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Post by Assman on Mar 6, 2016 22:22:25 GMT
I reckon they can. Looking at their fixtures they've only really got maybe two difficult games left - both away to United and Chelsea, and even then both are winnable.
What do you think? Is it Leicesters title for the taking or can Spurs maybe make a late challenge? Or perhaps Arsenal could sneak it?
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Post by Mr. McMahon on Mar 6, 2016 22:26:20 GMT
Haha, you won't believe this - earlier this evening I filmed a tiny video for BBC Sport on this very topic. Basically, as a supporter of a club with little to no interest in what's going on at the top of the table (one of the annual curses of being a Sunderland fan) I'm rooting for Leicester 100% - however, I think just one misplaced tackle taking one of their stars out could derail their season. You're right, in their remaining games they have a relatively "easy" run-in, but bearing in mind how well the teams near the bottom tend to start playing around April and I think the relegation battle could have an impact on those at the top of the table, and I also think other teams are more experienced in the stamina required to make a serious push for the title. To sum-up, while I hope and pray they can do it - I'm totally behind them - ultimately I don't think they will unfortunately. Then again they have a great manager, some real stars and it would be wonderful to see them lift the trophy.
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Post by Assman on Mar 6, 2016 22:32:16 GMT
There's a coincidence!
You make a good point though, every time I watch them play I can't help but think they'll bottle it eventually, especially as you say with the teams just below them having the experience to push on and challenge for the title at this stage - City in particular for sure, and to a lesser extent Arsenal, even then Wenger had the personal history and expertise to make it happen once again.
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Post by Nabeel on Mar 6, 2016 22:54:19 GMT
They almost definitely can, 5 points clear now and they don't seem to be feeling any pressure or stress. They're pretty much guaranteed Champions League football next season so whatever happens it is an amazing season for them.
I'm also 99% sure this is down to me. I go to university in Leicester so I am living here at the minute and this is my 3rd and final year. 1st year = promotion from Championship 2nd year = avoiding relegation 3rd = winning the title.
And to add further undeniable evidence, since I moved from home Man Utd have gone to sh** over the past 3 years. People blame SAF retiring, I blame me moving from that area.
Seeing as I'm leaving Leicester next year, if they don't win it now, they never will. >_>
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Post by Assman on Mar 7, 2016 17:39:39 GMT
I'm also 99% sure this is down to me. I go to university in Leicester so I am living here at the minute and this is my 3rd and final year. 1st year = promotion from Championship 2nd year = avoiding relegation 3rd = winning the title. And to add further undeniable evidence, since I moved from home Man Utd have gone to sh** over the past 3 years. People blame SAF retiring, I blame me moving from that area. Seeing as I'm leaving Leicester next year, if they don't win it now, they never will. >_> I love how you back this up with undeniable proof. Just don't ever move to Newcastle.
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Post by Mr. McMahon on Mar 7, 2016 19:53:50 GMT
Just don't ever move to Newcastle. THIS. If you ever move to Newcastle, and they start topping the table, you are banned from DXX for life And as Assman said, the proof is pretty undeniable, other than that mildly shallow threat I got nothing.....
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Post by Guilha on Mar 10, 2016 1:43:29 GMT
They can win and I disagree with McManus . I don't think a misplaced tackle can derail them. Vardy was out for a couple weeks and they kept having good results. Perhaps taking out Mahrez can be a big blow, but even so... They're the most regular team and, looking at the whole season from a distant point of view, I don't see any team overthrowing them. -Anyone playing better? Perhaps Tottenham. -Anyone above them? No. -Anyone in their calendar that's REALLY a threat? Man Utd, Everton and Chelsea are always teams to consider but I don't see them outplaying Leicester, they have no real arguments. Plus, The other teams also have difficult games yet to play.
To sum up, only Tottenham are a real threat but Leicester would have to be very unfortunate to not win the League this year. They've been the main contenders for, perhaps, half the season so why would they not win? I just don't see them not winning. Trips can happen, of course, but in my opinion they're being too consistent to let this one slip.
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Post by Mr. McMahon on Mar 10, 2016 22:43:53 GMT
Believe me Guilha, I sincerely hope you are right because I would love to see them do it - I just won't let myself get too excited just yet. You are right what you said about Vardy being out and Leicester doing OK without him, but as you said - it wasn't for long. The closer to the end of the season we get the more likely it is Leicester can get by in the case of a serious injury, but I stand by my point - if there was a major injury to either Vardy or Mahrez now, and they were out for the rest of the season, I think they would struggle a bit.
They might have already done enough, who knows, and to paraphrase, I would LOVE it if they win it, LOVE it.
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