Top four finish?

[Mouse!]

The only real form attacking players we've had this season (goals and assists) are Kane and Alli, both for a period of about 5 games each.

Now would be a great time for Eriksen, Son and Lamela to really hit their strides.

Dembele has been great all season, but you're never going to get too many goals/assists with him.

Would be nice if Chadli could begin to offer something too.

 

[Lighty64]

I know I'm stating the obvious here, but I really hope we are in a very strong position come the end of March, because April will decide our season. 15points up for grabs and would hate us needing 10+ from that month to get top4

 

[walworthyid]

I know I'm stating the obvious here, but I really hope we are in a very strong position come the end of March, because April will decide our season. 15points up for grabs and would hate us needing 10+ from that month to get top4

With this season you can never tell. Leicester could win the league for goodness sake. Even we could win it.
Despite losing

 

[Woodyy]

Could have done with United drawing, they really do look like shit, god knows how they are only 2 points behind us..

 

[thelak]

Incredible Utd 2 point behind us. Unfortunately we have drawn a few two many games having taken the lead and Leicester was a big disappointment. We shouldn't have lost to It'd either on the first game but they have made a habit out of winning games when they look dreadful - like today

 

[Shadydan]

Incredible Utd 2 point behind us. Unfortunately we have drawn a few two many games having taken the lead and Leicester was a big disappointment. We shouldn't have lost to It'd either on the first game but they have made a habit out of winning games when they look dreadful - like today

We weren't exactly playing champagne football yesterday but still won quite comfortably.

I'm convinced that Utd will struggle to make the top four this season.

 

[Snarfalicious]

Every loss of ours this season is frustrating and feels undeserved. To me, that's a good sign of quality in itself.

I do think we have drawn too many matches, but I really thought we showed a different mentality against Sunderland that looked like our players were never satisfied even when it was 4-1. They need to really adopt that mentality from here on out. A 1 or 2 goal lead can disappear quickly this season, no matter the opponent.

 

[longtimespur]

Every loss of ours this season is frustrating and feels undeserved. To me, that's a good sign of quality in itself.

I do think we have drawn too many matches, but I really thought we showed a different mentality against Sunderland that looked like our players were never satisfied even when it was 4-1. They need to really adopt that mentality from here on out. A 1 or 2 goal lead can disappear quickly this season, no matter the opponent.

Agree with this and would add this attitude should be from the kick-off not when we go a goal behind.

 

[Shanks]

Things are hotting up and there all of a sudden feels like a bit of a break could happen - 4/5 teams breaking away.

Biggest positive is our goal difference, I don't ever recall seeing it like this.. That bodes well for us and can act as an extra point come the end of the season.

Couple of tough away games before a nice home tie and then city away, this could really iron out where we could reasonably finish this year. Exciting all the same!

 

[ShaunL84]

I honestly think Leicester will drop off, Vardy and Mahrez seem like their bubble might just have burst.

United and Us will both form the Top 4, we should get 3rd as United are piss poor!

 

[Lighty64]

Things are hotting up and there all of a sudden feels like a bit of a break could happen - 4/5 teams breaking away.

Biggest positive is our goal difference, I don't ever recall seeing it like this.. That bodes well for us and can act as an extra point come the end of the season.

Couple of tough away games before a nice home tie and then city away, this could really iron out where we could reasonably finish this year. Exciting all the same!

most of our tough games left are away games
C Palace
Norwich
Man City
West Ham
A Villa
Liverpool
Stoke
Chelsea
Newcastle

only 1 of those in bold not in the top half, what a time to finally beat them after 26yrs, and even our final match might be a team that will be trying to give 200% to avoid relegation

hopefully we don't drop anymore points at the Lane 21pts up for grabs, though with Arsenal & Man U that won't be easy
Watford
Swansea
Arsenal
Bournemouth
Man U
WBA
Southampton

 

[RichieS]

well after this set of fixtures even taking into account the Monday fixtures Stoke would need us over the next 1


most of the rest of our tough games left are away games
C Palace
Norwich
Man City
West Ham
A Villa
Liverpool
Stoke
Chelsea
Newcastle

only 1 of those in bold not in the top half, what a time to finally beat them after 26yrs, and even our final match might be a team that will be trying to give 200% to avoid relegation

hopefully we don't drop anymore points at the Lane 21pts up for grabs, though with Arsenal & Man U that won't be easy
Watford
Swansea
Arsenal
Bournemouth
Man U
WBA
Southampton

They might try, but they will fail. Because Mathematics.

 

[Lighty64]

They might try, but they will fail. Because Mathematics.

now deleted due to going to post something else and left it on there, though confusing as it wasn't part of a quote and thought id deleted it

 

[Ironskullll]

Still 8/15 at Ladbrokes. Should I cash in?

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

Fight starts now, I think. Never been a better time to get the last part of our shit together and fight like mad men for the rest of the season. 2 points down to 5th, Liverpool and Chelsea far down the table. Fasten seat belts.

 

[Mr Pink]

I think we'll beat Chelsea away providing they've moved away from the relegation zone by then. If there's even the slightest chance of relegation we'll have a real battle on our hands - but it would epic if we could send them right into the mire lol.

I think the top four, come the end of the season, will read like this:

1) City
2) Arsenal
3) Spurs
4) United

I really think Leicester are going to drop away now. They've done really well this season but they've had some real fortune a long the way as well.

 

[CrazyG2]

most of the rest of our tough games left are away games
C Palace
Norwich
Man City
West Ham
A Villa
Liverpool
Stoke
Chelsea
Newcastle

only 1 of those in bold not in the top half, what a time to finally beat them after 26yrs, and even our final match might be a team that will be trying to give 200% to avoid relegation

hopefully we don't drop anymore points at the Lane 21pts up for grabs, though with Arsenal & Man U that won't be easy
Watford
Swansea
Arsenal
Bournemouth
Man U
WBA
Southampton

I think having so many away games could work in our favour. The opposition will hopefully try and play instead of defending deep with 10 men behind the ball, and having top half teams to play against should reduce the risk of us being complacent.

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

I disagree with most, I don't think Leicester will start lagging behind. I think they will be a top 4 team all the way, but not a PL winner.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

most of the rest of our tough games left are away games
C Palace
Norwich
Man City
West Ham
A Villa
Liverpool
Stoke
Chelsea
Newcastle

only 1 of those in bold not in the top half, what a time to finally beat them after 26yrs, and even our final match might be a team that will be trying to give 200% to avoid relegation

hopefully we don't drop anymore points at the Lane 21pts up for grabs, though with Arsenal & Man U that won't be easy
Watford
Swansea
Arsenal
Bournemouth
Man U
WBA
Southampton

All away games are hard in the PL, so it doesn't make too much difference IMO.

I really hope Newcastle are safe by the last game of the season. If Top 3/4 is still in the balance on the final day, an away match against a team in a last-day relegation battle is not what you want.

 

[worcestersauce]

Five points off the top, not bad at all.
Whatever we are doing those above us are looking over their shoulders at us and they are sleeping a little less easily with every week.