Sportsbet.io's English Premier League Football Pool Discussion Thread

[SATWAT]

Guess the prize breakdown won't matter so much if we don't place anyway. Not quite out of sight for me just yet but will have to really start playing with a bit of mind over heart. United and Chelsea also picking up form so time to really ask myself if I need to back them more.

United upset the most tempting. But odds barely above 5/1... not a fair reflection of how bad they are against almost full strength City.

Next time, you'll ignore Chelsea forever; I lost 4 mBTC on those jerks today. My betting game would be better without these clowns, but I can't quit picking them. Lol 

What does Poch tell his players during halftime? I am curious since we always look worse in the second half.

Let me hear it again from all the Nunez haters out there!

Don't blow the whistle until Liverpool scores. Happens over and over again.

Chelsea hurts me badly as well because I was expecting good win for them, but they don't like to give back good response and every time while I am positive about them have big setback today both in betting and pool they give me setbacks.
Everton were doing good even they lost penalty kick, but suddenly we have some good charge from the West Ham in injury time which also hurt and create problems for them and backers as well, but West Ham is now again doing good as now they score 7 goals in two games with next game is also looking good which will give them success and strong case for staying here on this spot.
Liverpool is surely lucky at the end I was not sure whether they will be able to score goal but Nunez done good.

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Don't blow the whistle until Liverpool scores. Happens over and over again.

I feel Forest could have cleared their lines faster after defending the corner, you have dragged on this long no need to be neat and tidy. But yeah, that game should have been over once that corner was defended, but still, just put your foot in and clear your lines for 1 point against the league leaders.

Was already excited that with a draw for Liverpool and a win for us, we go level on points and ahead on GD.

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[Igebotz]

Don't blow the whistle until Liverpool scores. Happens over and over again.

I feel Forest could have cleared their lines faster after defending the corner, you have dragged on this long no need to be neat and tidy. But yeah, that game should have been over once that corner was defended, but still, just put your foot in and clear your lines for 1 point against the league leaders.

Was already excited that with a draw for Liverpool and a win for us, we go level on points and ahead on GD.

- Jay -

Ref Tierney Paul is always the 12th guy on the pitch, and he is the most controversial referee this season. From one awful game to the next, he is so constant in his bad officiating. Adding more than 20 seconds to the initial 8 minutes was ridiculous, and a defender mustn't clear the ball for the ref to do his job. End the game on his fuckin feet.

Gotta feel for Arsenal fans - you're competing against two corrupt teams. Not gonna end well.

[buwaytress]

Has anyone ever seen Ten Hag's face light up this season? I think I did today. Not sure what I was thinking of before the game, saying that Rashford has to find the net today and oh did he... could have gone for a second but he miskicked in the most comical way after a brilliant cross found him, so maybe I shouldn't push my luck with him.

City of course can do another 45 minutes of the same and find their way, they're still too good but I'm pretty happy with the HT score and I'll take it for the evening. And heh, so is Ten Hag!

Next time, you'll ignore Chelsea forever; I lost 4 mBTC on those jerks today. My betting game would be better without these clowns, but I can't quit picking them. Lol 

What does Poch tell his players during halftime? I am curious since we always look worse in the second half.

Yikes, yeah. They still saved me in BSFL by getting the draw but this just means it's wise to bet on them next game (since they're yo-yoing). I get your problem. Doesn't matter if Liverpool is good or bad, I'm betting on them regardless.

Poch? Judging from the cup final, he tells them to be cautious. He needs to start asking his players to smell blood, and if they don't smell it, to draw blood.

[Igebotz]

Has anyone ever seen Ten Hag's face light up this season? I think I did today. Not sure what I was thinking of before the game, saying that Rashford has to find the net today and oh did he... could have gone for a second but he miskicked in the most comical way after a brilliant cross found him, so maybe I shouldn't push my luck with him.

City of course can do another 45 minutes of the same and find their way, they're still too good but I'm pretty happy with the HT score and I'll take it for the evening. And heh, so is Ten Hag!

Another disappointing evening for Liverpool and Arsenal fans - Don't waste your time hoping Chelsea or Manchester united would do your any favors, we can't. Fight your battles mates. We're both shit.

Poch? Judging from the cup final, he tells them to be cautious. He needs to start asking his players to smell blood, and if they don't smell it, to draw blood.

To top it off, I'm sure he tells them to respect their opponents. Oh, I miss Jose Mourinho and his famous saying "if you miss the ball, don't miss the legs" and Mikel and Essien would draw the first blood and battle till the end.

Porch stated he was okay with the one point--man hooked me up with this lad 1-on-1, I'm losing my head

[buwaytress]

Come on Blades! Get some teeth knocked in out there!

To top it off, I'm sure he tells them to respect their opponents. Oh, I miss Jose Mourinho and his famous saying "if you miss the ball, don't miss the legs" and Mikel and Essien would draw the first blood and battle till the end.

Porch stated he was okay with the one point--man hooked me up with this lad 1-on-1, I'm losing my head

Yeah, that's the thing, when you're challenging, you don't give opponents more respect than they deserve -- which is, very little. I've heard so much about Mou, I'm actually surprised I never heard about this one! But even Klopp, whom everyone would like to believe has every modicum of respect for other teams, must surely instill in his players the mentality that everyone is there to be beaten. The only respect they should give is that no team will give up points without a fight.

I like Poch a lot, or rather, what he used to be with Spurs. I wonder if he's lost amidst the riches of PSG and Chelsea.

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I think they took that a little too literally. Half way through and we've already knocked them for five. I think it's only a matter of time before one or both of the two clubs ahread of us slip up.

Most goals scored in the league, least goals conceded. There goes out all the criticisms about us vuilidngon our defense from last season and losing our teeth in attack.

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[CLS63]

I was thinking that Arsenal would be able to win comfortably tonight. However their starting this quick was a surprise for even me. If Arsenal go on with this tempo we could come across a historical score. In the 12th minute already Sheffield United fans started to leave the stadium.

It is a sad thing for me also that Gabriel who is in my fantasy squad couldn't make any contribution to the 5 goals scored in 40 minutes.

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I was thinking that Arsenal would be able to win comfortably tonight. However their starting this quick was a surprise for even me...

30 goals in 6 and a half matches. How good we've been in this second half shows when you realize we've only scored 67 goals all season in a total of 27 games. Almost half of our goals have come in 7 matches.

We still face both teams above us, so our future is still in our hands.

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[ajiz138]

I was thinking that Arsenal would be able to win comfortably tonight. However their starting this quick was a surprise for even me. If Arsenal go on with this tempo we could come across a historical score. In the 12th minute already Sheffield United fans started to leave the stadium.

It is a sad thing for me also that Gabriel who is in my fantasy squad couldn't make any contribution to the 5 goals scored in 40 minutes.

Arsenal were too quick to score this goal because of the ease with which they did so, but who guessed correctly on Superbru about this match? Even just the first half could be a second half of more than 6 goals.

The Sheffield supporters obviously didn't want to see their team beaten again so left, but unfortunately it also seems that they are disappointed.

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Congrats to morvillz7z and SATWAT for winning the Round 27 Yellow Cap

[buwaytress]

I think they took that a little too literally. Half way through and we've already knocked them for five. I think it's only a matter of time before one or both of the two clubs ahread of us slip up.

Most goals scored in the league, least goals conceded. There goes out all the criticisms about us vuilidngon our defense from last season and losing our teeth in attack.

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Oops indeed. I knew they were bad but I couldn't bear watching after 20 minutes. Take nothing away from Arsenal -- they no longer are the team that can't beat Burnley on a rainy day. Sheffield United displayed the worst 15 opening minutes I've seen in the Prem League for a long, long time.

Didn't realise you were a Gooner, good on you. That brittleness you share with Spurs seems to be disappearing with every season under Arteta. Spare a thought for Jesus who subs on with them no longer needing a striker.

[Igebotz]

I like Poch a lot, or rather, what he used to be with Spurs. I wonder if he's lost amidst the riches of PSG and Chelsea.

Poch was exposed during his final season at Tottaham, which is one of the reasons why the owners and fans never wanted him. Taking Tottaham to the CL final was what landed him the PSG job, not that he had a strong CV.

Oops indeed. I knew they were bad but I couldn't bear watching after 20 minutes. Take nothing away from Arsenal -- they no longer are the team that can't beat Burnley on a rainy day. Sheffield United displayed the worst 15 opening minutes I've seen in the Prem League for a long, long time.

Didn't realise you were a Gooner, good on you. That brittleness you share with Spurs seems to be disappearing with every season under Arteta. Spare a thought for Jesus who subs on with them no longer needing a striker.

Sheffield United and Burnley are the two worst teams in the league, they reminded me of Watford's 2006/07 season (if I recall right), when every team used them to accumulate GD.

Most Arsenal fans I know were nowhere to be found until Arteta gave them a cause to be visible.

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Oops indeed. I knew they were bad but I couldn't bear watching after 20 minutes. Take nothing away from Arsenal -- they no longer are the team that can't beat Burnley on a rainy day. Sheffield United displayed the worst 15 opening minutes I've seen in the Prem League for a long, long time.

Sheffield were terrible, not top division quality at all. It's all but certain now that they would be going under come end of the season and the players are playing like they've accepted that fate too.

 

Didn't realise you were a Gooner, good on you. That brittleness you share with Spurs seems to be disappearing with every season under Arteta.

Noisy neighbors.

Spare a thought for Jesus who subs on with them no longer needing a striker.

Must suck for him to see the team scoring so much goals and not being part of any, but it's a team sport. As he gets back to fill fitness, he'll most definitely seemore minutes.

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[CLS63]

Havertz's dive in the penalty area to deceive the referee while he had a yellow card was foolish. Despite all those Brentford players' objections the referee didn't send off Havertz. The Premier League referees are really in terrible condition this year.Besides Arsenal team don't act in accord with fair-play. After this match I have lost my sympathy for Arsenal.

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[Trofo]

Havertz's dive in the penalty area to deceive the referee while he had a yellow card was foolish. Despite all those Brentford players' objections the referee didn't send off Havertz. The Premier League referees are really in terrible condition this year.Besides Arsenal team don't act in accord with fair-play. After this match I have lost my sympathy for Arsenal.

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This dive really looks bad, should have been second yellow.

I watched just parts of the game and Arsenal should have finished this one sooner. Ramsdale blunder did not help as well. I guess it must be felt when you are warming the bench every week instead of playing.

[Joca97]

Good win for Arsenal and a huge one for them and me haha. Finally got that correct result and took back the first place. Omikifuse and me were the only one fighting for that place now Cryptofrka got a few good results and he is in that race now aswell.

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Besides Arsenal team don't act in accord with fair-play. After this match I have lost my sympathy for Arsenal.

What does this even mean? Everyone should stop boxing Arsenal in and deciding how the players/coach acts and reacts.

The Elephant is back on top, and could remain there when the dust settles for this match-week.

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Yeah, bloody Villa couldn't deliver the kill when they needed to. Spurs gifted them so many errors in the first half, but Watkins, bless him, was at fault for a couple of indecisive moments. Then Son and co strike back and score with a few chances, what a blow for the Villains.

This is me talking about other teams with a hint of disappointment we didn't win. We actually, perhaps only ever so slightly, deserved it. At least we made City look pretty boring, didn't we?

[CLS63]

Liverpool were the side that deserved the win by playing quite nicely especially in the second half today. However somehow they couldn't manage to score the second goal. Especially Luis Diaz couldn't benefit from many opportunities. I don't like to talk about the referees but the referee decisions for two days have made me really surprised.

Is there a single person who will stand up for Doku's incident in the last minute like it wasn't a penalty?

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