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Nottingham, which is basically a mediocre team and does not have above average quality and managed to get a winning streak, then they are very worthy of getting an award. Because after all, the top Premier League teams that in the last few seasons competed for trophies like Arsenal also did not always manage to get a winning streak like Nottingham did. So yes, appreciation and awards are very worthy for Nottingham and for the next match against Liverpool it will clearly be a difficult match.
Because of course, Liverpool also plays with a mission of revenge so Liverpool will use all their abilities to be able to beat Nottingham. But yes, if Nottingham manages not to lose at least can end the match with a draw, then Nottingham really has a very good performance this season and deserves to be able to finish in the top four.
Three months ago I would have immediately agreed with you, but how can a mediocre team respond when it is accused of being mediocre? Beat the best teams in the league or do not lose against them.
Nottingham won against Tottenham, won against Aston Villa, won against Manchester United at old Trafford, tied against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge despite a red card, won against Liverpool at Anfield Road, tied the game against Brighton despite a red card.
I was confused to see these results and in the beginning I thought every team can have a lucky game, but does this still sound mediocre to you? I think mediocre is too harsh. They are not a top team that is about to take on the Champions League with ease. But they apparently have proven that they can take on any team in the Premier League. Just my two cents.