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

[tokeweed]

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City usually choke in the CL latter stages. Surely that’ll stop at some point though, they have too many good players to continue failing in the CL every season.

Yup, so true.  But last year was different.  I think it was more cos Pep tweaked the strategy and the squad too much vs Lyon that he came out out leveling only himself...  Aka the great over think.  They would’ve won it using the same strategy as the first leg.

^  Funny how sports journos are mostly quiet about City’s run.  Aren’t they breaking the record for most consecutive wins or something?

Anyway, I’d like to see them win the CL.  I hope Pep doesn’t tweak with his strategy too much like what he did vs Lyon last year.  Lawl.

I think a lot of people have been sleeping on them including myself for some reason. I didn't realise they've only lost two games but at the same time I don't think they've been playing truly exceptional and maybe it's just because Liverpool have been doing so poorly people have been overlooking them.

They are tighter and more solid at the back tho.  The tightest since Pep took over imo.  City win to nil in some spots have been cashing a lately.  

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[kryptqnick]

This round feels difficult for me. Lots of games, many tough decisions to make. I feel like I went a little too far with the draw this time (West Brom vs Brighton, Leeds United vs Aston Villa, Newcastle vs Wolves), and yet surely there will be some unexpected draw anyway! I also got a bit surprised with the odds on Chelsea winning vs Manchester United. The latter has a higher win record, won the last to away games with Chelsea and also has one more win than Chelsea over the last 10 matches. Honestly, I'm going to be a little surprised if Manchester United loses this one.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Henderson probably out for the season, add him to Van Dijk, Gomez, Matip. This is not normal, our whole spine has been torn out. Can we beat Sheff u though, well if we can’t then damn.......

Jota is back in training, as is Keita. Maybe we can have a good go at the CL but I doubt it.

Let’s see what happens.

[tokeweed]

^  I got Liverpool to win 1 - 0. 

And I just made the rest of my picks.  I feel like there’s gonna be a lot of draws and the unders are def at play here, esp for the clubs that played mid week at the CL and the Europa League.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

^  I got Liverpool to win 1 - 0. 

And I just made the rest of my picks.  I feel like there’s gonna be a lot of draws and the unders are def at play here, esp for the clubs that played mid week at the CL and the Europa League.

Dude, if we can’t beat Sheff Utd we might as well give up until next season
It’s the form we’re in though when you doubt you can beat a crap team like Sheff Utd.

What will be will be, I’ll be supporting win, lose or draw.

[buwaytress]

^  I got Liverpool to win 1 - 0. 

And I just made the rest of my picks.  I feel like there’s gonna be a lot of draws and the unders are def at play here, esp for the clubs that played mid week at the CL and the Europa League.

Dude, if we can’t beat Sheff Utd we might as well give up until next season
It’s the form we’re in though when you doubt you can beat a crap team like Sheff Utd.

What will be will be, I’ll be supporting win, lose or draw.

I've got a little bit more faith than tokes, but you're right, it's just the triple/quadruple/quintuple whammies we've had that even I'm closing my eyes a lot watching the games. Doesn't stop me from throwing more money at them though.

Also, I took ML bets on all City opponents for the next 6 games. Only need Spurs to win to make it all right as that's 7/1. United are 4/1 but all the other teams are pretty big odds (Wolves 24/1 for example).

That's my faith in City to lose =p

[cygan]

damn!!! - forgot to predict the first three games today... and last night i remembered to make the predictions today... and so there will be no yellow cap.

[Joca97]

I still cant believe that i was close in this round to so many correct predictions

That brighton cant score 1 penalty so many missed chances also leeds cant score

So close

[Harkorede]

damn!!! - forgot to predict the first three games today... and last night i remembered to make the predictions today... and so there will be no yellow cap.

Even with you not making 3 picks, the best I've been able to accumulate so far is 1.5 points 

And so my shitty run of predictions continues, I just can't seem to get anything right... I've got Wolves win and it turned out they should be glad to have made away with a point.

[arallmuus]

Even with you not making 3 picks, the best I've been able to accumulate so far is 1.5 points 

I bet you cant beat me on this !



For the record, I forgot to make score prediction for Manchester City. I would have gone for 2-0 on the first match so it should be atleast 1.5 points for me as well

And so my shitty run of predictions continues, I just can't seem to get anything right... I've got Wolves win and it turned out they should be glad to have made away with a point.

First time?You'll get used to this I've been making shitty pick for weeks and I have lost count on how many weeks this bad luck continues ( or probably Im just bad with this ). When I found out that I couldnt get any points out of 3 matches, I wasnt even surprised anymore lol

[hilariousetc]

^  I got Liverpool to win 1 - 0. 

And I just made the rest of my picks.  I feel like there’s gonna be a lot of draws and the unders are def at play here, esp for the clubs that played mid week at the CL and the Europa League.

Dude, if we can’t beat Sheff Utd we might as well give up until next season
It’s the form we’re in though when you doubt you can beat a crap team like Sheff Utd.

What will be will be, I’ll be supporting win, lose or draw.

I might watch this game. Could be real trouble if Liverpool don't win but I think they easily should even with all their problems. Sheffield are on back to back losses at Fulham and West Ham and are sitting at the bottom of the table so it's going to have to be a real shit show if they don't come away with all three points here.

Even with you not making 3 picks, the best I've been able to accumulate so far is 1.5 points 

I bet you cant beat me on this !



For the record, I forgot to make score prediction for Manchester City. I would have gone for 2-0 on the first match so it should be atleast 1.5 points for me as well

It looks like you got a point from the City game though as it looks to be one of your deferred picks:



You're on the leader-board with a point as well. Yesterday was a tricky one and I'm surprised I managed to get 3 points.

[buwaytress]

*sinister laugh (or however sinister possible)* I knew there would be weeks people forget to make a few picks, but didn't think they'd be so many of you forgetting ha!

Not that it did me much good, also only got 1.5 points from the West Brom "upset" but I was so sure I picked City to win, must be my inner subsconscious trying to be smart.

41st position. Ha.

[tokeweed]

^  I got Liverpool to win 1 - 0.  

And I just made the rest of my picks.  I feel like there’s gonna be a lot of draws and the unders are def at play here, esp for the clubs that played mid week at the CL and the Europa League.

Dude, if we can’t beat Sheff Utd we might as well give up until next season
It’s the form we’re in though when you doubt you can beat a crap team like Sheff Utd.

What will be will be, I’ll be supporting win, lose or draw.

I might watch this game. Could be real trouble if Liverpool don't win but I think they easily should even with all their problems. Sheffield are on back to back losses at Fulham and West Ham and are sitting at the bottom of the table so it's going to have to be a real shit show if they don't come away with all three points here.

It’s a season getting close in finishing outside the top 4.  Meaning no CL football for next season which would suck.  And which players are rumored to be leaving LFC after this season.  I think it’s high time Klopp freshen up his squad.

Edit:  Just checked the table...  The genius Moyes!  I hope he keeps it up!

[Harkorede]

^  I got Liverpool to win 1 - 0. 

And I just made the rest of my picks.  I feel like there’s gonna be a lot of draws and the unders are def at play here, esp for the clubs that played mid week at the CL and the Europa League.

Dude, if we can’t beat Sheff Utd we might as well give up until next season
It’s the form we’re in though when you doubt you can beat a crap team like Sheff Utd.

What will be will be, I’ll be supporting win, lose or draw.

I might watch this game. Could be real trouble if Liverpool don't win but I think they easily should even with all their problems. Sheffield are on back to back losses at Fulham and West Ham and are sitting at the bottom of the table so it's going to have to be a real shit show if they don't come away with all three points here.

Liverpool should win with relative ease, Sheffield have lost a lot of players to Injuries as well.

Tottenham already in 2 - 0 lead and that's what I've got for the exact score, but there's still so much time left to play for.

[casperBGD]

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Liverpool should win with relative ease, Sheffield have lost a lot of players to Injuries as well.

Tottenham already in 2 - 0 lead and that's what I've got for the exact score, but there's still so much time left to play for.

they were 4:0 at the end, it was a bit more than I had for them, Tottenham is actually near the bottom when looking on last 10 rounds form

expected a bit more from Fulham, but point is good at the end, their chances to stay in Premier are high above their chances at the beginning of February, so it still interesting fight for that last spot in Premier league, at one point seemed that all Championship passengers were already decided

Chelsea and Manchester started a match that could be a boring giant in this round and Liverpool should get it tonight

[swogerino]

I thought I made a disaster score for this round yet I just checked now and I am just 1 point behind the top guys at the rankings for this week.I expect a Liverpool narrow win hopefully tonight and hope to get some good results from the remaining games,I am not aiming for the yellow cap as every time I am obsessed to get it,I never achieve this.

[buwaytress]

Meh about Chelsea United in the end. I put a bet on Bruno Fernandes to score any time, I mean, hasn't he been due a VAR penalty for months now? Think he hasn't had one this year or something silly like that after getting so many earlier.

Anyway. I got silly money on Liverpool, match about to start. Outright 3-0 is one, but also a betbuilder at over 6/1 on a 2 goal+ win, Salah to score (he's always sharp) and a few card/corner selections. Let's see.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

2-0 LFC, that will do me. Far from vintage LFC but with all the injuries our target is now top 4. Lots of our rivals for top 4 dropping points so a pretty good weekend for Liverpool.

Chelsea at Anfield next, will be a tougher test.

[Trofo]

2-0 LFC, that will do me. Far from vintage LFC but with all the injuries our target is now top 4. Lots of our rivals for top 4 dropping points so a pretty good weekend for Liverpool.

Chelsea at Anfield next, will be a tougher test.

2:0 works for me as well, just enough for my -1.5 handicap to pass and correct score on the pool. Could not be a better result. Even better nobody from popular fantasy options (Salah, Mane) got points which also suits me well since I don't have them in my team.

Chelsea will be a tougher test for sure, but it is Anfield so maybe it will be enough for another 3 points, would be much easier with full stands.

[Harkorede]

2-0 LFC, that will do me. Far from vintage LFC but with all the injuries our target is now top 4. Lots of our rivals for top 4 dropping points so a pretty good weekend for Liverpool.

Chelsea at Anfield next, will be a tougher test.

2:0 works for me as well, just enough for my -1.5 handicap to pass and correct score on the pool. Could not be a better result. Even better nobody from popular fantasy options (Salah, Mane) got points which also suits me well since I don't have them in my team.

Chelsea will be a tougher test for sure, but it is Anfield so maybe it will be enough for another 3 points, would be much easier with full stands.

I also bagged full 3 points for Liverpool 2-0 win, at least that's some sort of compensation for this week, but still did not stop me from slipping further down the table, lol.

I guess I might have to go against my guts for the next game round, perhaps that would work.