The thing is, in most of the last 13 games we've deserved what we got. We have been playing well, as well as generally getting results, which is why I am confident we'll be fine. Other teams like Newcastle, Huddersfield and Brighton over achieved at the beginning of the season, but are starting to show cracks due to the lack of quality in their squads.

Remember, we've achieved this with only one fit and out of form striker and half our defence injured, plus RLC has barely stayed fit. It really is quite remarkable, but also very promising given we are making signings.

Personally I think we'll finish comfortably clear of relegation as I think we are better than at least 6 clubs, but importantly we also have one of the best managers in the league.

Beastie

I understand your argument.
The point I have been trying to make (And perhaps not very well) is that I believe it is unlikely that we can continue with that sort of record and with only 3 pts separating us from safety we could well find ourselves in trouble.

1.25 pts per game.

Last season after 24 games we were 19th on 19 pts which is in a worse position than we are in at the present time.But we then won 4 of our next 5 games, including Away at Chelsea.

Edited by Willo (25 Jan 2018 11.39am)

There you go, doesn't that cheer you up a bit. Even if his average slips to 1 point per game I still think that will be ok... just

If Zaha and a striker stays available we'll stay up.

COYP

I never thought I would want Townsend back but with Sakho playing Wilf has to sit further back and that would cost us long term.
We will be fine in my opinion.
I know it is always in a teams hands at this stage of the season but with us it really is.
Other than Chelsea we have the big boys at our place and we have some very winnable games at home as well.
We have a depleted squad right now but with some players coming back and so I see Arsenal as a blip which will give us the kick we need to press on!
Come on you Palace!