B94villa Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Low scoring defeats against Chelsea and City can be considered results as far as I'm concerned. If the table is anywhere near as tight as last season goal difference could be a big deal for us, especially if we can keep clean sheets against the bottom teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If we win 1 of them we will be on 10 points after 8 games so we have atleast put ourselves in a great position to be in a decent spot in the table after that run of results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If we can pick up 2-3 points I will be more than happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Just don't embarrass ourselves and maybe get 4 points and ill be laughing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2014 Got some decent results last year against the big boys, and we've got a better squad this year. I don't think we'll win every game, but I think we'll do better than many, certainly some parts of the media, expect. I reckon: Liverpool - narrow loss, they have played very well so far Arsenal - win, I reckon we can shut them out and get a cheeky goal, maybe a 1-0. Chelsea - loss, very good side, defensively a bit shaky but can't argue with the attack, costa is frightening Man City - draw, good side but have some chinks in heir armour, I think we'll draw Everton - win, they're good, and Martinez is a clever manager, but I've just got a good feeling about this one. If we got 7 points I'd be thrilled with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2014 I'd be happy with 4 points or more really.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted August 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2014 Pressure is off for these games now, thankfully. 7 from 9 is massive with these games coming up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwishIwasalivein1982 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 All I really want is revenge at Anfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I think everyone said before the season that the opening three games were vital, heading into this run of difficult fixtures. The nightmare scenario was 3 points or less, and then having poor form and no confidence heading into these games. Instead, we've played generally very well, and have gained an excellent 7 points, which is a great start to the season. The huge advantage of it is that the pressure is effectively off these next 5 games. On paper, we could well lose all of them, but being an optimist, we should be able to spring a surprise or two. As I write this, Arsenal have drawn 1-1 with Leicester despite having 24 shots on goal. If we organise well, we can trip someone up. However, I really hope fans aren't getting on Lambert's back if the results don't go our way. We've clearly improved this summer - much more than I realised, to be fair - so we shouldn't be getting angry with a few zero pointers. Performances matter more than results, by and large, and my main concern is that we don't destroy our goal difference and our defensive confidence. In some of these games last year, we were conceding 2,3,4 goals. Improving on that is good enough for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Great record at Anfield last few games, see no reason why we can't get something there. Anything could happen in the others I guess but really can't see us getting anything at Chelsea the way they are playing at the moment. Aside from the horrific 8 nil we've actually done alright at Stamford Bridge in recent years and we've always been a bit of a bogey team for Mourinho so not impossible we could nick something there if we defend well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B94villa Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Agree totally with the above*.Short of another 8-0, anyone criticising the manager/team for losing those games is on another planet. The real test is how we do against the rest, and the evidence so far is fairly encouraging. *Hanoi's post. Edited August 31, 2014 by B94villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 How many of us predicated 7 points from 9? I certainly did not. But it's a great platform to build from. Yes, the goal was sloppy, but we looked very comfortable for a vast majority of that game. We had an excellent record last season against the big boys. We can play without fear and build on our solid defensive foundations. Think we might have crumpled last season with Clark/Baker/Bertrand/Lowton in defence. We have more steel this season. I can see us picking up a win and the odd draw, in all honesty. I predicted 7 points from the first 3 games but I must admit I predicted a draw at Stoke and a victory at home to Newcastle but the end result is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2014 3 points from this run will be ok, as mentioned that means 10 points from 8 games after playing 5 of the best teams in the league. Any more than that is a bonus IMO. If we come through it without being on the end of a caning as well, then we could go on a bit of a run after these next 5 and be solidly placed in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Anything over 3 points would be good as far as I am concerned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever happened to ..... Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Yep four points will be fine and I think we will do it but couldn't predict how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 i can see us getting a few points on the board, im thinking a few draws over wins but whatever we take is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 3 points against Chelsea guaranteed We are Chelsea's bogey side whenever Mourinho is manager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 1 point from this games will put us with 8 points from 8 games. That is form from the last two seasons. The good thing is that Benteke and Kozak should be back when our fixtures becomes a little easier. Hope for at least one surprise win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 2-3 points and i'd be pleased with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 1 point from this games will put us with 8 points from 8 games. That is form from the last two seasons. The good thing is that Benteke and Kozak should be back when our fixtures becomes a little easier. Hope for at least one surprise win. my bet would be against liverpool or arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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