How many points will be needed to win the league? (74 GD)

[OrigamiNinja]

I said weeks ago the league was over. I still firmly believe it is but I don’t ever remember a side so seemingly intent on not finishing the job.

I know we have had other competitions to focus on and we built a lead in the Prem to allow ourselves some tinkering and leeway. That being said, after the PSG game there was absolutely no reason not to play a stronger side yesterday, try and get the title won and then potentially rest/rotate as we saw fit over the next 3 weeks. We have seen enough in recent games (Chelsea FA Cup and Leeds) that certain players are fucking miles short of what is required.

You get the job done and get over the line as quickly as possible. Why we would tempt fate at this point when there is next to no pressure on us is completely beyond me. Potentially allowing a situation where we are only 4 points in front with 3 to play is fucking crazy, when you can just finish the job and take away even the slightest chance for United.

 

[goater1985]

This thread is just turning embarrassing now delete this shit

I'm reading it all wondering if I've missed something?

3 points neededmathematically.... which realistically we won't need anyway.

 

[blueparrot]

So is the plan to rely on United dropping points and keep playing as we are in PL?

No, it ‘s not, you’ve just made that up.

 

[SWP's back]

We will win it but it aint done, neither mathematically or in Peps head.....if it is done in his head then we are in for a hell of a last few games because that b team he keeps putting out is a significant downgrade

He’s only putting out the B team (to rest the A team after a CL game) because he knows it’s done. Why aren’t you getting that.

 

[Blu3m00n91]

I'm reading it all wondering if I've missed something?

3 points neededmathematically.... which realistically we won't need anyway.

They’ll be a time where we don’t challenge to titles etc and people are flapping about not winning one game

 

[BolinCell]

It does seem we are like a marathon runner who is running on empty and still trying to walk that final 100 yards to the finishing line.

 

[mancityscot]

hang on against leeds and chelsea and the champagne bottles are getting popped

 

[eastmanc]

I'm certain it will be pretty much full strength regardless of whether the league is won or not by then. Players need rest but also need match sharpness.

Is the right answer.

 

[Blue_eyes]

I think we’ll beat Newcastle, draw with Brighton and lose at home to Everton.

I think we’ll go full strength against Newcastle and then the last two games yesterday’s team (or close to it) will play. And we’re better away from home than at home.

Hope so, just feels a bit like the wait for the league is intefering with the build up to the cl final.

 

[PragueBlue]

It does seem we are like a marathon runner who is running on empty and still trying to walk that final 100 yards to the finishing line.

More like a runner coasting and conserving energy until it's needed.