Looking at Our Last 8 Fixtures

[Jype 6,398]

League Standings:

3. Chelsea P37 72pts (GD +35)

4. Arsenal P36 67pts (GD +31)

5. Spurs P36 66pts (GD +18)

Remaining Matches:

Chelsea - Everton(H)

Arsenal - Wigan(H) and Newcastle(A)

Tottenham - Stoke(A) and Sunderland(H)

Top 4 us all but secured now with that massive GD over Spurs although if they don't beat Stoke tomorrow, then we will, mathematically, confirmed finish in the Top 4. Anyway, must aim for 3rd now to ensure automatic qualification to the Champions League group stage. If Arsenal fail to beat Wigan next Wednesday, then we will finish in 3rd. Otherwise, we have to beat Everton to guarantee that. Or just match Arsenal's result against Newcastle.

Looking good.

A draw and we're at 73 points, which is the maximum Arsenal can achieve if they win both of their remaining games. Basically that means that if we draw against Everton, Arsenal need to win both games with a goal difference of at least 5 goals total to get ahead of us. They're facing Wigan and Newcastle, both teams who are fighting against relegation so it won't be easy for them. Wouldn't be surprised to see Wigan get a massive boost from today's FA Cup win and even win against Arsenal on Tuesday.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Fuck Spurs, this is all about us and Arsenal now.

Our goal difference is better than Arsenal by +4 - but crucially we have scored 73, whilst Arsenal have scored 67. That means we can draw against Everton, and Arsenal will need a +5 goal swing in their final two games, which of course they have to win. If they draw against the FA Cup winners, they're in a two-way with Spurs for fourth. Simple as that.

Job 95% done as far as CFC are concerned.

[gust568 0]

Was wondering what would happen. do we still have to go through the qualifing stages of the champions league

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Yes we would still have to Qualify for the CL

[Jase 43,479]

League Standings:
3. Chelsea - P37 72pts (GD +35)
4. Arsenal - P37 70pts (GD +34)
5. Tottenham - P37 69pts (GD +19)

Remaining Matches:
Chelsea - Everton(H)
Arsenal - Newcastle(A)
Tottenham - Sunderland(H)

To guarantee a 3rd place finish, we need to beat Everton. A draw would be enough provided Arsenal don't win at Newcastle by 2 goals or more. With Newcastle in poor form, wouldn't put it past Arsenal to win by 2 goals or more. So, a win against Everton on Sunday is a must!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

The result in the EL has nothing to do with CL qualification.

Going to merge this with EL thread since it does not deserve a separate thread.

[Jase 43,479]

The result in the EL has nothing to do with CL qualification.

Going to merge this with EL thread since it does not deserve a separate thread.

Have just merged with this since it concerns CL qualification.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

To guarantee a 3rd place finish, we need to beat Everton. A draw would be enough provided Arsenal don't win at Newcastle by 2 goals or more. With Newcastle in poor form, wouldn't put it past Arsenal to win by 2 goals or more. So, a win against Everton on Sunday is a must!

Actually, a 3-2 win (or more) is enough to put Arsenal in third if we get a goal-less draw.

[Jase 43,479]

Actually, a 3-2 win (or more) is enough to put Arsenal in third if we get a goal-less draw.

Yeah. There's all that scoreline complications but would like to think we are capable of scoring at least 1 goal against Everton.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Yeah. There's all that scoreline complications but would like to think we are capable of scoring at least 1 goal against Everton.

Anyway, I don't imagine that we will have to go into those complications. With Newcastle safe, I expect Arsenal to put a few past them. So we definitely have to win to secure third.

[Jase 43,479]

Anyway, I don't imagine that we will have to go into those complications. With Newcastle safe, I expect Arsenal to put a few past them. So we definitely have to win to secure third.

And Alan Pardew apparently said last weekend he wouldn't mind if Newcastle lost 4-0...

Anyway, after getting hammered in their last 2 home games, I would imagine Pardew wants his side to perform well this time and restore some pride at SJP. But generally, agree with you. Beat Everton and we don't have to worry about anyone else.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

And Alan Pardew apparently said last weekend he wouldn't mind if Newcastle lost 4-0...

Really? I doubt that. He and Newcastle could get punished by the FA if that is true.

[Jase 43,479]

Really? I doubt that. He and Newcastle could get punished by the FA if that is true.

He did and has apologized for the comment.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22513726

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He did and has apologized for the comment.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22513726

He should be investigated by the FA if we or Tottenham file a complaint.

[Jase 43,479]

The Premier League have confirmed it would be a Chelsea vs Arsenal play-off

That scenario could potentially happen...

[Magic Lamps 11,447]

The Premier League have confirmed it would be a Chelsea vs Arsenal play-off

That scenario could potentially happen...

LOLZ. Why don't take the direct encounters like in the European competition?

I remember one year in an east-european league two teams where equal on point and goals on no1 with the direct encounters both draws. So they had a play off, which was 0-0 and ended 18 to 17 in penalty shoot out.

[Jase 43,479]

Here's a more detailed explanation and the complications that will occur if we do have to face Arsenal in a play-off.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1448294/arsenal-chelsea-face-ucl-play-off?cc=4716

[Billy. 2,739]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8713976/Premier-League-Chelsea-and-Arsenal-may-have-to-play-off-for-third-place