I still think we will win the league

[M18CTID]

We are where we are solely because of our first five games of the season. Since then our results have been distinctly mid-table. Injuries haven't helped of course, but the squad remains seriously stretched and performances reflect that. I fail to understand the blind optimism that exists amongst some supporters that the players can suddenly up the pace for a manager who is just a dead man walking, and from hereon I will be happy if we can close out the season in the top three and with the League Cup as ours. Anything better will be a huge bonus.

You could argue that Spurs are where they are because they've won the last 5 games so I don't really see the point in saying things like that.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

So, in a nutshell, our best hope is blind faith, and a blinkered belief that some of our injury prone players won’t get injured again.

In fact, I’m pretty sure that I was reading the same comments this time last year.

True, I suppose the difference is that this year we are chasing down 3 very good teams as opposed to last year when Chelsea were a winning machine that we were always going to fall short of.

 

[I'm no cynic but...]

You could argue that Spurs are where they are because they've won the last 5 games so I don't really see the point in saying things like that.

Spurs may or may not last the pace, but they have momentum whereas we haven't had it since our first few games and we aren't in a situation where we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[bellsouth]

To win it from here we will need to put a run together, sooner rather than later, of probably 4-5 wins in a row. Unfortunately whilst we're capable of that, I just can't see it happening at the moment

 

[M18CTID]

Spurs may or may not last the pace, but they have momentum whereas we haven't had it since our first few games and we aren't in a situation where we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm not disputing that mate - for what it's worth I can't see us winning it at the moment due to our inconsistent form and we really need to up our game, but I was just pointing out that this narrative of "if we hadn't won x amount of games on the bounce...." is all hypothetical and you can apply it to absolutely anybody.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

To win it from here we will need to put a run together, sooner rather than later, of probably 4-5 wins in a row. Unfortunately whilst we're capable of that, I just can't see it happening at the moment

I think the fact that for so long we have been for lack of a better term shit and the other 3 title contenders have pretty much reached their peak and still haven't run away with it bodes well. Kompany returning in time for the home straight where we usually come into our own could be a season changer.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

I think the fact that for so long we have been for lack of a better term shit and the other 3 title contenders have pretty much reached their peak and still haven't run away with it bodes well. Kompany returning in time for the home straight where we usually come into our own could be a season changer.

Arsenal have only won 2 of their last 6 games. How is that reaching their peak?

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

Arsenal have only won 2 of their last 6 games. How is that reaching their peak?

I was referring more to Leicester and Spurs. As far as Arsenal are concerned, top 4 is their peak and they have all but achieved that so I don't see them having the motivation to go the extra mile and win the title.

 

[bellsouth]

I think the fact that for so long we have been for lack of a better term shit and the other 3 title contenders have pretty much reached their peak and still haven't run away with it bodes well. Kompany returning in time for the home straight where we usually come into our own could be a season changer.

Kompany's return is a huge boost no doubt, but as Sunday proved its not enough. However if somehow we could be within 4-5 points with a month to go and when De Bruyne, Nasri and Navas are returning, then we still have a chance.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

Kompany's return is a huge boost no doubt, but as Sunday proved its not enough. However if somehow we could be within 4-5 points with a month to go and when De Bruyne, Nasri and Navas are returning, then we still have a chance.

It was only Kompany's first full game back in months and I thought we were extremely unlucky to lose that match.

KDB will be another huge boost in the final weeks.