Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[o_e_l_e_o]

It will be a busy time for all the teams

You can say that again, haha. Here are the upcoming game weeks for the premier league:



There are also two Champions League fixtures in there on 27th/28th November and again on 11th/12th December. So pretty much 2 games a week for 6 weeks. Will be good to finally have some games worth watching again after yet another international break. I worry about my marriage though, given how much time I will have to spend tinkering with my Fantasy Football team.

[tokeweed]

Mourinho’s style of play doesn’t allow the attacking players at United to flourish.

That sucks because I remember Mou when he was in Real Madrid, and under him we were known for having a good attack and probably one of the best counter-attack systems in the world, like, every counter attack was so precise that everyone kept complimenting Mou for it.

Now he's like a completely different manager who doesn't like offensive football anymore. At first I thought it was because of the players, but it's not like Man Utd doesn't have competent players to play some really good football. Mou, what happened to you?

Don't forget Mou at Porto when he was the coolest and one of the nicest (with the media) managers at the time.  He won the CL too with them too. 

I miss Porto Mou...

[Sutters Mill]

^  The problem is who's replacing him?  I don't think Zidane is a good option (IMHO), Poch is not gonna be available (I think).  And apart from those two, there's Luis Enrique, Conte and Leonardo Jardim (this one I particularly like if rebuilding is the plan).

Pochettino isn't going to go to Manchester United. Why would he do that? There was speculation about him leaving for Real Madrid but I don't see why he would jump ship to Real when he's doing so well with Spurs. He's built them up into a team that has a real chance of winning the Premier League at some point and maybe they'll even have a chance at the Champions League eventually. Winning anything with Spurs would be a far bigger achievement than doing anything with United or Real and I think he should stay there. United should just stick with Jose too. I'm sure they'd take Zidane if he was available but I don't think he would do any better either. I wonder if Jose would ever go back to Real if he was let go? They're doing pretty poorly so I'm sure they'll be looking out for a new manager.

[tokeweed]

^  Why would Poch move to United?  Money, prestige, the challenge...  Who knows.

[tomahawk9]

I don't see why he would jump ship to Real when he's doing so well with Spurs.

Because Real Madrid is one of the biggest and one of the most important football clubs in the world?

Unfortunately, it seems like he'd rather stay with Spurs and be forever in 3rd /4th place than to actually challenge himself in a top team like Man Utd or Real Madrid, or even the argentinian NT. I wonder if he's afraid of doing poorly in one of those teams which could potentially damage his reputation as a great manager...

[LFC_Bitcoin]

It will be a busy time for all the teams

You can say that again, haha. Here are the upcoming game weeks for the premier league:



There are also two Champions League fixtures in there on 27th/28th November and again on 11th/12th December. So pretty much 2 games a week for 6 weeks. Will be good to finally have some games worth watching again after yet another international break. I worry about my marriage though, given how much time I will have to spend tinkering with my Fantasy Football team.

Yeah man, that schedule is ridiculous. Teams will be picking up injuries & players will be getting tired & out of form. I guess we’ll see who the real contenders are over this period.

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Seems like it's been ages since the last games. I'm glad there's so many games over the Christmas period. I like the intensity and a lot of points can be won changing the table drastically.

I don't see why he would jump ship to Real when he's doing so well with Spurs.

Because Real Madrid is one of the biggest and one of the most important football clubs in the world?

Unfortunately, it seems like he'd rather stay with Spurs and be forever in 3rd /4th place than to actually challenge himself in a top team like Man Utd or Real Madrid, or even the argentinian NT. I wonder if he's afraid of doing poorly in one of those teams which could potentially damage his reputation as a great manager...

I'd hardly call it a challenge. I could probably win either the La Liga or Champions League with Real Madrid. If any manager is truly great (or thinks that they are) then they should go win something with a team that's never won anything, then they'd really be a great coach. In my opinion winning the Premier League with Leicester is a far greater achievement than winning something with Real or Man United. If a manager truly was special then they should prove it by going to a lesser team and raising them to win something, but for me winning titles with already world class squads isn't that impressive as you'd have to be a complete buffoon not to.

[o_e_l_e_o]

Teams will be picking up injuries & players will be getting tired & out of form. I guess we’ll see who the real contenders are over this period.

That's a good point, actually. Teams like City, who seem to have an endless supply of goalscorers to rotate (Aguero, Sterling, Mahrez, Jesus, Sane, KDB, Silva, other Silva, etc) will have a much easier time of it than teams like Spurs, who have Kane (and maybe Lamela and Moura?). Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all fall somewhere in the middle I guess.

I said this at the start of the season, and I'll say it again - Spurs are treading dangerously considering they have no replacement for Harry Kane. He's had no break at all what with the Champions League and the international games, and he now has this grueling schedule to look forward to for the next 6 weeks.

[DeathAngel]

I have a feeling Man City will drop points away at West Ham, don’t ask me why, just a gut feeling.
Liverpool could drop points away at Watford too, also Spurs to beat Chelsea.

Very interesting weekend of football ahead of us.

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Everton will be playing against Cardiff City at their home stadium this weekend, even though Cardiff City have managed to beat Brighton & Hove Albion in their last match, but I am not convinced with that result as Brighton & Hove Albion was playing that match with only 10 players on the field for almost 1 hour, and I believe Everton will be able to claim a victory against Cardiff City in their next upcoming match this weekend.

[o_e_l_e_o]

I believe Everton will be able to claim a victory against Cardiff City

With Sigurdsson back in training after picking up a small injury and therefore likely to start, and Richarlison being on good form and scoring for Brazil during the international break, Everton are looking like a strong side going in to this next run of matches. Everton are 4-1-1 in their last 6 Premier League games, including holding Chelsea to a draw, whereas Cardiff have only won 2 games all season - once against Bright as you say, and once against bottom place Fulham.

Should be an easy win for Everton.

[tokeweed]

I have a feeling Man City will drop points away at West Ham, don’t ask me why, just a gut feeling.
Liverpool could drop points away at Watford too, also Spurs to beat Chelsea.

Very interesting weekend of football ahead of us.

No, it's possible, it's possible. 

West Ham drew Chelsea, which is somewhat adjusting with Sarri's methods at the time, won vs United, no surprise there, and lost to the Spurs.  That's how they did vs top clubs.  With City, I just can't see it happenning.  0 - 2.

[tomahawk9]

I have a feeling Man City will drop points away at West Ham, don’t ask me why, just a gut feeling.

If they play against the Citizens the way the did against Man Utd, then I can see them snatching some points tomorrow. That match against Man Utd was the best performance I've seen from West Ham this season, great display of defensive tactics, as well as good offensive football.

Liverpool could drop points away at Watford too

It could happen. Last game between both teams at the Vicarage Road ended 3-3.

[buwaytress]

I have a feeling Man City will drop points away at West Ham, don’t ask me why, just a gut feeling.
Liverpool could drop points away at Watford too, also Spurs to beat Chelsea.

Very interesting weekend of football ahead of us.

I'm actually tempted to back West Ham with a small handicap, but yeah also predicting a Spurs win to break Chelsea's record. They're not playing badly at all, but they've just been quite blunt in attack minus Hazard.

Almost the same for Liverpool but they have other reliable goalscorers too even when our main front 3 aren't scoring. Still very high ratio of chances created per game so am not worried. It's a far cry from the Liverpool that hammered on doors but couldn't break them down. And VVD's volley against Germany? Say whaaaat.

[Indamuck]

Slightly off topic but why are all these washed up super stars going to the MLS? First Beckham, then Zlatan and now Rooney.  That league has always been a joke and always will be.  Soccer (Football)  is like the fifth or sixth most popular sport in America and all the Americans I know could care less about it.  Wouldn't surprise me if Cristiano Ronaldo ends up in the MLS soon.

[tomahawk9]

Slightly off topic but why are all these washed up super stars going to the MLS? First Beckham, then Zlatan and now Rooney.

MLS isn't as competitive as the european leagues, so you can go to X or Y team and relax by not giving your 100% (since you're old) in each game like you would in europe, and you get paid the same if not more than in the european teams.

Wouldn't surprise me if Cristiano Ronaldo ends up in the MLS soon.

Nah, his competitive mindset won't allow him to go to a shitty league like the MLS, he could've gone to USA or China after leaving Real and make a shit ton of money, but the guy is a competitive beast. He'll probably retire in Europe.

[El duderino_]

HAZARD show tomorrow ??

[Wete]

Slightly off topic but why are all these washed up super stars going to the MLS? First Beckham, then Zlatan and now Rooney.  That league has always been a joke and always will be.  Soccer (Football)  is like the fifth or sixth most popular sport in America and all the Americans I know could care less about it.  Wouldn't surprise me if Cristiano Ronaldo ends up in the MLS soon.

Yes, that's a real choice for former world soccer stars. Going to MLS on the remaining abilities is a good choice, where they can still get a decent salary at the end of their career, certainly difficult in old age to compete in the top European league.

[bering]

Tottenham vs Chelsea and away team Chelsea is one of the 3 teams that have not been defeated besides Man City and Liverpool but Tottenham as host team also not weak but indeed playing at their home ground Tottenham slightly benefited and recently i was checked for Tottenham home match records and it does not really good but regarding their chance in this match i think Tottenham will win and my pick this time for them

[emberbekas]

Tottenham vs Chelsea and away team Chelsea is one of the 3 teams that have not been defeated besides Man City and Liverpool but Tottenham as host team also not weak but indeed playing at their home ground Tottenham slightly benefited and recently i was checked for Tottenham home match records and it does not really good but regarding their chance in this match i think Tottenham will win and my pick this time for them

Tottenham's home record isn't so impressive. Played 4 home games and able to win only twice with two losses. Tottenham away's record looks great btw. So, at today's match againts Chelsea the chance will be equal for both teams to win the game. I guess there will be a lot of goals at this match. So, total goals will be the good market to consider.