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Really if you look at the table the Klopp factor the players returning this is doable. Ironically Chelsea look to be rivals to us I know they are having troubles but the quality in that squad I can't see them staying where they are. You could also argue with the blip in Chelsea's fortunes this is an unexpected opportunity for us as nice as all the cups are the champions league is where things are. Also if we got champions league along with the prospect of working with Klopp we might attract the top talent this is an opportunity we must exploit to push the club forward.

Will probably hinge on a fit Sturridge (maybe 2nd half of season) and Henderson coming back in and suiting the intensity Klopp demands.

Still going with 5th Stan but who knows eh Anything higher would be a great start to his tenure.

Who would be top four Chelsea Utd city arsenal ?

I agree with you Stan on Chelsea turning this round. I think Spurs and a dark horse will be there. Not saying we don't have a chance it's just I'd feel a lot more comfortable with Henderson and Sturridge fit and playing. Milner needs a game or two on the bench and is out of form, Henderson would interchange there and Sturridge would get in any side.

I don't think we have the quality in this squad to realistically expect top 4. It's not impossible but it would depend on those with stronger squads failing to perform over the course of the season. Chelsea are doing that at the moment, but it's hard to see their current slump continuing for a whole season. I think we'll be condemned to live with the curse and consequences of moneyball, having signed over 30 prospects in the last 3 years, none of whom have yet come good on a consistent basis. The moneyball approach will alway ensure failure to compete with the best unless and until they underperform.

A minimum of top 7 otherwise it is a disappointing first season.

If we could get Sturridge fit then we have a chance. Anything is possible with him in the team

Beating Chelsea, even a struggling Chelsea is a huge deal for us. Top 4 looks a little more doable after yesterday.

Despite the challenging circumstances with key players out and putting together a team and making it work, imagine what Jurgen can do with a proper team with key players back and fit. I'd say we have an excellent chance of getting top 4 but it absolutely will not bother me if we did not, only a matter of time before he gets us where we need to be.

Can't see Chelsea making it now. I think Leicester and West Ham will fall away around Christmas time. Between us, Spurs and possibly Everton for 4th in my opinion. I think Spurs are a good side and Harry Kane could well fire them to top 4, especially if we can't get Benteke or Sturridge fit.

Hard to call right now though, our run after the Man City game looks OK, could put ourselves in a good position for the run in if we continue the improvement.