Upcoming fixtures and possible outcomes

[Norbs]

No ****, Sherlock

[calvoboy]

Even on the most optimistic side I reckon a point a game is the most you'll make up on a run-in, and we are currently 10 behind 4th with 10 to play. So it's not impossible, but it's incredibly unlikely.

As others have said - if we can keep our good run going, secure 6th place and more points than last year, then that will be good progress and form to take into next season. Anything higher than that would be an unexpected bonus.

I'd expect 6th will be enough for the Europa league too looking at the quarters of the FA cup, but losing Thursday/Sunday footy wouldn't be disastrous for next season, particularly if we're looking to mount a real assault on fourth place.

[kev776]

I'd be happy to finish above the bitters anything else would be an added bonus

This.

[Fosterbloke]

I fully expect the bitters to implode along with Arsenal. We can make 5th!

[DannyMan2006]

Europa League football helps keep a large squad happy. It's essential for us to achieve that.

[SK]

i have a bet with and arsenal supporting mate, that we'll finish at least 5th, of which i'm very confident we will.

we won't catch supurs, but arsenal's poor form gives me hope, and if everton have their usual end of season bad spell that it's more than possible

[dom9]

Anyone reckon that Chelsea might implode sufficiently to give a up a 10 point lead?

I think it's highly unlikely but if their infighting continues, well it won't help them will it?

[RichC]

I tihnk a ten point lead is out of reach although I do expect us to shorten the gap between us.

[Chazza]

They have got a tricky run it

Chelsea v West Ham Sun 17 Mar
Southampton v Chelsea Sun 31 Mar
Chelsea v Sunderland Sat 6 Apr
Chelsea v Tottenham Sun 14 Apr
Liverpool v Chelsea Sun 21 Apr
Man Utd v Chelsea Sat 4 May
Aston Villa v Chelsea Sun 12 May
Chelsea v Everton Sun 19 May

[destinydude]

5th would be great right now. 6th is what we should rightfully end up at.

[RichC]

That is a tricky run in, possible I guess but it does rely on us not having another setback this season.

I'll be impressed if we can close the gap to the top 4 and manage a 5th place finish

[Fivex]

Saw the thread title, not read the thread yet.

Has anyone mapped out all possible permutations yet?

[Norbs]

[marksared]

its possible.

[Buzzo]

Saw the thread title, not read the thread yet.

Has anyone mapped out all possible permutations yet?

Err, the very first post?