Premier League 2023-24 Season - General Discussion

[Zizu]

Serves Bogle right ( own goal) for smashing into the back of Odegard a few minutes earlier … Karma !!


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[Zizu]

Arsenal 3:0 away from home … just wish they’d buy a goal scoring centre forward

LOL


interesting as this title maybe won on goal difference !!


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[Swan]

It's Sheffield Utd :joker: Brighton have scored 10 against them in the last month, even Burnley hit 5 past them.

[Zizu]

Another horrendous tackle from Bogle on Odegard !!

That’s a red card offence. .. gets a yellow


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[Zizu]

Saka taken off for his protection … hopefully Odegard is taken off soon


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[GiRTh]

What a goal from Benny Blanco. Scandalous that he cant even get in the England squad never mind the team.

Jorginho....wow!!!!. Put some legs around him and we are seeing some player.

I was nervous about this game. It was a potential banana skin

[GiRTh]

Injury to Martinelli doesn't look good. Going down the tunnel he couldn't put any kind of pressure on his left leg. I hope he's OK

[Zizu]

Ben White should be starting for England !!

If only due to his adaptability ..

Full back / centre back .. in a back 3 , 4 or 5


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[Zizu]

Injury to Martinelli doesn't look good. Going down the tunnel he couldn't put any kind of pressure on his left leg. I hope he's OK


Was it a twist or a foul ?


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[GiRTh]

Was it a twist or a foul ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProHe did it when he landed after a jump. Hopefully its not a cruciate

[Zizu]

Random fact ..

ManCity are yet to beat anyone in the top 5 this season … thus far !!


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Oh and going back to my suggestion that ManC haven’t been too impressive of late ( Luton aside) .. ..

Arsenal’s last three away results are 5:0 , 5:0 and 6:0 .

Now that’s my idea of impressive ..


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[Zizu]

Nice to see so many players with sweet left foots dominating currently

Odegard and Saka , Palmer at Chelsea , Foden and Bernado Silva , Salah and Elliot , West Ham’s key player Lucas Paquetá


I’m sure I’ve missed a few


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[bots]

Aston Villa have reported a loss of £119.6m in their latest accounts up to 31 May 2023.

The accounts cover a period that saw Villa finish seventh in the Premier League to qualify for Europe.

Villa say the figures are "in line with the strategic business plan" and within the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.

PSR rules, introduced in 2015-16, permit losses of up to £105m in a three-year spell.

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They are going to have to do a bit of selling in the next couple of years

[Swan]

Thank God that international sh!te has finished. Didn't watch one minute of England, no interest in friendlies.

Massive game on Sunday.

[bots]

I'm really looking forward to this run in

[Swan]

I'm really looking forward to this run in

Yeah, i only have real hate for Spurs. So not bothered who wins the title out of Arsenal, Liverpool and City. It really is set up for an exciting finish!

[Mystic Mock]

Are they bottlers though. That's the narrative that everyone wants to follow but getting beaten by a team that went on to win the treble is hardy bottling. I would agree that when Arsenal knew they couldn't win the league the performances dropped off considerably but losing to Man City is no disgrace

I think Arsenal are stronger this year. The only time I would say Arsenal have underperformed in the league were against Newcastle and Fulham. Arsenal should have beaten West Ham in December and had much the better chances. Arsenal kept Liverpool to .,98XG at Anfield and no scouse fan is gonna tell me they were the better team on the day and we beat them 3-1 at the Emirates and again no scouse fan is even gonna attempt to tell me they were in that game. We had to score their goal for them they toothless upfront. We've beaten Man City and Man Utd too.

I see a team that may be hardened from the experience of last year. I hope but there is a lot of football to play

Well tbf, Arsenal fit the bottlers term more than Spurs imo.

Tottenham were never really leading the title race in the 2015/16 season, where as Arsenal had an 8 point gap on Man City last season, and bottled it against Southampton, Man City, Liverpool, and West Ham.

Tbf I can understand them not beating Liverpool and Man City in those matches, but Southampton and West Ham should've been absolute victories for Arsenal.

And look I don't say that to rub it in, I really wanted Arsenal to stop Man City last season, and I would be happy for Arsenal if they were to win the League this season.

However I will definitely agree with the side that says that Arsenal bottled it last season.

[Mystic Mock]

I really struggle with the concept of corrupt referees and officials in this country


I think that they are simply inept and incompetent


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Referees are corrupt in every Country.

It's just like how we're meant to believe that the officials didn't spot Maradona's "Hand Of God" when even Stevie Wonder could see it.

[Mystic Mock]

I mean, only better (arguably) English player than Foden in the world atm, this season, is Bellingham. But of course because Foden plays for City, and not Arsenal, Spurs or Liverpool he's unimpressive and overrated.

Foden is overrated, as is Jack Grealish imo.

Man City's best players are KDB and Rodri.

[Mystic Mock]

Thank God that international sh!te has finished. Didn't watch one minute of England, no interest in friendlies.

Massive game on Sunday.

Same here.

Roll on our chaotic season, starting with QPR in a few hours time.:dance:

[bots]

I dont think Grealish will be at Man City next season

Foden has been City's best player this season, so i disagree that he is over rated

[Mystic Mock]

I dont think Grealish will be at Man City next season

Foden has been City's best player this season, so i disagree that he is over rated

I think that Foden is talented, but I do think that he gets bonus points for being English.

[Zizu]

I dont think Grealish will be at Man City next season

Foden has been City's best player this season, so i disagree that he is over rated

Slight tangent but I wonder how ambitious the young United youngster is ?

He may have champions league or trophy ambitions ..

I’ve heard a few rumours suggesting that Mainoo may be snapped up by one the elite teams in the summer .. especially if he continues to impress in the league and then the Euros !!



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[bots]

it's difficult to know or predict what united will do in the summer. They need to clear out a lot of players and it depends if Mainoo is seen as a part of those plans. Being an academy player, if they sell him, its pure profit which helps a lot with FFP

[Swan]

The Newcastle/Hammers game looks like it was mental!

[bots]

Phillips just can't catch a break :laugh:

[Swan]

This is why Palmer should take every Chelsea penalty.

[Swan]

Typical Chelsea. However, great hit by the Burnley player

[Swan]

Same old sh!t from Chelsea. Have plenty of chances, can't score.

[bots]

Mason Mount - i knew he was a great buy :joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

1-1

bwahahahahahha

[Crimson Dynamo]

im watching Goldbridge, its comedy gold

[bots]

Crazy, Bye Bye Ten Hag

[Crimson Dynamo]

If i was a Bees fan id be raging I did not win that game

[Mystic Mock]

If i was a Bees fan id be raging I did not win that game

Tbf, they probably need Bacuna to show them how to kick a ball.:joker:

Because Brentford's finishing was some of the worst that I've seen this season.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Pre-highlights of Chelsea v Man United Thursday 4th April..

https://x.com/Ferd_Turgeson/status/1774139176818229658?s=20

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[bots]

i'm ready for an interesting afternoon

[bots]

wow :laugh:

[bots]

Don't see what Gross did wrong there at all

[Crimson Dynamo]

Don't see what Gross did wrong there at all

he lost me a point :fist:

[Zizu]

Typical inconsistencies

Estupiñán pulls back Nunez who goes down too easily in the box- no foul

Two minutes later Estupiñán falls down l/ dives but ref gives a free kick in a dangerous play


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[Zizu]

Estupiñán buys yet another foul ..

The refs should get training on divers as it’s the basically the same people doing the same things


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[Swan]

Here we go, same old bollocks every single week. His teams are hard done by, the rest are cheating, mates with the ref, bullies, conspiracy and so on.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Man city will need to be very physical v arsenal this afternoon, knock them off their game

[Cherie]

Very boring game, had more excitement at Norwich v Plymouth Arg on Friday :smug:

[Swan]

Very boring game, had more excitement at Norwich v Plymouth Arg on Friday :smug:

Yeah it's been pretty crap.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Awful game

[GiRTh]

Look at these comments :laugh:

cagey game with no team wanting to lose. Arsenal are the first team to stop City from scoring at the Etihad for over 50 odd games.

[GiRTh]

Liverpool top Arsenal 2nd with a much better goal difference. A win would have been nice but I'm not gonna complain about a nil nil draw at the Etihad

[Cherie]

Liverpool top Arsenal 2nd with a much better goal difference. A win would have been nice but I'm not gonna complain about a nil nil draw at the Etihad

terrible game for a neutral, gave up watching and just kept an eye on the score

even both sets of fans were ded

[Crimson Dynamo]

Arsenal took 4 points from citeh this season

[GiRTh]

terrible game for a neutral, gave up watching and just kept an eye on the score

even both sets of fans were dedAt this stage of the season we need points and I dont care how we get them. Thats what a title run in is like....Tense. Tell us about it when you're in one :thumbs:

Gabriel Jesus is the most infuriating player to watch. Two chances that Martinelli would have buried. When everyone is fit Jesus may struggle to get in the team

[GiRTh]

Arsenal took 4 points from citeh this seasonA huge improvement. Even the biggest Arsenal haters have to say this team looks a bit tougher than last year.

Also kept City to one shot on target. Big Gabby was chatting in Haalands ear all game winding him up.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Haaland was shite

[Cherie]

At this stage of the season we need points and I dont care how we get them. Thats what a title run in is like....Tense. Tell us about it when you're in one :thumbs:

Gabriel Jesus is the most infuriating pla:laugh::laugh:yer to watch. Two chances that Martinelli would have buried. When everyone is fit Jesus may struggle to get in the team

An Arsenal supporter saying this to me what are you like :laugh:

Hate to say it but I bet Liverpool wont be cagey next Sunday


Boring Boring Boring Arsenal ....its a chant for a reason :thumbs:

[Cherie]

A huge improvement. Even the biggest Arsenal haters have to say this team looks a bit tougher than last year.

Also kept City to one shot on target. Big Gabby was chatting in Haalands ear all game winding him up.

super sporting of him, not something fans usually brag about :umm2:

didn't take you guys long to topple off top :thumbs:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Man City’s record against the ‘big 6’ clubs in the Premier League this season:

❌ 1-0 loss at Arsenal
✅ 3-0 win at Man Utd
➖ 4-4 draw at Chelsea
➖ 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool
➖ 3-3 draw vs. Spurs
➖ 1-1 draw vs. Chelsea
✅ 3-1 win vs. Man Utd
➖ 1-1 draw at Liverpool
➖ 0-0 draw vs. Arsenal

ONLY GOT THE BETTER OF....man u :worry:

[Crimson Dynamo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKBLaf4XEAAMJfe?format=jpg&name=small

[GiRTh]

An Arsenal supporter saying this to me what are you like :laugh:

Hate to say it but I bet Liverpool wont be cagey next Sunday


Boring Boring Boring Arsenal ....its a chant for a reason :thumbs:The chant is from the days of 1 nil to the Arsenal. Please look up a bit of football history so you get this stuff right.

If you're so knowledgeable about title run ins then why are you chatting so much drivel?

[GiRTh]

super sporting of him, not something fans usually brag about :umm2:

didn't take you guys long to topple off top :thumbs:Its the big leagues. Football is not just played with the feet, there are mind games too. I will indeed gas it that the supposed future ballon D'or winner got rattled by a defender who wasn't even in the Arsenal starting 11 at the start of the season.

EDIT: the topple comment. Its a run in and you are supposed to be an expert in these. You can answer your own point as to why Liverpool are top. Cuz its close, that's why

[bots]

Advantage liverpool.

Honestly, i don't know why anyone has been complaining, it's the best run in we have had in a long, long time, and the team that ends up winning the league, will truly deserve it

[GiRTh]

Advantage liverpool.

Honestly, i don't know why anyone has been complaining, it's the best run in we have had in a long, long time, and the team that ends up winning the league, will truly deserve itNot if its Man City. Its so close that if City win it by under three points? Howard Webb and PGMOL, a lot of Liverpool and Arsenal fans will be calling out Mr Webbs name and they wont be saying nice things. City needs to win this by at least 4 points cuz they are in the plus column when it comes to bad VAR decisions, Liverpool and Arsenal are in the minus column.

I dont see how anyone who is not a City fan can want them to win it this year. Previous years, yes, but not this year,. They've had help that the other two teams haven't had.

[GiRTh]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKBLaf4XEAAMJfe?format=jpg&name=smallStud.

[bots]

Not if its Man City. Its so close that if City win it by under three points? Howard Webb and PGMOL, a lot of Liverpool and Arsenal fans will be calling out Mr Webbs name and they wont be saying nice things. City needs to win this by at least 4 points cuz they are in the plus column when it comes to bad VAR decisions, Liverpool and Arsenal are in the minus column.

I dont see how anyone who is not a City fan can want them to win it this year. Previous years, yes, but not this year,. They've had help that the other two teams haven't had.

var, var, bloody var. That's all we ever hear these days. The game of football has always had its controversies. That's what makes it interesting. Arsenal didn't lose the league last year because of var, neither liverpool nor arsenal will lose it this year because of var. They will lose it because they were not good enough over the entirety if the season

[GiRTh]

var, var, bloody var. That's all we ever hear these days. The game of football has always had its controversies. That's what makes it interesting. Arsenal didn't lose the league last year because of var, neither liverpool nor arsenal will lose it this year because of var. They will lose it because they were not good enough over the entirety if the seasonI dont share your optimism. Add to that 115 charges so, if City win this year it may be another title with an asterisk after it. :shrug:

[Crimson Dynamo]

imagine roles reversed

this happened today

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https://x.com/SwearingSport/status/1774506993731989905?s=20

[Cherie]

Stud.

we got Jackie Collins in the room :umm2:

[Cherie]

The chant is from the days of 1 nil to the Arsenal. Please look up a bit of football history so you get this stuff right.

If you're so knowledgeable about title run ins then why are you chatting so much drivel?

Think it is quite appropriate for a boring nil nil draw....

I love that you think you are the authority on all things football :laugh: The little woman knows nothing

[Cherie]

imagine roles reversed

this happened today

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https://x.com/SwearingSport/status/1774506993731989905?s=20

meh

[Crimson Dynamo]

:umm2:

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https://x.com/GarBreeninho/status/1774492868687675686?s=20

[Cherie]

:umm2:

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https://x.com/GarBreeninho/status/1774492868687675686?s=20

Grealish aside Pep is obviously having a word with Big Gabby about his unsporting like behaviour :clap1: do it with your feet and your body not your mouth...:hee:

[GiRTh]

Think it is quite appropriate for a boring nil nil draw....

I love that you think you are the authority on all things football :laugh: The little woman knows nothingThat thought is in your head, not mine. You cant possibly take that from what I said but go down that road if its the only option open to you :thumbs:

[bots]

why can't people just enjoy it for what it is :laugh:

Poch thinks Chelsea should be in 4th position in the league. Everyone's entitled to their fantasy :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

terrible game for a neutral, gave up watching and just kept an eye on the score

even both sets of fans were ded

It was a really boring game imo.

At least Arsenal stopped Man City from winning though.:joker:

[Mystic Mock]

var, var, bloody var. That's all we ever hear these days. The game of football has always had its controversies. That's what makes it interesting. Arsenal didn't lose the league last year because of var, neither liverpool nor arsenal will lose it this year because of var. They will lose it because they were not good enough over the entirety if the season

VAR can definitely influence results at both ends of the table.

Admittedly it can only do it by a few points, so it'd have to be close to begin with, but VAR definitely can impact placings on the table that goes past any quality debates around a squad.

[Mystic Mock]

imagine roles reversed

this happened today

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https://x.com/SwearingSport/status/1774506993731989905?s=20

Did you hear what Emma Hayes said afterwards? Her blatant hypocrisy was disgusting, I honestly don't get how she has no self-awareness.

[Mystic Mock]

Grealish aside Pep is obviously having a word with Big Gabby about his unsporting like behaviour :clap1: do it with your feet and your body not your mouth...:hee:

This is the Football section.:nono:

[GiRTh]

Grealish aside Pep is obviously having a word with Big Gabby about his unsporting like behaviour :clap1: do it with your feet and your body not your mouth...:hee:Poor Haaland. Good that he has Daddy Pep sticking up for him.

Please tell me the point you're trying to make?

[Cherie]

This is the Football section.:nono:

lol

[Cherie]

Did you hear what Emma Hayes said afterwards? Her blatant hypocrisy was disgusting, I honestly don't get how she has no self-awareness.

I don't really follow womens football but what did she say that was hypocritcal?

Hayes told reporters after the match: "I think there’s a way to conduct yourself on the touchline, I really do. I think it’s absolutely essential that we role model in the right way. I’m not down for male aggression on the touch line, I’m really not, and fronting up to players, for me, that’s unacceptable. I’m disappointed and I told Jonas that. I don’t think it’s okay to behave like that. He got a yellow card and he should have probably been sent off. I’m all for competing to win, I’ve never been booked in 12 years, my time here, I totally accept he’s a winner and wants to win but his behaviour on the touchline wasn’t acceptable.

[Mystic Mock]

I don't really follow womens football but what did she say that was hypocritcal?

Hayes told reporters after the match: "I think there’s a way to conduct yourself on the touchline, I really do. I think it’s absolutely essential that we role model in the right way. I’m not down for male aggression on the touch line, I’m really not, and fronting up to players, for me, that’s unacceptable. I’m disappointed and I told Jonas that. I don’t think it’s okay to behave like that. He got a yellow card and he should have probably been sent off. I’m all for competing to win, I’ve never been booked in 12 years, my time here, I totally accept he’s a winner and wants to win but his behaviour on the touchline wasn’t acceptable.

Talking about the Arsenal Manager being aggressive when she was the one that shoved someone.

[bots]

De Zerbi is obviously on his way out at Brighton, where will he end up?

[Zizu]

De Zerbi is obviously on his way out at Brighton, where will he end up?


Not to Liverpool apparently

I have no idea who they will have as manager unless they promote from within like the old days


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[Zizu]

Interesting to see how the skilful yet high energy Spurs go on against the ever thuggish , over physical West Ham

Paqueta is wasted in this Hammers team . He’d arguably walk into any other premier’s lteam

:)


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[Crimson Dynamo]

The token female on sky sports 409 tonight looks like she is off to a cheap nightclub. Wtaf??

[Zizu]

The gods appear to be favouring ManC as usual .. Villa's Ollie Watkins out with hamstring injury


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[Mystic Mock]

The token female on sky sports 409 tonight looks like she is off to a cheap nightclub. Wtaf??

Are you on about Sue Smith?:laugh:

Tbf to her she's actually not that bad, unlike Merson who keeps yelling over people.:fist:

[Mystic Mock]

The gods appear to be favouring ManC as usual .. Villa's Ollie Watkins out with hamstring injury


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If Villa are to beat Man City, then they need to do it through teamwork.

I mean look at the Blues vs Preston game on Monday, those two Preston players assisted Stansfield brilliantly for the winner.:hehe:

But being serious, Villa need to be more than a one man army to beat Man City.

[GiRTh]

Bold starting line up from Arteta. I hope he knows what he's doing. No Rice, Saka, Jorginho, Kiwior or Jesus

[Swan]

Are you on about Sue Smith?:laugh:

Tbf to her she's actually not that bad, unlike Merson who keeps yelling over people.:fist:

If i had to pay the extortionate prices BT and Sky charge i wouldn't watch. Luckily it costs me nothing to watch. Just have to put up with a 1 min ish delay.

[Swan]

Bold starting line up from Arteta. I hope he knows what he's doing. No Rice, Saka, Jorginho, Kiwior or Jesus

No Saka? FFS. I've officially no chance of a top 3 finish in the Tibb's fantasy football now.

[Swan]

Switched to the City game. Easy win for Arsenal. Major pressure on City now.

[Crimson Dynamo]

oop the VILLA

:dance:

[Crimson Dynamo]

If i had to pay the extortionate prices BT and Sky charge i wouldn't watch. Luckily it costs me nothing to watch. Just have to put up with a 1 min ish delay.

:ninja2:

A fellow of the Firestick?

[Swan]

:ninja2:

A fellow of the Firestick?

Im in a discord server, which is quite exclusive to VIP's like myself (as if lol). Nah, just a bunch of friends who watch in a US discord server by someone who streams the games for us all. PL football and CL costs them around $10 a month, max!

If the server is down, i just find an illegal stream.

[Crimson Dynamo]

my daughter got me a magic F.i.r.e*****

[Swan]

my daughter got me a magic F.i.r.e*****

sticking it to man since limewire

[Crimson Dynamo]

sticking it to man since limewire

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Citizen_smith.jpg

[Swan]

Remember that bloke in here who thinks Foden is overrated, but that Werner and Hazertz are Gods :joker:

[bots]

Hattrick for Foden :laugh:

[bots]

Remember that bloke in here who thinks Foden is overrated, but that Werner and Hazertz are Gods :joker:


he thrives when KDB doesn't play

[Swan]

he thrives when KDB doesn't play

Best English player by far atm. But of course, doesn't play for Spurs, Liverpool, or Arsenal so he's "overrated" :hehe:

Sad bias.

[Swan]

Villa would have won this had Watkins played of course :joker:

[Mystic Mock]

If i had to pay the extortionate prices BT and Sky charge i wouldn't watch. Luckily it costs me nothing to watch. Just have to put up with a 1 min ish delay.

Fair enough.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Remember that bloke in here who thinks Foden is overrated, but that Werner and Hazertz are Gods :joker:

Werner and Havertz? Who thinks that they're great players?:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Villa would have won this had Watkins played of course :joker:

I will say that I think Villa would've been more competitive last night, if Martinez had've been in goal.

But Man City are clearly still the superior team, Villa are only the fourth team in the Midlands after all.:hehe:

[Zizu]

Werner and Havertz? Who thinks that they're great players?:laugh:

Nobody .. Wildfowl makes most of his stuff up ..


They are both efficiently effective

Nothing more , nothing less - I would argue


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[Mystic Mock]

Nobody .. Wildfowl makes most of his stuff up ..


They are both efficiently effective

Nothing more , nothing less - I would argue


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Each to their own tbf, to anyone does think that Havertz and Werner are great players.

[bots]

I will say that I think Villa would've been more competitive last night, if Martinez had've been in goal.

But Man City are clearly still the superior team, Villa are only the fourth team in the Midlands after all.:hehe:

Man City had Walker and their goalkeeper out injured and also left out Haaland and KDB, how much easier do they want it? :laugh:

[Zizu]

Man City had Walker and their goalkeeper out injured and also left out Haaland and KDB, how much easier do they want it? :laugh:


Villa were without their two best , most important players though

They are nothing without their prolific goal scorer Watkins and their world cup winning goalkeeper Martinez

City have cover for all their positions


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[Swan]

E0tUbk3A1Ks

[Crimson Dynamo]

E0tUbk3A1Ks

Great to see Bots getting out and about still

:clap2:

[Swan]

:joker:

[Swan]

Good start tbf. Plenty of time left for us to balls it up though.

[bots]

Great to see Bots getting out and about still

:clap2:

:fist:

[bots]

to me, united are off the pace, which i've seen a lot this season

[Swan]

Our defence is a joke

[Swan]

Yeah

[Crimson Dynamo]

Anthony is the best player on the park

that is how bad Chelsea are

[Swan]

Poch needs to go, it's not working.

[Swan]

Crazy

[Swan]

INSANE!!!!!!1

[Crimson Dynamo]

i cant spake

i cant spake

[Mystic Mock]

Man City had Walker and their goalkeeper out injured and also left out Haaland and KDB, how much easier do they want it? :laugh:

I can't believe that I'm having to defend Villa here, but you're comparing a team run on a big budget, but nothing that special by today's standards, to a team that is run by a Country.

If Man City couldn't leave certain players out because of a lack of depth in the squad, then something would be seriously wrong.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

i cant spake

i cant spake

:joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

2r9sW9yizSY

[Crimson Dynamo]

Goldbridge said he spoke to a decent man u "in the know" journo yesterday and the Southgate rumour is true and they are having talks with him about talking the job

:joker:

[bots]

Ten Hag had to get qualification to the CL to survive. I reckon he will be out the door the moment that becomes mathematically impossible if its not already the case.

He has spent something like 500m on players in his 2 seasons, so he has zero excuses

[bots]

Goldbridge said he spoke to a decent man u "in the know" journo yesterday and the Southgate rumour is true and they are having talks with him about talking the job

:joker:

i just don't see how Southgate is such a bad option. we have had 10 years of crap. The worst case is that then becomes 11

[bots]

Foden being saved for Tuesday

[Swan]

Foden being saved for Tuesday

This fantasy football lark is impossible!

[bots]

KDB just banged in a rocket

[bots]

this is what happens when you rest KDB and Haaland :laugh:

[bots]

the AV vs Brentford game is crazy!

[bots]

Spurs have still to play Arsenal, Liverpool and City in the run in, so they could well end up deciding who wins the league

[GiRTh]

Goldbridge said he spoke to a decent man u "in the know" journo yesterday and the Southgate rumour is true and they are having talks with him about talking the job

:joker:

i just don't see how Southgate is such a bad option. we have had 10 years of crap. The worst case is that then becomes 11
Lets hope this happens. :joker:

On a s serious note, I fail to see the logic in this appointment other than the fact that Sir Jim has worked with him before. Southgate is one of the most experienced international manager yet we still act like he's a novice learning his trade. He's been England manager for 8 years yet we still doubt his methods and question his squad selection

[bots]

Lets hope this happens. :joker:

On a s serious note, I fail to see the logic in this appointment other than the fact that Sir Jim has worked with him before. Southgate is one of the most experienced international manager yet we still act like he's a novice learning his trade. He's been England manager for 8 years yet we still doubt his methods and question his squad selection

Southgate also has a lot of contacts that could swing the old trafford national stadium of the north

[GiRTh]

60 million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again.

For the first time since he was at Leverkusen Havertz is close to outperforming his XG. Chelsea buried this player and he's now flourishing at Arsenal.

[GiRTh]

Southgate also has a lot of contacts that could swing the old trafford national stadium of the northI've not looked into the off field stuff but I bet there is some off the field reason why they want him. Well, it cant be for Southgate's football acumen. :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Southgate is a serial loser

[GiRTh]

I wonder how the haters at Talksport will spin this one. I wonder what we've done wrong this game. Against City we parked the bus, apparently. Against Luton, the crowd were too quite, no atmosphere. We keep doing things wrong and breaking unwritten rules. :laugh:

[bots]

will liverpool blink tomorrow and not thrash united? :laugh:

[GiRTh]

will liverpool blink tomorrow and not thrash united? :laugh:I hope United do us a favour. Surely they'd like to stop City or Liverpool more than they'd like to stop Arsenals winning the league.

[Zizu]

Cant get used to these American times !!


If ft very odd watching ManCity playing LIVE at 7:30 am !!


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[Crimson Dynamo]

I hope United do us a favour. Surely they'd like to stop City or Liverpool more than they'd like to stop Arsenals winning the league.

"I hope United do us a favour."

this has to be the reach of the whole season

:joker:

[GiRTh]

"I hope United do us a favour."

this has to be the reach of the whole season

:joker:OK I rephrase. I hope Man U beat their main rivals or I hope the result helps Arsenal. Surely you know what I was trying to say

[GiRTh]

rUkvcJT2qTgITs wasnt a penaly eh!!!

SO thats the narrative. Jesus beats him and he gets a good chunk of Jesus. Penalty for me.

[bots]

it was a blatant penalty :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

OK I rephrase. I hope Man U beat their main rivals or I hope the result helps Arsenal. Surely you know what I was trying to say

I do

I said to the boy earlier

I think Arsenal could do it this year

[Swan]

Havertz was given the chance at Chelsea, and did have some great games. He was just off the pace in a lot, and he was our only lone striker for nearly a whole season. I don't think that's the position for him. After a slow start for Arsenal, playing in a great team, he is doing very well. I said when he left, i didn't rate him as much after last season, but that i like him and wish him all the best at Arsenal.

The man scored the winning goal in a CL final for us. He'll always be a legend in my eyes.

Like i said, he's seem to fit in well at Arsenal now and is playing so good football. He's a great guy, good luck to him.


As for tomorrow, Man Utd need to dig as deep as they have ever done before after that gutting defeat against Chelsea. I honestly only see one outcome. A comfortable Liverpool win. Both City and Arsenal won their games comfortably today. And you have to say, Arsenal's defence is really impressive, and their goalscoring. It could come down to GD, and Arsenal basically have an extra point with their current GD.

[Crimson Dynamo]

how awful and irrelevant are Palace by the way?

[bots]

i thought palace played quite well yesterday. I think they will be much improved next season with the new manager

[bots]

I do

I said to the boy earlier

I think Arsenal could do it this year

All 3 of them are in great form and every game is now a cup final

[Mystic Mock]

I feel like Man City will win the League.

I think that Liverpool will lose to Man Utd today.

And I do think that Arsenal are bound to slip up at some point as well, and I feel like Man City will capitalize.

[Swan]

What's with the weird kick off times today?

[bots]

i'm guessing its something to do with it being man u/liverpool and the world wide audience

[bots]

crazy opening few minutes :laugh:

[Swan]

Insane!!

[Swan]

Liverpool dominating in the stats, but Utd don't look out of this game by a long shot atm anyway.

[GiRTh]

Man Utd are absolutely terrible. No shots on target and zero XG

[GiRTh]

C'mon United.

[bots]

this is the current Man U team. They have moments where they are quite good and then they balance that out with complete rubbish

[Cherie]

Up there for goal of the season surely

[James]

2r9sW9yizSY

I just clicked on his latest live video.

Why is it - and no other video - available to play in the background on Android when I don't have YouTube Premium?

[GiRTh]

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

[bots]

wow :laugh:

[Swan]

What a goal!!

[Cherie]

Up there for goal of the season surely

[GiRTh]

Liverpool will probably go onto win now. Man Utd .......:facepalm:

[AnnieK]

We were lucky to get the draw today....

[GiRTh]

Spurs fan keep telling me that Ange-ball is unstoppable when everyone is fit. I'm currently watching a Spurs team that cant get the ball off Nottingham Forest.

[Swan]

Chelsea can't defend. We're scoring goals, but our defence is League Two level.

[joeysteele]

I just cannot believe Chelsea sadly couldn't beat Sheffield Utd.
I thought that would be an easy one for them.

[Swan]

I just cannot believe Chelsea sadly couldn't beat Sheffield Utd.
I thought that would be an easy one for them.

Pathetic defending week in week out. We score goals, recently anyway. But our defence is shockingly bad!

[Crimson Dynamo]

weak manager

[Swan]

weak manager

He is. But so much pressure to turn all these over priced average players into stars.

[Zizu]

I think we will all be surprised by Spurs

The new guy plays fast paced , entertaining football .

Son , Maddison, Richarlison and Kulusevski as a front four can be tremendous !!



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Ta da ..


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[Zizu]

https://twitter.com/FPLMate/status/1691147748400046080?s=20


Liverpool got lucky with most of them ..


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[joeysteele]

Pathetic defending week in week out. We score goals, recently anyway. But our defence is shockingly bad!

Yes, it's sad to see at Chelsea.

[Nicky91]

Mbappe was always destined to be heading to Real Madrid tbh as successor of Karim Benzema

and tbh i think PSG needs renewals as well, and not necessary if they buy a replacement for Mbappe, since they can always move Asensio up front, and they already revealed they have plans for Xavi Simons too in one of the two winger positions with Kang-In Lee the other wing position




Timber :hehe: didn't add much so far at Arsenal with his injury


Tchouameni, you really think he'd leave Real now? and Bellingham also made a fab choice going to Real, in Beckham's footsteps is a dream for every englishman i think

[Nicky91]

dear Liverpool

buy Kaj Sierhuis, but only for a transfer sum around 10 or 15 million, negotiate with our sports director Americo Branco

:D


imagine a small team like fortuna getting 10 or 15 million for a player :flutter: we already are happy with the money we received for Pandur, Noslin tbh

[bots]

Everton have been deducted two points for a second breach of Premier League financial rules.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Everton have been deducted two points for a second breach of Premier League financial rules.

Meanwhile over at Man Citeh...


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[joeysteele]

Everton have been deducted two points for a second breach of Premier League financial rules.

I do think this is harsh.

I also think points deduction decisions made during a season should not be effective until the start of the next season.

Surely there's a better way of ensuring clubs stay within rules or to just hit the owners of clubs.
Rather than hitting across the board.
Points deductions leave players and supporters suffering too.
Depending on how points deductions affect league status.

[bots]

it's all going to change next season with there now being an independent regulator. It is their job to protect clubs from going out of business

[bots]

Meanwhile over at Man Citeh...


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i keep having to repeat this, but i will do it one more time. Everton and forest have been spending beyond their means and risk going out of business. City have more money than they can possibly spend, so they are in no danger of going out of business. It a fundamental difference, that people just don't seem to grasp. These rules are to prevent unsustainable losses

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[bots]

VAR should have picked that up

[Crimson Dynamo]

that Liverpool player should be hounded

dirty cheat

[Alf]

Doesn't matter what all you fake phoney's have to say.

Everton will always be the biggest and best football club in England.

No bigger club.

[Zizu]

Doesn't matter what all you fake phoney's have to say.

Everton will always be the biggest and best football club in England.

No bigger club.


They aren’t even the biggesf club in Liverpool


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[Cherie]

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Such is the desperation for Klopp to have a Fairytale ending

[Cherie]

VAR should have picked that up

Strange isn't it....:hee:

Liverpool coming 3rd will be justice enough

[Crimson Dynamo]

3eJbs_riduw

[Zizu]

3eJbs_riduw


Jees I don’t know a thing about him !!

Hopefully he believes in good times watch , attractive football …


Amorim has apparently previously turned down approaches from with Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa over the last 18 months

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[bots]

there will be quite a few manager vacancies at the end of the season, with a pretty small pool of top notch managers available. Also, with the euros happening, preseasons are going to be very short

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its crazy why more teams do not train a player to do this

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[Cherie]

Its crazy why more teams do not train a player to do this

1778025922580423121

Wow

[bots]

RpbAq4WJa3A

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[bots]

Is that liverpool's season over now after their dreadful performance last night? It looks like Man U drained them of all remaining energy

[Zizu]

Is that liverpool's season over now after their dreadful performance last night? It looks like Man U drained them of all remaining energy


They may go on and win every league game and walk the title ..


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[Crimson Dynamo]

Is that liverpool's season over now after their dreadful performance last night? It looks like Man U drained them of all remaining energy

I just think players (they wont admit or say it) know he is going and the motivation vanishes

[bots]

They may go on and win every league game and walk the title ..


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did you see them play yesterday? They were really, really bad

[Mystic Mock]

I think that Man City will win the League.

My conspiracy theory is that they're Cyborgs, it's why they're so good.

[Swan]

Liverpool losing 3-0 at home to a very average Atalanta side was pretty funny.

[Swan]

Also, not sure who Steve McManaman is shagging to keep his job, or if he has pictures of some BT executives snorting cocaine off a stripper's tits, either way he's not got the job because he's any good at it.

[bots]

Chelsea paid footballer agents £75 million over the last 12 months :skull:

[bots]

bam bam Newcastle 2 up :laugh:

[Swan]

Spurs getting thrashed by Newcastle is pretty funny :joker:

[bots]

4-0 :joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

30 points from 2 players and won £20 from Issac

:dance2:

[bots]

haaland scored after a minute lol

[Swan]

30 points from 2 players and won £20 from Issac

:dance2:

Yeah that's confirmed at least 3rd for you now. I really want to use my bench boost next game week as a few teams are playing twice, but injuries and suspensions are getting in the way of that.

[bots]

Crazy, Ederson was trying to throw the ball out to start a quick break, and a luton player pulled his arm back meaning he dropped the ball, and no card was given

[GiRTh]

Spurs :laugh:

According to Spurs fans, they've got the best defence but they're sixth - Injuries say the Spurs fans, Van de Ven is better than Saliba, Bisouma is better than Declan Rice - for some reason they cant stop comparing their players to Arsneal and they reckoned with 10 games to go they'd finish above Arsenal. They're obsessed with us where as we don give them the time of today. This result shows how far off they really are. Never seen Saliba sat down twice in a game, have you?

[bots]

Spurs were dreadful, liverpool were dreadful in midweek, city won easily and Man U are absolute pants :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Spurs were dreadful, liverpool were dreadful in midweek, city won easily and Man U are absolute pants :laugh:

Newcastle were at it and were better all over the pitch

Ten Hag picking the useless disinterested Rashford says it all..

[Crimson Dynamo]

spurs :laugh:

According to spurs fans, they've got the best defence but they're sixth - injuries say the spurs fans, van de ven is better than saliba, bisouma is better than declan rice - for some reason they cant stop comparing their players to arsneal and they reckoned with 10 games to go they'd finish above arsenal. They're obsessed with us where as we don give them the time of today. This result shows how far off they really are. Never seen saliba sat down twice in a game, have you?

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[Mystic Mock]

Also, not sure who Steve McManaman is shagging to keep his job, or if he has pictures of some BT executives snorting cocaine off a stripper's tits, either way he's not got the job because he's any good at it.

Maybe it's a Villa fan who runs BT Sport, having a good old reminisce about how McManaman and Young tried to kill off Birmingham City.

[GiRTh]

1779089849493959091:laugh::laugh:

[GiRTh]

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Just to show I wasn't bullsh*tting

Spurs fans thought this an actual debate. You cant argue with this level of delusion.

[GiRTh]

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:laugh:

Again, to show I wasnt bullsh*tting.

[Mystic Mock]

Tottenham will win the League next season.

It's the Postecoglou way.

[GiRTh]

Tottenham will win the League next season.

It's the Postecoglou way.:laugh:

I hope you're taking the p*ss.

They wonjt and I'll tell you why.

1) Ange-ball is being found out. Fulham slaughtered them a few weeks ago by exploiting the space that Ange-ball leaves behind the defnders. Toon did the same today. Ange also doesn't seem to have a plan B.

2) Ultimately, Mr Levy will not back the project. IMO MR Levy is only interested in finishing top four and doesn't care about any higher. He's more interested in hosting Beyonce concerts and NFL games. This will ultimately be the biggest stumbling block.

In Big Ange he's got a manager whos gonna impress with nice football and take the heat of him. HE must be licking his chops at how the fans are actually, seriously talking about winning the league. There will need to be a huge injection of funds for Spurs to be nailed on top four nevermind win the thing.

Example, Spurs only have 6 players on over100k a week. Are those the finances of a top European club? To give you some context, Spurs have only got 6 players on more than Reiss Nelson. Nuff said.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Spurs were chronic today

[GiRTh]

Another thing, when big bids come in for the players, I think Daniel Levy will sell. Like he did with Modric, Bale, Dembele etc the list is quite long.

Van De Ven is on 50k a week. Apparently, Man Utd are interested. Spurs fans ask why would he go to Man Utd? To triple his salary that's why. Man Utd or many other teams would triple his salary if he is the players Spurs fans tell us he is

[Mystic Mock]

:laugh:

I hope you're taking the p*ss.

They wonjt and I'll tell you why.

1) Ange-ball is being found out. Fulham slaughtered them a few weeks ago by exploiting the space that Ange-ball leaves behind the defnders. Toon did the same today. Ange also doesn't seem to have a plan B.

2) Ultimately, Mr Levy will not back the project. IMO MR Levy is only interested in finishing top four and doesn't care about any higher. He's more interested in hosting Beyonce concerts and NFL games. This will ultimately be the biggest stumbling block.

In Big Ange he's got a manager whos gonna impress with nice football and take the heat of him. HE must be licking his chops at how the fans are actually, seriously talking about winning the league. There will need to be a huge injection of funds for Spurs to be nailed on top four nevermind win the thing.

Example, Spurs only have 6 players on over100k a week. Are those the finances of a top European club? To give you some context, Spurs have only got 6 players on more than Reiss Nelson. Nuff said.

I'm joking don't worry.:laugh:

Although the one fact that is true, is that Postecoglou teams do win the domestic League in his second season in charge.

But obviously Man City at the very least, will put a stop to him in the Premier League, let alone Arsenal and Man Utd (who will play better next season) I can't really see Tottenham winning the League next season.

The reason I didn't mention Liverpool, is the random Manager replacement that they've picked to replace Klopp, I feel like that's David Moyes at Man Utd written all over it.

[bots]

Spurs can play some nice football, but they are not consistent for a multitude of reasons. It's consistency that separates the top teams from everyone else. That's why spurs have no chance of winning the league in the foreseeable future. Thats why west ham are a point or two behind Man U, that's why chelsea are where they are.

[GiRTh]

I'm joking don't worry.:laugh:

Although the one fact that is true, is that Postecoglou teams do win the domestic League in his second season in charge.

But obviously Man City at the very least, will put a stop to him in the Premier League, let alone Arsenal and Man Utd (who will play better next season) I can't really see Tottenham winning the League next season.

The reason I didn't mention Liverpool, is the random Manager replacement that they've picked to replace Klopp, I feel like that's David Moyes at Man Utd written all over it.Agree with this.

Liverpool fans need to get ready for a few seasons of mediocrity. I also think one of VVD or Mo Salah will leave for either Saudi or a fairy-tale European giant. The Klopp era is over and the new manager will take a while to adjust.

I think Big Ange should use Spurs as a stepping stone cuz I think one, if not both, of the Manchester clubs will be looking for a new manager soon. I anticipate Pep leaving if City don't beat all the charges and I dont see them beating all 115 unless the opposition counsel are completely incompetent.

[GiRTh]

Spurs can play some nice football, but they are not consistent for a multitude of reasons. It's consistency that separates the top teams from everyone else. That's why spurs have no chance of winning the league in the foreseeable future. Thats why west ham are a point or two behind Man U, that's why chelsea are where they are.Agree.

West Ham have great players yet Moyes plays almost anti-football. They should replace him. A new manager would do better with Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Kudus, Jared Bowen etc

I think the Moyes, Big Sams or Sean Dyches have a limited shelf life. Basically the dour British manager is not in demand anymore. Someone like Iraola would be great at Everton or West Ham

[bots]

Agree with this.

Liverpool fans need to get ready for a few seasons of mediocrity. I also think one of VVD or Mo Salah will leave for either Saudi or a fairy-tale European giant. The Klopp era is over and the new manager will take a while to adjust.

I think Big Ange should use Spurs as a stepping stone cuz I think one, if not both, of the Manchester clubs will be looking for a new manager soon. I anticipate Pep leaving if City don't beat all the charges and I dont see them beating all 115 unless the opposition counsel are completely incompetent.

i think Pep will be looking to retirement/new challenges very soon. It wouldn't surprise me if he left at the end of this season

[bots]

just heard a stat ..... this is the closest title race involving 3 teams since 3 points for a win was introduced :laugh:

[MTVN]

Agree.

West Ham have great players yet Moyes plays almost anti-football. They should replace him. A new manager would do better with Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Kudus, Jared Bowen etc

I think the Moyes, Big Sams or Sean Dyches have a limited shelf life. Basically the dour British manager is not in demand anymore. Someone like Iraola would be great at Everton or West Ham

Eh for me Moyes made Bowen the player he is today. And JWP has spent his career in a mid table or worse team so I don't think he's bursting with potential. If anything he's quite a limited player tbh

Paqueta and Kudus are amazing players for sure but otherwise we're not awash with talent and Moyes is getting the best out of them imo. But there will always be people unhappy and he is a proper outlier now in the Premier League as a more traditional manager. Still, given the shambles we've been for many a year over the last decade I do feel grateful to have Moyes

[MTVN]

And I'm writing that from the concourse of the Olympic stadium enjoying a pint before kick off, my first game of the season!

COYI

[Crimson Dynamo]

i hate football

[bots]

liverpool 1 down :joker:

[GiRTh]

Liverpool cant keep going behind and launching a comeback. Its not sustainable. They need to win these games easier if they are to be champions

[bots]

Palace are hanging on with their finger nails :laugh:

[Zizu]

Absolute bollox of a booking for Jones

Ayew tripped over his own foot ffs


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[Zizu]

Liverpool cant keep going behind and launching a comeback. Its not sustainable. They need to win these games easier if they are to be champions


They will probably win this 3:1 though 18 minutes to go and 1:0 down


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[Zizu]

That should be 1:1

They should dock Jones’s wages after that miss


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[Zizu]

Yikes

7 minutes


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[bots]

credit to palace for holding on as long as they have

[Zizu]

Looks like two defeats / bad performances in a few days for Liverpool at this crucial time as well


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[bots]

fantastic result for palace

[Swan]

Liverpool's late game luck finally ran out. Well done Palace. Set out with a gameplan and it paid off. That's Palace safe now too. Liverpool look awful.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Brilliant defending from Palace

[bots]

playing Man U obviously wiped liverpool out :laugh:

[GiRTh]

Eh for me Moyes made Bowen the player he is today. And JWP has spent his career in a mid table or worse team so I don't think he's bursting with potential. If anything he's quite a limited player tbh

Paqueta and Kudus are amazing players for sure but otherwise we're not awash with talent and Moyes is getting the best out of them imo. But there will always be people unhappy and he is a proper outlier now in the Premier League as a more traditional manager. Still, given the shambles we've been for many a year over the last decade I do feel grateful to have MoyesI get that you werent very good for a long time but the Declan Rice money has been wisely spent its a shame the football hasnt improved.

I was at the City Ground for the Forest match and WHU were awful. I questioned how the hell they were 7th. I think, and its just an opinion, a different manager would play more expansive and attractive football. Look at how the Spurs fans have been encouraged simply by the witnessing better more attractive football. WHU could be the same