Relegation

[Kev The Rat]

not a hope that both leeds and Burnley win their last 2 - and Burnley are guaranteed to lose to Spurs this weekend.

The worst case scenario has one of them winning both games, and the other getting 4 points.

That means we only need 3 points and in the cold light of day assuming Burnley get hammered by Spurs, we only need 2.

 

[Stevie Nicks Bootleg]

We really could do with a Spurs win tonight.

If Arsenal win, Spurs will have sod all to play for against Burnley

But if Arsenal win, then wouldn't they have sod all to play for too?

 

[zaitken]

We are completely incapable of winning games against teams that park the bus. If Brentford and Palace come to Goodison with that approach we could be in deep trouble. And I still wouldn't write Leeds off. Burnley have a better chance of going down than Leeds in my opinion.

 

[bitter-no-better]

Hard to know if our game moving from 2pm to 4.30pm is a benefit. I dont want to be going into the Palace game needing points.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

But if Arsenal win, then wouldn't they have sod all to play for too?

You mean for the last day of the season vs us?

We really need to be safe by then/Arsenal could nick 3rd.

 

[zaitken]

But if Arsenal win, then wouldn't they have sod all to play for too?

Arteta despises losing. He'll drill into his players to show no mercy whoever they're playing against.

 

[kenada_blue]

They defended set plays really badly in the cup. We will get opportunities but the delivery has to be far better.

I'm optimistic that Goodison will respond and lift the team

Remember seeing Doucoure stood over a free kick against Leicester...that's how much faith the team has in the set piece department

 

[Gilbert..]

not a hope that both leeds and Burnley win their last 2 - and Burnley are guaranteed to lose to Spurs this weekend.

The worst case scenario has one of them winning both games, and the other getting 4 points.

That means we only need 3 points and in the cold light of day assuming Burnley get hammered by Spurs, we only need 2.

Need spurs to beat Arsenal tonight so they come out and have something to play for against Burnley sunday.

 

[Stevie Nicks Bootleg]

Arteta despises losing. He'll drill into his players to show no mercy whoever they're playing against.

...and Conte 'loves' getting beat .

 

[Drico]

Hard to know if our game moving from 2pm to 4.30pm is a benefit. I dont want to be going into the Palace game needing points.

The aim is to avoid going into the Arsenal game needing points.

If we need something at home to Palace, so be it. We have to earn the right to stay top flight. Two home games to get what's needed. We would have dreamed of that after the Burnley debacle.

 

[Gilbert..]

Against a United side with their feet up.

Brighton drew 0.0 with Leeds at home by the way.

Brightons away points tally this season is 4th best. Only bettered by man city liverpool and chelsea.

 

[Nymzee]

Hard to know if our game moving from 2pm to 4.30pm is a benefit. I dont want to be going into the Palace game needing points.

Well the fans in the stadium on Sunday will already know the Leeds result before kick-off. It could be absolute party time atmosphere if they've been beaten.

 

[Stevie Nicks Bootleg]

You mean for the last day of the season vs us?

We really need to be safe by then/Arsenal could nick 3rd.

I'm pretty sure Spurs will give it a good go in front of their own fans in their final home game, regardless.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Leeds game plan will less strategic now.
Just get it forward and attack.
Sure they may leave gaps behind, but they'll be looking to score at all costs.

Bielsa not there manager anymore. This fella doesn’t play like that

 

[Stuartisitc1878]

Well the fans in the stadium on Sunday will already know the Leeds result before kick-off. It could be absolute party time atmosphere if they've been beaten.

we'll know exactly what we'll need to do by kick-off and that can only be a good thing.