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Happy Forest stayed up, was resigned about the league after the Liverpool game, enjoyed seeing Manure tonked in the FA Cup, I expect Citeh to stroll past Inter: watched their 2 legs vs a Barca-in-transition and Inter relied on 2 outrageous VAR penalty decisions to go through. Got bossed both games but somehow managed to win without conviction. I think Brighton would hump them.
I think Arsenal had a great year but the problem has always been like it was since peak Cesc - key injuries cost you. As they would most teams. I remember City being weaker defensively when Laporte was out long-term, he was our most consistent defender. Remember when Fernandinho and Fabian Delph were covering for real defenders?
The key purchase for City has been Ruben Dias, and then everyone else has stepped up, or got better understanding of the system. The days of the opposition getting two shots all game, and two goals, are rare now.
Not that City are unbeatable, of course. This is, regardless of what the press want us to think, a competitive league - City getting to the post by a single point or winning it on the last day. They just get consistent over the final two months. That is the difference and it's hard to buy that.
The key purchase for City has been Ruben Dias, and then everyone else has stepped up, or got better understanding of the system. The days of the opposition getting two shots all game, and two goals, are rare now.
Not that City are unbeatable, of course. This is, regardless of what the press want us to think, a competitive league - City getting to the post by a single point or winning it on the last day. They just get consistent over the final two months. That is the difference and it's hard to buy that.
Zitto Zampe is me - although as a Saints fan it's not been the greatest of seasons... Two home wins in the league all year and the only high point being the win against City in the Carabao cup.
I'll slink back off to lurking now... The Mack, Pap Day, Stark Reality, Thriller etc etc
I'll slink back off to lurking now... The Mack, Pap Day, Stark Reality, Thriller etc etc
Mr_Percolator said:
Zitto Zampe is me - although as a Saints fan it's not been the greatest of seasons... Two home wins in the league all year and the only high point being the win against City in the Carabao cup.
I'll slink back off to lurking now... The Mack, Pap Day, Stark Reality, Thriller etc etc
See you in another 16 years!
Jimster said:
"In a mere fifteen short years, you too could simply buy your Champions League title."
Yes please!
Inter looking quiet dangerous. They’ve parked the bus since the off, but their pressing is really well organised.Lautaro should’ve squared a loose backpass for a Lukaku tap-in.Citeh with most of the possession but Inter patiently waiting for mistakes… and there looks to be mistakes in Citeh tonight.
Bad luck Kev.
Bad luck Kev.
Duderonomy said:
Never in doubt, eh Jimster?
It's been a few hours after the final whistle and I am still expecting City to throw it away. Even after the extra extra time, they came close.But despite us fielding a team of Pele, Mbappe, Zico, Maradonna, CR7, Messi and any other player we want (because no-one else has money), Brentford did the double over us. They are therefore the benchmark of the beautiful game.
Indeedy. Haven’t been this optimistic (as a Gooner) going into a season for a loooong time (not going to do the phantasy league though as I never remember to do substitutions).
Declan Rice for £105 million. I don’t think he’s terrible, but not sure he’s the kind of player we needed especially at that price.
Havertz… ok, Chelsea have history of misusing talents, but I’m wondering if he’s going to be a Diet Ozil. And again, the price - he wanted out, Chelsea didn’t seem keen to keep him (and god do they need to sell after Todd’s spending spree), couldn’t we have haggled down from £60 million?
Declan Rice for £105 million. I don’t think he’s terrible, but not sure he’s the kind of player we needed especially at that price.
Havertz… ok, Chelsea have history of misusing talents, but I’m wondering if he’s going to be a Diet Ozil. And again, the price - he wanted out, Chelsea didn’t seem keen to keep him (and god do they need to sell after Todd’s spending spree), couldn’t we have haggled down from £60 million?
DocMcCoy said:
Evenin', slags. I trust we're all prevailing?
Is there going to be an FF league again this season. There's a wooden spoon I need to retain.
Indeedy. I didn't realise it was already almost upon us again.
Eyarrrr : https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/k44016
Not a bad year for City, I guess... Despite ruining all of football and being 100 points clear after one (1) game, we somehow had to battle in the finals (I know, right?) and just about overhauled Arsenal whose eternal Achilles heel - squad depth - got them at the end. But Arteta should be proud. Hopefully he gets this fixed. Rice is good, City were in for him, but I dunno about £105M good, either. Seems a bit strong. But sure, a good move for the lad. CL football.
Couple of departures will hurt. No Gundo, no cry. Well, a little bit. He made it look simple but turns out he was another Kaiser and not sure we have a direct replacement - Foden better out wide, Kalvin Phillips not a goalscorer, maybe Mateo Kovačić but he's got to learn the system and stay fit. Foden will get more time and that's good, because him and Grealish are going to feed the Striking Viking even more this season. He's just learning, remember. Good news on the horizon for the rest of the PL, though : City being relegated into the Phantom Zone for cooking the books etc. So every cloud, and all that.Speaking of persona-non-grata owners - So nice to see the wheels fall of Chelsea. And I thought comrade Abramovich was over-interfering...At least he didn't come with the bone-saws though. Can you imagine them calls if they underperform? "Eddie, the boss would like you to come over for a chat. Would you mind shaving your head and pulling out all your teeth before you get on the plane?" Ahh, but are they allowed to keep pigs? Hmmm - might save him.But listen, them nice Al Saud lads, salt of the earth they are. They prop up our defence industry too. Litterally our BAEs. Call it "Bomber washing". Has a nice ring, no? No? They also have their fingers in the ownership pie/lasagne-layers of other overseas clubs, so y'know, Newcastle selling their squad castoffs to Saudi clubs for bizarrely-overinflated sums will be "Totally legit sources of income, m'lud. Whatabout City, anyway?"
I'd like to see good news come out of Kloppa Castle too. Sadio Mane was doing some heavy lifting there, right? It's a good squad, perhaps getting a few greys in the beard but Jurgen usually gets it right. I heard Mbappe was on the radar? That would make things interesting.
Good luck to everyone onboard this year!
I really can’t see MBappe going to Liverpool as Klopp runs a “system-team” while Kylian seems to be too egotistical to track-back, gegenpress etc.
Also seems that Real have been wooing him for the last 3 seasons, eventually they’ll convince him.
Also seems that Real have been wooing him for the last 3 seasons, eventually they’ll convince him.
Which one of you Messi stans bought your Miami Messi jersey or MLS season pass?
I much prefer to hear MBappe rumours right now than the Hendo, Saudi Arabi/ LGBT+ talk.
Anyone watch the Dele interview? Fuckin' hell. Heartbreaking stuff.
FF League... I'm down to getting beating badly again for another year.
I much prefer to hear MBappe rumours right now than the Hendo, Saudi Arabi/ LGBT+ talk.
Anyone watch the Dele interview? Fuckin' hell. Heartbreaking stuff.
FF League... I'm down to getting beating badly again for another year.
