Taking the long view I want whatever outcome keeps Leeds out of the automatic spots. I want Ipswich up with us as their budget next season will likely be similar to Luton's. Then Norwich to win the play-offs as they always go straight back down again. Next season is going to be a massive challenge regardless of what happens in the summer so every small advantage could be vital.
So basically it all comes dowm to **** Leeds. Which should be just fine with everybody in this universe I'd reckon (other than Leeds fans & Sky obviously)
Can't see Luton staying up but hope I'm wrong. They've been a credit to themselves in the Prem, usually competitive. But they just can't win games.Yep Ipswich for autos, Norwich or WBA for play offs and Luton to stay up.
Then it is a case of us getting 10 more points than they do. Probably unlikely but those 3 teams would give us the best chance of staying up again.
Burnley have got Newcastle (H) and Spurs (A) before that, whereas Forest have got Sheffield Utd (A) and Chelsea (H).If Burnley can stay within two points of Forest over the next two matches, the final day is Burnley v Forest.
Luton look done.
Burnley have got Newcastle (H) and Spurs (A) before that, whereas Forest have got Sheffield Utd (A) and Chelsea (H).
I fancy Forest to get more points from their fixtures than Burnley and, given that they’re already 2 points clear of them with a much better goal difference, I reckon Forest will be ok.
That’s also not allowing for the fact that Forest may still get a couple of their deducted points back, after their appeal is finalised. Can’t see Forest going down, to be honest.
All right Mr. Sensible.
I want Forest to go down okay?
Fingers crossed for EvertonYep
We’d finish above Norwich, even with a points deduction - and probably Ipswich
Leaves us just one team left to scramble enough points together to beat
P | Pld | Pts | |
1 | Liverpool | 11 | 28 |
2 | Manchester C | 11 | 23 |
3 | Chelsea | 11 | 19 |
4 | Arsenal | 11 | 19 |
5 | Nottm F | 11 | 19 |
6 | Brighton | 11 | 19 |
7 | Fulham | 11 | 18 |
8 | Newcastle | 11 | 18 |
9 | Aston Villa | 11 | 18 |
10 | Tottenham | 11 | 16 |
11 | Brentford | 11 | 16 |
12 | Bournemouth | 11 | 15 |
13 | Manchester U | 11 | 15 |
14 | West Ham | 11 | 12 |
15 | Leicester | 11 | 10 |
16 | Everton | 11 | 10 |
17 | Ipswich | 11 | 8 |
18 | Palace | 11 | 7 |
19 | Wolves | 11 | 6 |
20 | Southampton | 11 | 4 |