On the evidence of yesterdays game at Palace, coupled with Chelsea / Man Utd, and probably City tonight, then I think we still have a way to go be recognised as nailed on top 4. Man Utd and Chelsea won at a canter, whereas as always, we were hanging on for dear life in the end. We really should have scored at least 3.
In my opinion to be certain of 4th spot or better, we need another RB / CB, LB , creative midfielder & striker.
Assuming that Bale is going this week or next, then I think we will get some more quality in. Only then will we have the ability to win all those games that Bale did for us last year.