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Race for the Top 4 - 2017/18

tiger666

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Jan 4, 2005
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I'm still hoping for a sudden and catastrophic collapse from them. Never say never.

They're 22 points ahead of us and dropped 4 points all season. It would probably be the biggest collapse in the history of the sport. Let it go man.
 

Roynie

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Oct 2, 2007
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Shit, can't believe I'm saying this, but I really hope Liverpool beat City.

Like everyone else has said, for me it's about Liverloll dropping points. With my most optimistic head on, I can't see us winning the league this year, Citeh really have got it in the bag. It's about securing a top 4 spot so, for me, it's a draw at least or a Citeh win. That would make our win against Citeh at home in April even more remarkable!
 

SUIYHA

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Jan 15, 2017
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If we win our next two games, which are both against clubs in the relegation zone, and Arsenal lose to Chelsea then they'll be five points behind the top five. At that point, I think the Wenger Out Brigade would come back into full swing and the poisonous atmosphere that hindered them last year will come back. If Sanchez then goes to City in January which has become more likely now with Jesus and De Bruyne getting injured, I think we can count them out of the race for top four. They've not been good enough so far and unless they pull something special out of the hat in the January transfer window then things are likely to get worse for them not better.

It's Liverpool that worry me now. I think they've massively overspent for VVD but he's a clear improvement on the clowns they already have in defence, so if their front four maintain their current form then they're going to win most of their games. We could really do with them having extended runs in the cups to distract them.
 

LexingtonSpurs

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It's Liverpool that worry me now. I think they've massively overspent for VVD but he's a clear improvement on the clowns they already have in defence, so if their front four maintain their current form then they're going to win most of their games. We could really do with them having extended runs in the cups to distract them.
VVD won't solve their defensive issues, and if Coutinho leaves for Barça, then that will create enough drama around Anfield to keep things interesting...
 

TEESSIDE1

Married, new job and Spurs on the up!
Jul 3, 2006
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Despite being mauled by City we’ve put in 3 decent performances either side and are finally looking lethal going forward. All of our rivals have dropped points over xmas and ‘when’ we trash Swansea and the Spammers we’ll be right back in the mix (top 2-3 finish). With Wanyama imminently due back we can really kick on in the New Year. It would be nice to add Barkley? will add to our depth and hopefully Toby pulls his head out of the sand and commits to the club.
 

Thewobbler

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Oct 29, 2016
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City are not losing the title, they have to much quality. Yes palace held them to a draw but you cant perfrom well every game as we know.

The next couple of days are big for us. Utd in poor form against an everton team not conceding many. Jose under pressure.

Ars v chavs and pool without salah for a week or 2 could see us close the gap on 2nd.
 

Mr Pink

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Aug 25, 2010
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City are not losing the title, they have to much quality. Yes palace held them to a draw but you cant perfrom well every game as we know.

The next couple of days are big for us. Utd in poor form against an everton team not conceding many. Jose under pressure.

Ars v chavs and pool without salah for a week or 2 could see us close the gap on 2nd.

Why are they without Salah for a week or two? Didn't think Egypt where in the AFCN nations this year.
 

Adam456

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Jul 1, 2005
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Liverpool have Salah injured and left out Coutinho for whatever reason away at
Burnley. This has got dropped points all over it
 
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