I still think we will win the league

[Marvin]

Disagree Marv. Their defence record is outstanding.

They work really hard fr each other, but if teams do a WBA on them then they will be very reliant on Mahrez to open teams up. Arsenal, Spurs, City etc have more creative players and if teams start playing against Leicester the way they do against us, then I think they will struggle to break them down.

I think Spurs are going to win it.

 

[inbetween]

We have to win every single home game or we don't stand a chance. That puts our most difficult games as Chelsea away and possibly Southampton although we demolished them last year. We have the potential to do it but we still rely on Leicester, Arsenal and Spurs all slipping up too. I said it was over this week but looking at the fixtures we stand a chance if we actually turn up to games.

The games we could lose like at Chelsea we need to stop ourselves from losing and at least ensure we get a point because it will all count. Considering we have lost 5 more than Leicester, it is amazing we have both scored and conceded the same amount of goals. Convert the difference in our games lost and their games drawn instead and that is why they are top and we aren't. It all goes to show what a good manager who appreciates a result rather than a scoreline can do for your team, we have quite simply lost far too many where we should of drawn.

On paper Spurs are the ones to watch, they are scoring and can defend but it is whether they will bottle it.

 

[BlueMojito]

The Peninsula Qatar - Pellegrini sets City 75 points title target http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/sports/football/373093/pellegrini-sets-city-75-points-title-target

Just posted this in another thread, is it realistic???

 

[YaYa's Left Peg]

Leicester will win it. They have a hunger and desire that appears insatiable. Good luck to them, even if their brand of football is not to my taste.

In a way it would be very good for English football because it shows that literally anyone can win the League. It blows away the argument that only the rich stand a chance of succeeding in the PL. It should in fact say to the rich, including us, to not be so lazy and just go and buy hugely expensive players. Instead improve scouting, look at lower league players and youth with the potential and hunger to succeed and organise your team with intelligence and skill as Ranieri has done with Leicester.

Luckily for us, I think with Pep coming, we will move further away from high profile signings and start to unearth more diamonds from the wider pool, as well as start seeing some more products not only emerge from the Academy, but also be used as an integral part of the team. Well I hope so anyway.

And if Leicester do win it, then perhaps the whinging arses from clubs like Everton, Liverpool and Villa can stop their incessant whining about it not being fair! If Leicester can do it, why can't they?

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Lets just make sure of a top 3 position 1 trophy in the bag progression in the champions league the worlds best coach/manager joining us and the start of a new team being built will do for me! Even if our title challenge has been feeble!

 

[worsleyweb]

Just looking at the fixtures and we still have a decent chance. 78 points will win it. 75 will give us a good chance. Leicester will drop significant points, as will arsenal and spurs. One game at a time.

 

[citymad]

I can't see the Foxes dropping many points. Their system of counter attacking coupled with incredible desire and hunger is a winning game plan. They only play one game a week from now on, no injuries and plenty of time to regroup, rest and get ready for the next game. Talking of injuries,they've been incredibly lucky, Kante was only out for one game with a Hamstring strain and Mahrez shook off a twinge during yesterdays game. If that was any of our players they'd have been out for 6 weeks. Personally I'll pleased for them they've fully deserved it. As for us we need a miracle now and our priority should be finishing top 4.

 

[citymad]

Leicester will win it. They have a hunger and desire that appears insatiable. Good luck to them, even if their brand of football is not to my taste.

In a way it would be very good for English football because it shows that literally anyone can win the League. It blows away the argument that only the rich stand a chance of succeeding in the PL. It should in fact say to the rich, including us, to not be so lazy and just go and buy hugely expensive players. Instead improve scouting, look at lower league players and youth with the potential and hunger to succeed and organise your team with intelligence and skill as Ranieri has done with Leicester.

Luckily for us, I think with Pep coming, we will move further away from high profile signings and start to unearth more diamonds from the wider pool, as well as start seeing some more products not only emerge from the Academy, but also be used as an integral part of the team. Well I hope so anyway.

And if Leicester do win it, then perhaps the whinging arses from clubs like Everton, Liverpool and Villa can stop their incessant whining about it not being fair! If Leicester can do it, why can't they?

Great post especially that last sentence.

 

[citymad]

They work really hard fr each other, but if teams do a WBA on them then they will be very reliant on Mahrez to open teams up. Arsenal, Spurs, City etc have more creative players and if teams start playing against Leicester the way they do against us, then I think they will struggle to break them down.

I think Spurs are going to win it.

Its between Spurs and Leicester and personally I'd much rather Leicester won it.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Leicester have only lost 3 times this season and two of those were to Arsenal so I can't see them suddenly imploding. They may draw a few games though. Based on what Pellegrini said, leicester need 5 wins out of 9 games to win the title. 4 wins and 4 draws would probably do It to if he is right. Quite exciting for their fans I would think.

They have a few hard games but I can't see Chelsea and Everton being overly arsed in the last two games if nothing to play for. Remember when we played West Ham and Carroll and Nolan were giving it how they would go all out to help Liverpool. They virtually played in their flip flops and it was the easiest win for us ever.

They also have 4 of their next 6 games at home against Newcastle, Southampton, Swansea and West Ham with a nice away at Sunderland and a tricky but winnable one at Palace. It's very doable from where they are.

It's a big ask from where we are unless they do implode completely and we find some form.

Top 3 and the cup plus a bit further in the CL will do me this season.