This time 2 years ago us and Spurs were going neck and neck for the last Champions League place. Now look at the state of both us in relegation form. A sorry sight! Real problems!! #POTUS
And I think this is the point. That we've managed to maintain our league performance to qualify for Conference, Champions and Europa League whilst being in the Champions League is nothing short of outstanding. Spurs have been dreadful for a couple of years. ManU are pressing now because they've got nothing else to play for. Forest are battling relegation a season after being Top 4 for most of the season (and spending a lot of money). Newcastle have been there a couple of times too but can't maintain it. West Ham have huge revenues after being gifted a big stadium (which is shit for atmosphere but great for cash generation) but are battling relegation.
Our net spend is negligible and we've had to wheel and deal.
Emery is a genius and deserves our full support, especially in the tough times, and so do the players. They're all trying their best and at the moment we've lost our form, for the reasons highlighted before, but the only consistent performers over the past few years are Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. Bournemouth, Brighton, Palace, Everton, Fulham have all flirted with improving their lot. Everyone can be beaten by someone else.
Let's not become entitled but be positive, recognise there will be periods where things don't work and help as much as we can.
