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[Juggy777]

Barca finally recovered after few bad games in La Liga and beat Tottenham 2:4. Messi was great again and Rakitic goal was stunning. But considering that Spurs played without many important players like Vertonghen, Alli, Dembele, Eriksen, they didn't played that bad, they had some moments to score when result was 2:3.
I'm really disappointed about Liverpool performance - 0 (!) shots on target. Napoli controlled this game and it was only matter of time when they will score.
And I also wasted 2 hours of my life while watching Lokomotiv - Schalke game, it was extremely boring, and IMO Schalke didn't deserved to win.

I had my money on Barcelona right from the start I knew they had a tough start in La Liga, but this was against a depleted Tottenham team it was worth the risk, honesty I got the scare when the scoreline was 2 -2 until Messi decided to rescue Barcelona.

I'm glad I stayed away from Napoli and Liverpool match, Liverpool known for all their attacking football yesterday played disappointing football. I'm baffled how they were not even able to hit a single shot on target, I guess they're not as good as they seem to be.

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[btctalk4life]

Barca finally recovered after few bad games in La Liga and beat Tottenham 2:4. Messi was great again and Rakitic goal was stunning. But considering that Spurs played without many important players like Vertonghen, Alli, Dembele, Eriksen, they didn't played that bad, they had some moments to score when result was 2:3.
I'm really disappointed about Liverpool performance - 0 (!) shots on target. Napoli controlled this game and it was only matter of time when they will score.
And I also wasted 2 hours of my life while watching Lokomotiv - Schalke game, it was extremely boring, and IMO Schalke didn't deserved to win.

I had my money on Barcelona right from the start I knew they had a tough start in La Liga, but this was against a depleted Tottenham team it was worth the risk, honesty I got the scare when the scoreline was 2 -2 until Messi decided to rescue Barcelona.

I'm glad I stayed away from Napoli and Liverpool match, Liverpool known for all their attacking football yesterday played disappointing football. I'm baffled how they were not even able to hit a single shot on target, I guess they're not as good as they seem to be.

Actually Tottenham was not make score to 2-2 but 2-3 because Messi make more goal to 1-3 first, then 1 goal again for tottenham and 1 more for Barcelona 2-4.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Really fucking pissed off with my boys LFC last night, pathetic performance & we got what we deserved. Luckily we have Red Star Belgrade twice now, home and away. Should win both games whilst PSG & Napoli play each other twice. Big wake up call last night for the players, huge game vs Man City on Sunday. City are a much better team than Napoli, if we play like we did last night it’ll be a lot worse than 1-0.

[tomahawk9]

if we play like we did last night it’ll be a lot worse than 1-0.

I doubt they'll play the same. Italians team are know for giving absolute masterclasses in defending, yesterday they simply locked out the key players in midfield which nulified any possible transition from defence to attack, something Liverpool is known for is for the fast counter-attacks which they couldn't show yesterday.

I expect a much faster football in the upcoming game vs Man City than yesterday, you know, typical EPL football.

[tokeweed]

How was Salah...?  I guess he didn't show up again?  Lol.  I'd be expecting some people to question if his last season's performance all a fluke.  It's too early to tell now, but it won't be around December.

City should be smelling blood right now too...

[btctalk4life]

How was Salah...?  I guess he didn't show up again?  Lol.  I'd be expecting some people to question if his last season's performance all a fluke.  It's too early to tell now, but it won't be around December.

City should be smelling blood right now too...

Well, many people talking about one season wonder on salah right now and i hope it's not true. Yeah, too early to tell, i still believe on him.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

How was Salah...?  I guess he didn't show up again?  Lol.  I'd be expecting some people to question if his last season's performance all a fluke.  It's too early to tell now, but it won't be around December.

City should be smelling blood right now too...

Salah was poor, really poor. One thing I noticed, at full time he took his top off & he still has loads of strapping on his shoulder. Wonder if it’s still hurtng or something which is impacting his game?

On the game vs City, if offered a draw now I’d take it.

[buwaytress]

Man, I really thought Bordeaux were going to win Europa this season, but they're about to crash to another 0-1 defeat if they don't find a goal in the next 10 minutes to FC Copenhagen... mixed feelings about not betting on them in group stage, though they won be quite a bit of games in qualifications.

My parlay on Arsenal/RB Leipzig/Milan are doing well, even if the Italians had to sweat till 70th minute before going on a 3-goal rampage in 9 minutes.

Dangerous scorelines all over the place, not enough predictability of Over/Under 2.5s, balanced scoreless teams. Hoping Gerrard and Rangers pull another surprise, if they win they'll actually top group G! especially since Celtic are about to lose.

How was Salah...?  I guess he didn't show up again?  Lol.  I'd be expecting some people to question if his last season's performance all a fluke.  It's too early to tell now, but it won't be around December.

City should be smelling blood right now too...

Salah was poor, really poor. One thing I noticed, at full time he took his top off & he still has loads of strapping on his shoulder. Wonder if it’s still hurtng or something which is impacting his game?

On the game vs City, if offered a draw now I’d take it.

Exactly, my man. I noticed this every game since the friendlies, so I know for sure his should is still aching, and you can almost tell he doesn't go full-swing into his body-to-bodies anymore. Those injuries are really confidence-sapping... but he really isn't playing to even half his sharpness so something is clearly not clicking. Just give it time though. He needs a good streak of 2 or 3 games scoring and he'll be back.

[DIA7]

The men of Napoli won in their court against a bizarre opponent at a level that is the worst for him this season. Mani and Salah showed up at their wobbly level in the recent period, with very poor work from the team as a whole. They could not apply the high pressure well and the midfield was present by retrieving the ball. Neither physical work was up to the game nor even the backers were naturally focused in effective roles. The team as a whole was lost and scattered and played at a level that has been the weakest for the Reds for years. The next two rounds will be critical for Liverpool chances to advance.

[DeathAngel]

The men of Napoli won in their court against a bizarre opponent at a level that is the worst for him this season. Mani and Salah showed up at their wobbly level in the recent period, with very poor work from the team as a whole. They could not apply the high pressure well and the midfield was present by retrieving the ball. Neither physical work was up to the game nor even the backers were naturally focused in effective roles. The team as a whole was lost and scattered and played at a level that has been the weakest for the Reds for years. The next two rounds will be critical for Liverpool chances to advance.

I think Liverpool will likely beat Red Star twice & then they’d only need a point to advance. I think PSG will beat Napoli at Parc Des Princes & Napoli will end up 3rd in the group.

PSG & Liverpool are the two best teams in that group. Form is temporary, class is permanent.

[btcdevil]

If anyone is seeing live inplay then can take risk and bet on over 0.5 goal in first half in chelsea game as their is no goal till 40 min, odd is good to take risk.

[cakravothy]

How was Salah...?  I guess he didn't show up again?  Lol.  I'd be expecting some people to question if his last season's performance all a fluke.  It's too early to tell now, but it won't be around December.

City should be smelling blood right now too...

Salah was poor, really poor. One thing I noticed, at full time he took his top off & he still has loads of strapping on his shoulder. Wonder if it’s still hurtng or something which is impacting his game?

On the game vs City, if offered a draw now I’d take it.

every meet manchester city, liverpool performance very good
last season in quater final champion league play in anfield liverpool win with much goal
in weekend liverpool play in home, liverpool still big chance to win

[buwaytress]

So Celtic slumped, and Bordeaux leveled only to lose a goal late. Not looking good for the latter, whom I tipped to go far, not sure on this basis if they'll survive the group but look at Rangers! Group leaders with 4 points and arguably already met the tough opponents, fans will be delighted to wait a decade to see this. Probably 1 more win enough to progress.

Looking swell for English teams too, even though hardly recognised the Arsenal goalscorers. London teams will fancy their chances at the final.

1 more night till what matters tomorrow back in England!

[pozmu]

My parlay on Arsenal/RB Leipzig/Milan are doing well, even if the Italians had to sweat till 70th minute before going on a 3-goal rampage in 9 minutes.

Congrats man, what were the odds?

[tokeweed]

How was Salah...?  I guess he didn't show up again?  Lol.  I'd be expecting some people to question if his last season's performance all a fluke.  It's too early to tell now, but it won't be around December.

City should be smelling blood right now too...

Salah was poor, really poor. One thing I noticed, at full time he took his top off & he still has loads of strapping on his shoulder. Wonder if it’s still hurtng or something which is impacting his game?

On the game vs City, if offered a draw now I’d take it.

I'm leaning towards a City win, but I'm gonna hedge my bet by throwing in s small bet on the draw.  That way the only for me to lose is if LFC wins.  

I've been experimenting on some hedging lately.  It wins less but it lowers variance, which can be a b*tch sometimes.

[buwaytress]

My parlay on Arsenal/RB Leipzig/Milan are doing well, even if the Italians had to sweat till 70th minute before going on a 3-goal rampage in 9 minutes.

Congrats man, what were the odds?

Just about x3.6x which for me was pretty low actually, considering that anything can happen in Europa when teams like Arsenal field second-string players. Haven't really made good on spectacular parlays > x10 this season, but netting a few good ones between x4 and x6 thanks to Europe competition.

I'm leaning towards a City win, but I'm gonna hedge my bet by throwing in s small bet on the draw.  That way the only for me to lose is if LFC wins. 

I've been experimenting on some hedging lately.  It wins less but it lowers variance, which can be a b*tch sometimes.

City are definitely still the favourites, looking at the odds. Haven't actually changed much since last season's encounters so I guess Liverpool's improvements in depth and consistency are balanced out by their recent form, and the fact that this is the final game of their run of 7 tough games. I'm bound by sentiment and foolhardiness to continue to back them, but the 2x odds mean I won't be putting extra money.

City are trying some mind games on a small scale... Gundogan saying this will be their toughest game of the season. No argument that this is the game of the season so far. So much at stake with only the 8th game. Whatever the result, just want the Reds to enjoy themselves and get a bit of the old diesel flowing.

I'll try and stay quiet tomorrow and just watch the game in peace.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

So Celtic slumped, and Bordeaux leveled only to lose a goal late. Not looking good for the latter, whom I tipped to go far, not sure on this basis if they'll survive the group but look at Rangers! Group leaders with 4 points and arguably already met the tough opponents, fans will be delighted to wait a decade to see this. Probably 1 more win enough to progress.

Looking swell for English teams too, even though hardly recognised the Arsenal goalscorers. London teams will fancy their chances at the final.

1 more night till what matters tomorrow back in England!

Did you see Karius last night, the bastard was at it again -

https://youtu.be/xp-7t34qenI

He’s not content ruining LFC fans dreams, he’s taken his shit to Turkey now.

[pozmu]

For me this one quite difficult, yeah, he could & should save it but I won't blame him that much.

Was Mignolet that bad that replacement was needed? I remember it was kind of surprise that Karius started appearing in LFC 1st team. And since very beginning he had problems with playing with his feet.  

[LFC_Bitcoin]

For me this one quite difficult, yeah, he could & should save it but I won't blame him that much.

Was Mignolet that bad that replacement was needed? I remember it was kind of surprise that Karius started appearing in LFC 1st team. And since very beginning he had problems with playing with his feet.  

Mignolet had good periods but just when you think he’s sorted himself out & left the errors behind him he’d do something stupid & cost us points. Obviously nothing as high profile as Karius literally losing us the CL Final. I spent thousands in last seasons CL run, he broke my heart & I’ll always remember him for that.

On Mignolet he’s probably slightly too good to be a number two but he likely won’t be a number one at a big club once he goes presumably in the summer.

Alisson, De Gea, Courtois, Oblak, Ederson are all much better.

[swogerino]

Arsenal, Milan and many other big names of the Europa League win in this round this passing thursday. The surprise was Sevilla not managing to win which is a team which has won a lot of times the Europa League and also has been finalist many other times.

Arsenal is another pretender in my opinion as last year had the bad luck to meet Atletico Madrid in semi finals.