Quote Originally Posted by HCZ_Reborn View Post
But you accept presumably that you have zero basis to make that claim that you don’t think they’ll struggle in those games
No I don't. I have explained my basis.

But to suggest this is not a far more significant test for them in the form of a mid week game at a physical Newcastle side, an away fixture at Goodison park where they’ve won only twice in the past eight seasons, spurs who though inconsistent have the ability to take big scalps and despite our win there West Ham will be no picnic either (though it’s probably the most winnable fixture for them out of the four). As you’ve spoken about form, it’s definitely not inconceivable to see dropped points in any of these games bleed through to their home games, because when you’ve been used to having it your own way and suddenly you don’t….uncertainty creeps in
I hope you're right, obviously.

Quote Originally Posted by HCZ_Reborn View Post
My contention is that if they retain their current lead over us to the beginning of January it will more likely be because we’ve dropped points as well than them winning every game.
That may be true but there's the issue in being 9 points off the top, every game becomes a must win.