We have qualified for the CL.

[Somniloquism]

Just checked Crystal Palace's coming matches, and they have to play our rivals in the four matches before and after the Semi. So they could fuck us over in the league and the cup or could really make our season.

[aldridgeboy]

Newcastle have a tougher run in than us “ on paper “. Chelsea do as well.
I think we get 5th.

[LeeB]

Newcastle have a tougher run in than us “ on paper “. Chelsea do as well.
I think we get 5th.

I've found myself ignoring who has who in upcoming fixtures at this stage of the season, you can drive yourself mad trying to work it out.

If we keep winning we'll qualify, if we cough up anymore cheap points we wont.

[aldridgeboy]

Yes , “ on paper “ tends to go out of the window towards the end of the season.
Relegated teams start to play with freedom ( hopefully not this weekend ) and the last day always throws up crazy results.

[London Villan]

A quick prediction for us is potentiallly another 13 or 14 points - which will make it very close. Have to beat Newcastle at Villa Park and not lose to Man City away.

[LeeB]

Yes , “ on paper “ tends to go out of the window towards the end of the season.
Relegated teams start to play with freedom ( hopefully not this weekend ) and the last day always throws up crazy results.

I remember when we were circling the drain under Lambert watching Sunderland somehow win 2-0 at Everton despite getting battered all game, and thinking this isn't good for my health, being emotionally over-invested in one team's outcomes is quite enough.

[TaxDodger]

Possibly an obvious summary, but if we can get 7-9 points from our next three fixtures then we're right in the mix. Anything else and we'll probably be looking at trying to make sure we finish 7th.

[OCD]

Newcastle at home and Man City away will be tough coming so soon after the PSG home game. I can imagine that PSG game taking a lot out of us emotionally and physically. At least Newcastle have a game as well, as I thought they would have a clear week to prepare for it.

I think Chelsea and Man City are our biggest rivals. If our form is better than theirs, we can get 5th. I'm expecting Forest and Newcastle to finish above us. If 3-5 finishes as Forest, Newcastle, us and Chelsea/City have to make do with Europa League, that would be ideal.

[Clampy]

Possibly an obvious summary, but if we can get 7-9 points from our next three fixtures then we're right in the mix. Anything else and we'll probably be looking at trying to make sure we finish 7th.

We are already in the mix.

[Brazilian Villain]

Possibly an obvious summary, but if we can get 7-9 points from our next three fixtures then we're right in the mix.

7 points from the next 3, 10 points from the last 4. 68 points should be enough to get 5th place at least.

[LeeB]

Possibly an obvious summary, but if we can get 7-9 points from our next three fixtures then we're right in the mix.

7 points from the next 3, 10 points from the last 4. 68 points should be enough to get 5th place at least.

Knowing us the single point would be at Southampton.

[OCD]

Possibly an obvious summary, but if we can get 7-9 points from our next three fixtures then we're right in the mix.

7 points from the next 3, 10 points from the last 4. 68 points should be enough to get 5th place at least.

64 points would have been enough for 5th place last season; 67 points for 4th. In fact, our goal difference was better than Spurs' by 2 so we could have finished on 66 points and still got 4th but I'd rather it not be such close margins. My nerves would be shredded.

[Brazilian Villain]

Newcastle have a tougher run in than us “ on paper “. Chelsea do as well.
I think we get 5th.

It'll be interesting to see who we're cheering for by the time Newcastle and Forest play Chelsea.

[TaxDodger]

Possibly an obvious summary, but if we can get 7-9 points from our next three fixtures then we're right in the mix. Anything else and we'll probably be looking at trying to make sure we finish 7th.

We are already in the mix.

Well, yes. But I think we need 7-9 points from our next three games to remain in said mix.

[cdbearsfan]

2. Arsenal 77
3. Man City 71
4. Chelsea 70
5. Newcastle 69
6. Forest 66
7. Villa 62
8. Brighton 61
9. Fulham 56
10. Bournemouth 54
11. Palace 53

Champions League if we win Champions League. Europa League if we don't, unless Palace win FA Cup in which case it's Conference League. IMO.

(Yes, another busy morning at work).