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Don't runners up get EL regardless?
BTW.. remember when we worried only a top 6th place would get us EL? hahaha... that was a bad week
I don't think Hull are looking to lose an FA Cup Final to get a pass into Europe. If they happen to beat Everton before then that will help them, yes, if it helps Arsenal and they obviously know that but they weren't going to not try any less against us - or even not try to win the Cup Final. Their advantage in knowing if we finish behind Arsenal (in 5th) puts them in Europe so they can use that advantage - it's a perfectly fair one (for them) because to take advantage they have to beat us - not lose!! They have earned that right to the advantage, such as it is but they have to win a game to use it - that's what football teams try to do!!
Normally teams rest players before the final - or at the least they are wary of picking up an injury. So it might be an incentive to beat us but so be it.
If Arsenal happen to finish 4th then they go into the final knowing they are already in Europe. End of.
Arteta picked up a knock on his calf during the Gunners' gruelling FA Cup win over holders Wigan on Saturday, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Aaron Ramsey, Nacho Monreal and Santi Cazorla could also be doubts for Tuesday night's visit of West Ham.
I apologise if this has appeared elsewhere in thie thread
I have just been thinking about the timing of our matches on the run in. In paticular the next two games I think timing is critical....in BOTH our next two games we play AFTER we know the corresponding Arsenal results. We play Crystal Palace 24 hours after they play West Ham and we play Man Utd shortly after they finish away at Hull.
I think this may well be a much more significant factor than actually who it is that we play. A bit like a 2020 cricket match. We will know exactly what we need to do after they have posted their score. It will , if of course we need it, help the team be focussed and understand clearly what has to be done and I believe will also enable Roberto to fine tune his tactics based on the information coming out of the Arsenal results.
Interesting...haha it is to me but then I think too much.
Hull really shouldnt be looking at Europe next season, it would ruin them. No way would they be able to handle two games a week without spending a large amount, and they arent even definitely safe this season yet.
It seems to be all coming together lads...
Our three toughest fixtures now are Southampton away and United and City home.
Southampton's top scorer and arguable player of the season Rodriguez is out for remainder injured.
United are without Rooney and van Persie.
City's talisman and monster Yaya Toure is likely gonna miss our game.
Massive boost to our chances of 4th minimum.
Yep, good spot! Hadn't considered that at all - excellent point mate.Hull will have there minds on the F.A cup final as well
I apologise if this has appeared elsewhere in thie thread
I have just been thinking about the timing of our matches on the run in. In paticular the next two games I think timing is critical....in BOTH our next two games we play AFTER we know the corresponding Arsenal results. We play Crystal Palace 24 hours after they play West Ham and we play Man Utd shortly after they finish away at Hull.
I think this may well be a much more significant factor than actually who it is that we play. A bit like a 2020 cricket match. We will know exactly what we need to do after they have posted their score. It will , if of course we need it, help the team be focussed and understand clearly what has to be done and I believe will also enable Roberto to fine tune his tactics based on the information coming out of the Arsenal results.
Interesting...haha it is to me but then I think too much.
Good point -- but that's neutralised by the fact they'll be physically f****d going into the game against Arsenal on Tuesday with only one days rest.Hull will have there minds on the F.A cup final as well
That's Sunday. Arsenal play West Ham Tuesday.