The race for the title

[eddiev14]

It's definitely a title race now it's down to 4 points. However, Chelsea's run-in suggests that we'll need to win all of our games and hope they lose to Everton, and draw another.

I can see them sneaking over the line but if we beat them at Wembley next weekend I'd be fascinated to see their reaction.

I've said this before but I think that squad of theirs is full of rotten eggs - mercenary players whose ability can't be questioned but whose character certainly can be. Last season's downing of tools said it all.

Conte has done well to reign that in so far this season but there were little signs today that it might be creeping back. The manager himself looked more edgy, too.

We've probably gone from a 10% chance to a 20% chance but it's damn good fun to have any chance at all so let's keep enjoying it!! The players are playing like they are, which is definitely different to last season!

 

[TH1239]

Marcos Alonso is a really important player for Chelsea. I believe today was the 4th game they lost in domestic league and cup games where he didn't start/play. Conte's system doesn't work without him and Moses both playing together. It seems that Conte said Alonso had just a virus, so he'll be back next Saturday.

I think if we win our last 6 games, we'll win it. Chelsea will drop at least 2 points at Everton, and the pressure on them in the other games will likely lead to at least one other draw (likely WBA away). West Ham and Leicester have been awful over the course of the season, but at home they'll be difficult games. We'll have 70% possession in each, so if we can score first, we'll win them. United, much more than Arsenal, could grab something at the Lane, but I see us beating them both.

 

[glacierSpurs]

Just us, I think, we are so much matured this season that is going to be the difference from last.. Last season the entire club was so edgy fighting to get close to leicester, our naivety and nervousness were obvious. Even Poch admitted they were busy and expended much energy fighting in too many fronts, the media included.

This time round, our composure was a stark contrast. We managed the games well, managed the media well, keep the expectation within themselves and just knowing to win each game as it comes being the most important thing.. We will not see Kane posting pride of lions anymore.. He and the team knew that results speak.. Together with our form and ruthlessness now in despatching teams, I think IF chelscum is to implode, we are very much on our way to the prize..

Oh, and I love how Poch is handling the media, indirectly piling pressure on them saying it is them to lose.. And to go from 13-point lead to 10 to 7 to 4 now, are we not winning more than half the battle so far??

 

[t79boy]

It's definitely a title race now it's down to 4 points but Chelsea's run in suggests that we'll need to win all of our games and hope they lose to Everton and draw another.

I can see them sneaking over the line but if we beat them at Wembley next weekend I'd be fascinated to see their reaction.

I've said this before but I think that squad of theirs is full of rotten eggs - mercenary players whose ability can't be questioned but whose character certainly can be. Last season's downing of tools said it all.

Conte has done well to reign that in so far this season but there were little signs today that it might be creeping back. The manager himself looked more edgy, too.

We've probably gone from a 10% chance to a 20% chance but it's damn good fun to have any chance at all so let's keep enjoying it!! The players are playing like they are, which is definitely different to last season!

Surely just 2 draws will do

 

[ClintEastwould]

This is insane.

If we beat Chelsea to the title, I will cry such enormous tears of joy.

My hatred for them is almost on par with my love for Tottenham.

Harry Kane and the boys, if you guys are listening...bring us that glory. Become legends of this club!

Half a tear already down my cheek. And no, I won't listen to anyone telling me to curb my emotions. This is what it is all about. We have been waiting decades for this.

COYS

 

[Hazardousman]

The next couple weeks are absolutely vital to deciding the league. There is a slight chance that the next 2 games after the semi final for Chelsea could potentially see them dropping around 2 - 4 points. If they do and we continue winning (and nothing less), then we are in with a good chance.

However, having said that, our run in is a lot more difficult than theirs. We play 3 derbies (CP, Arsenal and West Ham), then United(H) and Leicester; with Arsenal, United and Leicester being the most challenging. On paper we could potentially win all of those games given our current form but in reality it's a tough ask. It all comes down to the week after the Semi final. We must capitalize on our form and win every single one of those derby games. With such slim margins, that is our only chance.

In all, the title will be decided a lot sooner than many think. I have a feeling we'll know by the end of this month.

Leicester will be the toughest game, they will do us no favours whatsoever and considering Chelsea put the game of their season on against us during the run in and winning them the league, it will be one of those, "you scratch my back, I scratch yours" scenarios.

Plus the Leicester players have shown themselves to be lacking in class just like the Chavs so I would not put it past them to frustrate us.

That being said, if we want it, we will beat them, we are certainly capable of doing so.

 

[KILLA_SIN]

If we don't win it at the least I want Chelsea to work for it but its not over yet.

 

[Hazardousman]

This is all nice but......both teams are going to drop points at some point so whilst its all fun and jolly japes right now, lets try not to start going off the top with the ritual ****ing off the manager/players if they don't match up to your expectations and we don't win the thing.

It isn't them doing it to you, its yourselves.

Having dispensed those little nuggets of wisdom, I must admit my cock twitched at the thought of us winning it.

I dry humped my living room door earlier when United scored the second goal, my mrs thought I had gone mad, if she thinks that's bad she wouldn't want to see me if we win the league or the FA cup.

 

[theShiznit]

Leicester will be the toughest game, they will do us no favours whatsoever and considering Chelsea put the game of their season on against us during the run in and winning them the league, it will be one of those, "you scratch my back, I scratch yours" scenarios.

Plus the Leicester players have shown themselves to be lacking in class just like the Chavs so I would not put it past them to frustrate us.

That being said, if we want it, we will beat them, we are certainly capable of doing so.

That will really be bigged up as the battle of the Champions against the pretenders to the throne.

And with them actually playing now that they don't want the manager out, it will be a tough game, but we owe them two as we should have won both games against them last season.

Having said that, the pressure will be ramped up on both teams now for every game, hopefully we truly have learnt from last season and just keep our heads and let our football do the talking, we are definitely a better team now and comfortable in lots of systems.

Rose out for months and he was one of the most important players in our system but we didn't shit the bed like Chelsea missing Alonso for a game.


They certainly have some temperamental characters, so if a few things go against them they could get rattled...

 

[Hazardousman]

It's on lads!!!!

Is it bad I celebrated Manure's goals more than I did our goals yesterday? I think I need a shower..

You do mate I agree, but what's that got to do with football?

 

[ljinko888]

We've won the last seven games. Six more will equal the PL record and see us finish on 89 points.

How beautiful it will be having ended Chelsea's 13 in a row we go on and overtake them by winning 13 in a row ourselves....!

 

[Mr Pink]

This is all nice but......both teams are going to drop points at some point so whilst its all fun and jolly japes right now, lets try not to start going off the top with the ritual ****ing off the manager/players if they don't match up to your expectations and we don't win the thing.

It isn't them doing it to you, its yourselves.

Having dispensed those little nuggets of wisdom, I must admit my cock twitched at the thought of us winning it.

Twitched? Mrs A n C says hi

 

[dirtyh]

I dry humped my living room door earlier when United scored the second goal, my mrs thought I had gone mad, if she thinks that's bad she wouldn't want to see me if we win the league or the FA cup.

i'm with you mate. if the unthinkable does happen i'll be off this site for a while as my celebrations will undoubtedly lead to jail time.

 

[DIEHARD]

If we win I'll bukake the fucking lot of you

 

[walworthyid]

If we win all 6 we will win the league.

 

[mark87]

If we win I'll bukake the fucking lot of you

I think Houds has already claimed that one.

 

[DIEHARD]

I think Houds has already claimed that one.

Oh...

OK...

I'll bukake the players and chirpy

 

[buttons]

Whatever happens, how bloody amazing is it that we are in a title race and, for what it's worth, appear to have the momentum (albeit lots of work to do)!!

Imagine if we turn in another 4-0 in the semi next week...

Love this team.

 

[iddebu52]

please guys stop this talking of winning the league NOW!!! I can't take it anymore. Am trembling at the thought of watching the next 6 games apart from the semi! But I can dream. Let's take it one game at a time and enjoy this ride. COYMFS!! Do it for the supporters and let's give WHL a fitting finale!!

 

[DIEHARD]

please guys stop this talking of winning the league NOW!!! I can't take it anymore. Am trembling at the thought of watching the next 6 games apart from the semi! But I can dream. Let's take it one game at a time and enjoy this ride. COYMFS!! Do it for the supporters and let's give WHL a fitting finale!!

OK fiiiiiine,

Mind the gap?