Relegation

[jinkyali]

Yes, He could be sacked by the new owner because they want their own manager. But in Football terms, his job is about as safe as it can be. The fans love him. He will finish 3rd, in the latter stages of the CL and in an FA Cup Final. There is no obvious choice to replace him, either. He will still be in charge next season unless he resigns.

Since when were jobs just about football.

 

[bluelife]

Still think we’re down

 

[jazzy]

Why? They are playing well, making themselves hard to beat and are picking up points. Their fixtures are similar to ours in having Chelsea, Arsenal and Brentford in the run in.

Just lost 4 nil at home
Lost one of their best players
We have a game in hand which if we win takes us above them.
Have a far harder run in than us.

Of course if we don't win our game in hand.......

 

[Fansince1988]

I think we will stay up to be honest.

After today things do look much better, on paper I’d have had this as our hardest game even though we were at home, I’m hoping Arsenal away won’t be an issue and we are safe buy then. I really hope us and Leeds survive but If Leeds go to save us I’m not complaining

 

[Fansince1988]

Still think we’re down

Ever the optimist, after today it must surely give you a glimmer of hope we can survive

 

[Wat Tyler]

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

After today things do look much better, on paper I’d have had this as our hardest game even though we were at home, I’m hoping Arsenal away won’t be an issue and we are safe buy then. I really hope us and Leeds survive but If Leeds go to save us I’m not complaining

I have absolutely no preference between Burnley and Leeds, so long as it’s one of them.

 

[Connor]

Leeds are the ones. Their next 2 are horrible and we just need a result somewhere to drag them in

Get above them, and I think we’ll be Ok.

 

[Amw79]

Realistically:

• I think Burnley get belted away to Villa and Spurs and Newcastle are going to want to sign off with a win. Maximum of 3-5 points more for them (outside bet of 6)
• Leeds will get zip from the next two and have it all to do against Brighton and Brentford to get all 6 points. Maximum of 3-5 points more for them (outside bet of 6)
• We can realistically expect 4 points from the last two home games and maybe 2/3 points in the final 3 aways. 6/7 realistic points there.

This might come down to GD. Burnley aren't out of our range on that: a 2/3 goal snotting from Spurs plus us beating someone by a couple or so and we have the advanatge...and obviously Leeds are knackered on GD.

Dave, ya know I love ya man, but jib these predictions mate, as you’ve got a shocking record on em. If you were betting on all your shouts, you’d be out on the street.

 

[Fansince1988]

No, I said it will probably include only 1,2 or maybe none of their first choice team that Tuchel will pick for the FA Cup Final 3 days later. The team they will play vs Leeds will likely be Kepa, Kenedy, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Chalobah, Sarr, Barkley, Loftus Cheek, Jorginho, Pulisic, Ziyech, Lukaku.

That team could still beat Leeds but Chelsea are definitely prioritising the FA Cup as it would have to be a surprising collapse for them not to qualify for the CL now. We will see what team they put out.

Chelsea still really need one more win to cement 3rd place they will want that done ASAP, they will play more or less full strength against Leeds

 

[peteblue]

 

[MisterJ]

Realistically:

• I think Burnley get belted away to Villa and Spurs and Newcastle are going to want to sign off with a win. Maximum of 3-5 points more for them (outside bet of 6)
• Leeds will get zip from the next two and have it all to do against Brighton and Brentford to get all 6 points. Maximum of 3-5 points more for them (outside bet of 6)
• We can realistically expect 4 points from the last two home games and maybe 2/3 points in the final 3 aways. 6/7 realistic points there.

This might come down to GD. Burnley aren't out of our range on that: a 2/3 goal snotting from Spurs plus us beating someone by a couple or so and we have the advanatge...and obviously Leeds are knackered on GD.

Fair assessment, but football does strange things

I always hoped, but didn't see us getting anything against Newcastle, Man Utd or Chelsea, but look what happened

 

[bluebird]

After today things do look much better, on paper I’d have had this as our hardest game even though we were at home, I’m hoping Arsenal away won’t be an issue and we are safe buy then. I really hope us and Leeds survive but If Leeds go to save us I’m not complaining

Our destiny is in our own hands

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

The “Everton That” little voice in my brain is stopping me getting too excited. It would be VERY Everton for us to go and lose to Watford or Brentford, or for Leeds to take 6pts from their next two.

 

[BrendanGOT]

Fair assessment, but football does strange things

I always hoped, but didn't see us getting anything against Newcastle, Man Utd or Chelsea, but look what happened

I agree but I think it's fair to say Leeds and Burnley will probably get around 6 points more which means we need 2 wins and 2 draws to stay up on GD or 3 more wins. If lucky one of Leeds or Burnley will get less than 6 points and we'll get across the line with 2 more wins.