How do you know he doesn't have a sneaky line or two at the weekend still?
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Do you really believe the league is over...?
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How do you know he doesn't have a sneaky line or two at the weekend still?
wolfie1988
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If we can pick up at least 4 points this week, then it is over. The loss of Fernandinho and impending suspension for him once he returns is a worry as we have no direct replacement or bite without him.
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He doesn’t sound the logical sort.That statement offends logic. Are you actually suggesting that those currently panicking at a 16 point point gap, will be those to keep their heads calm if it reduces to 7?
They can't get it into his nursing home anymore.How do you know he doesn't have a sneaky line or two at the weekend still?
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With the postponement if the Brighton gane it's difficult. We have to win every game and they lose two games - ideally against Palace & Swansea. (+6 points) +22 points @Derby KO. Liverpool would have to drop 4 points too.What needs to happen for us to get a guard of honor against united.
Ain't going to happen.
Still we win the title at some point.
Beating Utd with the weakend sides we both put out in the derby would be nice though (assuming they beat Sevila).
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It’s not 19 days off. They go for internationals.We have a nasty stretch of league fixtures, our next 6 are Arsenal (A), Chelsea (H), Stoke (A), Everton (A), Rags (H) and Spurs (A). Really crucial we capitalise on the cup win and start that run with a few wins to keep the gap up because otherwise it could be a run that puts some pressure on. The Rags have a very easy run-in so we need to make the most of the next 2 weeks. Having that run of fixtures around the CL quarter-finals is going to be a very difficult run, it's a blessing we're out of the FA Cup I think because our schedule would be unsustainable otherwise, that 19 days off could be key for our chances.
PannickAtTheDisco
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It’s not 19 days off. They go for internationals.
"sorry gaffer, my hammie's a bit tight"
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That’s ok Ryan."sorry gaffer, my hammie's a bit tight"
Chippy_boy
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Bloody hell, that is a tough run - I hadn't really noticed before.We have a nasty stretch of league fixtures, our next 6 are Arsenal (A), Chelsea (H), Stoke (A), Everton (A), Rags (H) and Spurs (A). Really crucial we capitalise on the cup win and start that run with a few wins to keep the gap up because otherwise it could be a run that puts some pressure on. The Rags have a very easy run-in so we need to make the most of the next 2 weeks. Having that run of fixtures around the CL quarter-finals is going to be a very difficult run, it's a blessing we're out of the FA Cup I think because our schedule would be unsustainable otherwise, that 19 days off could be key for our chances.
Like you say, really key we keep our pedal to the metal, especially with the Arsenal game on Thursday. I expect they will be REALLY up for that game after the bad press they've rightly received over the past week. Win in London and we *should* be able to beat Chelsea at our place and then we'll be in touching distance of the title and perhaps the pressure will be less.
I'm pissed off that Chelsea laid down at the swamp last weekend, or we'd be even further clear with an even greater margin of comfort.
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The 16 point gap will shrink as our next 6 games in the league contain, Arsenal(a), Chelsea(h), United(h) and Spurs(a). The CL has to be managed VERY well too.
The goal difference counts as an extra point. So theoretically we are 17 clear right now. The only other big matches between the top 6 are United v Liverpool and Chelsea v Spurs in that time.
So the next two are really important in winning the league really really early, as a Liverpool result against United could hand it us on a plate.
Just looked at the dates for Champs league too. 3/4 April and 10/11 April
April 3rd CL: 1ST LEG
April 7th PL: United
April 11th CL: 2ND LEG
April 14th PL Spurs
Imagine if United get through and we get them in the draw?!!! 3 Derbys in a row!
Sevilla would be the team I want if they got through, Or the winner of Shaktar/Roma, even if it means a trip to Russia.
The goal difference counts as an extra point. So theoretically we are 17 clear right now. The only other big matches between the top 6 are United v Liverpool and Chelsea v Spurs in that time.
So the next two are really important in winning the league really really early, as a Liverpool result against United could hand it us on a plate.
Just looked at the dates for Champs league too. 3/4 April and 10/11 April
April 3rd CL: 1ST LEG
April 7th PL: United
April 11th CL: 2ND LEG
April 14th PL Spurs
Imagine if United get through and we get them in the draw?!!! 3 Derbys in a row!
Sevilla would be the team I want if they got through, Or the winner of Shaktar/Roma, even if it means a trip to Russia.