One word.....Everton!!!
imo we're not good enough to get through the qualifiers first time, especially since we wont be seeded. however that makes the early part of the summer even more important. we need to use the fact that we're in the qualifiers to bring in a higher standard of player, which will in turn make it a bit easier to finish top 4 again. these things are gradual, within a couple of years being top 4 regulars then i think we'll really reap the rewards
will count for nothing if we finish top 4 then sit on our hands all summer in the transfer market before going out in the qualifiers though