VILLANS CAN BE HEROES

AT the bottom of the table, I’m predicting it will be the same as you were – and for a very good reason.

You know that old cliche, the table doesn’t lie. Well, it came about for a reason.

You can’t claim to be unlucky over 38 games. No chance. You’re at the bottom because you haven’t won enough games.

I can see all three of the teams still fighting against relegation losing their final game – because that’s what they’ve done all season.

Which would see Villa survive. With 34 points.

It will be fascinating, though, because the final day always throws up something out of the ordinary.

For a start, it will depend on what Everton team turns up. If they’ve got their flipflops on, then Bournemouth will win and could be safe if other results go their way.

I think I’d like to see Dean Smith (above) and Villa stay up for the simple reason they’ve been entertaining and a good-value story.

As a manager, I’d also probably side with Nigel Pearson and hope that Watford’s crass decision to sack him when they were above the relegation zone proves unwise.

It’s nonsensical.

When he was appointed, they were seven points adrift at the bottom. He was sacked after he got them out of the bottom three. He’s also beaten Liverpool and Manchester United, so knows how to defeat the big clubs.

And their final two games were City and Arsenal today.

I can’t find myself arguing too much with those who say they hope Watford go down.

Unless there’s something we don’t know about, it was stupid and they could pay a

Ole and Lamps are sweating on results of today’s games

IT’S ALL UP FOR GRABS