Can't say they don't deserve it as much as I hate them.
Let's compare the midfield;
Petrov,
Milner,
Delph,
Reo-Coker,
Sidwell,
Young,
Downing,
Salifou.
Modric,
Kranjcar,
Palacios,
Bentley,
Lennon,
Jenas,
Huddlestone,
Rose,
Bale.
We so deserve that 4th spot...