Agreed but they are also up against teams that are equally full of fit players, the big difference is that we don't have the same in depth quality that other (not all) teams have meaning that we PROBABlY have more players that are putting in more pitch yards than other teams. Twas ever thus.

A problem could be if fixtures are put back and rescheduled during the Africa Cup of Nations which runs from 9th Jan for up to four weeks. Although good luck organising that tournament in the current covid climate.

I saw a comment somewhere on here from a fan suggesting it was a good thing that the Watford game was going to be postponed this weekend, because he thought we were knackered against the Saints on Wednesday night!!! Unbelievable!!! We have only played probably two or three mid-week games since the start of the season and over half our squad have remained behind when the three international breaks have occurred so far. The modern players are meant to be fitter than ever! their diets and nutrition are immaculate and have enough medical staff monitoring them daily. We got knocked out of the EFL Cup early doors, and are not in Europe. We also now play a 38 game season as opposed to the old 42 game seasons before 1995, plus FA Cup replays do not go on for ever until there is a result!! Most players either train for several hours during the week or play a match. Most of them would prefer to play. I'm sorry but it does not wash!!!

Also the 12 pints the night before followed by a doner kebab with chilli sauce.