West Ham, that we'd go top on May 9th.
West Ham & Arsenal are due to play on the 10th. Hopefully we're still there at FT.
The dates/times for Matchweek 37 when Arsenal play Burnley haven't been confirmed yet. Definitely won't be on Saturday due to the FA Cup final but could be on Friday, Sunday or Monday.So, Arsenal now:
City (A)
----6 days rest----
Newcastle (H)
----4 days rest----
Atletico (A)
----3 days rest----
Fulham (H)
----3 days rest----
Atletico (H)
----5 days rest----
West Ham (A)
----7 days rest----
Burnley (H)
----7 days rest----
Palace (A)
Newcastle, Fulham, and West Ham have got to turn up.
Hopefully Villa are in the Europa League final the Wed before they play us, ET and penalties even better but they win it they'll celebrate like fuck and our game will practically mean nothing to them as they'll already have qualified for Champions League.It doesn't matter whether we've been good enough ALL season, it's about the here and now and our current form is very good. The only thing I would say is our run in has some tough fixtures (arn't they all) Going into the last game against Villa with all to play for will be unbearable for the fans but the same could be said for arsenal vs palace. It'll be a question of who holds their nerve the best.
And would have already secured Champions League place by winning it?If Villa make it through to the Europa League final (they’re playing Forest in the semi), the final is on 20 May in Istanbul—so only three days’ rest before our final match. And if they actually win it, they’ll barely have time to sober up before kick-off at the Etihad.
Hopefully Villa are in the Europa League final the Wed before they play us, ET and penalties even better but they win it they'll celebrate like fuck and our game will practically mean nothing to them as they'll already have qualified for Champions League.
Here's hoping. Couldn't live with another Gundogan type moment getting to old.
Correctomundo, they will have zip zero nada to play for. Hungover, already qualified for the Champions League, and no one wants to risk getting injured before the World Cup or the holidays.And would have already secured Champions League place by winning it?
Arse play them last game of the season & the palace final would be 3 days after. Ideally we want a Villa win and Palace to go out in the Semis so we can play them Weds 13th.Could be a similar situation with Palace and their conference semi final. Surely they will be prioritising that over a game at the Etihad....if we ever actually get a date for the game that is