Agree, but we could have our match with Chelsea scheduled 3 hours after their cup final and I'm still it sure we would win...Within a season of terrible luck there's a few morsels of better luck coming our way. Nothing major but they all help.
Scheduling. By chance... Villa were in a EL semi the weekend before we played them.
Leeds are safe the day before we play them. On balance imo this is a benefit.
Chelsea (who are handily also in a brick storm of a mess) have a Cup final 3 days before we play them .
The schedule has also given us good rest and training time between Villa.....Leeds....Chelsea.
Two night games are better for running your arse off as well (I know it's not got hot, but it could have)