Re: 2022/2023 Premier League Discussion

by El Gunner Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 8:54

^^ you're just forgetting about Newcastle?

United should worry about Spurs if they get their shit together imo

by Firenze Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 13:00

personally think Newcastle will drop off and Spurs will make it in

by Glory Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 17:26

Dont remember the last time winning prem appear this easy. There's no one even remotely near Arsenal right now who can give them a challenge. Both Liverpool and City seem washed. And even if City pick up, they will likely get a points deduction Laughing

. We are at least one window away and Chelsea are way too behind to catch up now even with their fresh batch of galacticos. Its like stars aligning for Arteta. Its a pity because I feel this Arsenal side, if they had a proper challenger could have felt the pressure and may be even crumbled in the final stages, cos of their inexperienced squad. Anyway, congrats in advance resident Arse fans :coffee:

by futbol_bill Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 19:59

City won’t be getting a points deduction any time soon. They say it will take up to four years to get this resolved!

In the meantime, expect same from City! I think the first sign that they will found guilty will be the departure of Guardiola!

by Thimmy Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 20:00

El Gunner wrote:^^ you're just forgetting about Newcastle?

United should worry about Spurs if they get their shit together imo

Well, I said "might". I don't know how consistent Newcastle are going to be throughout the rest of the season. Luckily for them, they're about 10 years away from being hounded by FFP Laughing

by Glory Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 21:06

futbol_bill wrote:City won’t be getting a points deduction any time soon. They say it will take up to four years to get this resolved!

In the meantime, expect same from City! I think the first sign that they will found guilty will be the departure of Guardiola!

I dont think it will take that long. I mean whats the point if it takes like 4 years if the eventual punishment is going to be a transfer ban (most likely one I predict)? They can simply go and buy every talented player and horde them or loan them to their multiple satellite clubs and easily ride it out. But yea point deduction and point deduction especially in this particular season is only a pipedream I know. But the fact they have been carefully collecting evidence for 4 years is a sign of hope that for once FA wont bend over.

by futbol_bill Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 21:38

Glory wrote:
futbol_bill wrote:City won’t be getting a points deduction any time soon. They say it will take up to four years to get this resolved!

In the meantime, expect same from City! I think the first sign that they will found guilty will be the departure of Guardiola!

I dont think it will take that long. I mean whats the point if it takes like 4 years if the eventual punishment is going to be a transfer ban (most likely one I predict)? They can simply go and buy every talented player and horde them or loan them to their multiple satellite clubs and easily ride it out. But yea point deduction and point deduction especially in this particular season is only a pipedream I know. But the fact they have been carefully collecting evidence for 4 years is a sign of hope that for once FA wont bend over.

Courts move very very slowly and looks like City is determined to fight this very vigorously, beginning with a well known and costly Lawyer. Apparently the penalty, if charges proven, is relegation or outright kicked out of EPL.

Bottom line points aren’t severe enough nor is transfer ban.

I’m hoping for a victory here no matter how long it takes, as it will send a very strong message to the other oil nations ownership.

Also great to see a league do what uefa can’t or won’t do.

by BarrileteCosmico Thu 9 Feb 2023 - 22:16

This has already been in the system for years. I have no idea how long it will take, but I imagine it won't be the same as if they were starting from scratch.

by futbol_bill Fri 10 Feb 2023 - 0:16

Not really. This one is an EPL, British law and courts. Previous one was uefa failed attempt and essentially they failed because of inadequate ffp rules and ran out of time and therefore expiry. None of the failure items are applicable here.

by Thimmy Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 17:41

Ivan Toney has been a thorn in the side for Arsenal, but Pinnock has been an absolute rock at the back for Brentford in this match.

by El Gunner Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 18:04

bring out the old Arsenal midseason slump graph

by Firenze Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 18:21

tough schedule coming up too

by El Gunner Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 19:58

glad we finished 1st in our Europa league because this additional knockout round would have definitely killed us

by Vibe Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 20:12

When is Jesus coming back? I really liked how City discarded their players to Arsenal like they were nothing then they became the key pieces to beat City, would like that to play out simply because I have an enormous dislike for that entire City organization since Pep came and spent a billion euros on defence only.

I had dislike before, but that was over the top. They were a bit likeable at some point but only due to the fact that they had players like David Silva and Aguero, Tevez and Adam Johnson, but now there's nothing likeable about that team.

by Thimmy Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 20:33

Vibe wrote:When is Jesus coming back? I really liked how City discarded their players to Arsenal like they were nothing then they became the key pieces to beat City, would like that to play out simply because I have an enormous dislike for that entire City organization since Pep came and spent a billion euros on defence only.

I had dislike before, but that was over the top. They were a bit likeable at some point but only due to the fact that they had players like David Silva and Aguero, Tevez and Adam Johnson, but now there's nothing likeable about that team.

by halamadrid2 Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 22:36

by El Gunner Sat 11 Feb 2023 - 22:54

not sure if son was serious when he snuck in Adam Johnson there Laughing

anyway, Jesus is probably back at best early April, title challenge could be down the drain by then. Let's hope City continue to be unstable as us.

by Lord Awesome Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 2:50

Tbh Arsenal still lack that #9. I know N'Ketiah has been hot in goal before these last 2 games but Arsenal need a more consistent finisher upfront. Someone that can bag 20+ goals a season.

by El Gunner Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 7:38

we could try Trossard up top because i think he comes closest to offer what Jesus does in that position, but i don't know if 'Teta has the guts

by El Gunner Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 8:27

so Brentford's goal was offside but they didn't even check it Laughing

dfkm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqp6JhPgOmM

by Myesyats Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 9:01

I mean... this is what's to be expected from this young and inexperienced Arsenal team. They don't have an invincibles squad, DLD in the last 5 games is more like the artetaball I remember. It's really hard to predict how City will be affected by the whole mess they found themselves in, and whether they will get smashed with a point deduction, but I expect them to catch up

Anyway City and Arsenal are meeting in 3 days at the Ehmirates ..., lets go boys!

by El Gunner Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 15:29

https://twitter.com/FA_PGMOL/status/1624765372204257282

So LEE MASON, from Greater Manchester mind you, has now taken 5 pts away from us this season rofl

by Firenze Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 16:37

we're dropping points to Leeds in back to back games ffs, we really suck up top if Rashford scoring

Just want top 4 this season now, embarrassing week

by Firenze Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 16:39

works like a charm every time

by Vibe Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 16:43

by BarrileteCosmico Sun 12 Feb 2023 - 16:57

Leeds were the better side once more. Still lose 2 nil. Champions luck, arsenal better watch out.

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