The Title Race - 2024/25

[TinFoilHat]

You're forgetting Haaland,he had a good rest before the season started,and he seems to be doing quite well.

But I thought he was shit because he hadn't scored in a game or two?

:)

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I wouldn’t say that just yet. Bournemouth and Brighton away aren’t easy games. We’ve got some awkward fixtures coming up.

We’ve played a total of fifteen games away at Bournemouth and Brighton in the PL and won thirteen, drawn one and lost one

 

[paulchapo]

It's always nice to have a bit of a cushion but there's a hell of a long way to go. Somehow through injuries and fatigue we've got ourselves top of the table with grit, know how and a bit of luck.
That being said we've won games that on paper we'd be expected to win, except maybe Arsenal and Newcastle, which we didn't. Winning at Chelsea was a big bonus.
Still we are top on merit and who knows? I feel if Arsenal or Liverpool don't win it this season it will hit them hard, as we are probably at the weakest we've been for a few years. The Rodri loss is a big blow. Gundo somehow rediscovering his treble form and Kev coming back fit and firing would be a huge plus. Time will tell but as we've seen we aren't giving up the title without a hell of a fight.

 

[Inca Roads Bert]

We have we've just rode that wave out like Bodhi Bodhisattva!

 

[sandiegoblue]

Indeed.

Wouldn't suprise if we get an Akanji like signing cheap signing in January that's gets us over the line. Along with a fit Kev and Oscar Bobb appearing when we need them to push us through. Claudio Echeverri

Indeed.

Wouldn't suprise if we get an Akanji like signing cheap signing in January that's gets us over the line. Along with a fit Kev and Oscar Bobb appearing when we need them to push us through.

Claudio Echeverri is also on his way. Not sure when he arrives, but I hope he is considered good enough to supplement the squad and not go out on loan.

 

[Paul1970]

Was surprised at how the Arsenal Liverpool match went. Arsenal fell apart once Gabriel went off and ended up playing like they did with 10 against us. Liverpool lacked a bit of a cutting edge when Arsenal were there for the taking.

Don’t think either are at their best. The issue we have is that we’re not as defensively sound without Rodri or as creative without KGB or Rodri. If we can fight through to January and get KDB back soon plus add someone like Zubimendi we would be well set to challenge on every front.

I agree but even though everyone one can see we need that cover in January we are more likely to bloody let a player go than buy one . An injury to the big man and we are cooked so hopefully we buy .

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Claudio Echeverri is also on his way. Not sure when he arrives, but I hope he is considered good enough to supplement the squad and not go out on loan.

Settle him in steadily a get in ready for the 25/26 season.

If Ossy Bobb returns to full fitness and condition by Xmas he'll feel like a new signing ans add options ro the squad.

Currently our squad is without -:
KdB
Kyle
Jack
Doc
Rodri
OBobb & are just getting Phil & Nat back to full fitness.

Great opportunity's for McAtee,O'Riley,Jacob & other CFA boys.

 

[the blue panther]

It's always nice to have a bit of a cushion but there's a hell of a long way to go. Somehow through injuries and fatigue we've got ourselves top of the table with grit, know how and a bit of luck.
That being said we've won games that on paper we'd be expected to win, except maybe Arsenal and Newcastle, which we didn't. Winning at Chelsea was a big bonus.
Still we are top on merit and who knows? I feel if Arsenal or Liverpool don't win it this season it will hit them hard, as we are probably at the weakest we've been for a few years. The Rodri loss is a big blow. Gundo somehow rediscovering his treble form and Kev coming back fit and firing would be a huge plus. Time will tell but as we've seen we aren't giving up the title without a hell of a fight.

Gundo is a concern - I didn't think there'd be this drop-off we're seeing. It seems he's paying a high price for taking a drop down to La Liga for a year, and perhaps he is evidence of the difference in standard between the 2 leagues. Fingers crossed for him and KDB to come good for us.
In the meantime, in spite of everything, we're top of the league after the 1st quarter, roughly. Looking ahead, if we can maintain this till 1st December, a point at Anfield will be fine.
Arsenal must be pissed off - letting the lead slip against their rivals - again.

 

[domalino]

he's paying a high price for taking a drop down to La Liga for a year, and perhaps he is evidence of the difference in standard between the 2 leagues.

Yeah...Or maybe he's just 34.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Gundo is a concern - I didn't think there'd be this drop-off we're seeing. It seems he's paying a high price for taking a drop down to La Liga for a year, and perhaps he is evidence of the difference in standard between the 2 leagues. Fingers crossed for him and KDB to come good for us.
In the meantime, in spite of everything, we're top of the league after the 1st quarter, roughly. Looking ahead, if we can maintain this till 1st December, a point at Anfield will be fine.
Arsenal must be pissed off - letting the lead slip against their rivals - again.

I am sure Gundo and Kev will come good for the business end of the season. They are both big game players. A point at Anfield is always fine. Arsenal are just too negative and cautious. They sat back and started faking injuries again at the weekend....and paid the price again.