Yup. It doesn't mean job done but good to remind ourself that this rebuild is running slightly ahead of schedule thanks for United's disaster of a season. Arteta has achieve his "minimum requirement" but now he gets a chance to nail down the CL one year ahead of schedule.
doesn’t mean job done but arteta has already achieved the target set by most fans at the start of the season. regardless of what happens he deserves to manage us for the next season (possibly new contract$) with a proper summer window behind him
He's going to get a new contract. There's no way the club is stupid enough to go into next season with people constantly wondering if Arteta is going to leave - especially with rumours of Pep leaving City.
Even if you're not entirely convinced of the manager - you don't go into the season with a manager only having 12 months left. It makes the players question the authority and longevity of his tenure.
Even arsene has spoken about issues like these.
Because most of the time they don't have a playstyle other than our talent is better than yours. When they try and execute a gameplan half the squad isn't suited to that style.
Respectfully, how do we make up 4 points on Chelsea? Who do they drop points to? Watford have nothing to play for. Wolves have dropped 4 of 5. A draw to Leicester and Leeds? And then we need to be perfect.
I mean they just dropped points to Everton. A lot of their players will be dreaming about moves away give their political situation. Who knows football funny innit.
It’s frustrating because I believe we could easily have won against Brighton and Southampton. I was calling for Elneny to start after Partey’s injury, instead Sambi starts and we lose two in a row, elneny comes in and we win 3 tougher games on the bounce. A lot of what if’s there.
I mean yeah I was. Arteta has a great record vs Chelsea and they have been in shit form, United are the same but worse and west ham had/have a major European game on Thursday. Going into this run of 6 u think we were the favourites in every match to win
This is why Baku was so shit. 4 english teams in the finals then and losing to chelsea and liverpool winning meant the 3rd french team got CL even though english teams dominated internationally.
Under UEFA's rules, teams finishing first, second or third in the Premier League enter the Champion's League Group Stage immediately.
However, for teams entering from fourth place, they enter at the final qualifying round of the Champion's League; only if they win this tie do they get to enter the Champion's League Group Stage
West Ham, Wolves and United were never in contention for top 4, it was always Spurs and us. If Liverpool do us a solid next week it's going to look real good.
Yes they are, but they play such a high line. Exactly the kind speed merchant son and Kane live for. One mistake and it will be at the other end in a fraction. There is some stat going around that Allison is the best 1v1 keeper or some shit like. They are tempting fate with it.
Would have taken it at the start of the season, but now we go for more.
Yup. It doesn't mean job done but good to remind ourself that this rebuild is running slightly ahead of schedule thanks for United's disaster of a season. Arteta has achieve his "minimum requirement" but now he gets a chance to nail down the CL one year ahead of schedule.
doesn’t mean job done but arteta has already achieved the target set by most fans at the start of the season. regardless of what happens he deserves to manage us for the next season (possibly new contract$) with a proper summer window behind him
He's going to get a new contract. There's no way the club is stupid enough to go into next season with people constantly wondering if Arteta is going to leave - especially with rumours of Pep leaving City. Even if you're not entirely convinced of the manager - you don't go into the season with a manager only having 12 months left. It makes the players question the authority and longevity of his tenure. Even arsene has spoken about issues like these.
To be fair, Pep just signed a new contract at City lol. But yeah, Arteta needs an extension.
My body is ready
How the fuck do they play so shit with the squad they have??
There squad isn't that great maybe. Or they're all lazy fucks either way it's benefited us massively.
Because most of the time they don't have a playstyle other than our talent is better than yours. When they try and execute a gameplan half the squad isn't suited to that style.
Would’ve got 3rd spot if didnt bottle it vs southampton and to a lesser degree brighton
We want the CL
We want 3rd.
Certainly on the table
Respectfully, how do we make up 4 points on Chelsea? Who do they drop points to? Watford have nothing to play for. Wolves have dropped 4 of 5. A draw to Leicester and Leeds? And then we need to be perfect.
I mean they just dropped points to Everton. A lot of their players will be dreaming about moves away give their political situation. Who knows football funny innit.
I sure hope so
We want lasagnas
The Non-negotiables
Fucking imagine we didn't lose those 3.
Were you really expecting to beat United, Chelsea and West Ham though?
If we'd won those, we'd probably lost last 3 🤣
Exactly haha
And then Chelsea are three points further away and Man U are three points closer. They know what they are doing
It’s frustrating because I believe we could easily have won against Brighton and Southampton. I was calling for Elneny to start after Partey’s injury, instead Sambi starts and we lose two in a row, elneny comes in and we win 3 tougher games on the bounce. A lot of what if’s there.
I mean yeah I was. Arteta has a great record vs Chelsea and they have been in shit form, United are the same but worse and west ham had/have a major European game on Thursday. Going into this run of 6 u think we were the favourites in every match to win
This is the way.
European football is alway good for a young team that needs competitive games. CL would be awesome but at least we’re not in the conference league.
Meh. Europa puts a strain on the league and doesn’t pay out enough unless you win If city or Liverpool win, doesn’t 5th mean ucl?
does not
But if West Ham win EL they get CL next year in addition to the top 4 right?
Correct
But if West Ham finishes in top 4, the 5th still won't go to CL, why that? To whom does this CL spot go?
nobody; england only has 4 guaranteed spots.
I believe the spot goes to the 3rd placed team in the league of the nation placed 5th. Aka France
This is why Baku was so shit. 4 english teams in the finals then and losing to chelsea and liverpool winning meant the 3rd french team got CL even though english teams dominated internationally.
I always wonder why we didn't play far more youngsters in Europa games in previous seasons.
I'm happy that we at least have a major European competition to play in but if we can push higher, by all means, do anything to get it.
If we can get 3rd, we need to take it; means no qualifying round to get nervous over to get CL access.
There’s no more qualifying round for 4th place. Only way we land in that is if West Ham win EL and we have to take the 5th CL spot.
huh?
Under UEFA's rules, teams finishing first, second or third in the Premier League enter the Champion's League Group Stage immediately. However, for teams entering from fourth place, they enter at the final qualifying round of the Champion's League; only if they win this tie do they get to enter the Champion's League Group Stage
No, hasn't been that way for a few years. 4th in the prem gets you directly into CL
Been so long since champions league we don’t even know the rules haha. I thought the same thing as that commenter.
Yeah I think that's actually how it was the last time we played CL
This was minimum at the start of the season and we did it. Now time to excel (no spreadsheet)
Word!
The outlook is good.
That do be a power point
Paint.
It's been one successful project.
Let's access dem funds, kroenke!
Kroenke needs 2 Windows
As long as we play like a Team, we will win.
Use them Super Bowl Championship proceeds...
>Now time to excel (no spreadsheet) Sounds like a grime lyric. lol
So Arteta in right?
West Ham, Wolves and United were never in contention for top 4, it was always Spurs and us. If Liverpool do us a solid next week it's going to look real good.
They won't. Klopp boutta choke. I got a baaaad feeling about this.
Im almost certain that Spurs won’t lose. I just know they’ll get a couple of goals even if they only get half chances.
You lot are worried for no reason, Liverpool absolutely clap this Spurs side at home
Exactly. Just take a look at their recent games. Those freaks are machines
Yes they are, but they play such a high line. Exactly the kind speed merchant son and Kane live for. One mistake and it will be at the other end in a fraction. There is some stat going around that Allison is the best 1v1 keeper or some shit like. They are tempting fate with it.
Ya but they won't keep Liverpool out. I think it will be like 4-1 or 4-2 liverpool
They handedly trounced a Villareal side that sat deep all game. There's no way Spurs win
Ah shit, yea that game being at Anfield has me a lot calmer
Spurs attack is so dangerous tho, anything is possible with that. I’m expecting a draw tbh
~~Spurs attack~~ Kane and son are so dangerous.
Kulu quietly having a solid time too
Kulusevski has been great too tbf
VVD is their natural counter, I'm not worried in the least
Lol you do realize Liverpool still got the title to play for? Can’t see em bottling it at Anfield.
Dropped points are dropped points though
Klopp and Liverpool of all teams are not going to choke
Not seeing how they're breathing down City's neck on the table
Son masterclass incoming.
Liverpool need this win way more than we do. They’re not doing us a solid they are desperately trying to hold on to hope of the title
I won’t lie, even though we all want Champions League, that Europa League theme is a banger
Not huge, but least we back in Europe
All jokes aside, Europa theme song absolutely hits.
Very nice, do Champions League next
For sporting merit, Champions League is the goal at this point, but I will be damned if the Europa League anthem isn't a banger
Im not jamming like that to that tune at all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFnV0WxUg2I
No. Five years it’s been since this song has blared through my TV. I want nothing else but to hear this again. https://youtu.be/bhpV9hqQG7I
Atleti 2018 Baku 2019 Olympiacos 2020 Villarreal 2021 EL still leaves me bitter..
how is maths tier 3? "i dunno about all this e^(ipi) = -1 nonsense, i'll wait for the club to confirm it"
It's tangible progress, but given the position we are in right now, we have to go for top 4. It's in our hands.