Premier League Prediction Thread (EPL)

[arallmuus]

Those defenders of Arsenal have no idea how to play football in my opinion and they're being paid big bucks per week and they still can't defend against Spurs who we all know they don't have an offensive style. What is next ? If Barcelona would play with them right now I'm afraid they will score more than 6goals to this defenders or Arsenal.

I guess you can blame them for the first goal, It was a mistake from the defender and Son played it well. On the second goal, it was a corner kick and it wasnt anyone's mistake but Tottenham really made that happen

This might not be Arsenal's best season afterall, they will play against Liverpool on the next game so probably Liverpool will go easy on them . Liverpool had a draw with Burnley so if Burnley could do that then Arsenal could win ( probably   ). Klopp might want to win so bad that he always use his best squad but it seems few of their players lost the motivation after they won the league, resulting in quite unsatisfied performances

[panjul07]

Leicester to reclaim its 3rd position and Man United to jump in front of Chelsea or both if Leicester failed to win. Nice fight over there for CL really!

And now here we go to see whether United will be able to overtake Leicester and Chelsea or not tomorrow.
With what United did so far after the restart, I think they will be able to beat Southampton easily. It would be bad it they cant do it.
3 points will make them jump into 3rd position as they will have 61 points while Chelsea on 4th with 60 and Leicester on 5th with 59.

[Crypto22265]

Leicester to reclaim its 3rd position and Man United to jump in front of Chelsea or both if Leicester failed to win. Nice fight over there for CL really!

And now here we go to see whether United will be able to overtake Leicester and Chelsea or not tomorrow.
With what United did so far after the restart, I think they will be able to beat Southampton easily. It would be bad it they cant do it.
3 points will make them jump into 3rd position as they will have 61 points while Chelsea on 4th with 60 and Leicester on 5th with 59.

United should definitely be able to take down Southampton considering what's on tbe line and how good they are playing lately. They have scored 15 goals in 5 matches in Premier League. Southampton is not looking to bad neither, they only lost one match from 5 played and won 3 matches one of which was against Man City. But again, they are playing for nothing while United looks to get on a UCL position. This really is a great chance for United considering the fact that they don't have very though matches remaining while Chelsea has to play against Liverpool and Wolverhampton, and Leicester with Tottenham and United. So United should definitely take one of the 2 remaining spots for UCL.

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Leicester to reclaim its 3rd position and Man United to jump in front of Chelsea or both if Leicester failed to win. Nice fight over there for CL really!

And now here we go to see whether United will be able to overtake Leicester and Chelsea or not tomorrow.
With what United did so far after the restart, I think they will be able to beat Southampton easily. It would be bad it they cant do it.
3 points will make them jump into 3rd position as they will have 61 points while Chelsea on 4th with 60 and Leicester on 5th with 59.

Leicester was really bad in the match last night they were supposed to play more aggressively than the opposing team, I don't know why at the end of the season Leicester experienced a decline in their play. Are they still in the ghosts of Covid-19 so that their match wasn't too focused? This is not the initial match I saw at the start of the season until the break.

Bournemouth is great at scoring 4 goals for Leicester.

[Avirunes]

This lost means Chelsea would still be in the top4 irrespective of what the outcome of tomorrow match between Manchester and Southampton would be but hopefully United lose that one too.

Both Chelsea and Leicester have been inconsistent after the restart. They have given the chance to United to close the gap and be another competitor for 3rd-4th spot. United took the chance very well and with this round's drop of points from both Leicester and Chelsea they have very good chance.

I expect no change from Ole today against Southampton since the current lineup is working out wonders for them. Southampton are unpredictable side also so can't say which way it will go. If United wins tonight Leicester will drop out of CL position.

[Naida_BR]

Chelsea was very lucky that Leicester lost against Bournemouth.
Now United has the chance to reach the third place but at least Chelsea is not going to end on the fifth place.
The game is still on as United and Leicester have difficult games ahead.

[SFR10]

Those defenders of Arsenal have no idea how to play football in my opinion and they're being paid big bucks per week and they still can't defend against Spurs who we all know they don't have an offensive style. What is next ? If Barcelona would play with them right now I'm afraid they will score more than 6goals to this defenders or Arsenal.

Practically, Arsenal has been playing without a defender for the past season or two...
- To my surprise, Arteta renewed David Luiz's contract for another year ^{[that clown is responsible for a lot of dropped points, most of our current CB's with the exception of Mari and Holding are equally horrible]}.

they will play against Liverpool on the next game so probably Liverpool will go easy on them . Liverpool had a draw with Burnley so if Burnley could do that then Arsenal could win ( probably   ). Klopp might want to win so bad that he always use his best squad but it seems few of their players lost the motivation after they won the league, resulting in quite unsatisfied performances

Since it's nearly an impossible task for Arsenal to quality for UEL ^{[through EPL]}, I'm expecting them to go easy on Liverpool and instead focus on winning the FA cup now ^{[even though Arteta said they'll do their best in both]}.
Am I the only one who prefers to not bet for any of the remaining games due to getting a lot of unexpected results lately?

[Avirunes]

Practically, Arsenal has been playing without a defender for the past season or two...
- To my surprise, Arteta renewed David Luiz's contract for another year ^{[that clown is responsible for a lot of dropped points, most of our current CB's with the exception of Mari and Holding are equally horrible]}.

I've read somewhere that they extended David Luiz's contract because he agreed to certain reduction in his salary. Still I seriously don't think at as a good decision from Arsenal. Luiz is not the right option to hold defence right now. They need to find someone holding the central defence right now.

[swogerino]

I think that Manchester United has a golden opportunity to get that Champions League position now that Chelsea made a big mistake during this weekend game.I think they will not fail tonight and net a really easy win against Southampton.I would bet big here too for Manchester United.I know it will not happen the same that happened with Chelsea where I lost a big amount of money.

[casperBGD]

https://www.euronews.com/2020/07/13/manchester-city-back-in-champions-league-as-european-ban-overturned-on-appeal

City will in CL next year, their appeal was accepted

[muslol67]

https://www.euronews.com/2020/07/13/manchester-city-back-in-champions-league-as-european-ban-overturned-on-appeal

City will in CL next year, their appeal was accepted

I just red the news! It was deemed appropriate to impose a fine of € 10 million.
City should pay 10 million but they can play CL next year. I think they are happy.

So, other teams should work hard after this news. United fans may be a little upset after this news.

[Coyster]

Aaaand now that the decision has been made by the CAS and city will play in the UCL next season, doesn't it make it top four battle a lot more interesting and competitive

Now there are two slots available, no longer three because fifth place now goes to the Europa league and not the UCL anymore. So which teams (2) do you think has the capacity to complete the four heading for Europe next season: United, Chelsea, Leicester or maybe even Wolverhampton?

[ampere]

https://www.euronews.com/2020/07/13/manchester-city-back-in-champions-league-as-european-ban-overturned-on-appeal

City will in CL next year, their appeal was accepted

Yes, and even their fee was reduced to just 10m euros. Now i hope everyone will come to true realization of the job Ole has done with the Manchester United squad since Janurary, 17 unbeaten games, with a win tonight sending Manchester United to the 3rd position on the standings. As it is now, Chelsea could have to hope that Manchester United defeats Leicester on the Matchday 38, to have a chance at the 4th position come end of the season, Remember that wolves and Liverpool are waiting for Chelsea.

[Globb0]

one game, head to head today,

[Trofo]

Aaaand now that the decision has been made by the CAS and city will play in the UCL next season, doesn't it make it top four battle a lot more interesting and competitive

Now there are two slots available, no longer three because fifth place now goes to the Europa league and not the UCL anymore. So which teams (2) do you think has the capacity to complete the four heading for Europe next season: United, Chelsea, Leicester or maybe even Wolverhampton?

I am thinking United will have that 3rd place without any problems. They are playing best and most consistent football in the PL since the restart. If they win tonight and they should they will get that 3rd place and I don't see them dropping it until the end.

4th place will be a big competition between all those clubs you mentioned and I really don't know who will clinch it in the end. Chelsea, Leicester and Wolves are all playing good in some games and then they spoil it all in the next game. Just check this week performances by Chelsea and Leicester. All three clubs played very good in some parts of the season and deserve that spot. I would maybe like Chelsea to clinch it since they have some nice transfers cued up and I think they will have the squad to actually do something in CL next season while Wolves and Leicester will probably fare better in EL.

City is probably more than happy with 10M fine. For the club with that much money that is more like slap on the wrist than real obstacle.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

https://www.euronews.com/2020/07/13/manchester-city-back-in-champions-league-as-european-ban-overturned-on-appeal

City will in CL next year, their appeal was accepted

No surprise I guess, a few bribes have been paid I guess. Good news for City but not so good for Chelsea, Leicester & Man Utd. One of those teams will not play CL football next season now.

[snipie]

Leicester to reclaim its 3rd position and Man United to jump in front of Chelsea or both if Leicester failed to win. Nice fight over there for CL really!

And now here we go to see whether United will be able to overtake Leicester and Chelsea or not tomorrow.
With what United did so far after the restart, I think they will be able to beat Southampton easily. It would be bad it they cant do it.
3 points will make them jump into 3rd position as they will have 61 points while Chelsea on 4th with 60 and Leicester on 5th with 59.

Damn I knew it! I was just waiting for Leicester to lose that game but with 4 goals...that was very very bad! Now it is the turn of Man United to jump in front of both of them and for Leicester to be kicked from the first 4 ranks as I expected since the restart

https://www.euronews.com/2020/07/13/manchester-city-back-in-champions-league-as-european-ban-overturned-on-appeal

City will in CL next year, their appeal was accepted

No surprise I guess, a few bribes have been paid I guess. Good news for City but not so good for Chelsea, Leicester & Man Utd. One of those teams will not play CL football next season now.

From what I understood, the ban is lifted not only this season but the next seasons also, which I find good tho. City is a good team and deserves to be present in every competition. If they find something fishy better to fines them (£££) rather than punishing players and fans!

[cygan]

https://www.euronews.com/2020/07/13/manchester-city-back-in-champions-league-as-european-ban-overturned-on-appeal

City will in CL next year, their appeal was accepted

No surprise I guess, a few bribes have been paid I guess. Good news for City but not so good for Chelsea, Leicester & Man Utd. One of those teams will not play CL football next season now.

thats sadly true - fine reduced to €10m...

Ban lifted: Manchester City allowed to compete in the Champions League next season

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ban-lifted-manchester-city-allowed-to-compete-in-the-champions-league-next-season/view/news/365245

[Slow death]

Now there are two slots available, no longer three because fifth place now goes to the Europa league and not the UCL anymore. So which teams (2) do you think has the capacity to complete the four heading for Europe next season: United, Chelsea, Leicester or maybe even Wolverhampton?

Manchester United - Southampton

today is a very important game for Manchester United, if they win they will stay with 61 points and they will be in third place ... a position that can stay until the end of this season if they win the next games, something that in my opinion is possible given Manchester United's good performance.

while Leicester has very difficult games ahead of them due to their poor performance

Chelsea also have tough games against Liverpool, Manchester United and Wolves. The only game that in my opinion chelsea can easily win is the morning game against Norwich

Wolves will be tested against Burnley and if they win and win the game against crystal palace then they will only have to beat chelsea, so I think it will look like this:

1 - Liverpool
2 - City
3 - Manchester United
4 - Wolves

[EdenHazard]

Yeah Kepa is not worth the price of his transfer. He is so immature and not a high skilled goalkeeper, especially after that Manager Kepa's incident. Should have loaned him to other club like Courtois. But beside him, I also feel Jorginho doesn't fit with Lampard's strategy. He almost led the Sheffield scored 4th goal in the match. Since the league restart, everything went right when he didn't play, the midfield area looked solid enough with Kante - Barkley/Kovacic - Mount. I wasn't surprised when Lampard chose Gilmour over him after Kante's injury when played Crystal Palace previously. Now Gilmour also gets injured, so I think the disaster on Chelsea's side isn't done yet.

And also one thing that caught my attention, it's about Giroud. In Premier League so far, he only played in starting line-up 9 times includes when played Man City, but Chelsea won 7 games of them. Maybe he is not a best scorer, but when he playing, his teammates have more space to dribble and shoot. This was also one of the reasons why France could won World Cup with his zero goal during the tournament lol. Imo, currently he is better than Tammy who often wasted chances and played bit selfish. In yesterday game, Tammy had 5 shots (most in the match) which only 1 on goal shot, while in the game agains Palace, Willian had the most with 3 shots, and Giroud made 2 with 1 goal. Using young squad is indeed important for sustainability purpose, but it should be balanced with experience players.

Sounds like an analysis that comes from a chelsea fan tho 😆

But yeah the point is that our defensive are is sucks , everyone can see it clearly even someone like your mom who doesn't understand football much when seeing Chelsea played like that they would know what's wrong.

Leicester city gave us a lifeline with a huge lost to Bournemouth, while we are waiting for tonight match where Manchester United will play against Southampton at home.
It's just another luck if United lost to Southampton or get draw at least.

We'll see.