Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[DeathAngel]

Lots of people are getting made redundant & self employed people aren’t earning money right now. It’s unprecedented in modern history for anything like this to disrupt the world. Footballers earn a hell of a lot of money, they will be fine to earn 70% of their usual salary for a month or two. I do not feel sorry for them!

[1715236712]

1715236712

[1715236712]

1715236712

[skiorf]

Corona virus outbreaks are still a global problem faced by almost every country in the world, including Europe, this certainly affects several aspects, including football.

A number of competitions were also forced to stop, including the English Premier League.  Initially the FA as the English Football Federation and competition organizers agreed to postpone all matches for 30 April, but based on the results of the meeting on Friday (3/4), it was decided that the competition was postponed until an undetermined deadline.

Full statement: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1651836

[Indymoney]

Corona virus outbreaks are still a global problem faced by almost every country in the world, including Europe, this certainly affects several aspects, including football.

A number of competitions were also forced to stop, including the English Premier League.  Initially the FA as the English Football Federation and competition organizers agreed to postpone all matches for 30 April, but based on the results of the meeting on Friday (3/4), it was decided that the competition was postponed until an undetermined deadline.

Full statement: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1651836

This is really sad news as now most chances we are going to have this all in May or June because still uncertainity around here and deaths toll is also rising in many countries today France touch more then 1000 persons so look like we will stay in locked down for some long time.

[Coyster]

Lots of people are getting made redundant & self employed people aren’t earning money right now. It’s unprecedented in modern history for anything like this to disrupt the world. Footballers earn a hell of a lot of money, they will be fine to earn 70% of their usual salary for a month or two. I do not feel sorry for them!

50% of their salaries is a dream for majority of people out there and this majority at this time are not earning anything. Footballers have nothing to worry about, a pay cut for a few months judging from the situation in the world and how much they earn every week shouldn't get them too unhappy or worried, not earning anything at all for now should be no big deal for them.

[qomariah95]

Corona virus outbreaks are still a global problem faced by almost every country in the world, including Europe, this certainly affects several aspects, including football.

A number of competitions were also forced to stop, including the English Premier League.  Initially the FA as the English Football Federation and competition organizers agreed to postpone all matches for 30 April, but based on the results of the meeting on Friday (3/4), it was decided that the competition was postponed until an undetermined deadline.

Full statement: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1651836

This is really sad news as now most chances we are going to have this all in May or June because still uncertainity around here and deaths toll is also rising in many countries today France touch more then 1000 persons so look like we will stay in locked down for some long time.

Because this outbreak is getting worse in several countries such as the US, Italy, Germany. Therefore the delay will continue until this problem may slightly decrease. We can only hope for the best for all countries and all competitions including EPL.

This is really sad, which at first we spent every weekend watching football and finally now can't find it anymore.

[JeromeTash]

50% of their salaries is a dream for majority of people out there and this majority at this time are not earning anything. Footballers have nothing to worry about, a pay cut for a few months judging from the situation in the world and how much they earn every week shouldn't get them too unhappy or worried, not earning anything at all for now should be no big deal for them.

The problem is with bigger salary comes bigger responsibilities. Most of those players are a lot more money than an average person but their expenditure is also always enormous... like buying ridiculous cars, staying in house or apartments that cost ridiculous amounts of money etc. I am sure some players with poor money management will run bankrupt soon due to the salary cuts 

[Strongkored]

This is really sad, which at first we spent every weekend watching football and finally now can't find it anymore.

For football lovers it is indeed very sad, even we can not expect to see the game in the near future, can only wait for a change in the direction of the better, hopefully the vaccine can be obtained soon and all returned to normal as usual.

[Naida_BR]

This is really sad, which at first we spent every weekend watching football and finally now can't find it anymore.

For football lovers it is indeed very sad, even we can not expect to see the game in the near future, can only wait for a change in the direction of the better, hopefully the vaccine can be obtained soon and all returned to normal as usual.

The news say that the vaccine has been found already.
Chinese scientists claim that the vaccine is under extensive testing and they are trying to release it as soon as possible to the market. This might be a positive news for the restart of the Premier League.

[Upgrade00]

I am sure some players with poor money management will run bankrupt soon due to the salary cuts 

It is their personal decision to take a pay cut (for those players who have agreed to it), it cannot be forced in then by the club as they are on contracts that span a specific duration of time, and I don't think incidences like a pandemic would be included in the fine print.

So if they personally agree to a pay cut, then they should be certain that their finances would not be hit too hard. While they may be extravagant, they would have investments. In actual fact most of what they lavish money on are investments; the houses and jewelries etc. So I think they will come out just fine.

[slaman29]

I am sure some players with poor money management will run bankrupt soon due to the salary cuts 

It is their personal decision to take a pay cut (for those players who have agreed to it), it cannot be forced in then by the club as they are on contracts that span a specific duration of time, and I don't think incidences like a pandemic would be included in the fine print.

So if they personally agree to a pay cut, then they should be certain that their finances would not be hit too hard. While they may be extravagant, they would have investments. In actual fact most of what they lavish money on are investments; the houses and jewelries etc. So I think they will come out just fine.

You know what, I can respect all the players who've agreed to a pay cut, like those at Barca (that's why I love you guys a lot!) but you know what? I can also respect players who don't want to take a pay cut. Everyone has a right to a salary and their clubs should understand that. Freedom of personal choice.

[skarais]

You know what, I can respect all the players who've agreed to a pay cut, like those at Barca (that's why I love you guys a lot!) but you know what? I can also respect players who don't want to take a pay cut. Everyone has a right to a salary and their clubs should understand that. Freedom of personal choice.

All of player and staff has the right to get full salary as stated in their contract. But in a critical situation like now I am sure the club can also send requests to the players and all staff to negotiate salaries.

But still this is not meant to coerce players and staff, negotiations are being carried out because the club is facing a financial crisis situation because of covid-19, no matches, no promotions and everything. Without negotiating to cut the salaries of players and staff, I am sure the club will go bankrupt or go into debt.
So far I really praise the attitude of the players and staff from Barcelona who agreed to a 70% reduction in their salaries and I am also sure that there will be many clubs that make similar efforts to save money by paying salaries and staff.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

All of player and staff has the right to get full salary as stated in their contract. But in a critical situation like now I am sure the club can also send requests to the players and all staff to negotiate salaries.

Full salary for not working fully? Don't think that'll be fair for the clubs. We all know the matches that are currently not been played contribute to the expenses of the club as it offers them the opportunity to sell tickets and also other allocation they get. The matches only offers opportunity for them to sell jersey and other accessories to fans.

The clubs need to cut down on some expenses when the league resume fully, If the footballers/workers aren't been considerate, I'm quite sure we'll see news popping up of clubs sacking some workers after them getting paid and the footballers not getting a new contract especially for those that haven't been that productive to the clubs.

[DeathAngel]

I presume if players take temporary wage cuts it’ll benefit them by some form of large tax relief by the end of the year. There has to be some kind of benefit otherwise if it’s not compulsory why the hell would they agree to it?

I miss the football so much right now.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

I presume if players take temporary wage cuts it’ll benefit them by some form of large tax relief by the end of the year. There has to be some kind of benefit otherwise if it’s not compulsory why the hell would they agree to it?

For the interest of the club, for the interest of the community, social responsibility. There could be many good reasons.

I miss the football so much right now.

I am sure all of us do the same.

[redsun114]

Why the hell would they want to move to china? I mean I get that many people believe China has already beat the virus and that way they can go where there is no virus since they no longer have it, however that requires you to believe what China says and not what you can imagine yourself. We are talking about a nation with over a billion population and they are not really honest about what they do as a government, there could be over 100k people infected there all we know and they might be keeping it a secret.

Does it really worth it to continue premier league and risk everyone's lives there? I would suggest otherwise honestly and keep it in England, they probably have a lesser chance of getting it or even if they do end up getting it, players are healthy professionals, they probably won't have any big risks at all.

[erep]

But still this is not meant to coerce players and staff, negotiations are being carried out because the club is facing a financial crisis situation because of covid-19, no matches, no promotions and everything. Without negotiating to cut the salaries of players and staff, I am sure the club will go bankrupt or go into debt.

The decisions taken must be based on a joint decision through an internal meeting, the announcement of the meeting to be announced today. Hopefully, the players and staff understand the current Coronavirus pandemic situation as all competition matches have been postponed so it is reasonable that there is a salary reduction but still paying a decent amount of wages. It is unfortunate for the staff due to cuts up to 80% compared to the player only 30%.

[Bitcoin_Arena]

For football lovers it is indeed very sad, even we can not expect to see the game in the near future, can only wait for a change in the direction of the better, hopefully the vaccine can be obtained soon and all returned to normal as usual.

It's indeed a very sad time... But we must make sure our loved ones and favorite players are safe and sound. Football will always come back.
By the way i am wondering how football was played back then during World War. Imagine players and spectators going to the stadiums having it at the back of their minds that any time they could be attacks

[vella85]

Why the hell would they want to move to china? I mean I get that many people believe China has already beat the virus and that way they can go where there is no virus since they no longer have it, however that requires you to believe what China says and not what you can imagine yourself. We are talking about a nation with over a billion population and they are not really honest about what they do as a government, there could be over 100k people infected there all we know and they might be keeping it a secret.

Does it really worth it to continue premier league and risk everyone's lives there? I would suggest otherwise honestly and keep it in England, they probably have a lesser chance of getting it or even if they do end up getting it, players are healthy professionals, they probably won't have any big risks at all.

That would be crazy to think it would happen as I believe and now the world is starting to believe that China is making a lot of this up with numbers. We really need to ask our self if the numbers put out by Chain are true because they really don't add up when compared to other countries around the world. So in my opinion this would be crazy if they move to China to continue the season. I think we just need to accept the fact that we most likely won't see any more football played this season and maybe this year as the cases are continuing to grow by the day now and a lot more in Europe.

[TalkStar]

The news say that the vaccine has been found already.
Chinese scientists claim that the vaccine is under extensive testing and they are trying to release it as soon as possible to the market. This might be a positive news for the restart of the Premier League.

Its not an easy task to bring the proper vaccine for any disease without seeing the optimum results and its side effects. Worldwide medicine experts and scientists are trying their best to invent instant cure for "Covid-19" but if we think that it is "vaccine" then we are wrong. In recent situation most of the countries are trying to get proper medicine for instant treatment. Vaccine is completely different thing in this situation where scientists need good amount of time to make several experiment and tests before applying on human body. After completing all tests on human and animal body for minimum 1 to 1.5 year scientists will be able to make final decision. So i don't think we are going to find proper vaccine for "Covid-19" very soon.  

Situation of "Corona virus" is getting worse in every seconds but still some peoples are not following lock-down guidelines specially in Asian countries. If all continues like this then obviously it will be quite tough to stop this pandemic in Asian region where a big number of people live under poverty line.

[leea-1334]

For football lovers it is indeed very sad, even we can not expect to see the game in the near future, can only wait for a change in the direction of the better, hopefully the vaccine can be obtained soon and all returned to normal as usual.

It's indeed a very sad time... But we must make sure our loved ones and favorite players are safe and sound. Football will always come back.
By the way i am wondering how football was played back then during World War. Imagine players and spectators going to the stadiums having it at the back of their minds that any time they could be attacks

Sad but let us not make this a time to mourn and to feel sorry,,, also please not a time to start blaming people or clubs or players.

Football was cancelled for a few years during the world war, as in, totally cancelled, for both world wars. No one played as everyone was busy fighting or surviving.