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

[igebotz]

I dont know what universe is this when Leicester can defeat Tottenham away from home, but this was hard round to predict for most of us.
Manchester United is close to getting win and three points, but I expected Fulham not to lose today and that means zero points for me.
I just cant get a break and move up in this pool

In absolute disarray since last season, too many in and out I've never seen someone as spindles as Daniel Levy, he's obviously one of the worst club owners in the league - Angeball is a good manager, we all watched how he transformed the team early last season It's a shame that all Daniel Levy knows how to do is tie players to illegal long-term contracts while failing to back managers.

Since last season, Tottenham has been plagued by injuries; I can't recall the last time they had a full first-team lineup. I hate them but Daniel Levy is a greedy bastard.

[jeremypwr]

xLays wins the Round 23 Yellow Cap

Superbru acting up again in true Superbru fashion; changing the winner hours later.
Slissy wins the Round 23 Yellow Cap.

[xLays]

xLays wins the Round 23 Yellow Cap

Superbru acting up again in true Superbru fashion; changing the winner hours later.
Slissy wins the Round 23 Yellow Cap.

No worries. We're three who scored 12.5 and I confirmed that Slissy is in the top. Congrats Slissy for winning this week Yellow Cap. There’s 15 more rounds, hoping that I can manage to win yellow cap again for that remaining matchdays.

[slaman29]

In the end I still climbed 1 spot so I'm not gonna complain so hard. But I guess we can safely say that Chelsea has tricked all of us, and Manchester City is back?

Agree with Igebotz, Angeball is a blessing for EPL, but they need to do something about the management. I pity Son the most. Loyal forever and nothing to show for it.

The Tottenham vs Everton match was only Brainboss who managed to guess EXACTLY 3 points... wow he was alone the others in red guessed wrong.

And he did it again with Tottenham vs Leicester. If I am being in the mood for conspiracy, Brainboss has Daniel Levy in his pocket!!

[igebotz]

In the end I still climbed 1 spot so I'm not gonna complain so hard. But I guess we can safely say that Chelsea has tricked all of us, and Manchester City is back?

Sadly they're and Liverpool should be worried- only 6 points behind Arsenal and they play Arsenal this weekend to close more gaps. They've improved their squad while others are still struggling with old players.

Agree with Igebotz, Angeball is a blessing for EPL, but they need to do something about the management. I pity Son the most. Loyal forever and nothing to show for it.

That's not loyalty, the extension clause in his contract was only triggered by Daniel Levy and there was nothing Son could have done to stop it, same way he treated Erikson, Dele Ali and Kane- he takes your prime away in a dusted club and let you leave for free after wrecking you.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Big weekend coming up in the title race, Liverpool travel to Bournemouth who are possibly the most in form team in the country. Arsenal take on an improved Man City at The Emirates.

Really hope we (Liverpool) can win tgis one, it will be a really tough game. I think Man City are capable of getting something at Arsenal which would be great.

[buwaytress]

Big weekend coming up in the title race, Liverpool travel to Bournemouth who are possibly the most in form team in the country. Arsenal take on an improved Man City at The Emirates.

Really hope we (Liverpool) can win tgis one, it will be a really tough game. I think Man City are capable of getting something at Arsenal which would be great.

Always hated games in hand (points may or may not be won, injuries may or may not happen) so I'm going to be very glad to see February come. 6 points could become more, not counting on any chickens unhatched, but I would love to bring Moyes back down to ground. Bring it on!

I do wish I continued with Bournemouth upsetting the odds -- but surely you would think they'd have a tougher time than what Forest gave them. A team that concedes so few goals opened wide for Dango and friends...

They broke Nottingham long run of undefeated matches with 5 goals scored, maybe this is the beginning of the end for Nottingham Champions League dream.
It is amazing to see them still holding in third place in Premier League, but Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle are not far behind.
Lovely away win for Everton with new coach, it was amazing odds, did someone catch this?

It's pretty crazy, I remember when they bought two entire squads worth of new players, and finally hit it big with this crop (but hey credit to Nuno right?). One does have blips, I remember 7-2 to Villa was a crazy blip for us, so we can allow that. Didn't catch the odds, but they weren't as I recall so amazing. They have quality enough, perhaps Dyche failed to squeeze more out of them.

[slaman29]

In the end I still climbed 1 spot so I'm not gonna complain so hard. But I guess we can safely say that Chelsea has tricked all of us, and Manchester City is back?

Sadly they're and Liverpool should be worried- only 6 points behind Arsenal and they play Arsenal this weekend to close more gaps. They've improved their squad while others are still struggling with old players.

City are really scary. Squad getting old? No problem, just buy all the best ones to replace. And they have so much money with no debt, they have no problems in this department. Arsenal winning is the only way City is kept down but I doubt this happens now.

Agree with Igebotz, Angeball is a blessing for EPL, but they need to do something about the management. I pity Son the most. Loyal forever and nothing to show for it.

That's not loyalty, the extension clause in his contract was only triggered by Daniel Levy and there was nothing Son could have done to stop it, same way he treated Erikson, Dele Ali and Kane- he takes your prime away in a dusted club and let you leave for free after wrecking you.

I thought Son decided to stay and extend several years ago didn't know it was about extension clause. But that's the problem indeed with clubs like this. Wonder why they didn't do it for Gareth Bale.

[ajiz138]

Big weekend coming up in the title race, Liverpool travel to Bournemouth who are possibly the most in form team in the country. Arsenal take on an improved Man City at The Emirates.

Really hope we (Liverpool) can win tgis one, it will be a really tough game. I think Man City are capable of getting something at Arsenal which would be great.

Never underestimate Bournemouth because this team has managed to knock out big teams like Newcastle and Nottingham Forest with big scores even those teams have no resistance at all, I'm sure Liverpool will not have the same fate even though they are away they might still be able to beat Bournemoth.

Manchester City beating Arsenal means Pep's men are still not too bad.

[igebotz]

City are really scary. Squad getting old? No problem, just buy all the best ones to replace. And they have so much money with no debt, they have no problems in this department. Arsenal winning is the only way City is kept down but I doubt this happens now.

He is a cheque book manager; the only difference is that he recruits the best talent, and his talent spotting IQ is high. If anyone can keep the pressure on Slot for the title, it's Pep, Arsenal are just going to let him go unchallenged.
 

I thought Son decided to stay and extend several years ago didn't know it was about extension clause. But that's the problem indeed with clubs like this. Wonder why they didn't do it for Gareth Bale.

No, Son's contract was triggered, not that he had a choice; Levy had already bought his career, and his next move would most likely be to Saudi Arabia when he is 35.

Both Bale and Modric did not go on their own terms; I recall Levy rejecting Chelsea's bid for Modric at the last minute, which was the best choice he ever made- I cannot imagine what Modric's Chelsea career would have been like.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Never underestimate Bournemouth because this team has managed to knock out big teams like Newcastle and Nottingham Forest with big scores even those teams have no resistance at all, I'm sure Liverpool will not have the same fate even though they are away they might still be able to beat Bournemouth.

Nothingham and Newcastle big teams? I don't think so. Them occupying (being among) the top 5 doesn't make them a big team. Bournemouth chances are slim to be honest to defeat Liverpool. We're taking about Liverpool here and not teams like Arsenal or Chelsea that have been throwing out their chances lately. Liverpool isn't letting any point go pass them without fighting for it. I see Liverpool still winning, It doesn't matter how they win but Liverpool always finds a way to get the job done and that's what champions are made of and this is why they're top of the table. Even if it's just 1 goal to get the job done, you can count on Liverpool delivering.

[un_rank]

Big weekend coming up in the title race, Liverpool travel to Bournemouth who are possibly the most in form team in the country. Arsenal take on an improved Man City at The Emirates.

I was half-hoping City will get eliminated from Europe to give their morale a good hit leading up to our match this weekend. But they have won and have built some good momentum this past couple of weeks.

Liverpool should be too good for Bournemouth. They gave a lot of their players a rest leading up to the weekend which will be a big factor for the schedule ahead.

- Jay -

[Joca97]

Big weekend coming up in the title race, Liverpool travel to Bournemouth who are possibly the most in form team in the country. Arsenal take on an improved Man City at The Emirates.

I was half-hoping City will get eliminated from Europe to give their morale a good hit leading up to our match this weekend. But they have won and have built some good momentum this past couple of weeks.

Liverpool should be too good for Bournemouth. They gave a lot of their players a rest leading up to the weekend which will be a big factor for the schedule ahead.

- Jay -

With Man City this season you never know they can win and lose against anyone,i dont trust them anymore like i did before. Well Liverpool wont win easily against Bournemouth. They are playing really good lately and i think Liverpool will struggle a lot in this match.

[un_rank]

With Man City this season you never know they can win and lose against anyone,i dont trust them anymore like i did before.

And you will be right not to trust them, too many bad results and points dropped from winning positions. I do not know which City will turn up this weekend, but if we are to stage anything that looks like a challenge to Liverpool we have to win, not other result will be good enough for Arsenal.

Well Liverpool wont win easily against Bournemouth. They are playing really good lately and i think Liverpool will struggle a lot in this match.

They should have what it takes to see off Bournemouth. But I will be hoping for a surprise.

- Jay -

[slaman29]

Same here as you guys, I was hoping for City to get eliminated, but for me not so much about boost for top 4. They will get it for sure anyway judging from performance of Chelsea Newcastle and even Nottingham, City may be unstable but the rest are even more unstable and with so many new additions, they will get Top 4 done easily.

Both Bale and Modric did not go on their own terms; I recall Levy rejecting Chelsea's bid for Modric at the last minute, which was the best choice he ever made- I cannot imagine what Modric's Chelsea career would have been like.

Its really crazy to see all that talent at Spurs, and how big they got once they left (except for Son). Some day these clubs will pay. Maybe Tottenham pays earlier than we expected.

[ajiz138]

Nothingham and Newcastle big teams? I don't think so. Them occupying (being among) the top 5 doesn't make them a big team.

Then are they in the top 5 not a big team? Capably like a big team not being in that position? Unless financially they are small for Forest.

Bournemouth chances are slim to be honest to defeat Liverpool. We're taking about Liverpool here and not teams like Arsenal or Chelsea that have been throwing out their chances lately. Liverpool isn't letting any point go pass them without fighting for it. I see Liverpool still winning, It doesn't matter how they win but Liverpool always finds a way to get the job done and that's what champions are made of and this is why they're top of the table. Even if it's just 1 goal to get the job done, you can count on Liverpool delivering.

I will not say like that where Bournemouth has a small chance to beat Liverpool they can win at home, but in my own prediction still Liverpool will win even though the win is thin, the chances of winning Liverpool are of course great.

I'm sure Liverpool will not play just like that, like in UCL last night because they are comfortable qualifying, but for the Premier League they can still play hard to win.

[slaman29]

I don't know about you guys but I really like the super early games. Is it my imagination or are they just getting earlier and earlier? I mean, us guys over in Asia are used to 11pm games at earliest but like today first game is 830pm, thats like just nice for me as I'm probably eating dinner outside somewhere and can watch in peace. Too bad its not such a cool game to see.

Nothingham and Newcastle big teams? I don't think so. Them occupying (being among) the top 5 doesn't make them a big team.

Then are they in the top 5 not a big team? Capably like a big team not being in that position? Unless financially they are small for Forest.

Nottingham spent so many millions they are very very rich. Newcastle are owned by oil money, they are even way richer. One has won Champions League 2 times and one has won league title 4 times. More successful than most clubs in Premier League now So yes they are big clubs man!

[igebotz]

Nottingham spent so many millions they are very very rich. Newcastle are owned by oil money, they are even way richer. One has won Champions League 2 times and one has won league title 4 times. More successful than most clubs in Premier League now So yes they are big clubs man!

Huddersfield and Portsmouth have also won double digits of EPL titles and spent millions of pounds in the past; can they be regarded big clubs today? I think not!

Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, like other teams in the championship and division one, had their best seasons, but they are no longer a dream club for anyone and cannot be regarded an A-club unless they start winning again.

[un_rank]

I don't know about you guys but I really like the super early games. Is it my imagination or are they just getting earlier and earlier? I mean, us guys over in Asia are used to 11pm games at earliest but like today first game is 830pm, thats like just nice for me as I'm probably eating dinner outside somewhere and can watch in peace. Too bad its not such a cool game to see.

Daylight saving changes affects the time of kick off during the summer and in the winter, but it is usually changes by an hour (+ or -). I do not now what will cause a change of over 2 hours in your region, except you also experience changes to your time difference with seasons.

Brighton - Forest is a cool game to watch. I expect there will be goals from both sides and lots of excitement.

- Jay -

[ajiz138]

Nottingham spent so many millions they are very very rich. Newcastle are owned by oil money, they are even way richer. One has won Champions League 2 times and one has won league title 4 times. More successful than most clubs in Premier League now So yes they are big clubs man!

Owhh just found out that Nottingham Forest is a rich club, I think this club is just like any other club, don't hear how much forest spends so they can get into the top 4 of the Premier League.

Newcastle is unquestionable after being acquired by the owner of oil this club became rich, but they did not buy many luxury players, but the spending is still quite effective until now.