Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[swogerino]

It was a big step forward the title for Liverpool and a bad step back for Manchester City. Liverpool is leading in full quietness and I think it would be difficult for any other team right now including Manchester City to have real hopes for the title. I know it is early but for me the title is decided right here in these two lost games of Manchester City and these two wins of Liverpool.

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[tokeweed]

^  Yup.  And to think City lost back to back vs the clubs below the mid table.  It's not looking good for them.  The Spurs got second place on the table too.  Considering the money City spent on transfers, this is a disaster imho...  Unless they win the CL.  

[tomahawk9]

I know it is early but for me the title is decided right here in these two lost games of Manchester City and these two wins of Liverpool.

I think the Man City vs Liverpool game will be decisive, especially for the citizens, if they lose they'll be 10 pts behind Pool, but we shouldn't discard Spurs, 6 pts isn't that big of gap, Liverpool could lose 2 games and all of a sudden Tottenham are in the title race...then again, they're a team that usually chokes in the 2nd half of the seasons so I wouldn't be surprised if they drop a bunch of points.

[o_e_l_e_o]

they're a team that usually chokes in the 2nd half of the seasons so I wouldn't be surprised if they drop a bunch of points.

Add to that the fact that Son has been called up to the South Korean Squad for the AFC Asian Cup in January. He's leaving following Spurs' match against United on January 13th for the 3rd and final group game against China on 16th January. The final of the Asian Cup is on February 1st, so his first game back if South Korea made it to the final would presumably February 10th. Thankfully for Spurs they have relatively easy fixtures during the month he is away. His form at the moment is crazy, with 7 goals and 4 assists in the last 6 league games (if you don't count the game against Burnley when he only played for <15 minutes).

[buwaytress]

I thought the Saints were a sure bet last night, they'd been showing a lot of adventure ever since new manager took over, but I guess I should have expected them to fall short before mid season. Table doesn't lie in the end, even if West Ham weren't the favourites.

@oeleo: I was thinking that but didn't want to say it. Son's been far more instrumental than any other player this season to me, in the Spurs team. He's really lighting things up and they'll miss him for AFC... just as the Reds always miss Mane for Africa Cup.

@tomahawk: yeah, nothing is decided until the fat lady sings on Game 38, but the City-Pool clash will determine how things swing. I'm all over that game, I just hope I am able to find time to watch it. Busy period for me!

[tomahawk9]

@tomahawk: yeah, nothing is decided until the fat lady sings on Game 38, but the City-Pool clash will determine how things swing. I'm all over that game, I just hope I am able to find time to watch it. Busy period for me!

damn, it would suck if you miss one of the most important and decisive games for Liverpool this season...hope you can watch it.

This thread has been pretty quiet lately, understandable, though...but don't forget to miss the big game tomorrow: Liverpool vs Arsenal. I have high expectations for this game...Pool are clearly the favorites, but I think the Gunners can put up a good fight.

[Barcode_]

Leicester City have managed to beat Manchester City in their recent home game and I think this result must have shocked a lot of football fans, so I believe Leicester City should be able to claim a victory against Cardiff City easily today as the defense of Cardiff City are always pretty bad whenever they are playing away from their home stadium. The odds payout for Leicester City to win the match in full time is not too bad, I guess I will place a small bet on this match and hopefully Leicester City will not disappoint me today.

[swogerino]

If Liverpool wins today and Manchester City continues to have bad result like a draw or a lost game , then the Premier League will lose the beauty and thrill because Liverpool would surely manage to be Champions until the end of the season.

Both have difficult games today so it will be interesting games to watch.

[dmamigo]

If Liverpool wins today and Manchester City continues to have bad result like a draw or a lost game , then the Premier League will lose the beauty and thrill because Liverpool would surely manage to be Champions until the end of the season.

Both have difficult games today so it will be interesting games to watch.

Why will EPL lose the beauty, I think the fight for top position will still stay there. No doubt Liverpool has the highest chance to take away the league title this season. Manchester City even if they start regaining in their matches I feel the title is not meant for them this season. This is complete speculation by me, now lets see, I think few more games will clear off the speculation.

[Pettuh4]

If Liverpool wins today and Manchester City continues to have bad result like a draw or a lost game , then the Premier League will lose the beauty and thrill because Liverpool would surely manage to be Champions until the end of the season.

Both have difficult games today so it will be interesting games to watch.

Why will EPL lose the beauty, I think the fight for top position will still stay there. No doubt Liverpool has the highest chance to take away the league title this season. Manchester City even if they start regaining in their matches I feel the title is not meant for them this season. This is complete speculation by me, now lets see, I think few more games will clear off the speculation.

Your speculation seems too conclusive and looking at the way the premiere league is known for it's unpredictability i don't think any team has a firm grip over it yet even if any of the top two should loose this weekend and the other should win. Any potential team will probably need more than 10 points to be able to do that in the premiere league just like Chelsea two seasons ago and Manchester city last season.

[slocker]

If Liverpool wins today and Manchester City continues to have bad result like a draw or a lost game , then the Premier League will lose the beauty and thrill because Liverpool would surely manage to be Champions until the end of the season.

Both have difficult games today so it will be interesting games to watch.

Why you think that is. This is still not certain that Liverpool will be champion. We have still a lot of matches to play so everything is possible. Think that MNC have some bad form and this is resulted with bad play, while Liverpool use this to take advantage. Think this is far from over even MNU have started to play now so think they will play to go in CL next year with everything they got.

[Pab]

@tomahawk: yeah, nothing is decided until the fat lady sings on Game 38, but the City-Pool clash will determine how things swing. I'm all over that game, I just hope I am able to find time to watch it. Busy period for me!

damn, it would suck if you miss one of the most important and decisive games for Liverpool this season...hope you can watch it.

This thread has been pretty quiet lately, understandable, though...but don't forget to miss the big game tomorrow: Liverpool vs Arsenal. I have high expectations for this game...Pool are clearly the favorites, but I think the Gunners can put up a good fight.

Will be very interesting game
Liverpool is in form but Arsenal is playing really well
I think Liverpool will win rather but Arsenal is able to drawn
Because it is Anfield i bet for Liverpool to win
If Man City wants to think about title than they have to win
Guardiola  has to find a way to bounce City back
Will Man United win his next game.Man Untied players became alive after coach change

[El duderino_]

come on LFC
shame on me i can't see that game pity F***

spurs point loss
hopefully LFC win

and season looking better and better

pffff 1-3 LoL

[tokeweed]

If Liverpool wins today and Manchester City continues to have bad result like a draw or a lost game , then the Premier League will lose the beauty and thrill because Liverpool would surely manage to be Champions until the end of the season.

Both have difficult games today so it will be interesting games to watch.

I already think those two losses have already caused City the league imho.  It's gonna be hard getting those points back if Liverpool continues running good.

*Congrats LFC, 2018/19 EPL Champions.*

Edit:  Yes...  I'm jinxing it. 

[rdbase]

Leicester City have managed to beat Manchester City in their recent home game and I think this result must have shocked a lot of football fans, so I believe Leicester City should be able to claim a victory against Cardiff City easily today as the defense of Cardiff City are always pretty bad whenever they are playing away from their home stadium. The odds payout for Leicester City to win the match in full time is not too bad, I guess I will place a small bet on this match and hopefully Leicester City will not disappoint me today.

That is what most people have bet on but after the missed penalty kick and the opportunity for the tap in from the deflection was missed most people gave up on them to win.
Cardiff scored in the first minute of the injury time for them to take their first away win in the league.
Today is full of upsets as Wolverton beat Tottenham at Wembley too.

If Liverpool loses then the end of the year jinx of the top teams will be complete.

[richmcrich]

I don't know man, Liverpool is doing better now than how they started out but we are talking about an inconsistent team, they have managed to lose to that horrible team on their champions league and they BARELY managed to get further into the tournament, if Napoli didn't get a draw with that team right now Liverpool have been eliminated to europa cup already.

They are doing great at the league and I know this is the league discussion but just because they have been great so far doesn't mean it can be sustainable, it very well may continue this way or they could just continue playing a lot of games and eventually the stamina and conditioning will create a problem for them.

That is why teams like Madrid, Barcelona and the likes always go further into the tournament because they manage to get backup players who can sustain at least either cup or league while main guys play league time to time but focus more on champions league. Liverpool doesn't have that yet, they barely started to be a big power again and they do not have backups that could make them win the league while competing in champions league at the same time.

[Barcode_]

Leicester City have managed to beat Manchester City in their recent home game and I think this result must have shocked a lot of football fans, so I believe Leicester City should be able to claim a victory against Cardiff City easily today as the defense of Cardiff City are always pretty bad whenever they are playing away from their home stadium. The odds payout for Leicester City to win the match in full time is not too bad, I guess I will place a small bet on this match and hopefully Leicester City will not disappoint me today.

That is what most people have bet on but after the missed penalty kick and the opportunity for the tap in from the deflection was missed most people gave up on them to win.
Cardiff scored in the first minute of the injury time for them to take their first away win in the league.
Today is full of upsets as Wolverton beat Tottenham at Wembley too.

If Liverpool loses then the end of the year jinx of the top teams will be complete.

It seems that most of the English Premier League matches played recently are full of surprising result at full time, Leicester City had the best chance to score with the penalty kick, even though the first shot was saved by the goalkeeper but James Maddison clearly have enough time to tap in the deflection, I wonder why is he reacting so slow to the ball and even the defender of Cardiff City reacted faster than him and cleared the ball away. The match result between Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers is pretty unbelievable too as Wolverhampton Wanderers have managed to beat Tottenham with a scoreline of 1-3 by scoring three goals at the second half in the match.

[El duderino_]

Really wished to be @ anfield
WoW 5-1 wtf

[tomahawk9]

Liverpool won 5-1...I definitely didn't expect such a scoreline, though I think the Gunners deserved to be punished for their horrid defensive display today. Now imagine the boost in confidence ths game will give to Pool before the match against City next thursday.

In other news, Spurs lost their game and they're now 9 points behind the leaders...out of the title race already? that was fast lol

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Really wished to be @ anfield
WoW 5-1 wtf

Big game on Thursday - Man City vs Liverpool.

If we can get a draw at least there then I think we will have a very, very good chance to become Champions.