To be in 4th with 19 games to go is immense. The difference this year is that the 'expected' slide down the table a la Pochettino was arrested at 4th place. My confidence in the team is much higher this year.
Last year Poch was worked out half way through the season and had no ace in the hole. Koeman changed the system successfully, 'in mine opinion' we have a good chance of 4th and if we get it I think Schneiderlin, Jrod and Clyne will sign. Once we are in Champs League we have much more staying power with our youth and could grow even more.