I think he can justify that though, particularly in that November/December time, he seemed to be predicting us to lose for the sake of it, but I doubt there would be many predicting or expecting us to win.
Cheers Lawro ... think there is a little bit of edge to his prediction this time around ... his ring is still stinging from having his 'rightful title challengers' Liverpool FC summarily despatched in midweek Forza Claudio!!!!!!
All of the pre match predictions I've seen have us down to lose. Which isn't really a surprise. I am expecting that myself, although that's my default city expectation but this year obviously the boys confound that.
I think he's finally come round and decided we aren't going to finish bottom. Maybe Villa being mathematically unable to catch is changed his mind! Or he think he needs to predict us to win even if we don't so his table becomes closer to reality!