UEFA Europa Conference League - Alkmaar, Legia and Zrinjski

[Brazilian Villain]

Yesterday was the kind of beating that leaves scars.

Pretty sure I heard Howe saying yesterday that they'll have to see whether it was a one-off or Emery had figured out how to beat them, and that if it's the latter other teams might emulate Unai's tactics.

[pablo_picasso]

Yesterday was the kind of beating that leaves scars.

Pretty sure I heard Howe saying yesterday that they'll have to see whether it was a one-off or Emery had figured out how to beat them, and that if it's the latter other teams might emulate Unai's tactics.

That happened with us with, West Ham last year, I think it was.

They pressed really high & aggressively & comfortably beat us. Leeds (I think) followed suit & it became standard for all teams to put pressure on the back four & it affected us quite badly.

[nigel]

Our goal difference is pretty poor, compared to the others, so could play a big part.
If Newcastle beat Spurs that would put Spurs well and truly in the mix for the 5th-7th places with us, BHA and Liverpool.

Given the respective run in  fixtures you’d expect Brighton and Liverpool to overhaul us and Spurs.

And the way Spurs are playing  they could easily be the team to fall short in 8th place.

[Lastfootstamper]

2019, promotion? No effing chance.
2020, avoid relegation? Likewise.

2023, sneak 4th? Never say never...

[Brazilian Villain]

Our goal difference is pretty poor, compared to the others, so could play a big part.
If Newcastle beat Spurs that would put Spurs well and truly in the mix for the 5th-7th places with us, BHA and Liverpool.

Given the respective run in  fixtures you’d expect Brighton and Liverpool to overhaul us and Spurs.

And the way Spurs are playing  they could easily be the team to fall short in 8th place.

Agree with this. Liverpool's run-in is the easiest on paper and we may need to beat them at Anfield to have a chance of finishing above them.

[algy]

I'm not giving up on 4th yet, no matter how unlikely. Once you're into a 7/8/9 game shootout anything can happen. Clubs could tank, injuries happen, including to us.

Yes but Newcastle have a lot of easier games and I can see them getting 68 points unless they blow up of course.

They have Spurs next then I think Arsenal a couple of weeks later. Make a mess of those, they'd be in with the pack and potential implosion material.

Admittedly there's some huge "if"s there, and honestly I'm expecting us to be 7th or 8th once teams have caught up their games in hand ... but still, it's nice to be dreaming up possibilities of us qualifying for Europe rather than working out what needs to happen to avoid relegation.

[Aldridge Villa]

It’s going to be tight but you never know. One thing for sure, we must rectify our nasty habit of recent no shows at Molineux (with exception of behind closed doors Anwar penalty) to give us a fighting chance.

[ChicagoLion]

Our goal difference is pretty poor, compared to the others, so could play a big part.
If Newcastle beat Spurs that would put Spurs well and truly in the mix for the 5th-7th places with us, BHA and Liverpool.

Given the respective run in  fixtures you’d expect Brighton and Liverpool to overhaul us and Spurs.

And the way Spurs are playing  they could easily be the team to fall short in 8th place.

Agree with this. Liverpool's run-in is the easiest on paper and we may need to beat them at Anfield to have a chance of finishing above them.

we could do with Leeds finding one of those performances tomorrow night, agree we will definitely need something at Anfield.

[astonvilla82]

The way Liverpool been playing,I won't be surprised at there results, they had there cup final by beating Manchester

[pauliewalnuts]

If West Ham win the Europa Conference will that be one spot (7th) gone and 6th would be conference?

It's refreshing to see you posting about fewer spaces being available.

Ha ha, marvellous work!

[ChicagoLion]

The way Liverpool been playing,I won't be surprised at there results, they had there cup final by beating Manchester

They are getting a few players back their run in
Leeds A
Forest H
West Ham A
Spurs H
Fulham H
Brentford H
Leicester A
AVFC H
Southampton A

[Dave P]

At what point do we have to admit we’ll be gutted if we don’t qualify for any competition? It was only a few weeks ago we wanted top half.

I can see this thread turning into disappointment we’re in the Conference League after we were still in the champions league lox with 2/3 games to go.

[Holte L2]

The way Liverpool been playing,I won't be surprised at there results, they had there cup final by beating Manchester

They are getting a few players back their run in
Leeds A
Forest H
West Ham A
Spurs H
Fulham H
Brentford H
Leicester A
AVFC H
Southampton A

It sounds crazy but I could see Liverpool slipping up at West Ham and Leicester.

[wittonwarrior]

Liverpool on paper still a step up for us.  They have a relatively easy run in.  Would refuse to be disappointed no matter what.  Emery has performed amazingly since he has come in.

[PeterWithesShin]

Liverpool couldn't even beat Chelsea, that's how shit they are.