The Title Race 2022/23

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r.soleofsalford said:
Everybody hates the Dippers and the Dippers hate everybody, but especially Rags, Arsenal Chelsea, Leeds, Everton, Newcastle, Spurs, Aston Villa. They love us though and who can blame then.
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I think love is too strong a word. Admiration, yes. I think most fans would prefer (apart from their own team, obviously) City to succeed over United, Liverpool or Chelsea. Likely because under Pep you play a very attractive style of football which in recent years has often been a joy to behold. Having said that, I prefer the City team which included Aguero and David Silva. I think that team was the best under Pep. Not denigrating the current team but that’s my view. What a wonderful player was David Silva. I kind of miss him now he’s retired. Players like that don’t come around that often but at least you had years of service from him to relish his talent.
 
Xhavenjoe said:
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Interesting statistic. Although past form is no indicator of future form, based upon the average of that, your expected points tally this year is 90.5. So, either 1 loss or 1 loss and 1 draw. Although winning all 10 games is not impossible (you achieved that in 18/19), the record suggests you will drop some points (we are likely to, as well). There could be some twists and turns.
 
If I'm not confident, it's because I think the CL is a huge target this year. It's almost impossible to bring your best in super high profile mid week games, and keep the rhythm of wining every week.
 
Think we need the gap to close this weekend if its to happen.
Confident we'll beat Arsenal at home, but also think we might draw a game somewhere in the run in too
Need Arsenal to drop points in 3 games IMO, one being against us of course
 
Mancini’s Pastilles said:
Anyone else think it's possible the dippers throw this game? So they don't help us, such is their hatred for us
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It's very possible. Can see Bingo giving a mediocre team talk and Klanfield being a "bit" more quiet. We really could've done with them beating Chelsea to give them a glimmer of hope for 4th. As it is they've blown it big time. Let's hope they still have ambitions for the Thursday cup or Europa conference.
 
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Lovebitesandeveryfing said:
I equally understand your analysis, and players won't be thinking about it, I believe. Only we on here have the leisure to do that.
I don't think it's only about the final goal difference consideration. The plain fact is that if you've got a 3-0 cushion, or more, round about the sixty-minute mark, you can start sending subs on, and giving your key players valuable rest, while keeping your subs sharp. In a schedule as crowded as ours in the coming month that may well be important. If you're only leading 1-0 managers are notoriously wary of mixing it up, unless obliged to by injury. And Pep's no different there.
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I'd prefer we win every game 3-0 too ;)

One thing to think about is that for it to go to goal difference we will likely have beaten Arsenal (so at least a 2 goal swing [edited cos I'm an idiot]) and we'll have won a game they drew (at least a 1 goal swing) so if it comes to it we'll have a head start.

But I always dreaded this possibility with Liverpool. Both go into the last game of the season on equal points, both score early, and then it becomes a shootout.
 
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Brightwell Bros. said:
I'd prefer we win every game 3-0 too ;)

One thing to think about is that for it to go to goal difference we will likely have beaten Arsenal (so at least a 1 goal swing) and we'll have won a game they drew (at least a 1 goal swing) so if it comes to it we'll have a head start.

But I always dreaded this possibility with Liverpool. Both go into the last game of the season on equal points, both score early, and then it becomes a shootout.
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2 goal swing - we'd gain 1, they'd lose 1
 
TinFoilHat said:
More than likely.

The ferals wouldn't complain at a 2-0 loss.

They all looked like they were on the beach at Chelsea.
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I'm not usually a conspiracy theorist but people underestimate the scousers hatred for us. Could easily see them not giving a shite vs arsenal and not wanting to help us in any way possible
 
Mancini’s Pastilles said:
I'm not usually a conspiracy theorist but people underestimate the scousers hatred for us. Could easily see them not giving a shite vs arsenal and not wanting to help us in any way possible
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Their fans hate us with every fiber of their being, but I'm not sure their players hate us to that level. They also still have some chance of making top four, so they do have something to play for.
 
Mancini’s Pastilles said:
I'm not usually a conspiracy theorist but people underestimate the scousers hatred for us. Could easily see them not giving a shite vs arsenal and not wanting to help us in any way possible
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Remember in the 90’s when we played Leeds when they won the title and we all were unsure where our loyalties lay that day. We smashed them 4-0 and Maine Road was rocking regardless of what it meant for United. I very much doubt players, manager or fans will want anything other than a win once it comes to it on Sunday.
 
willipp said:
Remember in the 90’s when we played Leeds when they won the title and we all were unsure where our loyalties lay that day. We smashed them 4-0 and Maine Road was rocking regardless of what it meant for United. I very much doubt players, manager or fans will want anything other than a win once it comes to it on Sunday.
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All fans and players love to play the role of party poopers. Think of the Scousers sinking Keenan’s Toon 4-3 back in the day.
 
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