Topic: Chasing the Title

[Roger Federer]

If we win our next game, we’ll only be 2 points behind what City had last season after 23 games (we beat them that week 4-3).

[Andy-oh-six]

For them to win the next 16 games they'd have put together the greatest run in premier League history. And, depending on goal difference, we could draw 2 games in that time and the league would still be ours.

They'll drop points though. It's just a question of when.

We will both drop points. If we drop three less it’s ours.

[keano7]

Whisper it quietly...goal difference.

City +2 atm and will probably increase it at the weekend.

[killer-heels]

Whisper it quietly...goal difference.

City +2 atm and will probably increase it at the weekend.

I wouldnt worry about goal difference, they were miles ahead and got pegged back.

[Sharado]

Whisper it quietly...goal difference.

City +2 atm and will probably increase it at the weekend.

Rafa will let us beat Newcastle 25-0 second last game of the season if it comes to it.

[lukeb1981]

Whisper it quietly...goal difference.

City +2 atm and will probably increase it at the weekend.

That will fluctuate wildly depending on what shite each of us play that week.

[JP-65]

After this amount of games last year,
 City had 62 points.
United - 47
Chelsea - 46
Liverpool - 44
Spurs - 41


This year, 3rd and 4th spot pretty much is the same in comparison to last year.

Results comparison thread is updated for match 22

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=340617.msg16427954#msg16427954

[Roady]

We’re not seriously talking goal difference again. It simply won’t come down to goal difference.

[Paullfc95]

Be the longest 4 months of my life this.

It’s like the last 5 or 6 matches of 13/14 dragged out over months. The wait between each game is unbearable and you can’t go 5 mins in the day without thinking if we’re going to win it or not.

[DangerScouse]

I honestly couldn't eat until the games were over.

[killer-heels]

I honestly couldn't eat until the games were over.

You ate during games?

[RedTriumph]

Be the longest 4 months of my life this.

It’s like the last 5 or 6 matches of 13/14 dragged out over months. The wait between each game is unbearable and you can’t go 5 mins in the day without thinking if we’re going to win it or not.

I've been to hell and back in the last four years and my ability to recall memories is now very poor due to stress, but that's just brought it all flooding back, thanks mate. Not being able to wait to get in the car to drive back to Anfield, getting the pre-match brekkie with nerves jangling, getting on the ale and sitting on the petrol station wall whilst having a can or four in the sun during that great spring. Bring it back. I fucking wish I hadn't lost my league history. Enjoy it, lads.

[Number 7]

They only have 7 home games left, while we have 9.

[Number 7]

Be the longest 4 months of my life this.

It’s like the last 5 or 6 matches of 13/14 dragged out over months. The wait between each game is unbearable and you can’t go 5 mins in the day without thinking if we’re going to win it or not.

I know mate. It is tough to not think about it and it’s only January.

I think everyone just has to remain calm. The players will be calm and just be focused, but most importantly not think too far ahead.

Right now the most important game is Crystal Palace. Nothing else matters.

[rebel23]

I read in the Echo that we have an 11 day break after the next game due to the FA cup 4th round.  Klopp is taking the squad away for some warm weather training

[Gutzon Borglum]

We have two home matches coming up against sides we are far superior too with plenty of time to prepare, a couple routine victories and we we have regained our momentum, and City will be another slip away from falling dangerously far behind again. We just have to keep it tight at the back and letting our match winners put the sides outside the top 6 to the sword week in and week out like we have been doing all season

[jooneyisdagod]

City will drop point tomorrow, mark my words

Welcome to RAWK. A bold start to your life here.

[jambutty]

I read in the Echo that we have an 11 day break after the next game due to the FA cup 4th round.  Klopp is taking the squad away for some warm weather training

I'd like to put a caveat in there to prevent a repeat of our last prematch vacay catastrophe.

Beat Palace and we get warm weather RnR near sunny Spain.

Fuck it up and we get Blackpool for a week.

[latortuga]

The top teams have been really good. I imagine Poch has taken up drugs and Sarri has increased his ciggie intake. Emery was moaning a while ago how shit it is to be unbeaten for so long and still be 4th or 5th.

Haha turns out they were just shit.

[spider-neil]

Haha turns out they were just shit.

Hopefully, they perform in the City game.

[Sinyoro]

Emery was even saying that there was not much between Arsenal and Liverpool😀

[spider-neil]

Not watching another City game hoping they fuck up. 


Well...except when they play Arsenal.

...and Chelsea.

...and Spurs.

...and Manu.

Other than that I am not watching another City game.

[penga]

I wouldnt worry about goal difference, they were miles ahead and got pegged back.

Doesn't quite work like that because if we drop points we are guaranteed to drop goal difference. They dropped points so their GD dropped but were still level with 7 less points at that point. So if we dropped 7 points like them then our GD will be automatically worse again. But either way not that worried...

[spider-neil]

Goal difference is definitely an issue. If we have a better goal difference than them we can afford to drop points in 2 fixtures (4 points = 1 loss/1 draw or 2 draws). With a worse off goal difference, we can only afford to drop points in 1 fixture.

[royhendo]

Danke.

[Jm55]

Goal difference is definitely an issue. If we have a better goal difference than them we can afford to drop points in 2 fixtures (4 points = 1 loss/1 draw or 2 draws). With a worse off goal difference, we can only afford to drop points in 1 fixture.

Assuming City win all 16 matches whilst fighting on 4 fronts.

I’m not going to say it won’t come to goal difference, because the way it seems to be this season it honestly wouldn’t surprise me, but it’s not something to worry about at this stage. If we only drop points in 3 more games we’ll win the league. City simply will not win all 16 of their remaining matches and if they somehow do achieve that, they’ll be winning the league on points not goal difference.

[Yesitsanextender]

liverpool - Away Utd and everton
                Home Spurs and Chelsea

Manchester City -Away - Utd and Everton
         Home - Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs.


its tight...

[Yesitsanextender]

these next two weeks could have a huge impact too - we play our next two prem games home while Manchester City's next two are away.. granted the opposition may not effect the outcome but you never know...

[spider-neil]

liverpool - Away Utd and everton
                Home Spurs and Chelsea

Manchester City -Away - Utd and Everton
         Home - Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs.


its tight...

Is Everton away a hard fixture for City, really?

[Andy-oh-six]

liverpool - Away Utd and everton
                Home Spurs and Chelsea

Manchester City -Away - Utd and Everton
         Home - Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs.


its tight...

Discount their Everton fixture. That’s as big a gimme as they will get. Everton fans will turn up in City shirts.

[Jm55]

We really should be taking this one game at a time etc etc so after this I’ll stop.

But yesterday I notice our final four fixtures are Cardiff away, Huddersfield home, Newcastle away and Wolves home. You couldn’t really ask for better than that to be honest. Certainly better than fucking Chelsea t home as per 13-14.

[Yesitsanextender]

Is Everton away a hard fixture for City, really?

depends if Everton are playing for europa position....

[Yesitsanextender]

 spurs v Manchester City could be a decider too especially if Spurs are challenging top four position etc

[Roady]

People getting way too far ahead of themselves here. One game at a time.

[Jookie]

spurs v Manchester City could be a decider too especially if Spurs are challenging top four position etc

It's at the Etihad.

As our City's remaining games against Arsenal and Chelsea.

They have United away. Then Everton (10th) is the only other team they play away out of the current Top 10.

To be honest it's similar for us though we also have West Ham away.

[Alisson Wonderland]

these next two weeks could have a huge impact too - we play our next two prem games home while Manchester City's next two are away.. granted the opposition may not effect the outcome but you never know...

They play two of the bottom three in Huddersfield and Newcastle.  I really wouldn't be expecting anything other than two City wins. 

As long as we win our two then that's all fine.

[Mighty_Red]

They play two of the bottom three in Huddersfield and Newcastle.  I really wouldn't be expecting anything other than two City wins. 

As long as we win our two then that's all fine.

Exactly, we don't NEED them to drop points, if they do, it's a massive bonus but as long as we do our jobs it's no problem whatsoever.

[Sharado]

Is Everton away a hard fixture for City, really?

playing at goodison is a hard fixture for everton.

[Tuco Ramírez]

Still a lot of football to be played, but City can't really afford to drop many points from here on in...

 Even finishing the season with 15 wins and 1 draw in the remaining games they would still be reliant on us dropping 6/7 ponints

[Carra-ton]

It is too long to even start thinking of the final prize. There will be a lot more twists, and I see City going top at least once before the end.