Has the much cliched "Big Four" now become a "Big Six"?
Just looking at the table you can see the mancs, Arsenal and Chelsea in the top four. They've been there for a number of years now so it really isn't a surprise to seem them in that part of the table. But in 2nd place is city and in 5th - level on points with Chelsea - is Spurs. Beneath them - though 8 points off the pace - is where we sit. Unless Sunderland can somehow keep going right to the end of the season, I think there's going to be a significant gap to 7th place.
We all know that City and Chelsea have a huge bank balance behind them and, short of FIFA regulations, nothing much looks likely to drop them down the table. Spurs have been building to this for several years and - the reputation of their manager apart - look to be an exceptionally well run club who can keep performing at this level for some time to come.
Assuming we can continue to improve are we now going to find that none of the prior "big four" can assume a place in the CL each year? Chelsea are already holding on by their fingertips and if Arsenal suffer the same fade as previous seasons they'll be in the same boat.
Do you think this is a long term situation for the league - a Big Six fighting it out amongst themselves each year?
Is it a good thing for us and the game here or would we be better off with the "Big Four" remaining standard?
Just looking at the table you can see the mancs, Arsenal and Chelsea in the top four. They've been there for a number of years now so it really isn't a surprise to seem them in that part of the table. But in 2nd place is city and in 5th - level on points with Chelsea - is Spurs. Beneath them - though 8 points off the pace - is where we sit. Unless Sunderland can somehow keep going right to the end of the season, I think there's going to be a significant gap to 7th place.
We all know that City and Chelsea have a huge bank balance behind them and, short of FIFA regulations, nothing much looks likely to drop them down the table. Spurs have been building to this for several years and - the reputation of their manager apart - look to be an exceptionally well run club who can keep performing at this level for some time to come.
Assuming we can continue to improve are we now going to find that none of the prior "big four" can assume a place in the CL each year? Chelsea are already holding on by their fingertips and if Arsenal suffer the same fade as previous seasons they'll be in the same boat.
Do you think this is a long term situation for the league - a Big Six fighting it out amongst themselves each year?
Is it a good thing for us and the game here or would we be better off with the "Big Four" remaining standard?
