It shows how much depth the Manchester City team have when they get booed at half-time by their own fans but return for the second half and effectively dominate against Tottenham. Guardiola must have given a passionate team talk trying to get his team to increase their level. Now they must be hoping Arsenal lose to Manchester United so they stay just 5 points behind Arsenal. If Manchester United beat Arsenal it will mean Arsenal stay first on 47 points but both Manchester teams will have 42 points and be second and third in the table. It is turning out to be an exciting season especially watching Newcastle United join the chase. Maybe Tottenham can be added to the chasing pack but they have disappointed recently. Conte will only stay if he receives funds to buy the players he wants but will it happen while Levy is chairman? If the rumours are true about a possible takeover then at least the new buyers will pour funds in to the team therefore Conte might be waiting around before deciding to quit. Lol I didn't watch the first half, but I was surprised to see Tottenham leading by 2:0; they've been terrible after the world cup break, and I knew their luck wouldn't last long. Whatever Pep told his boys at halftime must be studied because this type of comeback does not happen very often. I don't see Conte staying beyond this season, as the club has not made significant investments to improve the team
Arsenal fans can continue to fantasize while it lasts; it's only a matter of time before we find out who the true contenders and pretenders are. I'm hoping Manutd can make the job easier this weekend; Arsenal fans have recently become too loud.
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The list in the OP has been updated. Welcome YOSHIE, I am glad to see you posting here. You made an interesting choice selecting Usyk to knock out Fury in round 12. There is 1 in 58 chance so let us see how close you come to winning the prize on the night of the fight  FREE SLOTS ALLOCATED: 23
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RESULT:
Manchester City 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham scored two quick goals at the end of the first half to lead 0-2 at half-time. Just six minutes in to the second half Manchester City scored. Then two minutes later they scored again to equalise. Another ten minute they scored and took the lead and on the 90th minute they scored a final time.
Manchester City are 5 points behind Arsenal at the top of the table. Looking at this form, I would favour Manchester City to win the league not Arsenal.
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I hope newbies will see the warnings that are posted here and in other threads otherwise they stand a very real chance of having their funds confiscated by 1xbit because of their highly dubious Terms and Conditions. It is best for people to avoid using a website that has such a bad reputation. |
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There is one game taking place this evening: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur If Manchester City win they will close the gap down to just 5 points behind leaders Arsenal. Tottenham are in desperate need of points to get closer to 4th placed Newcastle United. This should be a good match to watch. I think Manchester City will win this fairly comprehensively, something like 3-0. As for Manchester United, I think that was a classic example of why a second goal was needed to ensure a win. They should have had a penalty but the referee was not interested and that cost Manchester United especially after Casemiro was booked therefore will not be available for the trip to Arsenal. Crystal Palace scored a brilliant goal from the free-kick and fully deserved that goal after they never gave up but Ten Hag should have taken off Casemiro around the 70 minute mark as he was needed for the game against Arsenal. In the end, they dropped two points and will face Arsenal without him. Full credit to Crystal Palace for their determination to not lose the game. That last ditch tackle by Wan-Bissaka on Zaha before he could try to shoot was just an example of brilliant defending and timing to get the ball and to not give away a penalty. Crystal Palace could have won the game at the end but it was a draw. The result of the Manchester United match was really shocking to me. I was expecting a comfortable win for them as I said before. Actually their game was impressive especially in the first half. They were in control and successful about keeping Crystal Palace away from their goal as much as possible.
While they were this much dominant they would have had a bigger score advantage than 1-0. But they couldn't score another goal throughout the match and it was a big chance for their opponent to score the equalizer. That free-kick goal by Michael Olise was worth watching indeed. De Gea did his best to save but he didn't have much to do there. Otherwise his performance in the whole match was delightful. |
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Jolly, Jolly, JollyJollyGood! I don't know jack bootywhack about boxing, 'cept that it's two people beating the shit out of each other (which I respect), but I'd like to enter this here thingee and I apologize for not responding to you earlier. My poor brain has been like a suspension bridge that's just found itself resonating with some loud, horrible sound that eventually leads to a need for medical care and a new bridge.
Heh heh.
Oi, me sweet 'ol bitcoin addy, good sir: bc1q4zdkkfjqrlnqe075zyxjyfm4wtxjyqs9gtcg82
Pick me a weiner, mate--and thanks! Welcome to the thread. If you want me to guess for you then I sure will try my best, hopefully you will win. I think Fury will win the fight but anything is possible therefore I will go for the underdog Usyk. Try getting your head around that contradiction. By the way, weiner or no weiner Sir, if you try to enter again using multiple accounts (including The Pharmacist) I will have to ban them all and send you to Foxy to experience what it is like to be taught a lesson for being a bad student  You have #35 Well, I'm a bit late to choose my "true" pick and so I will take #19. BTC addy: bc1qtej6duyn3wqqdkt7uwe8q93qedz2rew2x0k758 Thanks for the lottery, Jolly!  Good to see you here condoras, better late to the party than never The lottery was my idea but Ratimov matched my original $25 prize therefore thanks to him we have a $50 payout for the winner. Thank you again Ratimov for your generosity. Noted, #19 belongs to you but what was the original number you would have gone with if it were available? ============================The free lottery list in the OP has been updated. There are still slots/numbers available therefore if you want to participate you can post with your Bitcoin address along with an available number of your own choosing or leave it to me to pick one at random (if you are selected). FREE SLOTS ALLOCATED: 22
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Even if $25 is given away in that thread there needs a tamper proof and transparent method of selecting the winner. No, he doesn't need that. I think this is what eddie13 called "regulatory bullying". Bitcointalk is all about freedom, and if someone wants to give away $25 in a non-transparent way, that's fine. If you don't like it, don't join. Giving away in a non-transparent way is fine by you but not fine by all. Some members want transparency. As may have been noticed by others, I did not join for those precise reasons. In that thread we get to post #6 before a suggestion is made on how to select the winner and the OP replies in post #7 that he will spin a wheel or maybe ask a trustworthy member to do it. There is no clarity on exactly what is happening but the benefit of the doubt is given because they are a newbie. To a point I can understand that but it is down to members participating in the giveaway to ask the most basic of questions. What is worse is that most members lined up to participate without even asking for clarity and many of them were here a long time. I joined. I don't want to annoy a new user with questions and hoops to jump through. If he doesn't select a winner, we'll know it was fake. But I don't want to discourage genuine users from running giveaways. Yes you did join, that is a decision for you and mentioned in your joining post that you had some communication with them therefore you might be more inclined to believe them (though there is no evidence to disbelieve them either). I have seen newbies get tagged red for simply asking for a loan in the Lending board yet there seems to be a different mindset when it comes to giveaways. If a newbie comes along and says he is giving away 10 BTC, will you avoid asking questions (and expect others to not ask questions) purely on the basis you do not want them to jump through hoops just in the event he is genuinely going to give away 10 BTC? If that is your stance then that is for you but not everybody feels that way. |
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Really hard to tell if the giveaway is legit or not. I'm not sure either. That's why I haven't given merit yet. In november last year there was a $25 giveaway from a new user and the win was paid out, see here. So all we can really do is wait and see what will happen.  As with most things, time will tell. Unless there is compelling evidence there is not much that can be said but the OP has made a case that presents suspicions and I thank him for his efforts. I found it odd especially as the number of forum members jumped on to participate without asking any questions. Asking questions (such as "escrow?") only discourages Newbies. I've seen genuine giveaways, and I've seen fakes. If it's real, it deserves Merit because it's worth reading. The fact that it only earned 1 Merit already shows people have their doubts. If it's fake, we'll see soon enough and nothing is lost. I never mentioned merits, the first to mention merits was the OP followed by DaveF. Though not mandatory, if the OP of the giveaway thread had mentioned using escrow as an option himself without being prompted then maybe that would have given more credibility. If he already used a respected escrow then started the giveaway thread then this thread would not have been created. As for questions, something such as these should have been asked: "what do you do on the other forums you mentioned" "how much have you given away on other forums" "Why are you giving away money on other forums and now here" as well as the all-important question "how do you in intend to pick a winner and why did you not announce the method of selecting the winner in the OP" In regards to the @Rbah account, while the writing style and giveaway topic discussed are similar to the previous account, I believe that the evidence is still not conclusive enough. However, the coincidence of matching registration and last activity dates with ArabianFella should not be ignored. Yes you are right it is not conclusive but 24th January is not far away. Even if $25 is given away in that thread there needs a tamper proof and transparent method of selecting the winner. Of course, these are not direct accusations, as circumstantial evidence is presented, just some thoughts for reflection. In addition, Rbah has written very few posts in order to conduct a full-fledged posting analytics, but the account is extremely suspicious and already has several similarities with the previous organizer of such a lottery. You did nothing wrong by creating this thread. To a degree we can negate the problems created by lack of information in that giveaway thread because the creator is a newbie but to not make it clear in the OP how a winner will be selected is not good. What is worse is that most members lined up to participate without even asking for clarity and many of them were here a long time. For those that do not know, I am running a free lottery and you can enter there if you are interested: JollyGood Free Lottery #1: FURY vs USYKI have added $25 to the prize and Ratimov has kindly donated $25 to the prize therefore $50 will be given to the winner. There is 1 in 58 chance to win. You can select a free slot/number or ask for one to be given at random. FREE SLOTS ALLOCATED: 20
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RESULT:
Crystal Palace 1-1 Manchester United
The game ended in a draw after Crystal Palace equalised in time added-on with a brilliant free-kick. It seemed like Manchester United would win the game but after Casemiro got booked in the 80th minute (which means he will not play in the Arsenal game after four days), they were vulnerable and Crystal Palace pushed to try to score.
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No, it is not a cynical view at all. We all are entitled to our opinions and they are based on what we see and/or gut feelings. Apparently he claims to be active on other forums and is known for giving money away. His suggested method to select a winner was using a roll of the wheel though he said he could ask a trusted member to do it. I think both options would not be transparent. Maybe this will turn out all fine or maybe it will not, time will tell. One of his alts that we don't know about will win. What else did you think was going to happen. Trying to build trust and / or merit.
That do it a few times and people see him paying out gets some trust and / or merit then the scamming begins.
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I remember seeing the post from that user and I did have some reservations about it at the time as it was from a newbie.
I found it odd especially as the number of forum members jumped on to participate without asking any questions. In the end we have to wait to see what happens on or around 24th January when he claims he will pay the money.
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If you are accusing me of spamming I suggest you report my posts in order for moderators to take care of them by deleting them. By the way, posting visual proof of the low standards that 1xbit find themselves in (as far as the opinions of members of this forum are concerned) cannot be deemed as spam. These images serve a purpose therefore should be posted at least once per page in all 1xbit related threads. Get a life, your spamming won't help anything. It only makes things more difficult. |
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If you talk about Chelsea and his 22/23 season, the sooner they accept that she is over for them, the faster they will start to recover. It would be better if they were already preparing for the next EPL season, UCL will not play, that's for sure.
He needs to happen for the ten teams above them to fall with their form and win all the way to the end, ridiculous. if they already start forming the team for the next season, maybe they will do something. They will play even more relaxed, without UCL dedicated only to the championship. But the new owner act like crazy. They have probably conceded their season is over and that is why they made their huge buy for Mudryk to settle him in before the new season starts. I still do not fully understand why the new owners sacked Tuchel when he should have been given time even if it led to an eventual sack. Imagine they could have tried to get Zidane, Martinez or Pochettino but they went for Potter. Strange. Different eras, different managers, different situations under different set of conditions. So we can't really compare or have to compare Klopp or whoever with somebody like Ferguson. And Ferguson is an outlier. There's not gonna be somebody like him in a looong time. As for wanting for Klopp to leave, now way. I say Liverpool should stick with him or they go back to being a club in limbo again with no identity and no style. So they have a bad season. So what? They can get back to it next season.
And who do you think could replace Klopp? :/ Almost all managers replacing Klopp would be a downgrade imho. Pochettino or Zidane would be welcomed at Liverpool as replacements for Klopp. I suppose you are right about different eras but Ferguson did it at one club for so long and he rebuilt teams but can Klopp do it? Only Guardiola has managed it successfully in his 6 years at Manchester City. The beautiful thing is that none of the teams are going to win their remaining games, there are still 50+ points to fight for, leaving everything open. The title race, top four race, and relegation race are all still wide open at the moment, this is the EPL, so anything can happen. Do you believe Newcastle United will maintain this pace? I don't think so; they're playing well, but they lack the squad depth to keep up if one or two of the starting IX players are injured. If Chelsea continues to take every opportunity, they have a chance to finish in the top four. James and Chilwell have returned. Chelsea will struggle and yes on current form Newcastle United will finish above Chelsea and other teams including Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City will too therefore I cannot see Chelsea playing in the Champions League next season. James and Chilwell are injury prone, as soon as they return they might be out injured again therefore Chelsea need to think beyond that. If Manchester United win this evening and then beat Arsenal in their next game after just 4 days, they will be just 3 points behind first placed Arsenal. Ten Hag has done a brilliant job, no doubt about that. The only game being played tonight: Crystal Palace vs Manchester United |
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I just came across this thread and wanted to repost the images in order for them to display in the thread without using external links. Reading the replies from the DuckDice.io account is contradicting what was written by DuckDice in the chat. Here they say "if" but in the chat they are effectively accusing him. I have to say, there is no chance the OP is the only who uses/used Tor to access their website for anonymity therefore this probably cannot be the only case where they made accusations. Their level of professionalism towards customers in this case is basically at the lower end of the spectrum. Making huge accusation and stating it is a matter of fact is not acceptable. |
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What do you think about the Mudryk transfer?
Chelsea have spent a lot of money on him so it seems like they have big hopes about him. As far as I know the whole package is 100m euros. The only thing I know about him is his performance in this season. He has been very productive with many goals and assists. But it was in the Ukrainian Premier League in the end. He has come to the most competitive league in Europe now. Let's see how quick he will be able to adapt. Chelsea will need some time for new transfers to make some impact. If he plays for Chelsea the way he played for Shakhtar Donetsk then they will have a bargain. He is young and has a bright future ahead of him. He was relatively unknown before people saw him play in the Champions League therefore many do not know what he is about. We are only 10 points away from a champions league spot; we just need to keep winning and hope that our players return in time for the busy champions league and EPL schedules; otherwise, we will be shittier than we already are. Top four is a possibility. The problem is that Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Manchester United already occupy those top four places and Chelsea is in the chasing pack alongside Fulham, Brighton and Liverpool amongst others. I feel Chelsea will not be able to make it to the Champions League next season. |
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These 3rd round replays will take place this evening: Accrington Stanley vs Boreham Wood
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Swansea City vs Bristol City
Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
West Bromwich Albion vs Chesterfield How many of you think Wolves will beat Liverpool? I think it will be tough for them, I expect Wolves to win especially after Liverpool were beaten comprehensively in the Premier League by Brighton over the weekend. As for the 4th round draw, I will post it in full after all the games have been played so we know who will play who |
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The loss and the display by Liverpool was shocking but Brighton deserved that win. I cannot work out where it has all gone wrong for Klopp after building an exciting team which won the Champions League and Premier League. What has gone wrong and did it really all hinge of the brilliance of Sadio Mane who left Liverpool for Bayern Munich? Klopp did not manage to get best of his players for a long time. The only manager who managed to do it with consistency after Ferguson retired at Manchester United is what Guardiola is doing at Manchester City. But he did it for well over 25 years at one club and Guardiola has been at it for around 6 years with his. Where does Klopp get compared in this? I think he needs to leave and go manage Germany in time for the Euro 2024 tournament. A new manager at Liverpool just might be what they need. Add to that Salah has been playing average football after signing his bumper new contract just 6 months ago. ^ I wasn't really surprised with Liverpool anymore. I had them at 2 - 1 to lose vs Brighton in our EPL pool. You could see my picks if you're in it.
But yeah, it happens from time to time with the best clubs. They eventually have a couple of years when they suck then start to get back on high gear at the next seasons. And if you look at Klopp's history with BVB it's the same. He had a couple of good years then nothing. So the club had to let him go. But if they stuck with him, I'm pretty sure they would've gone back on track and fought for titles again.
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If I understand correctly, Fury holds the WBC and The Ring whereas Usyk holds the IBF, WBA and WBO belts therefore only for the sake of a unification fight both boxers should go for a 50/50 split as they deserve it. They both got to this stage of their careers by being excellent in their skills and technique after making a lot of sacrifices hence i have no issues with the split regardless of where the fight takes place. Why should Fury receive more of the split if the fight takes place in London but receive an equal share if it takes place outside the UK? The fight will be sold out if it were to take place in literally any arena in the world therefore Fury deserves no extra privileges as not does Usyk. That is my opinion. I don't think he will retire. He's already tried that a few times and said he doesn't know what else to do without boxing. Maybe he will retire from pro boxing and just do some crossover matches or big one off money fights but I still think he as a few fights left in him. There's Usyk, Joe Joyce and everyone still wants to see the AJ fight which I think will probably happen at some point but likely when both are past their prime. The AJ fight is still probably the biggest UK fight to make so both parties will want it. AJ just needs a couple of wins under him and I'm sure he will be fighting some bums soon enough then we'll likely start hearing rumblings of making that fight happen.
Fury is not exactly young therefore if he achieves his goal of being unified champion (and becomes even wealthier in the process), he has got everything he ever wanted therefore changing career and retiring would not be such a bad thing if he can just make that step. I doubt he will fight Joshua because he already stated he will never fight him most probably because he could have him in December but ended up fighting Chisora when Joshua refused to get in the ring with Fury. I think Fury should seriously think about retiring after the Usyk fight regardless of who wins or if he beats Usyk as expected he should make just one defence of his unified belts before retiring as undisputed heavyweight champion. |
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The free lottery list in the OP has been updated. We just hit the 20 member mark and are still not even half way there yet. There is still time for you to get your free lottery number either by selecting an unused number or by asking for a random number. Happy New Year and welcome to 2023 FREE SLOTS ALLOCATED: 20
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I think this just about sums up the matter as far as Bustabit is concerned. Their ToS allow them to terminate accounts and though Perplex0 has a right to feel aggrieved about it (on the basis they feel they did nothing wrong), it does not mean they challenge the decision. By all means they can ask why and try to have the decision reversed but since they did not receive a reply that satisfied them they should move on. My advice to Perplex0 would be to put their energy and efforts in to something different. First of all, there are several Bustabit type of crash websites, maybe he should try playing there or basically if he is that determined he can use a new email address and IP address to access Bustabit after creating a new account. They don't want you to use their platform, what's the problem, mate? Why do you keep signing up onto it with alternate accounts if you are not wanted there? Is it the only gambling platform available? I think they have a right to terminate their service with you as per the terms of service and you should respect their decision too. |
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