The Title Race 2022/23

[WesthoughtonJohn]

They were there for the taking when we played them, tonight’s result has pissed me off a bit but we know it’s their cup final, although Carragher nearly in tears makes up

Poor old Paddy Power ehhh - paid out a 6 figure sum on a three legged nag.

Arsenal, and possibly Spurs, looking most likely to give us a run.

Would like Newcastle to nick a top 4 just to piss off the "old guard"

 

[MadchesterCity]

If we don't win it from here, with no credible challenger, we might as well call it a day.

It's all there for us and no excuses.

Arsenal?

 

[Jack Hackett]

Pointless thread this - you’ve already won it

 

[Jack Hackett]

Arsenal?

As much as I’d like to believe that, no one thinks we’re a credible challenger

 

[Semper aggressus]

As much as I’d like to believe that, no one thinks we’re a credible challenger

I do. I’ve endured City too long to take anything for granted.

 

[Alty_Blue]

If we don't win it from here, with no credible challenger, we might as well call it a day.

It's all there for us and no excuses.

As much as I’d like to believe that, no one thinks we’re a credible challenger

In the same way that Leicester weren't credible in 15/16?

 

[HelloCity]

In the same way that Leicester weren't credible in 15/16?

Leicester finished with a relatively low points total and weren’t up against one of the greatest sides of all time. Arsenal will do well to finish within 10-12 points of us.

 

[Jack Hackett]

I do. I’ve endured City too long to take anything for granted.

Semper pessimam?

 

[Jack Hackett]

In the same way that Leicester weren't credible in 15/16?

To be honest - that was a black swan event - no one saw it coming

 

[N1985]

Arsenal's biggest downfall is the Europa Thursdays.

They need to get themselves knocked out ASAP if they are to mount a serious challenge IMO

 

[117 M34]

Looked at the odds and the bookies now have the rags as 3rd favourites albeit with very big odds.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

To be honest - that was a black swan event - no one saw it coming

I do think whoever wins will need to score 90+ points, give or take. City fans use Leicester to keep us honest, but I just can't see where we drop enough points for a "Leicester" to happen. I think Arsenal will be close, for what it's worth, but if you do manage it it won't be a Leicester.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Looked at the odds and the bookies now have the rags as 3rd favourites albeit with very big odds.

Hard to argue against really. They look like the third best team at the moment.

 

[MadchesterCity]

As much as I’d like to believe that, no one thinks we’re a credible challenger

I certainly do

 

[KingGeorge]

I think 83-88 will get it done but we will get 90 or so

 

[Silva2021]

It’s other fans trying to down play the fact it would be 3 on the bounce.

It’s such a tough division to win and all games are tough (Brighton at home, Leicester at home these are hard fought wins).

Yes, I do feel we should win it from here but we are not truly top so don’t see how this is anything like a done deal.

 

[Cambo]

Looked at the odds and the bookies now have the rags as 3rd favourites albeit with very big odds.

Makes sense. Take their first two matches out of the equation. They’ve beaten Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs and were the better team at Chelsea for the draw. They also drew at Newcastle. We are the only team that has beaten them out of expected “Big 6”.

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Unless we somehow implode were set for another title unless arsenal carry on to 'do a Leicester' which I think they might - but squad size/quality / depth may catch up with them. Other than that spurs will be spurs so Newcastle may actually be the ones to give us a run for our money, although maybe similar to arsenal once the season takes its toll. The dippers may actually blast their way to 2nd once they are revelling in the underdog status with no pressure - klopps speciality.

 

[Coatigan]

As much as I’d like to believe that, no one thinks we’re a credible challenger

It is almost November, and you have lost one game, and drawn one. Arsenal are title contenders this season no doubt about that. Might implode, might hit squad depth issues, might simply get beat head to head and overtaken, but on the showing at hand, anyone claiming they are not a contender based on some cliche is being a muppet.

 

[richards30]

I still think we should be getting mid nineties to be honest if everyone stays fit