Yup, I think the math here works.
If by January, they've still got a lead of 9 points, its probably best to look towards next season.
Funnily I had earlier tipped Villa to be the dark horse this season.I had visions that Lord Emery would spring a surprise, cause enough chaos and maybe even rescue us from the dark reign of Pep singlehandedly... but now it looks like it will definitely be one of the usual names.
Also I am beginning to think the dark Sorcerer played a fast one on all of us and trained another bald clone to keep his throne warm...if its not clear, I am talking about Maresca and the Chavs here.
Currently this is the outcome that would unsettle me more than any other.