Final league position

5th, 6th or 7th?

 

We have a tougher match away to City than either Spurs (Everton) or Liverpool (Stoke). On the other hand, both teams are dropping points. In the end we have to win and Liverpool lose to jump over them and at least draw and Spurs lose to jump over them. Seventh is the most likely...so close and yet so far...5th was easily attainable, but that's life.

 

Permutations:

Table reminder

5 - Liverpool +9 62pts
6 - Tottenham +4 61pts
7 - Southampton +23 60pts

Fixtures

Everton vs Spurs
Man City vs Saints
Stoke vs Liverpool

All tough away games, although against teams with nothing significant to play for (assuming Utd don't lose)

If Spurs & Liverpool both fail to win then victory at City will give Southampton 5th.

5th is automatic qualification to Europa league group stage.

If Arsenal win cup, then 6th is automatic qualification to
Group stage and 7th qualifies for third round qualification stage commencing 30th July

If Villa win cup, then 6th qualifies for qualification stage and 7th gets you nowt.

 

5th

 

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Looking at our respective goal differences it will be a shame if we don't finish 5th as that indicates we've been the better overall performer.
I'm hopeful that it will play a role in our final position

 

I predicted 6th at the start of the season, so I'll go with that. I like Tom's style though.

 

5th on goal difference, after Pool and Spuds both draw, and we do the business against the blue mancs.

 

7th.

 

How great would it be to finish above both Spurs and Liverpool? Surely too much to hope for?

 

Can never be really disappointed with 7th (if that is where we finish) after such an enjoyable season, but there is still that little feeling of...if only. This season was a great chance to do even better when United, Liverpool, and Spurs all underperformed. Do I think we are better than those 3 teams....yes, I do this season (especially when you consider the relative cost of the squads).

 

Spuds don't really want the Europa League, Villa and ourselves could oblige them.

 

Here is a graphic of our progress under Liebherr ownership. Well, I assume that is what it is for.

 

As Thursday football looks nailed on, I really really want 5th, that would make it even more special. Next Sunday will be exciting, that's for sure.

 

Who would have thought, dared dream we'd be having this thread at the start of the season. Regardless where we finish it's been a brilliant season & I'm so pleased & excited of where we are & what we CAN achieve now & next season. 7th probably but I really think we can "steal" a draw & if spuds slip up, it's 6th. Would be the absolute icing on the cake if we could win & both liverwho & spuds slip up ! COYS

 

Are all europa games on BT next season?

 

I see where you're heading. If BT is covering Europa league matches, is it really worth to qualify to that competition and suffer Michel Owen's dreadful commentary?

 

I'm calling it now, It's fate, we will finish 5th. The football gods have set this up as irony for all the greed and glory hunting last summer.

 

Ha ha but imagine if you are tired and need to get a good nights sleep. That's hard after a Saints game, but Owen would help you sleep better.

 

Reckon we'll get seventh.
Two facts support this: 1. we don't get first prize in whatever league competition we're in, including mini leagues; 2. I don't think we can beat City with Gazzaniga in goal. We may score, despite Joe Hart's immense current form, but we will also concede.