ADegenerate
Well-Known Member
It’s why we’ll eventually pull away from the pack also.... being able to alternate between Kev, Dave and Bernie, without a decline in quality, sets us part.
I think we should have maximum points from the 8 games personally, however, we’re just purring at the moment, I expect come December we’ll have a nice little cushion, ready to push on again, which will be down to the above and our strength in depth!!
In June I had us taking it by 7 points. The books had us at 6.5 when the season started. I think ~9 is fair at this point and I'd take the over on that. I think we've been rather average and we've had our best player out for the season.
Leroy, GJ, and Mahrez have yet to contribute at anything close to fair + accurate expectation levels and there hasn't been a player in the squad that's playing over it.
Our schedule has been difficult with 3 away games vs top 7 sides taken care of.
Mendy is the best in the world (under my considerations and I'll defend that vehemently) and he hasn't even really had a chance to settle in.
KDB back.
Honestly, we're not even playing for the league. We're fighting for an undefeated league record and shooting for three trophies with a CL semi mandatory. That's the challenge and barometer.
I'd be absolutely stunned if we don't buy Frenkie or Ndombele in January. A fernandinho injury is the only 'risk' we have.
Enjoy the ride :-)