The battle for 4th place

[chris63]

Am I right in saying that 6th gets West Ham a Europa qualifying spot? Therefore they still
have something to play for?

They were in it this year wern't they, then fielded a weakened side in the qualifiers to get knocked out. So will they want to be in it next year.
Think they would like to concentrate on a top 4 spot.

 

[super_city_si]

West ham will want To win desperately but sometimes the occasion suffocates the home team. See us last game at Maine Rd and the rags 50th anniversary of Munich. Hope the hammers dont choke.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

No my frustration is against the vitriol and bile that so called blues think is ok to use against their manager. Selections/systems add them to the list if you want, I don't have an issue with that, it still amounts to a variety of reasons

as long as you are happy with this dross he`s serving up. i see it as a cronic waste with the players we have, i cant begin to tell you how that makes me feel, i`ve been going since 1958 and this is the worst use of player resources i`ve witnessed

 

[mancity1]

I don't care what anybody says, this is fucking shameful. We're relying on other teams for Champions League football when we have the best squad by a mile... and people want us to stay behind and clap that old buffoon. NOT GOOD ENOUGH

Not nearly good enough from everyone involved from top down.

Many players to say farewell to and the evolution starts today.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

will all the halfwits who said pelligrini was right to throw the southampton game by playing a weaker team step forward

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

will all the halfwits who said pelligrini was right to throw the southampton game by playing a weaker team step forward

Scandalous decision that day. Arrogant and cost us. Throwing away 3 points before the game started virtually and certainly during the game when he was "managing" it.

This is why people don't like him. His trust in some of these wankers we have playing for us has cost us.

 

[wattle]

Yes they have, and Southampton is right behind them, they can't afford to lose against united. But honestly, i'm more concerned about us, even if West Ham gets a result, i doubt we'll be able to beat Swansea.

If West ham win then we only need a draw against Swansea. That's our most realistic hope, sad I know

 

[inbetween]

I've said it before, United have to win twice, we have to win once. In footballing terms the ball is still in our court because we have to win our one game whereas they have to win 2 and they now have Martial injured who they have relied upon a lot.

Bournemouth and West Ham especially will not be easy games too for them the same Swansea won't. Lets not forget the other scenario, say United win all of their games, what if Arsenal get beat by Villa, that is still us in 4th assuming a win at Swansea. It will definitely go down to the wire no matter what happens and it would be typical of this season to throw up something like that.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

will all the halfwits who said pelligrini was right to throw the southampton game by playing a weaker team step forward

You do the squad a disservice and assume any other team he picked would have walked over them. I beg to differ, and I think Pellegrini had his orders. The owners want titles, and the one they want most is the CL. When you are ONE GOAL from the CL final, you can't play everyone twice in a few days, especially when half of them are carrying injuries and are knackered!

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Who was the last time a team did us a favour? Wigan, EFC? Can't see the Swamp Donkeys buggering it up. They've always been the kind of team who can play the shittiest game of the season and still scab a 1-0.

And were Wiiiiiist Hiiiiiim to turn them over, how many City fans would have tenner on us screwing it v The Swans. We are back firmly in typical City territory.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

We can still make it, not over untill its over, for those who say we dont deserve it, does united deserve it? Even with our quality of football this season, we still played better than them

 

[BobKowalski]

will all the halfwits who said pelligrini was right to throw the southampton game by playing a weaker team step forward

He was right. The game against Madrid was our season and worth the gamble. Still gutted that we didn't show up for it. The battle for top 4 is a separate issue and we are struggling to qualify because of our ineptitude over 37 games. If we don't get CL qualification it's our own fault and Pellers deserves everything he gets by way of criticism. Even if we squeak a place he still deserves a smack.

 

[mancity1]

I've said it before, United have to win twice, we have to win once. In footballing terms the ball is still in our court because we have to win our one game whereas they have to win 2 and they now have Martial injured who they have relied upon a lot.

Bournemouth and West Ham especially will not be easy games too for them the same Swansea won't. Lets not forget the other scenario, say United win all of their games, what if Arsenal get beat by Villa, that is still us in 4th assuming a win at Swansea. It will definitely go down to the wire no matter what happens and it would be typical of this season to throw up something like that.

If Manure win on Tuesday its over red rover , there is no way they will drop points against Bournemouth so I am afraid its not in our court , its in West Ham's court to turn them over pure and simple.

If they manage to do it hopefully Swansea will lay down and die and ensure no matter what Manure do we fall over the line.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

We can still make it, not over untill its over, for those who say we dont deserve it, does united deserve it? Even with our quality of football this season, we still played better than them

If they get it they deserve it and if we get it we deserve it. That's the rule on here. The table never lies.

 

[Lomas has a lob on]

We can still make it, not over untill its over, for those who say we dont deserve it, does united deserve it? Even with our quality of football this season, we still played better than them

Pains me to say it but United are capable of doing what we simply can't.
That's win games ugly. They might not have palyed much exciting stuff, but they are getting results and on a more consistent basis than us.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

If they get it they deserve it and if we get it we deserve it. That's the rule on here. The table never lies.

I agree but i have read plenty of post in last 24 hours suggesting we dont deserve it

 

[inbetween]

If Manure win on Tuesday its over red rover , there is no way they will drop points against Bournemouth so I am afraid its not in our court , its in West Ham's court to turn them over pure and simple.

If they manage to do it hopefully Swansea will lay down and die and ensure no matter what Manure do we fall over the line.

Yes it is in their court but the fact is we have 3 points more than they have and that is for now a fact. All we can do is ensure we turn up at Swansea and then it is completely down to them. They have 2 games to win and we have 1, having the points on the board is by far the better position to be in. My biggest worry isn't United it is beating Swansea because our away form has been one of the worst in the league.

Personally, I think they will struggle at West Ham with the injuries they have. West Ham can also gain a Europa spot if they finish in 6th or even potentially 7th. Both teams will have a lot to play for and that is before you mention the occasion, it isn't as cut and dry as some have made out so far.

 

[bondsman]

We can still make it, not over untill its over, for those who say we dont deserve it, does united deserve it? Even with our quality of football this season, we still played better than them

But we haven't have we if they finish above us! We haven't even scored against them this year. I agree they should be nowhere near us but they are because lvg found a formula for winnin games and stuck to it. He wasn't arsed about being liked by the players either that's is clear and in the end they've started playing for him. It fucking kills me to even think it but they are currently better than us. They have a desire to fucking win for one thing. Our manager is inept and that ineptitude is highlighted by us struggling to even make top four.

 

[Claytop]

United won't beat West Ham but we won't beat Swansea. Not sure I want the hope that a West Ham result will give us just to go to Swansea and fuck up again.

 

[SS2dan]

Yes it is in their court but the fact is we have 3 points more than they have and that is for now a fact. All we can do is ensure we turn up at Swansea and then it is completely down to them. They have 2 games to win and we have 1, having the points on the board is by far the better position to be in. My biggest worry isn't United it is beating Swansea because our away form has been one of the worst in the league.

Personally, I think they will struggle at West Ham with the injuries they have. West Ham can also gain a Europa spot if they finish in 6th or even potentially 7th. Both teams will have a lot to play for and that is before you mention the occasion, it isn't as cut and dry as some have made out so far.

I suggest that you have another look at the league table we only have a two point advantage over the rags the ball is in their court we need west ham to do us a big favour and take points from them