Hardly. We aren't going to get relegated and have a small chance of getting into Europe. We will probably finish just inside the top half, which given how we started under Gerrard will be a miracle.
I'd much rather sign nobody now and wait until the summer, than panic buy and sign the wrong players.
Nico Williams is decent.
If true, him and Merino have rejected us despite us supposedly offering their release clauses.
Boy, are they going to regret that when we lift the Europa League in a few seasons time.
I'm feeling quite optimistic about this game (which usually means we'll lose).
They are in a terrible run of form (which usually means they'll win).
Hopefully Emery has changed things at this club that the above two points are no a longer a concern.
2-0 Villa win, Duran scoring from the bench.
Juan Foyth I believe it was, who was predominately a centre back. We could possibly see Konsa used in that way, didn't he play there under Smith for a period due to injuries?
It played more than a significant role. We are 6th highest scorers in the league since Emery came in. Only Arsenal, Man Utd, Brighton, City and Spurs have scored more. Goals won't be an issue.
I’m okay with us flying under the radar. The less spotlight the better, means less chance of the media trying to sell our performing players to the big 6.