So much of this is down to pure luck now, in terms of injuries and scheduling. Just taking Villa as an example, they rested players against City because they had a big European game, went full strength against Arsenal and beat them. What Villa side do we end up playing? Well, they've got a semi final second leg at Olympiacosa few days before. Will they have top for sewn up, or will they be desperate for a result?
Then there's spurs. They are going to be absolutely dying to take points off Arsenal. They then go away to another arch rival in Chelsea before visiting us. A big game but maybe some energy spent? They are city's bogey team, but the fixture being rearranged to the penultimate game week could either make it a dead rubber or an even bigger game than usual if their top 4 chances are still alive
Even generally over the course of a season. We've played Palace who are right on the up instead of two games against the fucking Hodge. You throw in injuries, the amount of rest time etc and you realise that all these small external things that are out of our control totally can make all the difference by the end.
I've got a bit of excitement back, I have to say. I'll be shocked if Arsenal take 6 points from their two games this week. City have one really tough away game on paper plus another one against a wounded, very publicly upset relegation battling side who we only beat right at the death. We've got a confidence boosting win under our belts and a huge chance to build on that and turn all the momentum back around against a, frankly, shit Everton.
It's stressful, it's shit if you don't get over the line, but it's a title race and we're all obliged to try and enjoy it. You never know when the next challenge might come and it's a fuck of a lot better than being 30 points behind, scrapping to get in the conference league. Strap yourselves in folks it's a big few days ahead!
