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Hard to say given the fees involved at each time for each manager. Fergie and Wenger could pick a world class player for about £20-30m (or maybe less). But the same standard of player perhaps costs double that (or more!) for today's managers. Thierry Henry, for example cost about £15m? 

So I'd probably pick one of those two. Fergie at a push as he won more. 

Sometimes it's seemed like he's the only sane and reliable Chelsea defender out there, but I expect some of the other players to now step up for Chelsea with him going 

Two more survivors to add to the least, and the relegation battle is now whittled down to just 3 teams. Everton survive thanks to imperious home form, gaining 9pts and conceding 0. The latter of those 3 wins was beating Brentford, who also survived despite that defeat thanks to Luton losing at Wolves. 

Sheff Utd can say bye to the Premier League and hello once again to the Championship as their relegation was confirmed after a resounding defeat (again) at Newcastle. They're on course to break all kinds of unwanted records.

The points deduction looms large over Nottm Forest - everyone hopes the decision can be sorted out before the end of the season. Especially as it could all boil down to their last game at home to Burnley to decide the final spot. Luton have a great chance to grab a win and 3 more valuable points at home to Everton on Friday night. 

Five into 2 doesn't go...we come down to the final day of the season and as ever, drama becks in the Championship fight for survival.

Sheff Weds were the only side in the bottom 5 to win, and it was much needed to gain ground & pull away. They only need 1 point to survive, as do Blackburn. Then it's between Plymouth & Birmingham for the final spot and it may well come down to goal difference in Argyle's favour. However, the same cannot be said for Huddersfield as they would need an almost impossible swing of 15 goals to go their way as Plymouth lose in order to survive. 

Next Games:
Leicester vs Blackburn
Sunderland vs Sheff Weds
Plymouth vs Hull
Birmingham vs Norwich
Ipswich vs Huddersfield

Permutations:
- Blackburn and Sheff Weds just need 1 point to survive, regardless of other results
- Plymouth need to win to guarantee survival. A draw is only good enough if Birmingham draw/lose
- Birmingham can draw and hope Plymouth lose by 4. A win will be enough if Plymouth draw/lose or one of Sheff Weds/Blackburn lose
 

all kick-offs 15.00 (BST) unless stated

Friday 3rd May, 2024
Luton vs Everton, 20.00

Saturday 4th May, 2024
Arsenal vs Bournemouth, 12.30
Brentford vs Fulham
Burnley vs Newcastle
Sheff Utd vs Nottm Forest
Man City vs Wolves, 17.30

Sunday 5th May, 2024
Brighton vs Aston Villa, 14.30
Chelsea vs West Ham, 14.30
Liverpool vs Tottenham, 16.30

Monday 6th May, 2024
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd, 20.00

Please get ALL predictions in by FRIDAY 3rd MAY - Topic will be LOCKED at 20.00 (BST)!!

@Pyfish @Rucksackfranzose @Bluebird Hewitt @Viva la FCB @Tommy @nawoo @CaaC (John)

all kick-offs 15.00 (BST) unless stated

Saturday 4th May, 2024
Leeds vs Southampton, 12.30
Plymouth vs Hull, 12.30
Celtic vs Hearts
Girona vs Barcelona, 17.30

Sunday 5th May, 2024
Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City, 08.00
DC United vs Philadelphia, 00.30
Hannover vs Paderborn, 12.30
Empoli vs Frosinone, 14.00
Man City Women vs Arsenal Women, 14.15
AZ Alkmaar vs Twente, 15.45

Please get ALL predictions in by SATURDAY 4th MAY - Topic will be LOCKED at 12.30pm (BST)!!

8 hours ago, LFCMike said:

Was he fuck but if he was then he should put the ball out of play. Taylor called on the physio to cover himself. Anyway that's not the reason we didn't win but it's just yet more incompetence/cheating from Greater Manchester referees. Gakpo should have put the ball in the net to make more of an issue of it

5 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

No lol he was fine and even looked confused when Taylor told him to get down and called the physios onto the pitch.

Bizarre and unjustifiable, so another day with PMGOL refs really.

Ah yes, Areola is the first person to feign injury, sorry lads. 

Shite. 

24 minutes ago, Happy Blue said:

HAAAAAALLLLLLLAND 2-0!!!!! ..we been dogshit today  Walkers finished

Thought Ake was unfortunate to miss out on man of the match. 

Also shouldn't need to be told to go to the screen. 

How does Oliver miss that

Bring Ramsdale back in. 

20 minutes ago, Lucas said:

They can now look forward to the Sheffield derby again. Two big games for this level

They're not fully safe yet. Just a point extra needed. 

21 minutes ago, Lucas said:

We all want Brum to go though right?

Yep! 

Spurs will roll over just as much against Man City too you'd expect. 

22 minutes ago, Danny said:

I guess the thread works better when theres more disagreements 

True. It was between Porro and White for me too. But White has been more productive and influential, even with goals and assists. Both are very good and probably the best in the league though in that position. 

Why has Sara not been given any points? 

16 hours ago, Redcanuck said:

Late penalty again.  

It's a obvious foul , but Onana taking out the Burnley player has no effect on whether a goal is scored.  Wan Bissaka wins the header and the ball is cleared before Onana makes contact with the Burnley player.  What about an indirect free kick in the box instead of a penalty? 

It's the kind of foul that dictates it should be a penalty though. Doesn't matter if there's no effect on whether a goal is scored? 

9 hours ago, LFCMike said:

Taylor blowing up when Areola releases the ball is just blatant cheating. There's no reason for him to blow his whistle

Wasn't Areola injured? Before he released it he was playing on, but afterwards he clearly gets a signal or told by Areola he's injured? 

Champions on Monday if we beat Preston. 

Or if we draw/lose, and Cov beat Ipswich. 

7 minutes ago, OrangeKhrush said:

The premier league is the best league by far,  it is the final run in and there are still battles at all places on the log,  this leads to compelling football.

Not always like that. 

Villa spurning their opportunity to cement 4th...

Ipswich on the way to securing promotion with this win. Will just need a win vs Cov if it stays like this...