under Benitez, Lampard, and Dyche we under performed massively (aside the season of points deductions where we would have had 48 points or whatever it was)

We finished with 59 points with Ancelotti in 20/21 and then dropped to 39-36-40-48 - huge drop off.

We arent punching above our weight this season, we are performing about how we should overall - we've over performed away, under performed at home.

But because we had 3 seasons massively under performing, this season looks like we are doing amazing - we arent.

Over performing would be 58+ points come the end of the season



Now steadying it and reversing that decline was great. But many said 8-12th for the season, and thats what its looking like. And thats fine, but so many opportunities have been there this season, and we've not grabbed them.


We need
2 right backs - fuck patterson off, and never have to revert to a midfielder or cb at right back
1 left back - clearly Aznou isnt getting a run before 2030 - Myko needs competition
1 winger with pace - either side will do
1 striker - who gives something different, preferable pace and link up play

and then we need to replace in the squad anyone who leaves.

Chelsea are still in a mess, Villa are up and down, next season again there will be opportunity to crack in to the 6-8th spot, but we might have to over perform to get it.