Title Challenge?
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Blaarev
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Do we win then?
Blaarev
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Harsh to blame one of our newest members, but what do you suggest we do to him?
Mawsley
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I don't think Micky is actually one of the newest, but I suggest we put him in a Thai gogo outfit and leave him by the club shop all weekend.
Blaarev
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Sack, not Macky. I was drunk. Still am probably, haven't checked yet.
Motown Fox
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Well Arsenal have now a replay in Dull to add to their list of fixtures.
Well done Brucey I bet they didn't want it either.
cafe's been quiet recently I wonder if he will roll up for the replay?
Well done Brucey I bet they didn't want it either.
cafe's been quiet recently I wonder if he will roll up for the replay?
Questios:
Did the mighty Dull finish with 11 players still on the pitch?
Did the Arsenal players do a lap of honour?
Did Wenger a) blame the officials, b) smile c) Blame Alex Fergusson, d) say his players were tired?
Blaarev
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Chelsea to the final for me please, since we play them the week before.
bocadillo
Water Gypsy
I would imagine that Arsenal are now seriously considering their future (or otherwise) in the competition.
glyn
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I'd think Arsene would also be eyeing up a potential double and history making 3rd DA Cup on the bounce, especially if they are virtually out of the CL by midweek.
Blaarev
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Arsenal
Sack
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Mmmm! Liking the outfit idea... but only if it comes with a Pearson mask!
Brown Nose
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You could almost feel the writers ripping up their 'bubble's burst' pieces yesterday. So many still expect us to falter.
I prefer to look at the respective squads in the top four and their recent habits in the run in.
It all makes me think that the most likely to falter are Arsenal and Spurs. Both don't have any experience of coming through at the end of the season. Man City remain our biggest threat for me, because if they can get their act together, they can win ten in a row. Going nine points clear of them is massive.
If we can find a way to beat teams at the KP that play like Norwich did, we can do it. We need to tap into the last couple of years experience to see us through because everything we need to know is there.
I prefer to look at the respective squads in the top four and their recent habits in the run in.
- Leicester - two years ago won the Championship, last year fought a tense and dramatic relegation battle. Both ended successfully.
- Spurs - nothing of note. 20 points from their last 12 matches last year and 19 the year before as they finish 6th each time.
- Arsenal - 27 points from their last 12 last season, 23 points the year before for 3rd/4th place finishes.
- Man City - 24 points from their last 12 last season, 29 points the year before for for 2nd/1st place finishes.
It all makes me think that the most likely to falter are Arsenal and Spurs. Both don't have any experience of coming through at the end of the season. Man City remain our biggest threat for me, because if they can get their act together, they can win ten in a row. Going nine points clear of them is massive.
If we can find a way to beat teams at the KP that play like Norwich did, we can do it. We need to tap into the last couple of years experience to see us through because everything we need to know is there.
gregs_y2k
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Get the point you're trying to make but it's somewhat irrelevant. Prior to our Championship winning campaign we had faltered badly and only squeezed into the play offs on the final day of the season and so by that yardstick it wouldn't make sense for us to go on and win it so comfortably the following season.
Truth is Leicester and Spurs have comfortably the best 'teams' in the league and played the most consistently. 2 of the 3 games they've lost this season (us and Utd on the opening day) they have been the better side and were really unlucky to not take something from each game. I really can't see them tailing off dramatically. I certainly don't think they'll lose too many matches but draws could cost them.
Whilst experience does play a part, I'm expecting Spurs to win it if we falter. I think injuries/suspensons will play a larger part than experience for us and Spurs at the tail end of the season due to both teams' lack of squad depth when compared to Arsenal and Man City
Motown Fox
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Arsenal look like they mean business at Old Trafford. Hopefully ManU pride and the history between the 2 clubs will mean they'll give them a tough game and rough them up in the process.
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| P | Pld | Pts | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 20 | 47 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 21 | 43 |
| 3 | Nottm F | 21 | 41 |
| 4 | Newcastle | 21 | 38 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 21 | 37 |
| 6 | Manchester C | 21 | 35 |
| 7 | Aston Villa | 21 | 35 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 21 | 34 |
| 9 | Fulham | 21 | 30 |
| 10 | Brentford | 21 | 28 |
| 11 | Brighton | 20 | 28 |
| 12 | West Ham | 21 | 26 |
| 13 | Tottenham | 21 | 24 |
| 14 | Palace | 21 | 24 |
| 15 | Manchester U | 20 | 23 |
| 16 | Everton | 20 | 17 |
| 17 | Ipswich | 20 | 16 |
| 18 | Wolves | 21 | 16 |
| 19 | Leicester | 21 | 14 |
| 20 | Southampton | 20 | 6 |
