Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[Raflesia]

Opinions are divided among EPL fans over this possible return of Coutinho to Liverpool. Only Jürgen Klopp has the last word once the conditions are met.
If Coutinho achieves a perfect adaptation with the team it could be very positive for him and for everyone.

Coutinho begged to be given another chance to return to Liverpool but the decision is in Jurgen Klopp's hands. Maybe this will be reconsidered and I think Coutinho is a talented player who might still be fit to be at Liverpool.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2845710-philippe-coutinhos-agent-says-liverpool-return-would-be-a-very-difficult-deal

There are even 6 players who will return to Liverpool and I see in this news.

https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/coutinho-next-six-players-who-returned-to-liverpool-how-they-fared/

I wonder what Jurgen Klopp has to decide so that this can trigger others.

[Coyster]

Pep vs Arteta, (City Vs Arsenal) the former Manchester City assistant coach returns to the Etihad and the city boss is obviously looking forward to this encounter, Pep has said in his press conference that Arteta knows so much about the city team. Could there be an advantage for Arsenal tomorrow, because of Arteta's knowledge of how city plays, the tactics and balance of the team etc? He'll know all that after working as peps assistant for three seasons.

Source: https://www.caughtoffside.com/2020/06/16/he-knows-absolutely-everything-on-us-pep-guardiola-looking-forward-to-reunion-with-arsenals-mikel-arteta/

[ampere]

Pep vs Arteta, (City Vs Arsenal) the former Manchester City assistant coach returns to the Etihad and the city boss is obviously looking forward to this encounter, Pep has said in his press conference that Arteta knows so much about the city team. Could there be an advantage for Arsenal tomorrow, because of Arteta's knowledge of how city plays, the tactics and balance of the team etc? He'll know all that after working as peps assistant for three seasons.

Source: https://www.caughtoffside.com/2020/06/16/he-knows-absolutely-everything-on-us-pep-guardiola-looking-forward-to-reunion-with-arsenals-mikel-arteta/

To be frank, tomorrows game is an open one between both City and Arsenal. After 3 months off, the game will be decided by the fittest team and a team with flair and skill.
I see City flying high in tomorrow games, and also an Aubamayang strike.

Arteta having knowledge of City tactics and balance will have no effects in tomorrow game, once again, its an open match where the best team wins.

[JeromeTash]

Coutinho begged to be given another chance to return to Liverpool but the decision is in Jurgen Klopp's hands. Maybe this will be reconsidered and I think Coutinho is a talented player who might still be fit to be at Liverpool.

I am not a Liverpool fan but Coutinho should never be given any chance back at Liverpool. He should continue shallow his bitter pills when he decided to ditch Liverpool for Barca Glory. Besides Liverpool have a squad that is capable of going for 2 or 3 more good seasons. Coutinho's return may destabilize them unless if he's going to be a bench warmer.

[qomariah95]

Coutinho begged to be given another chance to return to Liverpool but the decision is in Jurgen Klopp's hands. Maybe this will be reconsidered and I think Coutinho is a talented player who might still be fit to be at Liverpool.

I am not a Liverpool fan but Coutinho should never be given any chance back at Liverpool. He should continue shallow his bitter pills when he decided to ditch Liverpool for Barca Glory. Besides Liverpool have a squad that is capable of going for 2 or 3 more good seasons. Coutinho's return may destabilize them unless if he's going to be a bench warmer.

I also agree that Coutinho does not need to be given another chance to join Liverpool. Because we see that the liverpool squad is very good for now, the absence of Coutinho is also not a problem. In the past it was true, Coutinho preferred Barcelona. And now maybe sorry, because liverpool is very unusual now.

[tomahawk9]

A lot of discussion about Coutinho and Man City vs the Gunners, but don't forget that there's another match today: The Villans vs The Blades. Does anyone care about this match? =P

Villa fighting to get out of the bottom of the league table (a win today means 16th place), while Sheffield could jump to the top 5 if they get the 3 points...Heh! A recently promoted team could be 2 pts behind 4th place Chelsea, and also above Man Utd, Spurs, and Arsenal...who saw that coming? 

how about bets? anyone thinking of adding any of the games today to their bet slips?

[$crypto$]

Coutinho begged to be given another chance to return to Liverpool but the decision is in Jurgen Klopp's hands. Maybe this will be reconsidered and I think Coutinho is a talented player who might still be fit to be at Liverpool.

I am not a Liverpool fan but Coutinho should never be given any chance back at Liverpool. He should continue shallow his bitter pills when he decided to ditch Liverpool for Barca Glory. Besides Liverpool have a squad that is capable of going for 2 or 3 more good seasons. Coutinho's return may destabilize them unless if he's going to be a bench warmer.

It was too ambitious in making a decision for Countinho even though at that time he had a good performance but maybe he was satisfied to join Barcelona because he won the trophy but in fact they failed and sometimes became a reserve player. This fate is the same as Zlatan Ibrahimovic who did not have a successful career in Barcelona.

[Upgrade00]

I've been very optimistic about Sheffield United all season and would be backing them to get the first victory of the return to EPL football as they travel to the Villa Park. Sheffield has only lost twice on the road and those defeats came against Liverpool and City who are the best two clubs in the league. 2.25 odds on a Sheffield win, adding O 2.5 goals on the arsenal-city fixture later could b nice picks for a parley.
On the Coutinho issue; he shouldn't be a pariah because of his decision to move to Spain. Football is a passion for players and fans, but for the players it's also professional and they have to make decisions to boost their careers, a move to one of the best teams in Europe was exciting to the Brazilian at the time and if he wants to return to Liverpool now and they need his services, then by all means the transfer should happen.

[MCobian]

Pep vs Arteta, (City Vs Arsenal) the former Manchester City assistant coach returns to the Etihad and the city boss is obviously looking forward to this encounter, Pep has said in his press conference that Arteta knows so much about the city team. Could there be an advantage for Arsenal tomorrow, because of Arteta's knowledge of how city plays, the tactics and balance of the team etc? He'll know all that after working as peps assistant for three seasons.

Source: https://www.caughtoffside.com/2020/06/16/he-knows-absolutely-everything-on-us-pep-guardiola-looking-forward-to-reunion-with-arsenals-mikel-arteta/

I agree that Could be an advantage for Arsenal, because Arteta already understands how Manchester City plays. And also Pep's way of thinking is
already known by Arteta, this will be a difficult match for Manchester City. I can't wait for this big match, I'm sure from the start the match between
the two teams will attack each other. I bet Arsenal will win this match with a score of 2-1.

[leea-1334]

I've been very optimistic about Sheffield United all season and would be backing them to get the first victory of the return to EPL football as they travel to the Villa Park. Sheffield has only lost twice on the road and those defeats came against Liverpool and City who are the best two clubs in the league. 2.25 odds on a Sheffield win, adding O 2.5 goals on the arsenal-city fixture later could b nice picks for a parley.
On the Coutinho issue; he shouldn't be a pariah because of his decision to move to Spain. Football is a passion for players and fans, but for the players it's also professional and they have to make decisions to boost their careers, a move to one of the best teams in Europe was exciting to the Brazilian at the time and if he wants to return to Liverpool now and they need his services, then by all means the transfer should happen.

I would back Sheffield over Aston Villa any day too before or after lockdown.

Grealish is a really really good player,,, but he alone cannot save his team and Sheffield have Europe motivation which at the moment, is stronger to me even than relegation fear!

And agree on Coutinho, as I said, we would all have done the same thing, why punish him for being a normal guy?

[swogerino]

It looks like an eternity but finally the day has come for the Premier League to restart.It is going to be a busy restart with games everyday or almost everyday until the end of June.I hope no Covid new waves block this and it continues as predicted.Time for me to go back to sport betting after becoming a slot player during the pandemy.

[dwminer1]

Finally the best league in the world is back

A lot of discussion about Coutinho and Man City vs the Gunners, but don't forget that there's another match today: The Villans vs The Blades. Does anyone care about this match? =P

Villa fighting to get out of the bottom of the league table (a win today means 16th place), while Sheffield could jump to the top 5 if they get the 3 points...Heh! A recently promoted team could be 2 pts behind 4th place Chelsea, and also above Man Utd, Spurs, and Arsenal...who saw that coming? 

how about bets? anyone thinking of adding any of the games today to their bet slips?

It is really hard to predict the result of this match. On the one hand, AV, which is facing a hard fight to maintain in the league, and on the other, Sheffield, which very unexpectedly still bravely fights for European cups. If I had to bet, I would bet on draw, but I won't risk money. No result in this match will surprise me.

Man City will win in the second match, but I bet both teams will score @1.63

[masulum]

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United this is a crucial match for Aston Villa. When they lose in this match, they will be in danger and difficult position to stay in EPL next season. City vs Arsenal, City better than Arsenal on H2H,But Arsenal also in good performance before covid, 1-1 is possible for this match.

[DeathAngel]

Really difficult to bet on the outcome of games for at least a couple of weeks. No games for 3 months, we’re going to see some really weird results, unpredictable outcomes. However, I am very much looking forward to watching the games tonight, it’s been too long.

[cryptofrka]

On the Coutinho issue; he shouldn't be a pariah because of his decision to move to Spain. Football is a passion for players and fans, but for the players it's also professional and they have to make decisions to boost their careers, a move to one of the best teams in Europe was exciting to the Brazilian at the time and if he wants to return to Liverpool now and they need his services, then by all means the transfer should happen.

The problem is not that he wanted to leave, the problem is that he refused to play, saying he's got back issues that nobody could prove and then ended up playing for Brazil a few days later.

Basically, he forced Liverpool into selling him. If you ask me, he got everything he deserved and although I think he was (it is questionable if still is) a great player, his playstyle does not fit into Liverpool team, his character does not fit into Liverpool team and he has already burned his bridges with both the manager and the fans.

Let him rot somewhere else and find someone better for less money.

[bitedge]

Huge value to be had in betting on away wins this week in the EPL.

Here's an interesting feature: https://bitedge.com/blog/why-epl-away-teams-are-good-value-this-season/ 

Based on scientific studies and the recent trend in German Bundesliga, it looks like sportsbooks haven't cottoned on.

[examplens]

So, Premier League coming back today, after 100 days  I hope you are all ready.
I find this image somewhere on FB group, some of very epic moment from PL. how many situations you recognize and which one is your favourite?

[ampere]

So, Premier League coming back today, after 100 days   I hope you are all ready.
I find this image somewhere on FB group, some of very epic moment from PL. how many situations you recognize and which one is your favourite?

I recognize Manchester United Wayne Rooney strike against Manchester City.
Liverpool Suarez clash with Chelsea Ivanovic.
Manchester United Eric Cantona kick on a supporter back in those days.
A Manchester United David Beckham strike.
Steven Gerard Slip against Chelsea which lead to Demba Ba strike that stopped Liverpool from winning the league.
I want to assume the Newcastle outfit at the right pole is Alan Shearer, England prolific number 9.



will add more soon if i can recollect

[tomahawk9]

So, Premier League coming back today, after 100 days   I hope you are all ready.
I find this image somewhere on FB group, some of very epic moment from PL. how many situations you recognize and which one is your favourite?

https://i.ibb.co/dktjCRC/123.jpg

That's awesome!

I see:

1) Beckham's iconic free kick,
2) Slippy G,
3) Denilson's horrific injury (one of the worst i've ever seen),
4) Suarez biting Ivanovic,
5) Henry and Pires penalty fail LOL,
6) Cantona kicking the fan in the face,
7) Rooney's tremendous bicycle goal,
8 ) is that Alan Shearer celebrating near the GK?
9) And I think I see Mourinho in the stands? correction, that's Wenger, grey hair and the good 'ol red tie

i'm missing a few more  

[cryptofrka]

Wow, awesome hahah

Reina vs Sunderland, beachball incident goal
Henry and Pires the pass instead of the shot penalty
Suarez biting Ivanović
Gerrard slipping for the title
Fowler sniffing the line
Cantona kicking the fan
Martin Taylor tackle on Eduardo da Silva
Beckham half line goal vs Wimbledon
Di Canio pushing referee
Wenger in the stands for kicking the bottle vs United
Referee sending off the wrong Arsenal player (I think Marriner sent off Gibbs instead of Chamberlain)

I'm still missing 2-3 more but will add them when I remember, I'm doing this in halftime