Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[ampere]

Truth be told, this is not a time for favoritism.
The English fa need to put a hodl on the league and suspend for atleast a month.

Theres a need to secure good health of both players and supporters.
Because playing with no crowd means loss of revenue and zero value to ticket hodlers too.

UEFA should also suspend all footballing activities for a better tomorrow

[coinlocket$]

Bouncing here in Italy news about 3 players (probably from Leicester) positive to COVID-19.

Gazzetta is talking about it, https://www.gazzetta.it/

[tomahawk9]

Bouncing here in Italy news about 3 players (probably from Leicester) positive to COVID-19.

Gazzetta is talking about it, https://www.gazzetta.it/

Unconfirmed whether they have coronavirus or not. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51856906

Damn, Rodgers just confirmed a couple of injured players (Maddison and Pereira) and now 3 players are being sidelined...Very unlikely that Leicester will get to play this weekend vs Watford. Suspension of the PL is getting closer and closer.

[snipie]

Bouncing here in Italy news about 3 players (probably from Leicester) positive to COVID-19.

Gazzetta is talking about it, https://www.gazzetta.it/

Unconfirmed whether they have coronavirus or not. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51856906

Damn, Rodgers just confirmed a couple of injured players (Maddison and Pereira) and now 3 players are being sidelined...Very unlikely that Leicester will get to play this weekend vs Watford. Suspension of the PL is getting closer and closer.

Hmm we can say that we have 24 hours before finding out that EPL is postponed too... Damn, stay at home without watching sport nor new films, what a mess...

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I missed the game, but I saw the last update at 1-0. I think, there's still a big chance that if City lose their game in hand to Arsenal, we could see the Foxes go up back to 2nd place. I think they deserve a chance back in UCL, and it's so good to see them up there where they belong.

The Leicester vs Aston Villa game ended 4-0 in favor of Leicester as Vardy netted twice, one from the penalty spot and another from open play also Barnes also scored twices. Leicester are paying quite well but them been among the top 4 is mostly as a result of the poor performance from other too clubs performing poorly. Assuming the likes of Arsenal, tottenham and united were performing at their best, the likes of Leicester won't have been in discussion.

They (Leicester) are good but not good enough for the champion league, the last time they played at that stage, not sure if they passed the group stage. We don't need teams like that representing us (premier league) at that level. We need teams that can atleast compete for the title and probably win it. Leicester should focus more on playing & winning the Europa when they accomplish that successfully on multiple occasions then they can set higher goals like winning the champion league.

[Harkorede]

They (Leicester) are good but not good enough for the champion league, the last time they played at that stage, not sure if they passed the group stage. We don't need teams like that representing us (premier league) at that level. We need teams that can atleast compete for the title and probably win it. Leicester should focus more on playing & winning the Europa when they accomplish that successfully on multiple occasions then they can set higher goals like winning the champion league.

I don't think any team can become good enough for champions overnight, playing regularly in the champions can surely help them build a reputation or garner the experience needed to thrive in the competition, Leicester are far off better than host of other teams that come from other various league.

For what it's worth even the so called big 5 clubs other than Liverpool in recent seasons have all been representing the league poorly, would you rather have Arsenal back in the UCL, just because you Leicester aren't good enough ? I don't think so.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

For what it's worth even the so called big 5 clubs other Liverpool in recent seasons have all been representing the poorly, would you rather have Arsenal back in the UCL, just because you Leicester aren't good enough ? I don't think so.

Obviously not Arsenal but definitely United although not at the expenses of my club (Chelse). From the look of things the possibility of Chelsea losing the fourth position and champions league spot to United (assuming the ban on Manchester city get lifted) is present considering we (Chelsea) are using just three points to pass united while we still have the likes of Manchester city, Liverpool, Wolve and Leicester to play with one of the poor defense in the league.

Checkout the level of performance Wolves as a club is delivering in the Europa league, that's how you make an impact. Leicester don't just have that in them in regards to playing at the champion league level.

[Rikafip]

Damn, Arteta is positive on Corona virus
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/51865442

Here is Arsenal statement too
https://www.arsenal.com/news/club-statement-covid-19

FA will definitely have to reconsider previous decision to keep on with the EPL. It would be crazy and ignorant to keep on.

[snipie]

Damn, Arteta is positive on Corona virus
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/51865442

Here is Arsenal statement too
https://www.arsenal.com/news/club-statement-covid-19

They will definitely have to reconsider previous decision to keep on with the EPL.

The EPL will be suspended soon, Arsenal but also some Leicester players are infected. Both teams should be quarantined, i guess after this weekend games the decision will be made to postpone it

[Rikafip]

Damn, Arteta is positive on Corona virus
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/51865442

Here is Arsenal statement too
https://www.arsenal.com/news/club-statement-covid-19

They will definitely have to reconsider previous decision to keep on with the EPL.

The EPL will be suspended soon, Arsenal but also some Leicester players are infected. Both teams should be quarantined, i guess after this weekend games the decision will be made to postpone it

3 Leicester players so far have Corona virus symptoms, and are in isolation but they are not confirmed positive yet.

After Arteta being first confirmed positive, only reasonable thing to do is suspend all games, as it won't end up just with him. Most likely some other team members will be positive as well. That's how it goes.
Similar thing happened with Gobert in NBA, soon after him being confirmed positive, same thing happened with his teammate Mitchell.

[Harkorede]

i guess after this weekend games the decision will be made to postpone it

I strongly doubt any match would hold this weekend, it will be absurd for the FA to continue the premier knowing fully that it'll be endangering players, staffs and the public health at large, the least they could is an immediately suspension, which should last for about 2 weeks just to assess all other options.

[Globb0]

def no public, but as owners and players test positive it even jeopardises the behind closed doors games.

Its looking a done deal. Problem is bigger than a bit of sport.

[snipie]

i guess after this weekend games the decision will be made to postpone it

I strongly doubt any match would hold this weekend, it will be absurd for the FA to continue the premier knowing fully that it'll be endangering players, staffs and the public health at large, the least they could is an immediately suspension, which should last for about 2 weeks just to assess all other options.

I was expecting the same thing especially after the suspension of Serie A and La Liga but until now there is no decision taken, i even read in an article that the games will go ahead.

3 Leicester players so far have Corona virus symptoms, and are in isolation but they are not confirmed positive yet.

Some articles are misleading, kind of playing with the words and don't precise the timing of said info. I remember reading in one of it that "after Leicester, now Arsenal is touched by Covid-19". I thought that the 3 players are infected (confirmed positive), it turns to be in self-isolation....

[Harkorede]

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There is definitely no way the premier league is going to hold this week as Chelsea's star player Callum Hudson-Odoi becomes the latest from the EPL to be tested positive for coronavirus, and according to reports, the club is effecting a partial closure of it's training facilities ¹ and the full men's squad including coach staff and backroom staff will self isolate in accordance to the authorities guidelines ²

1. https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-partially-close-training-ground-as-hudson-odoi-tests/wj9jty5zjsx61jit1kjljs859
2. https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/03/13/chelsea-fc-training-facility-will-undergo-partial-closure-after-

[Avirunes]

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There is definitely no way the premier league is going to hold this week as Chelsea's star player Callum Hudson-Odoi becomes the latest from the EPL to be tested positive for coronavirus, and according to reports, the club is effecting a partial closure of it's training facilities ¹ and the full men's squad including coach staff and backroom staff will self isolate in accordance to the authorities guidelines ²

1. https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-partially-close-training-ground-as-hudson-odoi-tests/wj9jty5zjsx61jit1kjljs859
2. https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/03/13/chelsea-fc-training-facility-will-undergo-partial-closure-after-

That's some shocking news with Arteta and Odoi getting infected with Coronavirus. They are gonna hold emergency meeting today to decide about the future fixtures. PL statement regarding the game are to be carried on normal this weekend was before breaking of Arteta being infected news right?

I think we are gonna see a suspension very soon.

[hd49728]

That's some shocking news with Arteta and Odoi getting infected with Coronavirus. They are gonna hold emergency meeting today to decide about the future fixtures. PL statement regarding the game are to be carried on normal this weekend was before breaking of Arteta being infected news right?

I think we are gonna see a suspension very soon.

So the virus has infected many players and coach in the Europe, from Italy, England, Germany and maybe Spain. With strong fitness of players and coach, I don't think they will get serious or critical conditions and will recover soon but the fastly and widely spread of the virus is a very strong warning to the public health systems around Europe.

Football, tennis and other sports should be postponed to delay the peaks of the pandemic, in the Europe in particular, to help the local health systems have more time to prepare, then provide better care for patients, especially the elderly who are at most highest risk.

[Juggy777]

Damn, Arteta is positive on Corona virus
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/51865442

Here is Arsenal statement too
https://www.arsenal.com/news/club-statement-covid-19

They will definitely have to reconsider previous decision to keep on with the EPL.

The EPL will be suspended soon, Arsenal but also some Leicester players are infected. Both teams should be quarantined, i guess after this weekend games the decision will be made to postpone it

3 Leicester players so far have Corona virus symptoms, and are in isolation but they are not confirmed positive yet.

After Arteta being first confirmed positive, only reasonable thing to do is suspend all games, as it won't end up just with him. Most likely some other team members will be positive as well. That's how it goes.
Similar thing happened with Gobert in NBA, soon after him being confirmed positive, same thing happened with his teammate Mitchell.

I was just scrolling through my news feed and I found out that Arteta had tested positive for coronavirus, and before I could recover from the shock I found out that Callum Hudson-Odoi too tested positive for COVID-19 which is really very sad. Furthermore I’m deeply concerned about the security of the fans and the players as the Premier League fixtures have yet not been called off, and we will have to wait and see if the fixtures get postponed or no as all 20 clubs are meeting today to discuss on this issue.

Sources:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/coronavirus-callum-hudson-odoi-chelsea-latest-arteta-a9398981.html

https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2020/mar/13/premier-league-and-british-football-set-for-shutdown-due-to-coronavirus-live

[Strongkored]

I was just scrolling through my news feed and I found out that Arteta had tested positive for coronavirus, and before I could recover from the shock I found out that Callum Hudson-Odoi too tested positive for COVID-19 which is really very sad. Furthermore I’m deeply concerned about the security of the fans and the players as the Premier League fixtures have yet not been called off, and we will have to wait and see if the fixtures get postponed or no as all 20 clubs are meeting today to discuss on this issue.

Sources:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/coronavirus-callum-hudson-odoi-chelsea-latest-arteta-a9398981.html

https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2020/mar/13/premier-league-and-british-football-set-for-shutdown-due-to-coronavirus-live

confirmed postpone until first week april, this is the best decision to prevent the spread of the virus
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/03/13/premier-league-efl-suspended-april-3-due-coronavirus-outbreak/

[tomahawk9]

I LOL'd so hard while reading  https://twitter.com/EwanMacKenna/status/1238417399872917504

Obviously, the teams having a shit season want it to get void. One is fighting to get out of the relegation zone and the other one just keeps playing garbage football week in and week out.

[DeathAngel]

I LOL'd so hard while reading  https://twitter.com/EwanMacKenna/status/1238417399872917504

Obviously, the teams having a shit season want it to get void. One is fighting to get out of the relegation zone and the other one just keeps playing garbage football week in and week out.

It won’t happen, there are too many ramifications -

• Who gets relegated
• Who gets promoted

• Who gets into European football for next season CL & EL

The season will continue in a month or two, I think Euro 2020 will get moved to next year now.

You can’t stop Liverpool winning the title, you can’t pull Leicester out of likely CL qualification. You can’t say to Leeds & West Brom that they aren’t going to go up.

It’d be too much of a mess to cancel the season, I think it will get finished.