Sulberto21 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) I always like to think that we set realistic win expectations for the season. This season I think we will achieve 24 wins in the league. another 18 wins from 29 is very doable. We’ll beat City and one of Arsenal/Liverpool at home. Edited October 27, 2023 by Sulberto21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 23 hours ago, MrBlack said: The total points being divided by the number of clubs entering Europe means we can't really afford to have any one of our clubs falling at the group stage. If they do, we need someone to win a tournament to counteract the drop in points we'll see. On average, we probably need 4 or 5 clubs in semi finals (out of the 12 in total), and two clubs making a final. Last season we had only Man City and West Ham making a semi final, but they also went on to win. United went out the Europa in the quarters. But we also had one less club in Europe to divide our total points by. This season we'll need to better that representation in the latter stages. Yes well Liverpool, City and us are favourites to win our respective tournaments and if the prem team finishes third in their group they have the chance to stay in Europe by dropping down a competition tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, rubberman said: Wouldn't be massively surprised to see Spurs held tonight at Palace. City possibly, though less likely, could draw at Old Trafford. Liverpool and Arsenal look like bankers as much as our game. Would be great to get into the top 4. Do our business and keep the pressure on those above. Palace without Eze, Olise and Schlupp so not sure where the goals/creativity are gonna come for Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Sulberto21 said: I always like to think that we set realistic win expectations for the season. This season I think we will achieve 24 wins in the league. another 18 wins from 29 is very doable. We’ll beat City and one of Arsenal/Liverpool at home. Generally, only the top 2 sides in the league will win 24 games or more in a season. Would put us in a great space but for me its probably a tough ask. We need to take some points off City, Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 minute ago, cheltenham_villa said: Generally, only the top 2 sides in the league will win 24 games or more in a season. Would put us in a great space but for me its probably a tough ask. We need to take some points off City, Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool. As long as we keep averaging 2pts a game that is good enough to get top 4. It is definitely realistic given the last 34 games under Emery. Finishing in the top 2 is not at this stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, cheltenham_villa said: Generally, only the top 2 sides in the league will win 24 games or more in a season. Would put us in a great space but for me its probably a tough ask. We need to take some points off City, Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool. My thinking is around the fact we had we games with the slippy one and still managed 18 wins. There were a few defeats under Don Unai where we didn’t put our chances away. I agree it’s a tough ask but I do think it is achievable (injuries permitting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: As long as we keep averaging 2pts a game that is good enough to get top 4. It is definitely realistic given the last 34 games under Emery. Finishing in the top 2 is not at this stage. 1 minute ago, Sulberto21 said: My thinking is around the fact we had we games with the slippy one and still managed 18 wins. There were a few defeats under Don Unai where we didn’t put our chances away. I agree it’s a tough ask but I do think it is achievable (injuries permitting). on one hand, 24 games sounds possible, one the other only the top 2 would normally get that and I dont believe we will finish there. Worth remembering that we are averaging 2 points a game but are not currently in the top 4, so as well as maintaining that, we also need others to drop. For us to get over 2 points a game, we will need to earn some points against the top 4. if we lose all 8, having dropped points to newcastle and Wolves, we could only afford to drop points in 3 more games. Thats why i think points against those are so important. We cant afford to lose the arsenal and city games at home, fwiw i dont think we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Take it game at a time, so only think of Luton game, They’ve improved lately. Could be another Mostar especially if they scored early. Anyway hoping for Spurs not to win tonight, that would be a good result to begin the game week with. Basically we have to look at: Spurs, City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, Chelsea, Brighton and Utd each week and hoping they don’t win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted October 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Made In Aston said: As long as we keep averaging 2pts a game that is good enough to get top 4. It is definitely realistic given the last 34 games under Emery. Finishing in the top 2 is not at this stage. Yep, our target should be maintaining 2pts a game which, considering the **** state we were in a year ago, is already a miracle. Do that and we get CL football I don't see 4th needing more than 76pts. The next three games are an opportunity to get ahead of the curve and give us some room to slip up. Not much though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted October 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 27, 2023 5 hours ago, Sulberto21 said: I always like to think that we set realistic win expectations for the season. This season I think we will achieve 24 wins in the league. another 18 wins from 29 is very doable. We’ll beat City and one of Arsenal/Liverpool at home. I think it as setting a good points total. The most in the premier league is 74, after 42 games (I think this is our highest top flight points total, but not sure). In a 38 game season I think it’s 64 points. Split the difference, let’s say 70 points as a target. So, 29 more games, 51 more points to get. I reckon 15 wins, 6 draws is achievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 25/10/2023 at 12:54, Pinebro said: Where do we find better players than Diaby and Watkins? And to what price? I didnt say them two lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Never mind the champions league we've just been an answer on Richard Osmans House of Games.. The big time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Tottenham are pissing me off man, where did they come from! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I have always disliked Spurs and Newcastle the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VillaChris Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Sulberto21 said: I always like to think that we set realistic win expectations for the season. This season I think we will achieve 24 wins in the league. another 18 wins from 29 is very doable. We’ll beat City and one of Arsenal/Liverpool at home. That would be incredible and we'd probably reach 80 points! Easily enough for top 4. Personally think 20 wins should be the target as that guarantees top 6 minimum so 12/13 home wins and then 7-8 away. Add in draws and hopefully a a game or two left and take it from there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Made In Aston said: As long as we keep averaging 2pts a game that is good enough to get top 4. It is definitely realistic given the last 34 games under Emery. Finishing in the top 2 is not at this stage. That’s the sensible view, but it’s possible, and we are still improving with players to come back who improve us. We could be Emerys best team yet so who knows.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 hours ago, supermon said: Tottenham are pissing me off man, where did they come from! They have had some very fortunate results so far, but luck is a great attribute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 hours ago, supermon said: Tottenham are pissing me off man, where did they come from! Take a break from football for your own health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Pongo Waring said: Take a break from football for your own health Err you're alright mate, it's not that deep! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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