Remaining key games this season

[ToffeeMike]

So we're in February and 4 points off top 4, in my view here is our key games we have to win...
Manchester United (A) FEB 10th
Arsenal (A) MAR 9th
Manchester City (H) MAR 16th
Spurs (A) APR 6th
Liverpool (A) MAY 4th
Chelsea (A) MAY 19th

The biggest key game is Arsenal away or Spurs away in my opinion.

 

[Brennan]

All of them.

 

[ToffeeMike]

All of them.

In terms of the top 4 Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool are the biggest ones. Spurs is the most winnable, we always give them a game there.

 

[ijjysmith]

All of them.

Absolutely agree. Every game is vital from now on in.

 

[Brennan]

In terms of the top 4 Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool are the biggest ones. Spurs is the most winnable, we always give them a game there.

I dunno mate.

Personally i see the away games against the top 4 as bonus matches, the 'key' games are the ones we should be winning but don't. Reading and Stoke at home, stuff like that.

 

[mzone16]

So we're in February and 4 points off top 4, in my view here is our key games we have to win...
Manchester United (A) FEB 10th
Arsenal (A) MAR 9th
Manchester City (H) MAR 16th
Spurs (A) APR 6th
Liverpool (A) MAY 4th
Chelsea (A) MAY 19th

The biggest key game is Arsenal away or Spurs away in my opinion.

Liverpool for me like...they smashed us 3 times last season and in all honesty shud of done us a GP this season! Improvement is a MUST...

 

[Jacko93]

If we take 10 points from those games, it will leave us in a strong position, would be better aswell if we took 6 of them against Spurs and Arsenal. I wouldn't mind then if the other 4 points were from draws.

 

[ToffeeMike]

I dunno mate.

Personally i see the away games against the top 4 as bonus matches, the 'key' games are the ones we should be winning but don't. Reading and Stoke at home, stuff like that.

Yes I agree mate, can't afford any more slip ups like Villa last weekend, this is the time were the season starts to get tough.

 

[Essex Blue]

Absolutely agree. Every game is vital from now on in.

They've been vital all season, and we have drawn too many games to clinch 4th spot, IMO.

 

[Eggs]

....not sure if this is restricted to league games, if it is I genuinely think that every game is key. It'll be good to beat those closest to us but only if we also pick up points against those struggling. Key games for me are in the FA Cup because that's a chance to win something and potentially our best route to Europe.

 

[caught]

Yeah, I think there are 13 key games remaining now, although if we can avoid defeat at Spurs and Arsenal we'll have a much better chance of fourth.

The home games against Reading, Stoke, QPR, Fulham and West Ham are 'must-wins', in the sense that they are the most likely points we can accrue. Realistically, I think we need a minumum of seven wins and at least draws at WHL, Emirates and Anfield to have any chance of fourth. Very tough few months.

 

[Loz]

I suppose that the games against Spurs and Arsenal will count for most as they are six pointers, but for satisfaction I would like three points at Anfield please.

 

[ToffeeMike]

I'm not bothered if we win at Anfield or not if we have top 4 in the bag by then, don't care what them deludes say anymore because we're just better.

 

[Loz]

I'm not bothered if we win at Anfield or not if we have top 4 in the bag by then, don't care what them deludes say anymore because we're just better.

Very true and, yes, I wouldn't sacrifice a possible top four place for a win at Anfield. However, remember that (apart from the satisfaction of beating the red ****e at their ground and avenging last year's defeats) if we beat them it will increase the gap between us and give us genuine bragging rights. Mind you, beating Oldham will give us some bragging rights over Liverpool anyway. Let's hope we can do that!

 

[ToffeeMike]

Very true and, yes, I wouldn't sacrifice a possible top four place for a win at Anfield. However, remember that (apart from the satisfaction of beating the red ****e at their ground and avenging last year's defeats) if we beat them it will increase the gap between us and give us genuine bragging rights. Mind you, beating Oldham will give us some bragging rights over Liverpool anyway. Let's hope we can do that!

I agree some part there mate, I prefer top 4 qualification than satisfacation over them, if it means both... I'LL HAVE THAT!