We are all realistic enough to know that Premier survival is the clubs goal, however while we aren't a Chelsea or any other club in Europe surely a second goal must be a cup run. Are any English clubs going to win the Champions League, probably not but they still field relatively strong sides...
Don't be so cynical, that sort of thing doesn't happen. I'm sure the referee will protect players.
The first team already have fewer games than last season and another international break is just round the corner.