Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[tomahawk9]

Wow! Man Utd just got KO'd by Derby County, that's a devastating blow for the both the team and Mourinho, I mean, they just lost against a low tier side in the third round of the league cup...what?

I watched the game, and I gotta say, I think Man Utd deserved to get KO, first half was alright, but it was mind blowing just how the team kinda gave up on the attack in the 2nd half, it's like they didn't have any motivation to keep playing, though the red card to Romero didn't help either. Props to Derby County for playing the way they did, 2nd half they decided to go deeper on the attack, and it actually worked as they scored two goals, could've been three and game over if it wasn't for Grant's save in the last 10 min.

This victory could mean a lot to the future of Lampard's career as a manager. Also, what a game from Harry Wilson, only 21yo but what a player.

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[slaman29]

Anyway who wants to bet on Derby winning or drawing? Draw or Derby win double chance x4 easy

See, it really isn't difficult to see Man United losing or drawing to a team like Derby, as long as you have average quality and are willing to attack, you can cause them so much problems in defence. Why wasn't de Gea even on the bench we will not know. Why did he not bring in Sanchez yet? We don't know. Fellaini rescued them but Phil Jones lost it for them.

A little of topic.I have been reading that Man United financial situation is not very bright
Man had record revenue over 500 mln pounds but 487 mln pound debt is remaining

There are early birds saying that  Abramovich will sell Chelsea.Price is 3 bln pounds

It is because he has problem to extend his visa

Rumors all of them. United have an old debt problem we already know this. And Abramovich selling Chelsea after getting Sarri? No way.

[btctalk4life]

Mignolet and Lovran will replace Allison and Van Dijk in coming Liverpool game against Chelsea

A little of topic.I have been reading that Man United financial situation is not very bright
Man had record revenue over 500 mln pounds but 487 mln pound debt is remaining

There are early birds saying that  Abramovich will sell Chelsea.Price is 3 bln pounds

It is because he has problem to extend his visa

That replacement is only for Carabao Cup right? Well i think it's good for rotation and let's see is Mignolet is good or not, i heard Van Dijk is injured. Without the main GK and defender, hmm, it will be big for Liverpool, especially against Chelsea.

[buwaytress]

Mignolet and Lovran will replace Allison and Van Dijk in coming Liverpool game against Chelsea

A little of topic.I have been reading that Man United financial situation is not very bright
Man had record revenue over 500 mln pounds but 487 mln pound debt is remaining

There are early birds saying that  Abramovich will sell Chelsea.Price is 3 bln pounds

It is because he has problem to extend his visa

That replacement is only for Carabao Cup right? Well i think it's good for rotation and let's see is Mignolet is good or not, i heard Van Dijk is injured. Without the main GK and defender, hmm, it will be big for Liverpool, especially against Chelsea.

Yeah. Not so much an issue of resting Alisson, rather to give Mignolet a role, while Lovren does need to get his game fitness back as really need a backup defender, even if Dijk's injury can be overcome. I know and like the depth we've now got in midfield and attack but it's really the CBs that the Reds sorely need some cover.

Fabinho might get his start tonight, no better place than at Anfield and to host Chelsea. They will probably be motivated to perform above normal levels after slipping up on Sunday, but Liverpool have yet to get into second gear and hopefully this is the catalyst for that. Klopp wants this win and so do I, the Reds are beasts and they can sleep when the season's over!

[Juggy777]

Wow! Man Utd just got KO'd by Derby County, that's a devastating blow for the both the team and Mourinho, I mean, they just lost against a low tier side in the third round of the league cup...what?

I watched the game, and I gotta say, I think Man Utd deserved to get KO, first half was alright, but it was mind blowing just how the team kinda gave up on the attack in the 2nd half, it's like they didn't have any motivation to keep playing, though the red card to Romero didn't help either. Props to Derby County for playing the way they did, 2nd half they decided to go deeper on the attack, and it actually worked as they scored two goals, could've been three and game over if it wasn't for Grant's save in the last 10 min.

This victory could mean a lot to the future of Lampard's career as a manager. Also, what a game from Harry Wilson, only 21yo but what a player.

Manchester United a great club once are now one of the most pathetic football club to watch, not only their football is boring and extremely poor but their off the pitch issues are just getting lame day by day. In Sir Alex time we had attacking football, we were the comeback kings and now any club can turn up and beat us. Derby a club managed by Lampard who has zero experience when compared to Mourinho comes and stuns Mourinho which says it all, I hate it but Mourinho needs to be Sacked and no Zidane is not the answer.

If you remember against wolves morinho had to use tactics in the middle of games normally used in the dying minutes to secure a victory, which shows he doesn't have the mantle to be the head coach. Manchester United are 8 points down in premier league, knocked out of the club competition, their star player wishes to leave, all of Mourinho signings aware turning a flop, this is simply painful to watch as a die hard Manchester United fan.

[hilariousetc]

Wow! Man Utd just got KO'd by Derby County, that's a devastating blow for the both the team and Mourinho, I mean, they just lost against a low tier side in the third round of the league cup...what?

I watched the game, and I gotta say, I think Man Utd deserved to get KO, first half was alright, but it was mind blowing just how the team kinda gave up on the attack in the 2nd half, it's like they didn't have any motivation to keep playing, though the red card to Romero didn't help either. Props to Derby County for playing the way they did, 2nd half they decided to go deeper on the attack, and it actually worked as they scored two goals, could've been three and game over if it wasn't for Grant's save in the last 10 min.

This victory could mean a lot to the future of Lampard's career as a manager. Also, what a game from Harry Wilson, only 21yo but what a player.

Derby aren't exactly a low-tier side. They're doing pretty well in the Championship and have a few great players. That free kick Harry Wilson scored was world class and he's a player on loan from Liverpool. United fielded essentially a B-team and nobody really gives a shit about the crappy Carabao cup. United have had lots of losses to smaller teams in such competitions as well. They got beat 4-0 a few years ago in the same competition by MK Dons: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28847955

Underdogs always have so much more to play for in these competitions but it's probably best United being out of it so they can concentrate on getting back into form in the Premier League.

[shanem]

Wow! Man Utd just got KO'd by Derby County, that's a devastating blow for the both the team and Mourinho, I mean, they just lost against a low tier side in the third round of the league cup...what?

I watched the game, and I gotta say, I think Man Utd deserved to get KO, first half was alright, but it was mind blowing just how the team kinda gave up on the attack in the 2nd half, it's like they didn't have any motivation to keep playing, though the red card to Romero didn't help either. Props to Derby County for playing the way they did, 2nd half they decided to go deeper on the attack, and it actually worked as they scored two goals, could've been three and game over if it wasn't for Grant's save in the last 10 min.

This victory could mean a lot to the future of Lampard's career as a manager. Also, what a game from Harry Wilson, only 21yo but what a player.

Derby aren't exactly a low-tier side. They're doing pretty well in the Championship and have a few great players. That free kick Harry Wilson scored was world class and he's a player on loan from Liverpool. United fielded essentially a B-team and nobody really gives a shit about the crappy Carabao cup. United have had lots of losses to smaller teams in such competitions as well. They got beat 4-0 a few years ago in the same competition by MK Dons: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28847955

Underdogs always have so much more to play for in these competitions but it's probably best United being out of it so they can concentrate on getting back into form in the Premier League.

Now the gap between Championship clubs and traditional big clubs in the Premier League is reduced after seeing Derby upset Man United in the league cup. I feel that the players are not happy with Mourinho and are trying to pressure the board to get rid of him with a string of bad results. I predict that United will not be able to achieve Top 4 given that many of United rivals are performing well.

[tomahawk9]

Derby aren't exactly a low-tier side.

"The story of the Premier League's worst team": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5531005/DERBY.html

but it's probably best United being out of it so they can concentrate on getting back into form in the Premier League.

One of the biggest clubs in the world should have ambition, and it's expected that such team should win every single competition they're in, no matter how small they are. And given how bad things are within the club, I think the last thing they needed is getting KO'd by a small team in the league cup which is nothing but an embarrassment for the club.

We'll see how things play out from now on, but I don't believe this is the best that could've happened to United.

[NightSabre]

Since there are some potentially one sided games this week i'm thinking about a simple accumulator.

To win:

Man utd
Man city
Liverpool
Tottenham

Not sure about including Chelsea or Arsenal though. thoughts?

EDIT: Only about 3.35 for the above teams on acca. With Chelsea and Arsenal it's up to 7.27 so will probably include them anyway 

Didn't think it would be Man Utd that would let me down!

Couple of tricky games this week. Man City are probably going to win. Man Utd and Tottenham seem to be safe bets despite being away from home. Everything else I'm not so sure on.

Anyone have thoughts on Chelsea v Liverpool? 

[tokeweed]

Wow! Man Utd just got KO'd by Derby County, that's a devastating blow for the both the team and Mourinho, I mean, they just lost against a low tier side in the third round of the league cup...what?

I watched the game, and I gotta say, I think Man Utd deserved to get KO, first half was alright, but it was mind blowing just how the team kinda gave up on the attack in the 2nd half, it's like they didn't have any motivation to keep playing, though the red card to Romero didn't help either. Props to Derby County for playing the way they did, 2nd half they decided to go deeper on the attack, and it actually worked as they scored two goals, could've been three and game over if it wasn't for Grant's save in the last 10 min.

This victory could mean a lot to the future of Lampard's career as a manager. Also, what a game from Harry Wilson, only 21yo but what a player.

Derby aren't exactly a low-tier side. They're doing pretty well in the Championship and have a few great players. That free kick Harry Wilson scored was world class and he's a player on loan from Liverpool. United fielded essentially a B-team and nobody really gives a shit about the crappy Carabao cup. United have had lots of losses to smaller teams in such competitions as well. They got beat 4-0 a few years ago in the same competition by MK Dons: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28847955

Underdogs always have so much more to play for in these competitions but it's probably best United being out of it so they can concentrate on getting back into form in the Premier League.

Yup...  Getting out early at the League Cup isn't really something to cry about.  Lol.  It's some sports writers making a big thing out of it cos 'it's United'...  But really, one less tourney Mou is in gives him more time to focus on the real trophies.  The CL and the FA Cup.

[Pab]

Klopp is letting Van Dijk the rest
I think Liverpool  will continue and they will win 2-1 or 2-0
i count on Salah he has very good last game time for him to comeback after bad luck from the end of last season

In a case of Man United it is simply shame yet another shame

[buwaytress]

Brr, first cup game and we're dumped out, undone by one moment of brilliance from Hazard. Full credit to Sarri's boys, think I saw him reach for a cigarette a couple of times. With Lovren, best defender in the world and Mignolet in goal, we were the familiar Liverpool of seasons past, vulnerable at set pieces. Klopp seemed to have a word or many words with Shaqiri, who was speculatively wasteful at times.

Didn't play too badly otherwise, game could have been won had we converted more, but Chelsea also had many chances. Firminho and Mo came on too late. No complaints in the end. Good luck Sarri.

[btctalk4life]

Brr, first cup game and we're dumped out, undone by one moment of brilliance from Hazard. Full credit to Sarri's boys, think I saw him reach for a cigarette a couple of times. With Lovren, best defender in the world and Mignolet in goal, we were the familiar Liverpool of seasons past, vulnerable at set pieces. Klopp seemed to have a word or many words with Shaqiri, who was speculatively wasteful at times.

Didn't play too badly otherwise, game could have been won had we converted more, but Chelsea also had many chances. Firminho and Mo came on too late. No complaints in the end. Good luck Sarri.

That substitute Hazard in is really change the game, nice strategy there from Sarri. Congrats to Chelsea though, and now Liverpool can focus more on premier league and champions league.

[DIA7]

Brr, first cup game and we're dumped out, undone by one moment of brilliance from Hazard. Full credit to Sarri's boys, think I saw him reach for a cigarette a couple of times. With Lovren, best defender in the world and Mignolet in goal, we were the familiar Liverpool of seasons past, vulnerable at set pieces. Klopp seemed to have a word or many words with Shaqiri, who was speculatively wasteful at times.

Didn't play too badly otherwise, game could have been won had we converted more, but Chelsea also had many chances. Firminho and Mo came on too late. No complaints in the end. Good luck Sarri.

That substitute Hazard in is really change the game, nice strategy there from Sarri. Congrats to Chelsea though, and now Liverpool can focus more on premier league and champions league.

If I had to choose the best player after Messi in the world now I will choose without hesitation Hazard .. The player does not break under pressure and his personality leading in the field
Chelsea need to embrace him again with a long-term contract and make it number one within the walls of Stamford Bridge

[joebrook]

Brr, first cup game and we're dumped out, undone by one moment of brilliance from Hazard. Full credit to Sarri's boys, think I saw him reach for a cigarette a couple of times. With Lovren, best defender in the world and Mignolet in goal, we were the familiar Liverpool of seasons past, vulnerable at set pieces. Klopp seemed to have a word or many words with Shaqiri, who was speculatively wasteful at times.

Didn't play too badly otherwise, game could have been won had we converted more, but Chelsea also had many chances. Firminho and Mo came on too late. No complaints in the end. Good luck Sarri.

That substitute Hazard in is really change the game, nice strategy there from Sarri. Congrats to Chelsea though, and now Liverpool can focus more on premier league and champions league.

The number of trophies that Liverpool fans claim that they are going to win have started to go down and am sure they are going to end the season trophyless as they are accustomed to doing ever since Jurgen Klopp took over.

[bitcoinmaster44]

Chelsea vs Liverpool


What are your predictions guys? Liverpool is on fire this season, but Chelsea has got Eden Hazard. My prediction 1:1 (Salah and Hazard)

[yatsey87]

Chelsea vs Liverpool


What are your predictions guys? Liverpool is on fire this season, but Chelsea has got Eden Hazard. My prediction 1:1 (Salah and Hazard)

Well Liverpool have Salah. And Firmino. And Mane.   I'd probably go with a draw here. Maybe 1-1 or 2-2. I think Liverpool are the better team on paper, but we've got to take into consideration home advantage. Liverpool will be looking for retribution after knocking them out of the cup, however. Liverpool didn't have their strongest team out either in the cup game. If Salah and Firmino started I'm sure it would have been a different game. Then again, maybe it would have been different if Hazzard started also as he's undeniably one of the best players in the Premier League.

[o_e_l_e_o]

I think Liverpool are the better team on paper, but we've got to take into consideration home advantage.

Salah, Mane and Firmino just haven't "clicked" yet like they did at the end of last season. Yes, Liverpool are winning their games, but it's not the constant amazing attacks and 3-0, 4-0 wins we were seeing at the end of last season. On the other hand, Chelsea seem to finally be favoring Giroud over Morata, and the link up between Giroud and Hazard has been fantastic in the last few games.

This game could easily go either way.

[Trofo]

I know there is many Liverpool fans here so I wanted to run my observation by you guys. I have watched a few Lpool matches this season and it seams to me that Salah and Mane are intentionally ignoring each other in good passing positions. Almost like they don't want the other one to outscore them. They are still team players but when they have a choice of setting a goal for each other or some other team member the decision always falls in favor of some other team member.

Example. There was a situation in a recent match when Mane is bringing the ball to the edge of 16m line and he has an opposition player in front of him. He has Salah completely free on his right side and he has somebody (Keita?) with an opposition player running to catch him. He is even turned towards Salah and decides to pass the ball to the other teammate which in the end doesen't score. You can't really be mad at him since he provided 80% scoring chance for teammate but he could have played an even simpler pass for 100% Salah chance.

Don't know if I explained it good enough but the main point is that it seems to me that there are some small signs of "bad blood" between Salah and Mane and last season there was not.

[tokeweed]

^  Mmmm...  I think you're thinking too much of it.  But if it's true, then we'll see the tension come December when the players are tired and fatigued.  Whatever's going on at any club always leaks in social media these days.

But really no.  It's prolly just Salah not performing as well as expected yet this season.  Should Liverpool be worried?  I don't think so.  Now yet at least.