It was a good result and improved our goal difference which was much needed. We're going to need a strong goal difference especially considering how tight it is in the race for top 4 race, we're also going to need to win all our games against lesser teams from now until the end of the season, we need as many points as we can get.
Top 4 hinges as much on how we do in our big games as it does in our lesser games, we still have to go to Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs and if we are honest...I think we're looking at a maximum of 2 points out of those 3 away games, draws at Liverpool and Spurs, loss at Chelsea. The home games against United and City are MUST wins.
Herb...I hear you...and I'm of the same mindset to a degree.....
If dropping out of top four meant a fresh change then I'm all for it but I also want us to keep our best players which IMO does to an extent hinge on us credibly challenging for the title or at the very least securing a top four finish.
For what it is worth, I don't think we have what it takes to properly challenge for the title, this team doesn't have the mentality. Even if Chelsea collapse I don't expect us to take the initiative....it will be one of the other teams.
The Costa situation will affect the chavs, he's their top goalscorer and they'll miss those goals if he pisses off. I guess they'll get a replacement this month if he goes but no guarantees a new guy will be able to replace the goals. I'd agree yes, the chavs are most likely to win it if Costa stays. But there's a good chance they'll fall back into the pack of inconsistent chasers if he leaves.
Us? We have absolutely no chance whatsoever. Performances just aren't there. Yet another top 4 finish and Wenger signing a new contract so we can keep on going around the loop, that's what our season is about.
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Aye, I think the same, though to be fair to them they did look good offensively without him on Saturday.
I think our only saving grace this season is that we are going to really need to be on our game to even secure a top 4 finish given the strong competition, we will not finish top 4 by default...we're going to need to be consistent from now until the end of the season, any march/april collapses and we could well drop out of top 4 contention.
Yes we're winning these games againt lesser teams, but that's to be expected really, Swansea are pretty woeful. Don't think we've played that well at all overall and as we know when it comes to the crunch games we'll collapse as we always do.
Have no belief this year will be any different, it'll be like all the other seasons, if we get anywhere close we'll come up against a decent team and get beaten or drop points like we always do, we're incapable of delivering when it really matters.
Noone can seriously believe this team with this manager is alctually capable of putting a run together (of good results and performances) and also beat the best teams when it comes down to crunch time, this team doesn't have the hunger, desire or guts and determination to deliver when it matters, this all comes from the top. Some teams are winners and some aren't and we fit into the latter category.
Chelsea only drew there #justsaying