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Offline Percy McCarthy

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2760 on: April 26, 2024, 08:02:09 PM »
Here

Makes what we're doing even more impressive.



Arsenal have had some sympathetic scheduling.

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2761 on: April 26, 2024, 08:10:44 PM »
Here

Makes what we're doing even more impressive.



Arsenal have had some sympathetic scheduling.

Shame Klopp didn't get his replay v Spuds.

Offline paul_e

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2762 on: April 27, 2024, 10:26:30 AM »
I wonder what the ideal is. If we get to the conference league final it will be our 57th game this season. Given the dates for the first game and that final we will end the season with that average being around 122hours. It's pretty clear that has had an impact on the squad but it's an unavoidable consequence of having a good cup run in Europe. No amount of scheduling changes would alter the fact that 57 games in a little over 9 months is a lot to squeeze in.

Clubs like spurs haven't got lucky to have a much longer break between games, they weren't in Europe and went out early in both cups meaning they will play 15-16 games less than us this season.

If there is any fortune/misfortune involved for them it's that they've been scheduled to play successful teams on weeks where those teams play in the latter rounds of the cups which leads to rescheduling and makes their fixtures a bit 'clumpy'.

As others have said I'm sure they'd have preferred the games too be more spread out as that would make the most of the advantage of fewer games.

Offline Sdwbvf

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2763 on: April 27, 2024, 11:06:33 AM »
Fixture congestion is obviously pretty common at this time of year, but usually it's because you've had to fit in a load of matches.

Therefore it is pretty ridiculous how Spurs, not in any European competition, knocked out of the League Cup in August and the FA Cup in January, will go from 15 days without a match to playing six times in 21 days.

Not complaining, obviously. But if it were us I'd be pretty put out that the calendar had dealt us that hand.

Orrr, I can't believe the London PL mafia have conspired to secure their beloved Tottingham a two-week rest to recharge before their final few games.

I think this is the 2nd time its happened to them. But even with the rest that amount of games (and tough ones) in that space of time is a big big ask. If they win all their remaining games then we can't say they dont deserve 4th

We definitely can if we win all ours.

If both win all then Wolves could send us both into the Champions League at Liverpool's expense.

Which would make me laugh ... a lot.

Offline Smithy

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2764 on: April 27, 2024, 10:29:46 PM »
So, we're 7 points clear of spurs, but they have 3 games in hand and they play two of them before we play Brighton, with Arsenal at home tomorrow and Chelsea away on Thursday. 

It's not too much to expect them to lose both of those games, right?  It would be nice going to Brighton knowing it's back in our own hands...

Offline Footy-Vill

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2765 on: April 27, 2024, 10:29:52 PM »
Disappointed we may be for dropping two points and a poor second half performance but lets see if spurs are actually up to the level?
Arsenal tomorrow is possible of no points and dnt fancy them away at Chelsea and Liverpool.
If they get more than 3pts from those 3 games I be surprised.
So that's a 4pt lead regardless.

7pts is still 7pts.

Offline Footy-Vill

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2766 on: April 27, 2024, 10:33:32 PM »
In his TNT interview Emery has declared we are now a champions league contender! After 35 games we are a contender!

That he is happy we have qualified for Europa League but now we have a new challenge to be in champions league!
It's all true!

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2767 on: April 27, 2024, 10:35:55 PM »
In his TNT interview Emery has declared we are now a champions league contender! After 35 games we are a contender!

That he is happy we have qualified for Europa League but now we have a new challenge to be in champions league!
It's all true!

What’s all true? Not claiming many “insights” tonight - you had us strolling this game right?

Offline Footy-Vill

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2768 on: April 27, 2024, 10:40:03 PM »
Certainly many did at half time. But you're quite right in your assessment of still being cautious, yet I was far too confident that it was won 2-0 and the game over. My excitement and wish for the victory clouded any sound judgement.
 
But what Emery said was all true. He said "we are happy we achieved Europa Football, and now, after 35 games, we have more points to be a Champions League contender. We are happy with a draw"
« Last Edit: April 27, 2024, 10:41:59 PM by Footy-Vill »

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2769 on: April 27, 2024, 10:43:11 PM »
I think 2 more points does it for us. I reckon Tottenham will pick up 8 more points

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2770 on: April 27, 2024, 10:55:16 PM »
I think 2 more points does it for us. I reckon Tottenham will pick up 8 more points

I dont think thats wnough personally.  I think 4 will be enough

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2771 on: April 27, 2024, 10:57:51 PM »
No idea with Spurs, as they’re a funny side. They have the players to beat good sides, and they do that, but equally they lose games they shouldn’t. I still think 70/71 points is what’s needed.

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2772 on: April 27, 2024, 10:59:14 PM »
I suspect Spurs will get one or two wins se don't expect. I think they'll beat Arsenal tomorrow

Online Demitri_C

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2773 on: April 27, 2024, 10:59:18 PM »
You just know chelsea will not play that well vs sours. I bet they shit themselves like they did against arsenal

Offline Smirker

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Re: Champions League Contention
« Reply #2774 on: April 27, 2024, 11:03:15 PM »
We're one point closer  8)

I actually think we could lose our next three games and still finish 4th.

 


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