Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_27 ( goals_for INTEGER, goal_difference VARCHAR, position VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the number of goals when the goal difference was less than 43, and the position less than 3?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(goals_for) FROM table_name_27 WHERE goal_difference < 43 AND position < 3