So another big game in which we were edged out, was not too dissapointed post match, but the more I think the more dissapointing it was that once we got that first goal we sat back and changed our approach.
The luck doesn't seem to be on our side this year, we love a bit of the woodwork this season and haven't had a VAR decision or anything go our way...KDBs goal was very consistent with our luck atm but its part of football and I don't hold any grudges.
However my question is a reaction to our competitors games this weekend as it's not really games against man city at the etihad that will determine our top 4 status for this season.
So how confident are we of getting top 4 this season and if you are worried about one of spurs, utd and arsenal which is it?
None of their performances this season have me particularly worried but I think the most obvious one will be spurs (or sheffield utd if not!)
- Spurs - the most impressive this weekend but boy were west ham poor. I think mourinho will get them grinding out wins though and they will be our main worry for top 4.
- Arsenal - Do they have a chance? Having decent strikers will only get you so far. Emergy is out of his depth and the whole first team imo needs an overhaul.
- Man Utd - I'm not sure I remember a man utd performance as bad as this weekend. Sheffield utd could have been 2 or 3 up at half time.
Takes me back to opening day where immediately post match I said how it was a smokescreen of a result, on any other day we score 2 or 3 in that first half. As it happened we lost 4-0 .
I think leicester are nailed on top 4.
But looking at the weekends results how confident are you that we will be in there with them?
Chelsea top 4 guarantee
posted on 26/11/19
You tell 'em Nick !
posted on 26/11/19
I think due to how well we’ve been doing harl that people have overlooked our injury issues.
Rudiger was probably the 3rd best cb in the league last year but I haven’t heard one pundit mention him when analysing our defence.
Emerson imo is also top class and once back to fitness offers something Alonso can’t.
posted on 26/11/19
I agree entirely Nick,just never got around to saying it !.As for the pundits, I don't worry too much about what most of them say anyway.
Am thoroughly enjoying the season so far,long may it continue.
posted on 26/11/19
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
comment by Gaffer Pranks 100k Baby (U6283)
posted 15 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 14 minutes ago
Leicester will be the one who'll drop out in my view. Chelsea will have the transfer window to dip in for a new striker. I am sure the ban will be finished and they'll be allowed to trade again.
Leicester will have their best players targeted by other clubs, and United for example, could be going for anyone one of Maddison, Ndidi and Tielemans.
United are desperate for players with creative ability and also they want to get rid off of Fred and Ndidi was a good replacement.
All said and done, I think Chelsea should be ok for top 4.
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Leicester are looking comfortably the third best team in the country. I think they will certainly finish top 4 unless they lose a few key players to injury.
Top 4 to stay as it is for me, the order of course may change though
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I wouldn’t say comfortably. We are only a few points behind them and have a good run of fixtures coming up and have been doing well in the cl. Also people seem to be forgetting the extent of our injuries early in the season and we are still missing our best defender and loftus cheek who was great second half of season.
Emerson, rudiger, Kante, Pedro, Hudson odoi, James, loftus cheek all been our injured. Near enough half our first team at one point.
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I've not really been paying attention to your injuries tbf, just judging on the football I've been watching.
posted on 26/11/19
Well pay attention!
posted on 26/11/19
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 11 minutes ago
Well pay attention!
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I'm not really that bothered though, all teams have injuries mate you just have to crack on
posted on 26/11/19
You’re right. It’s a rarity to have this much and a transfer ban and lose ur best player though
posted on 26/11/19
Either way Leicester are not comfortably better than us
posted on 26/11/19
I don't think Leicester are any more nailed on for top 4 than we are.........
I think we are a better team than Leicester in fact...
both teams have an excellent chance to finish top 4, but other teams can not be ruled out
posted on 26/11/19
Less worried about spurs last couple of games hit that’s a bit kneejerk