The Title Race - 2023/24

[jimharri]

Back in 18-19 we were chasing Liverpool in January and were 4 pts off the top. Then we played Newcastle away, scored in the first minute and...lost. Many thought it was over. But Liverpool drew vs Leicester and were only 5 pts ahead. The rest was history: we won 14 games in a row.

Don't shit the pants if we drop points at Newcastle. Liverpool will be only 4-5 pts ahead...That said, I think we are more likely to win at Newcastle than to draw or lose.

Did Harry Maguire score in that game? For some reason, it's in the back of what passes for my brain that he got a goal?

 

[alexmcity]

Did Harry Maguire score in that game? For some reason, it's in the back of what passes for my brain that he got a goal?

He did :)

 

[MadchesterCity]

Liverpool fans want the PL title more because it will stop City making it a record 4 PL titles in a row, which has never been done.

They don’t want it more than me ;)

 

[LongsightM13]

A good chance to go on a run and break the back of the season now

 

[MadchesterCity]

Unfortunately the main risk is the last one and we can do fuck all about it

As always we’ll need to win by minimum two clear goals, it’s corrupt

 

[MadchesterCity]

Ajax won 3 of the old European Cups (1971-73). And Bayern won the following 3 (74-76).Have to disagree with you re the relative strengths of the European Cup and the Champions League. The old competition was limited to actual champions of their countries,not the Laughable situation we have now where a team finishing fourth in their domestic league enters the "Champions" League.

No chance, the new format is much more difficult to win!

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

The Liverpool match is miles away. One hell of a lot could have shifted — in either direction — between now and then.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Which is the stronger team? The runners up in the PL or the champions of Albania?

Or any other nation arguably

 

[jimharri]

No chance, the new format is much more difficult to win!

Let's be honest; with notable exceptions (!) the group stages are pretty much a formality for the top 2 seeds. Qualify from the group, and you're into the last 16. Again; in that round, the 8 group winners generally (not always, granted) win through. You're then in the q/fs, 3 rounds from glory. Our run last season was pretty easy, up until the Bayern q/f.

 

[Alfie Budd]

The Liverpool match is miles away. One hell of a lot could have shifted — in either direction — between now and then.

Agreed. Too many people building it up as being pivotal way too early. It may well end up being crucial but for now just adopt the old cliche that the players deal with - the only game that matters is the next one.