Paulmcfc2703
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if we can break the top 4 monopoly and get to a final it will be a dream season for me
BobbyLazarus said:There is a world of difference between thinking it is possible we might win the league, and thinking we have a good chance of doing so.
I think we have a very very slim chance of doing so - but that doesn't mean I expect it.
IF we land JT and JL, then, player for player we are better than Villa / Spuds / Everton.
A title winning scenario for us is:
Rags loss of Tranaldos goals and play is as devastating as we all hope. Own limps off in third game.
Gerrard gets injured and misses big chunk of season for Red Scouse
Carlo bollockses up Chelsea, who lose Terry
Wenger spends another season getting it wrong at the Arse.
We have no significant injuries to key players all season.
Its a long odds group of things to happen, but within the bounds of possibility. So, yes, we can win the title.
I think we are going to finish 3rd, behind Chelski and Red Scouse. I think the rags are going to have a shite season (by their standards) and finish 4th. The Arse will finish fifth.
To achieve this, I think we need a storming start and to be top at Christmas. I'm certain Red Scouse and Chelski will be stronger than us in the run in when the pressure is on.
We all know how small the margin between 10th and 5th/6th really is and how huge the leap to 4th is. After the quality we have added, setting sixth as a goal is cautious in the extreme. Doubting we could make the big 4 leap is perhaps reasonable, so a middle and sensible prediction would be 5th - but a long way ahead of 6th.
I'm the optimistic type. So, given a feeling that top 4 will be weaker on the whole next season, I'm shooting for 3rd.
The big doubt for me is how the Arse will do. They have the quality - can Wenger get it right. I've decided not.
We really do have to start expecting the team to win. I'm looking forward to Wembley 2011 CL final
ayia napa blues said:dont wish to piss on anyone's chips but there is absolutly no chance we will win the league I think well have a really good season but alot of people on her are saying we got a shot, just very worried people are thinking this and well be in for a long season with a lot of moaning if people think this.
Coming fifth isn't good enough. Peter Reid got sacked for only coming fifth.johnmc said:Winning the league without the big 4 is 11/10 with skybet - thats a good bet for me