The Title Race - 2023/24

[Tb1981]

Yesterday was huge
Forest are fighting to stay up and gave it the whole lot.
A weeks rest followed by a home game against a team that has nothing to play for is exactly what we need
Then we play Fulham who are in the same boat.
Win them two and we are top when arsenal go to old Trafford so a bit of pressure back on them

 

[77lost by a point]

I can't see the rags taking points off Arsenal, but then again, I couldn't see them doing anything against Liverpool.

It's their final home game of the season and definitely wouldn't want the roof falling in on them. Just hope they piss on the Arse's parade and give the Dippers some solace that another of the title rivals potentially won't be having one either.

 

[waspish]

The spurs game worries me because the crowd they be relax joyful in fact because if we still can win the league spurs would not want to win! So feel there players who they have a lot of good quality ones will also be relax and make it so much harder! Really want Bournemouth some how get a draw.

 

[jimharri]

Really want Bournemouth some how get a draw.

No chance. Bournemouth have had an excellent season (most points apart from the top 4 after the first 10 games). But they're nowhere near arsenal's level.

 

[Tb1981]

It's their final home game of the season and definitely wouldn't want the roof falling in on them. Just hope they piss on the Arse's parade and give the Dippers some solace that another of the title rivals potentially won't be having one either.

They play Newcastle three days later at home as well

 

[Tb1981]

The spurs game worries me because the crowd they be relax joyful in fact because if we still can win the league spurs would not want to win! So feel there players who they have a lot of good quality ones will also be relax and make it so much harder! Really want Bournemouth some how get a draw.

The spurs fans will want city to win but the players will still want to win
That’s the sort of game you have to score first and get the crowd celebrating with you
Don’t give spurs a Sniff and they will just stop trying
Would be extremely funny if ange decided to ‘rest players’
Spurs have chelsea away and Liverpool away now so they will probably have nothing to play for by the game with us

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

No chance. Bournemouth have had an excellent season (most points apart from the top 4 after the first 10 games). But they're nowhere near arsenal's level.

And that’s exactly how football works…..

 

[bluegaz13]

I honestly think if we get this one over the line it will be one of our biggest achievements because although the team spirit is probably the best of all the previous 7 winners I would say it is probably our least talented squad plus KDB is unfortunately on the decline.

There is definitely not the pace or creativity of the previous teams.

This year was/is the best chance for other contenders because as well as the above, we are on the back of the treble winning season and that is sure to have had an effect on desire and tiredness..... I'm pretty sure we will rectify the deficiencies in the Summer with a squad refresh plus we have a couple of youngsters that will only improve with experience.

 

[Kippax77]

No chance. Bournemouth have had an excellent season (most points apart from the top 4 after the first 10 games). But they're nowhere near arsenal's level.

Didn't Bournemouth get a 3-3 there last season.
I might be wrong as there's been so many games since

 

[alexmcity]

No chance. Bournemouth have had an excellent season (most points apart from the top 4 after the first 10 games). But they're nowhere near arsenal's level.

There's always a chance, even if a very small one. Arsenal might be very unfortunate, like, say, this season vs West Ham at home or us vs Palace at home. They can hit the post 5 times and concede a stupid goal. I give Bournemouth no more than 15-20% to get a result, but the chance is not non-existent. Certainly, Bournemouth have a better chance to draw that game than Wigan to beat the Centurions. Shit happens. Arsenal are highly likely to win, though.

 

[deano ou812]

The spurs fans will want city to win but the players will still want to win
That’s the sort of game you have to score first and get the crowd celebrating with you
Don’t give spurs a Sniff and they will just stop trying
Would be extremely funny if ange decided to ‘rest players’
Spurs have chelsea away and Liverpool away now so they will probably have nothing to play for by the game with us

Or they get results against those 2 and have everything to play for when they play us…

 

[hateutd]

Arsenal have lost 6 (!) games since our last defeat in December: 3 in the PL, 1 in the FA Cup and 2 in the CL.

City haven't lost a game in Europe for 2 years now (penalties aside). If we manage to win the double or just the league, this season will be incredible.

what do you mean with "..or just..."? We faced rags in the final.... I dont give a shit for any trophy against gooners or yidos or sheffield wedn....Its another trophy stolen from the rags,lad...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[waspish]

The spurs fans will want city to win but the players will still want to win
That’s the sort of game you have to score first and get the crowd celebrating with you
Don’t give spurs a Sniff and they will just stop trying
Would be extremely funny if ange decided to ‘rest players’
Spurs have chelsea away and Liverpool away now so they will probably have nothing to play for by the game with us

Top players relaxed can play better but when it's the last 20 mins they usually not put the effort in to a team who really need the points

 

[hateutd]

Or they get results against those 2 and have everything to play for when they play us…

I cant see them catch Villa,so nothing to win against us.....

 

[Bluemoonadam]

Didn't Bournemouth get a 3-3 there last season.
I might be wrong as there's been so many games since

Think bournemouth lost 3-2 last minute goal,still gave them a good game though.

 

[Kippax77]

Think bournemouth lost 3-2 last minute goal,still gave them a good game though.

I stand corrected.
It was Southampton who drew 3-3 there

 

[alexmcity]

I cant see them catch Villa,so nothing to win against us.....

Always beware the "I can't see..." phrase. As a rule, people say it about things that often happen. How many times did people write in this thread that they couldn't see Liverpool and/or Arsenal dropping points? Plenty.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Remember that game only time I ever went to Maine Road not wanting to win and well typical City…
I recall a bloke in the Kippax crying when Quinn chipped in for 3-0
Was it that game we gave Chapman some stick about his Mrs?

My memory isn’t that good, but it rings a bell.

 

[pudge]

United are the best shot of them slipping up. Spurs is the best shot of us slipping up.

So hopefully we have a margin of error come then

 

[youngbob]

two tricky fixtures i think, i'm going with the rags to take points off them

Just seen that Arsenal haven't won at Old Trafford in the league (with a crowd present) since 2006.

Have won twice there in the last 15 years. 2015 in the FA Cup and 2020 in the Premier League (with no crowd).