Popular Post Mark Albrighton Posted December 31, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2023 There is maybe a sense of “Ah, it just went with us today, just did enough”. But we could say similar about Liverpool. They’ve won it late on against Newcastle, Wolves, Fulham and Palace. They’ve had late equalisers against Luton, Man City and Arsenal. That’s 10 or so points where it could be argued they’ve rescued it. The difference is we kinda expect it from the likes of Liverpool and we don’t yet have that expectation that we’re actually going to still get something when it looks like we’re not. Ultimately, it’s kinda mundane reasoning but the better teams probably do get more moments fall for them, and more decisions go their way. You’re more likely to win in the last minute if you’re going for it until the end. You’re more likely to win a penalty if you’re spending more time in the opposition’s penalty area. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Spurs are a good side. They’re going to be a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, Lord Willard said: Spurs are a good side. They’re going to be a problem. Really? What game have you been watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, AshVilla said: Really? What game have you been watching. You have forgot they are missing 3 key players that will be back soon. They won't get worse than now, only better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Of course the teams around us are going to be a problem, what do we expect, we're challenging for top four, not battling for survival, we can take it as a given that the teams around us are going to be winning most of their games, so we just have to look after our own results But I wouldn't go overboard with Spurs, they haven't looked good today, on another day Bournemouth would have had two or three goals of their own, despite the win it actually makes me worry less about them, as playing like this they will lose more games, if we can't finish above this Spurs team then we won't deserve top four, and that's not based on just today, but other times I've seen them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Arsenal could drop out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2023 We’re in a position where we probably want Man Utd to do us a favour against Spurs in a couple of weeks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PaulC Posted December 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2023 2nd going into the new year. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Everyone are losing points here and there. Why it's so unbelievably close up there. Whoever has it in them to go on a winning run will start to move away from the pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Crazy really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just now, Pinebro said: Everyone are losing points here and there. Why it's so unbelievably close up there. Whoever has it in them to go on a winning run will start to move away from the pack. This - December is tough for everyone. Banana skins everywhere, particularly for those teams playing in Europe with the accumulated exhaustion. Taking a step back and reflecting on our December, ignoring the individual results and just looking where we sit in the table and the points we've accumulated - it's been a great month. We're second, with not too many injury issues, suspension coming back for our next game and a much less hectic schedule for a couple of months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 All 5 Champions League places are currently available to us. Its open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 It's never felt more open - so much to play for. We are still in a strong position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted December 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2023 Wow. Didn’t see Fulham beating Arsenal today. Thought Spurs would drop points to Bournemouth. I watched the Spurs game and they were so spawny. Bournemouth should have been ahead but missed so many chances and Spurs were poor but their quality in attack showed. All to play for. Just need to keep doing our job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted December 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2023 Next six then, takes us through to the end of February. Everton (a), Newcastle (h), Sheffield Utd (a), Man Utd (h), Fulham (a), Forest (h) I find it difficult not to look at those and think each is a game we should be looking to win. But realistically something like 14 points would be good? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Spurs is a massive problem with their no europe distraction. That being said I would rather be in Europe than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Pinebro said: Spurs is a massive problem with their no europe distraction. That being said I would rather be in Europe than not. But they lose Son, Sarr and Bissouma to Asia cup and AFCON which’ll be a problem for them Edited December 31, 2023 by nick76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Next six then, takes us through to the end of February. Everton (a), Newcastle (h), Sheffield Utd (a), Man Utd (h), Fulham (a), Forest (h) I find it difficult not to look at those and think each is a game we should be looking to win. But realistically something like 14 points would be good? By definition, anything above 12 would be good. Obviously we won't win them all but 4 wins 1 draw and 1 loss would be an outstanding return. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Next six then, takes us through to the end of February. Everton (a), Newcastle (h), Sheffield Utd (a), Man Utd (h), Fulham (a), Forest (h) I find it difficult not to look at those and think each is a game we should be looking to win. But realistically something like 14 points would be good? Yes, it's 6 games against teams 7th down to 20th, with the two highest placed teams completely out of form. 13 to 14 points would be great, and certainly doable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, nick76 said: But they lose Son, Sarr and Bissouma to Asia cup and AFCON which’ll be a problem for them It's like 2 games or something? Hardly matters. Though they lost Sarr to injury in the first half today and it looked pretty bad so he'll likely be out for far longer than AFCON. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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