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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
the Telegraph has a running "race for top 4" article and has Chelsea finishing the season undefeated with something like 7 wins and 5 draws and finishing 3rd
so its not only JT who is drinking the kool aid
I think they are going to miss, and its going to be great, because their wage structure can't function without CL money
was wondering if you guys would even want Europa next year either? I think not being in it helped Spurs with rest
and if Arsenal win this weekend 6th place gets the Europa spot, if Birmingham win they get it
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I'd love to see Chelsea miss. The Telegrpah is really stretching what was a pretty poor CL showing, despite them managing to win, and translating that into some sort of league form.
Chelsea are in tough if Spurs remain solid, Liverpool dont quite have what it takes this season I dont think, and City are wildly inconsistent, but if they manage it, I dont see what Chelsea are going to do.
That being said, Liverpool have a long, long ways to go to get back into the CL. For instance, look at the last couple of Europa matches, Kenny is playing reserves and more or less getting away with it, that wouldnt fly in the CL, this squad would need a lot more depth than it currently has.
Would you even want Europa matches? I think so, new teams and European nights are still good, but more importantly the teams still get paid, and thats crucial to conforming to the new salary structure regulations.