I know the Leeds thing won't happen to us, which is why I said it wouldn't. But it's along the same lines of overspending on players and wages and gambling on regular CL money. When it didn't come through, it all went a tits up. If we slap up wages across the board by breaking structure or caps, and we don't qualify for CL again, it has big ramifications. It's about balance.
It's got nothing to do with woe is us. There are clear reasons as to why I think they'll be up there and why I think that most importantly, they have a stronger chance than us of getting top four. New signings, great manager and an easy season. Better than Spurs yes, but arsenal? Not sure.
I'm confused a to your last point mate. If Bony is enough to get us CL qualification then I don't get what it's got to so with how much CL spots being in etc. maybe I've misunderstood the point you were trying to make.