17 Mar 2025 18:36:32
I see a lot of the usual suspects who keep talking sh*te about how we are going to blow the league just like we did last season, and that this drop we're having now is exactly like last season!
Just a FYI, after 29 league games last season we were already 3rd in the league table 3 points behind Arsenal in 1st. This season we have a 15+ point swing compared to that. So its not really the same at all now is it?!
Arsenal's last 9 games are tougher than ours on paper (no easy games in the PL)
They have to play Real Madrid twice in there too, while we have 6-7 days to prepare for most of our games and jaded players will finally have time to rest and recharge for the final games.
Any talk of not winning the league is honestly pathetic.
17 Mar 2025 19:15:20
Hard hitting post that, Kurt.
17 Mar 2025 20:06:23
One game at a time Kurt.
I think most of us find it hard to see a drop off to the point that would be needed to not win the league.
But at the same time we have to go win it.
Next game is biggest always. I'm actually thankful for a small break myself now. Think we all all be ready to go once the international break is over.
17 Mar 2025 20:11:48
This season is a free hit for Slot. He's done better than expected. Having said that, it was known beforehand that he prefers a small squad. He's constantly quoted as believing the more you play, the fitter you get. Well, it's becoming obvious that, at the level we need to be at, these core beliefs don't hold up.
It's a season of adjustments for everyone let us hope he's not too stubborn and can revaluate his style.
17 Mar 2025 20:12:04
To lose the league, we'll need to lose 4 of the last 9 games and have a GD swing more than 13 goals in favour or Arsenal.
And that's with Arsenal having a perfect record. They've dropped 7 points in their last 5 games.
17 Mar 2025 20:30:12
The league is done, over. Nothing to worry about, just enjoy the march to the title. It’s been a great season enjoy it.
17 Mar 2025 21:42:01
I expected us to fight for 4th place this season. For #Slot to be in the cusp of winning it in his first season is amazing, beyond any of my dreams.
However, I hope he learns lots from this season in that you need to rotate and work with a larger squad to get through the hardest league there is. It's not the Dutch league when you can have rest mid game. You need to be on it all the time against every team.
So next season, get a few more players you trust and mix it up throughout the season and we could be even better.
17 Mar 2025 22:35:00
If you’ve ever owned an 80’s or 90’s Jag, you’ll know what limp home mode is. That’s what we’re in. We’ll make it, I’m sure of that, but it will be a grueling finish.
17 Mar 2025 22:41:02
as usual the narrative gets taken over by the extremes.
I've bene pretty bullish about the league being nailed on for us now, so I am at one of it for sure lol.
17 Mar 2025 23:05:55
We haven’t been in limp mode in the league. We have actually extended the lead. We will win the league by at least 10 points.
17 Mar 2025 23:19:49
We'll win the league, no doubt about it. I'm not worried about that at all, but next season is a different story with plenty of concerns. For now though, it's all about enjoying the history we're making. There's no chance we’ll bottle it, both us and Arsenal will drop points, but with the cushion we've built, we can afford it. If we weren’t this far ahead, then we’d have a real problem.
18 Mar 2025 05:34:44
Our first game back after what will seem like a super extended international break is the local derby.
I can’t work out if that’s a good fixture or the worst possible one.
18 Mar 2025 06:55:20
Viktor
I think Liverpool have done a hell of a lot better than you suggested they would . For me they can limp home all they want as long as they win that trophy.
18 Mar 2025 07:56:03
It’s a great fixture at home to Everton after an extended break. Get the crowd right behind the team.
{Ed025's Note - i think we will let you win Mark for the benefit of the city.. :)
18 Mar 2025 08:14:36
Rover they can limp, crawl, sprint, stagger etc etc once they win that's all everyone wants. Even Ed025 wants us to win for the good of the city of course ?.
{Ed025's Note - i really do Barry mate..
18 Mar 2025 08:20:34
That's what I'm hoping for ed025, then take points off arsenal and laud it over us how you helped us win the league ?.
{Ed025's Note - its a team effort WYred.. :)
18 Mar 2025 09:34:56
If we play like we did the other day Everton are getting the three points. I doubt we'll play that badly though, I think after the break we'll be well up for it - but so will Everton, it's one of them games. One I'm definitely not looking forward to!
18 Mar 2025 10:20:54
KurtStiener69, saw the same posts and comments as well. I mean seriously, how anyone can even think that we're going to blow the league when we have lost only 1 game in 29 with a 12 point gap (need to lose 4 with Arsenal running the table), a GD that is literally an extra point and needing about 5 wins give or take to clinch, is something ONLY members of our fan base can conjure up. Cos if City was in our position, you would never hear a soul say they could blow the title. This is the stuff of absolute lunacy.
Anyone who talks like this is outing him or herself as someone who is not ready nor has the stomach for a fight. They seem to be just there for the good vibes and as soon as some adversity hits, they give up, lose their marbles and run for the hills. As you said, pathetic.
18 Mar 2025 11:23:14
Vango - It may have been a free hit for Slot before we got 12 points in front, but not anymore. We have to win this league and that's all there is to it.