The odds don’t indicate where we are as a squad though, they indicate where punters are putting their money. I don’t think it’s unrealistic with the players we have and more importantly the manager we have to suggest we can finish in the top4. Last year we were beset with a ridiculous amount of injuries.
I can’t disagree enough with the idea that higher than 5th is wishful hoping.
One follows the other, people put their money based on where we are as a squad compared to other teams (which to be frank, is miles behind Man C, Liverpool, Man U and Chelsea).
I am more than happy to give you even money odds and make this a personal bet if you can't disagree more.