Champions League Contention

[Dave P]

I said after Brentford when we drew 3-3 that we would get to 70 points and Spurs would get to 69.  The Arsenal result means I think we'll get to 72.  I just want it to be safe by the last game.

[Dogtanian]

Positive view, they have a very tough run-in, they have a key injuries recently, they looked pretty poor defensively in recent games vs Fulham and Newcastle - not sure the manager has plan B to the way they play. Also, Maddison looks half the player he was at the start of the season.
That said, we just win and do it ourselves.

Maddison knows all about missing out on top four from his Leicester days. Although, admittedly Leicester were actually in the top for for most of the season before the crumble, unlike Spuds.

[lovejoy]

I can confirm from the Chelsea fans at work that they hate Spurs with a passion. I thinbk saturday is pivotal. A win takes the others out of the equation and puts us 9 points ahead and loads on the pressure on Spurs. Anything else and it's "back in their hands".

[chrisw1]

It's too difficult to call.  One thing I'm pretty sure of is it won't be straightforward. 

After they beat us I thought it was highly likely that Spurs would finish above us.  But them losing to Fulham and again to Newcastle whilst we got a point at West Ham and beat Arsenal was a huge swing.  I wouldn't be surprised to see similar swings over the remaining games.

But certainly, I'd far rather be in our position than theirs.  Even if you give them Burnley & Sheffield, they've got Liverpool and Chelsea away and we've got them at home.  Then they've got Arsenal and Man City whilst we've got Brighton and Palace.

[john e]

We have 4 games left spurs have 6 but we are 6 points ahead

the way I look at it is spurs have 2 easy games Shef Utd and Burley so I’m giving them the 6 points back that we’re ahead

So it’s a shootout as to who’s best over the other 4 games
We have Chelsea, Brighton, Liverpool, palace
They have Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City

We got to be favourites

Edit- basically what Chris has said above

[astonvilla82]

We have 4 games left spurs have 6 but we are 6 points ahead

the way I look at it is spurs have 2 easy games Shef Utd and Burley so I’m giving them the 6 points back that we’re ahead

So it’s a shootout as to who’s best over the other 4 games
We have Chelsea, Brighton, Liverpool, palace
They have Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City

We got to be favourites

Edit- basically what Chris has said above

Burnley game might not be that easy depending on where thier league position is

[darren woolley]

It's getting so close now I really think we can do it it's in touching distance for us.

[Keeno]

Two more wins does it.

Even a win and a draw taking us to 70 might do it. But that would be a bit squeaky bum time on the final day.

Two wins to get us to 72 would put it out of reach for Spurs given their fixtures.

[usav]

We have 4 games left spurs have 6 but we are 6 points ahead

the way I look at it is spurs have 2 easy games Shef Utd and Burley so I’m giving them the 6 points back that we’re ahead

So it’s a shootout as to who’s best over the other 4 games
We have Chelsea, Brighton, Liverpool, palace
They have Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City

We got to be favourites

Edit- basically what Chris has said above

Burnley game might not be that easy depending on where thier league position is

And just as important is can they get the goal difference back with those two games against Sheffield and Burnley?

[Dave]

[PeterWithesShin]

Makes what we're doing even more impressive.

[Dogtanian]

And Spurs even poorer.

[Lastfootstamper]

I've looked at spurs schedule. It's punishing, not only in who they've got to play, but when. The only break is the six days between Liverpool and Burnley.
Sunday, Arsenal
Thursday, Chelsea
Sunday, Liverpool
Saturday, Burnley
Tuesday, Man City
Sunday, Sheffield United

I know we've still got Europe in the mix, but ours does feel a little more leisurely.

[Footy-Vill]

Chelsea home  is a must win match and puts us 9 clear before Spurs even play

As much as I can see Villa beating Chelsea and can see Chelsea hammering Spurs when they play !

No it's not.

Not a must win?
Why not ?
9pts would be quite the gap.

[Meanwood Villa]

It's only a must win if not winning it mathematically costs you something. We are not at that stage yet.