The prem is very balanced this year. Last year where there were 5-6 truly putrid teams. Wigan, Fulham, Boro, Sunderland are all much better this year. The 3 relegated teams are playing well. Alot of teams, Even the top 4, will go through bad stretches. If the [Poor language removed] quit getting lucky, I think 60-65 points could make 4th. Blackburn, Bolton and NUFC aren't better but they aren't worse either. Only Spurs appear to be a much worse side (though they've been playing like crap since March). We are still only 3 points out of 4th for as lousy as we are playing.
Also, though I'd hate to say this, If Leige ends our UEFA cup then we shouldn't have to worry about fading at the end due to lack of depth.