23 Apr 2026 14:07:49
Pretty tough run in for us. All of the teams have something to play for at the moment, although Nf may become much more relaxed if they're out of the relegation battle. Technically any of the teams down to 12th could pass us if they win all their games.
Which of course they won't. And we lose all ours. A big performance on Monday would be great, but somehow one feels that this club will keep us all on tenterhooks for a while longer.
23 Apr 2026 17:37:17
We aren't suddenly going to lose all 5 games, and even if we did, we would likely still finish top 5.
23 Apr 2026 17:45:14
We have Brentford, Liverpool, Sunderland, Forest and Brighton.
Brighton have Newcastle, Wolves, Leeds, United.
Bournemouth have Palace, Fulham, City, Forest.
Chelsea have Leeds, Forest, Liverpool, Spurs, Sunderland.
Brentford have United, West Ham, City, Palace, Liverpool.
Of those currently outside the CL places, I think we have one of the better run ins. As you said, beat Brentford and only Brighton can catch us really.
23 Apr 2026 20:37:45
We also have something to play for....
23 Apr 2026 23:57:55
It would be some party if we lost to Brighton on last day, safe in 3rd, and they snatch 5th.
24 Apr 2026 09:29:20
Ken, I know it would go against the spirit of competition, but if we have 3rd or even 4th secured and Brighton need a win to get 5th, I'd love to have Ugarte, Malacia and Onana back for 1 game, all start!!
24 Apr 2026 11:35:03
Nah I don't like that thought, Ports. I remember Liverpool beating Blackburn on the last day of the season in 95. We just couldn't do our part and beat West Ham to win the league.
Be professional, but I wouldn't cry if we lost in those circumstances.