Will we win the Premier League

[eamonn]

Our season arguably started at home to Fulham (or maybe away at Sunderland), I'd like to see the stats since then.

[Nii Lamptey]

The next two games could be an indicator if we're serious title contenders or just in the hunt for Top 5.

At some point, we've got to break out of the 'just thankful to be here' mentality, and upgrade to 'We're as good as this lot, lets try and win it'. Neither team above us has taken a point off us this season, so on that fact alone, we HAVE to be in the race. If we win at Chelsea, we're TEN points clear of them. If we keep it going and do Arsenal next week...... HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!

[Somniloquism]

Our season arguably started at home to Fulham (or maybe away at Sunderland), I'd like to see the stats since then.

That was a massive point that Onuoha was missing the other day when he was like "Villa have done a great run but are still third". We gave Plop a 12 point lead, Arse, Spurs and Bournemouth 7 points on us, and Chelsea and Citeh 5 and 4 respectively. We are now 3 behind Arse, 1 behind Citeh and currently staring at a 7 point gap down to Chelsea/Plop.

It was also a shit take from him when the table since Emery started was shown and we were fourth with the host stating "considering our resources" and he just pointed at the three teams who have done better not even acknowledging the expenditure they have done just this season compared to us, let alone the other seasons previously.

[PhilVill]

We won't win the league but will have a very good season. It'll be another top 5 season for the champions league and we'll finish either 3rd or 4th.

Well also win the Europa League too so all good fun.

[SaddVillan]

Comparing results so far this year with equivalent games last season (swapped the relegated and promoted teams).

So far we're three points to the good.

[Mellin]

I last saw that stat after 5 games and it was about -10. I honestly thought we'd completely fucked it, as where were those points, plus the extra we needed to improve on sixth, going to come from?

Turns out the answer was "just win every game, mate".

[eye digress]

The name of the game is to stay in touch with City and Arsenal over the next 10 games, when the “race” becomes the “run-in”.

To do that, I think we need to pick up points in both of the next two matches, or win one of them.

It’s a big ask, as they are incredibly tough games. But we’ve won at both grounds in recent years, so why not?

[paul_e]

I'd be ok with a draw at Arsenal but a win at Chelsea would be massive.

4 points would see us at 40points after half the season despite an awful first 4 games where we couldn't put together an attack.

[Brazilian Villain]

I'd be ok with a draw at Arsenal but a win at Chelsea would be massive.

But would you take two draws or a win and a loss? I'd be tempted by the latter if it meant wining at Arsenal, but would be happy with two draws.

[eye digress]

I’d take a win and a defeat over two draws, yes.

I can see benefits to both win scenarios.

[Chip Butty 111]

A win at Chelsea would be huge psychologically, and would probably unsettle Arsenal a bit. No reason to fear them, neither will be looking forward to playing us.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

I'd be ok with a draw at Arsenal but a win at Chelsea would be massive.

But would you take two draws or a win and a loss? I'd be tempted by the latter if it meant wining at Arsenal, but would be happy with two draws.

I would take 2 draws over a win and a loss. I'm going to be really annoyed after we beat Chelsea.

[AV82EC]

I’m in the win and a loss camp. Feel Chelsea is always a weird one for us, we’re either really good or really poor with not a lot in between. Let’s hope it’s one of the really good performances down there. I’d prefer to be going to Arsenal with either a win or a draw under our belts and then park the bus at the Emirates.

[eric woolban woolban]

I’d prefer to be going to Arsenal with either a win or a draw under our belts and then park the bus at the Emirates.

With Chrissy Price breaking away with five minutes to go and slotting it in the corner.

[LeeB]

I’d prefer to be going to Arsenal with either a win or a draw under our belts and then park the bus at the Emirates.

With Chrissy Price breaking away with five minutes to go and slotting it in the corner.

Still the benchmark for absolutely mental celebrations in the away end for me.