Yes we are not as good as Man City Liverpool Leicester etc - but the opposition aren't as good either.
The other thing that I want to explore with you is that 4 at the back requires wingers - the way Norwich (and many others) play suggests it does not.
What it can do is force you to play with the ball on the ground through the middle and use your full backs to provide width. Without natural wide men in our attacking units - surely this would be perfect for us?
I thought that one of the most telling and damning statements I have seen this year came from Lee Bowyer after the shocking performance at Birmingham - words to the effect of " we knew exactly how Swansea would play - they have not changed at all in the past year"..
Stumbling on the 3 at the back took a few by surprise at the end of last season - it is clearly now a busted flush.
If we continue to attack almost always down the wings without anyone who can play wide then I am sorry but for me that asks serious questions of the coach.
The switch to 4 at the back was a very positive move for me - and I applauded Cooper for it - as Mark and others have pointed out though, a change of formation is nothing without a change of approach.
IMO we need to stick with the back 4 - get more midfielders and attackers on the pitch and attack with variety - ie using the middle of the pitch with passes into feet and rotation and movement.
With Lowe Ayew Whittaker Hourihane Dhanda Routledge Fulton and Smith we have the personnel to do this.
The beauty of this type of forum is the opportunity to debate with fans who share a love for the club and have really thought provoking and intelligent posts - so thanks to my fellow posters for keeping me engaged through the 3rd Canadian stay at home order!!