Interestingly this is how I saw the season going for the top 6 in the seasons predictions thread..
Not too shabby I have to say....
For me personally it was always going to be about how much influence Sarri was going to have across the course of the season and in the early stages the team were buzzing and playing some great football, it was a pleasure to watch but as the season rolled on we lost something?? Our final third finishing and our defensive lapses have cost us dear this season and let's not forget although a 3rd place finish is more than I thought we would get we are only going to be able to get that potentially due to the likes of Spurs and Arsenal hitting a brick wall results wise.
Although we are playing some nice passing/possession football it's no good unless we can get results with it and some of Sarris tactics/substitutions have left a lot to be desired.. If it was not for Hazard I am fairly confident we may have finished outside the top 6.
On the plus side I am pleased with our passing/possession play overall but just feel that the team are one level below where Liverpool/City are currently with regards to attitude, passion and quality.. we have no real leaders in the side and that needs to be addressed, given the investment this side has had over the years you would expect us to be challenging but we are some way off that at the moment so in that regard it's disappointing,
Finishing in the CL spots and a possible Cup Final I will gratefully grab that bonus with both hands...