I predicted 8 (though possibly 7)....so far we have 7 I also said that it could be important who we get these points from...meaning that if we didn't get many points, it was important to get them off the sides near us at the bottom. We now have a real chance to put some distance between us and other relegation candidates. Now we must build on a great start in this tranche of 6 games.
The good thing is now that we have gained the points from where we didn't expect it. It is important to maybe win only one (all three of would be idea), but not lose to the others. Without the Chelsea, Leicester & Everton results, we would have to win all 3.
I disagree slightly, as the next 3 games are against teams we are directly fighting against. If we beat all 3 we can begin to put some distance between us and the drop zone. And just imagine the buzz there would be if we won 4 or 5 matches in a row!
I'd take a draw at Burnley I think. Would be a good point if we follow it up with victory over Cardiff. Two huge games though, Palace vs. Fulham this weekend, too.
I guess it would be better if Palace beat Fulham, or at least draw. At least a point from Burnley keeps us above them.