Re: English Premier League '16-'17 Discussion - Part 2

by jibers Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:46 pm

S wrote:Looks like this year's set to be one borefest pl season. 3 teams running away with it. Perhaps 4th place race might be the only interesting thing.

Or maybe not...

but...but....muh competitiveness...

by RealGunner Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:59 pm

Isn't 3 teams going for the title competitive? In comparison to 1 in Serie A, 1 in Bundesliga, 1 in ligue 1 and 2 in La liga?

by Chumlum Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:09 pm

RealGunner wrote:Isn't 3 teams going for the title competitive? In comparison to 1 in Serie A, 1 in Bundesliga, 1 in ligue 1 and 2 in La liga?

That's a fair point, but let's not overlook the fact that this year's PL will probably come down to Pep's Man City and Phelan's Hullcester. Two horse race IMO.

:coffee:

by Unique Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:14 pm

RealGunner wrote:Isn't 3 teams going for the title competitive? In comparison to 1 in Serie A, 1 in Bundesliga, 1 in ligue 1 and 2 in La liga?

spot on. plus all 3 will face harder games from the small teams then the champions from the other 3 lges

by sportsczy Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:18 pm

Difference in EPL too is that other than the big 3, you have another 3-4 teams that can easily beat them too such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and even West Ham (at West Ham). The gap is really small.

Let's not forget is was just last year that Leicester won the PL with Arsenal 2nd and the Spurs 3rd. So it's not like any of this is set in stone by any means, which is the case with the other leagues. Chelsea, City and Man U collapsing (to varying degrees) was completely unexpected.

by Unique Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:20 pm

sportsczy wrote:Difference in EPL too is that other than the big 3, you have another 3-4 teams that can easily beat them too such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and even West Ham (at West Ham). The gap is really small.

Let's not forget is was just last year that Leicester won the PL with Arsenal 2nd and the Spurs 3rd. So it's not like any of this is set in stone by any means, which is the case with the other leagues. Chelsea, City and Man U collapsing (to varying degrees) was completely unexpected.

by ExtremistEnigma Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:43 pm

Chelsea have faced West Ham, Watford, and Burnley

Man City have faced Sunderland, Stoke, and West Ham

Man Utd have faced Leicester, Hull, Bournemouth, and Soton

Out of these, only Leicester and West Ham (?) are the teams worth giving a shit about.

No one's running away with anything.. calma.gif

by Helmer Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:24 pm

Werent City supposed to run away with league after the first 10 fixtures in last season Laughing

by CBarca Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:24 pm

3 games in and people are already talking about how competitive the EPL will shape up to be based on it Laughing

Give it a couple more weeks lmao

Except for Pep's City, who will obviously win

by RealGunner Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:59 pm

by Hapless_Hans Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:01 pm

Wenger needs to SPEND SPEND SPEND SOME *bleep* MONEY tho

by Firenze Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:09 pm

RealGunner wrote:
Spoiler:

holy shit

by juve_gigi Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:10 pm

One small correction...

Serie A is a TWO horse race, Juve and its feeder club Sassuolo...

by RealGunner Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:43 pm

English Football League to consider Celtic and Rangers for inclusion in new 'fifth division'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/28/english-football-league-to-consider-celtic-and-rangers-for-inclu/

by Unique Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:49 pm

RealGunner wrote:
Spoiler:

so basically the same amount as man u paid for depay and di maria who scored 11 goals. holy shit rofl

by Firenze Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:57 pm

Unique wrote:
RealGunner wrote:
Spoiler:
so basically the same amount as man u paid for depay and di maria who scored 11 goals. holy shit

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by Unique Sun Aug 28, 2016 11:59 pm

Firenze wrote:
Unique wrote:
RealGunner wrote:
Spoiler:
so basically the same amount as man u paid for depay and di maria who scored 11 goals. holy shit

looks like both clubs got raped in them deals Laughing

by Gil Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:02 am

S wrote:Looks like this year's set to be one borefest pl season. 3 teams running away with it. Perhaps 4th place race might be the only interesting thing.

Or maybe not...

It's been 3 games ffs.

None of those teams look anything special yet. The most impressive team so far has been Liverpool who went to two tough away grounds and absolutely battered top quality opposition.

by Unique Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:40 am

Gil wrote:
S wrote:Looks like this year's set to be one borefest pl season. 3 teams running away with it. Perhaps 4th place race might be the only interesting thing.

Or maybe not...

It's been 3 games ffs.

None of those teams look anything special yet. The most impressive team so far has been Liverpool who went to two tough away grounds and absolutely battered top quality opposition.

but we got raped by relagation fodder in the other game. Sad

by Gil Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:19 am

Unique wrote:
Gil wrote:
S wrote:Looks like this year's set to be one borefest pl season. 3 teams running away with it. Perhaps 4th place race might be the only interesting thing.

Or maybe not...

It's been 3 games ffs.

None of those teams look anything special yet. The most impressive team so far has been Liverpool who went to two tough away grounds and absolutely battered top quality opposition.
but we got raped by relagation fodder in the other game.

Well deserved for playing Sturridge at RW.

by McAgger Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:35 am

Gil wrote:
Unique wrote:
Gil wrote:

It's been 3 games ffs.

None of those teams look anything special yet. The most impressive team so far has been Liverpool who went to two tough away grounds and absolutely battered top quality opposition.
but we got raped by relagation fodder in the other game.

Well deserved for playing Sturridge at RW.

As opposed to the alternative where Sturridge is benched?

He ain't getting ahead of big dick divock.

by CBarca Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:08 am

My friend is going to be in England during a Man U vs Liverpool match apparently. He wants to know how feasible it is to get tickets and what kind of price range he would be looking at. Any of the brits here have any helpful words?

by Glory Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:47 am

ExtremistEnigma wrote:Chelsea have faced West Ham, Watford, and Burnley

Man City have faced Sunderland, Stoke, and West Ham

Man Utd have faced Leicester, Hull, Bournemouth, and Soton

Out of these, only Leicester and West Ham (?) are the teams worth giving a shit about.

No one's running away with anything.. calma.gif

West Ham without Payet is shit too. Full strength WH will be a legit team. Lucky Chelsea and Man City! Got to face them when their big names were all out. Mad

by Curtinho Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:43 am

Gil wrote:
S wrote:Looks like this year's set to be one borefest pl season. 3 teams running away with it. Perhaps 4th place race might be the only interesting thing.

Or maybe not...

It's been 3 games ffs.

None of those teams look anything special yet. The most impressive team so far has been Liverpool who went to two tough away grounds and absolutely battered top quality opposition.

The problem with Liverpool is that this is nothing new. They show up for the tough games and they look great in them almost every year. It's that they never seem to be able to be consistent or break down teams that aren't coming to play...not to mention it seems like it doesn't matter how dominant they are they're always a brainfart away from giving up a goal. It's incredibly frustrating.

It wouldn't be surprising for Liverpool to have one of the best records against the top 6 teams this season, but drop more points against mid or bottom table teams than any other top team.

by Nishankly Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:37 am

CBarca wrote:My friend is going to be in England during a Man U vs Liverpool match apparently. He wants to know how feasible it is to get tickets and what kind of price range he would be looking at. Any of the brits here have any helpful words?

Its very easy to get tickets to a United home game compared to rest of the tourist big 4. They are sometimes available till the last moment.

You always have twitter and general sales that make it more easier.

by free_cat Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:00 am

Total football already at Etihad, great first goal from City. Silva revival.

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