Because, and don't forget I said if Middlesbrough win, we would then be 7 points behind Burnley, and 2 points behind Middlesbrough who would have one more to play. With only 7 games left.
I am not interested in mathematics and statistically unlikely outcomes.
If we lost, after Middlesbrough...
The Burnley match is must-not-lose if Middlesbrough beat QPR on the Friday night.
If Middlesbrough drop points, then we can go all out for the win, and worry less about a loss.