The Race for Champions League: Who will make it? Part 1 & The return of Jack Wilshere

Afternoon all,
As the ceaseless transfer rumours continue regarding a host of names each of which is usually just repackaged as an exclusive or submitted as new news, we at GoonerVerse are going to focus on reality, the harsh reality of Champions League qualification. Despite a recent 7 match winning streak, our chances are just as good or bad, depending on which way you look at it, as the clubs around us.
Today I will boldly and perhaps foolishly try and assess our chances from here on in. I will look at where we are compared to that of our rivals and where we are likely to go from here. Of course this is all hypothetical and my predictions could be as far off as Andy Carroll is from making the team of the year.
Where we stand

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