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

[slaman29]

I got a decent result out of the yesterday games yet I am standing still in the rankings although it is important to not lose track of the top runners,I am still below 13 points to the first place and I think getting a correct score for Chelsea and a near miss correct score for Manchester United in total 4.5 points out of 2 games are always good in my opinion,I also had United 2-0 but they just got and won 3-0.

I hope no surprises today from Manchester City as I know this is Premier League and anything can happen.

I hope we have a surprise. So far only Spurs gave us the surprise and all favorites won rather easily (even Arsenal which a lot of people thought would suffer).

9 points only for me, while Avirunes wins the round if he gets City right, which I'm sure he will. Very annoying to get these low scores in a round of favorite wins!

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[buwaytress]

Bets against Chelsea and United tonight, should be a no-brainer to win one of them right?

Your best chance would have been on Chelsea, but with Chelsea leading conveniently at halftime, and Bournemouth are not looking to be making much threat either so getting back into the game alone will be a tough task, let alone come back from a 2-0 deficit will be very improbable, I'd even tip Chelsea to score one or two goals more.

I doubt Nottingham would even get a to play a draw against Man United, but you if there's money on the line for you, I hope it does happen   so we can push our agenda of Ronaldo wasn't the problem and #Glazersout over again.

Ah well, who was to know the 2 teams seemingly struggling both would manage to win comfortably. Seems like WC players have more form and game sharpness than those who only trained and rested -- as I predicted, but that didn't help my betting.

but yeah, expected some surprises in this round too, everything goes as expected so far, so Leeds should do it tomorrow? just my Toffies lost their home match with Wolves, but that is hardly a surprise from them anymore, relegation fight - it is what it is, said by Lampard

That's what I'm counting on (Leeds)... got odds at 11/1 so I have skin in today's game. And Everton, well, they get City soon too so I also have some money on that...

[Harkorede]

Bets against Chelsea and United tonight, should be a no-brainer to win one of them right?

Your best chance would have been on Chelsea, but with Chelsea leading conveniently at halftime, and Bournemouth are not looking to be making much threat either so getting back into the game alone will be a tough task, let alone come back from a 2-0 deficit will be very improbable, I'd even tip Chelsea to score one or two goals more.

I doubt Nottingham would even get a to play a draw against Man United, but you if there's money on the line for you, I hope it does happen   so we can push our agenda of Ronaldo wasn't the problem and #Glazersout over again.

Ah well, who was to know the 2 teams seemingly struggling both would manage to win comfortably. Seems like WC players have more form and game sharpness than those who only trained and rested -- as I predicted, but that didn't help my betting.

but yeah, expected some surprises in this round too, everything goes as expected so far, so Leeds should do it tomorrow? just my Toffies lost their home match with Wolves, but that is hardly a surprise from them anymore, relegation fight - it is what it is, said by Lampard

That's what I'm counting on (Leeds)... got odds at 11/1 so I have skin in today's game. And Everton, well, they get City soon too so I also have some money on that...

I really don't what to expect of Man City, because we know how Leeds can be full of surprises at full strength but I really think It's going to be a walk in the park for the Citizens,.

I await the lineup before taking a stance, I already have City for 3-0 win but I might change my mind for City to also concede one if Leeds have their best players available.

I'm currently 18.5 points from the first position, however, I'm really not paying much attention into the main leaderboard justt yet, I usually do about 5-6  game weeks to go, I'm just taking it one game day at time and trying to stay in sight.

[casperBGD]

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That's what I'm counting on (Leeds)... got odds at 11/1 so I have skin in today's game. And Everton, well, they get City soon too so I also have some money on that...

yeah, next round for City is Everton, but I think that we can't get close to point, win is not even a thought at the moment
but, I would like to see City struggle, Arsenal started good, but Brigthon will be a better test for their form than West Ham, if they survive till the end of January, will be really interesting season

[DireWolfM14]

I really don't what to expect of Man City, because we know how Leeds can be full of surprises at full strength but I really think It's going to be a walk in the park for the Citizens,.

I await the lineup before taking a stance, I already have City for 3-0 win but I might change my mind for City to also concede one if Leeds have their best players available.

I'm currently 18.5 points from the first position, however, I'm really not paying much attention into the main leaderboard justt yet, I usually do about 5-6  game weeks to go, I'm just taking it one game day at time and trying to stay in sight.

I'm up in the air about today's match also.  Not only can Leeds be full of surprises but so can City in the opposite direction.  The safe bet is to pick City obviously, but I usually like Leeds for a goal.  I also find myself rooting for Leeds whenever they're aren't playing Arsenal.  I like rooting for my countrymen; Jesse Marsch, Brenden Aaronson, and Tyler Shaan.  It's the closest thing to having a "home team" in the Premier League, lol.

[Harkorede]

I really don't what to expect of Man City, because we know how Leeds can be full of surprises at full strength but I really think It's going to be a walk in the park for the Citizens,.

I await the lineup before taking a stance, I already have City for 3-0 win but I might change my mind for City to also concede one if Leeds have their best players available.

I'm currently 18.5 points from the first position, however, I'm really not paying much attention into the main leaderboard justt yet, I usually do about 5-6  game weeks to go, I'm just taking it one game day at time and trying to stay in sight.

I'm up in the air about today's match also.  Not only can Leeds be full of surprises but so can City in the opposite direction.  The safe bet is to pick City obviously, but I usually like Leeds for a goal.  I also find myself rooting for Leeds whenever they're aren't playing Arsenal.  I like rooting for my countrymen; Jesse Marsch, Brenden Aaronson, and Tyler Shaan.  It's the closest thing to having a "home team" in the Premier League, lol.

I just changed my prediction from 3-0, to 3-1, I really don't want Guardiola is hoping to achieve with his starting xi, having both explosive fullbacks on the bench, then benching Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva as well, you just never know with this guy.

I'd like Leeds to draw first blood, at least just for the fun of it and to make the match rather more interesting.

[Trofo]

I really don't what to expect of Man City, because we know how Leeds can be full of surprises at full strength but I really think It's going to be a walk in the park for the Citizens,.

I await the lineup before taking a stance, I already have City for 3-0 win but I might change my mind for City to also concede one if Leeds have their best players available.

I'm currently 18.5 points from the first position, however, I'm really not paying much attention into the main leaderboard justt yet, I usually do about 5-6  game weeks to go, I'm just taking it one game day at time and trying to stay in sight.

I'm up in the air about today's match also.  Not only can Leeds be full of surprises but so can City in the opposite direction.  The safe bet is to pick City obviously, but I usually like Leeds for a goal.  I also find myself rooting for Leeds whenever they're aren't playing Arsenal.  I like rooting for my countrymen; Jesse Marsch, Brenden Aaronson, and Tyler Shaan.  It's the closest thing to having a "home team" in the Premier League, lol.

I just changed my prediction from 3-0, to 3-1, I really don't want Guardiola is hoping to achieve with his starting xi, having both explosive fullbacks on the bench, then benching Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva as well, you just never know with this guy.

I'd like Leeds to draw first blood, at least just for the fun of it and to make the match rather more interesting.

I really can't understand why Foden is not playing in the first 11. He was for me one of the best City players, only challenged by Haaland and De Bruyne, and then he lost the position in the team. Meanwhile I am watching Grealish missing sitters all the way trough first half. I was sure Grealish will get off at half time but it seems Pep sees things his own way once more.

Would really like Leeds to take something away from City here. Leaving all those players on the bench is a bit too much even for Pep.

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Would really like Leeds to take something away from City here. Leaving all those players on the bench is a bit too much even for Pep.

not sure what is happening with Foden, but I eventually gave up from him, something between him and Pep is maybe wrong
Cancelo is also a mystery, but it was a mystery for me to see him benched in Portugal last matches on WC as well, not sure what is happening there as well

nevertheless, Leeds is obviously too weak to make it dangerous tonight, they showed next to nothing

[darxiaomi]

A typical Leeds against the bigs game, and this its:

- Being a shit in defence
- Some good goalkeeper saves
- Rain of goals
- Multiple attacks for each side
- Missing some goals
- Lose

From their comeback to Premier until now this its the regular basis of Leeds. Anyways i like to watch that kind of games.

[buwaytress]

I'm up in the air about today's match also.  Not only can Leeds be full of surprises but so can City in the opposite direction.  The safe bet is to pick City obviously, but I usually like Leeds for a goal.  I also find myself rooting for Leeds whenever they're aren't playing Arsenal.  I like rooting for my countrymen; Jesse Marsch, Brenden Aaronson, and Tyler Shaan.  It's the closest thing to having a "home team" in the Premier League, lol.

I can't believe I didn't know you were from the other side of the pond (EPL point of view anyway!), for some reason always thought you were in one of them other "Big 5" countries.

I liked Leeds for goals a lot of times and they let me down, this was when Big Bielsa was still there.

54th in the pool so went for a 3-2 upset. Ha ha

From their comeback to Premier until now this its the regular basis of Leeds. Anyways i like to watch that kind of games.

It's nice to watch some times, but not when they're running themselves into the ground for cards, tackles and injuries. Then you get after 19 games a team bursting at capacity and not even running as fast as they used to in early season. Didn't watch this one, but seems like I missed quite an episde.

[DireWolfM14]

I just changed my prediction from 3-0, to 3-1

Haha!  How about them apples?

I love last minute changes that turn into 3 points!  Of course I cost myself a point yesterday when I decided to give Nottingham the benefit of the doubt and risk predicting a tie.  Originally I had ManU 1-0, and should have stuck with that.

I guess I put too much stock in what Tim Howard said (on the pre-match show this side of the pond) about starting De Gea since he hadn't played since November.  He seemed surprised that Ten Hag wasn't starting Heaton due to having played so well for England.  So much for listening to Tim Howard.

I can't believe I didn't know you were from the other side of the pond.

Yep, that's why you'll frequently find me writing stupid shit like "that was a great match this morning," lol.

Leeds has been my go-to club when I feel like taking a risk on an underdog, but yeah, they've let me down a few time this season.

[jayce]

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A typical Leeds against the bigs game, and this its:

- Being a shit in defence
- Some good goalkeeper saves
- Rain of goals
- Multiple attacks for each side
- Missing some goals
- Lose

From their comeback to Premier until now this its the regular basis of Leeds. Anyways i like to watch that kind of games.
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and every time they play against same or lower level teams, they disappointing us. They don't change a lot after Bielsa's departure tbh.

They were my favorite but until now in their 3rd season in PL, the only memorable match I can remember on Leeds is just when they was able to get draw result 1-1 against City in their first season
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[swogerino]

A typical Leeds against the bigs game, and this its:

- Being a shit in defence
- Some good goalkeeper saves
- Rain of goals
- Multiple attacks for each side
- Missing some goals
- Lose

From their comeback to Premier until now this its the regular basis of Leeds. Anyways i like to watch that kind of games.

and every time they play against same or lower level teams, they disappointing us. They don't change a lot after Bielsa's departure tbh.

They were my favorite but until now in their 3rd season in PL, the only memorable match I can remember on Leeds is just when they was able to get draw result 1-1 against City in their first season

I predicted a 0-3 win for City based on Leeds not so good form during this season but I must say that I enjoyed the game yesterday night.I thought that City would be playing very well in order to show to other teams that they are still running for the title and would not concede but they did.

Luckily there will be a ton of games from tomorrow to at least 4-5 January so it is this very time in which people can make a difference in the pool,you that are on top can make a "departure" to further deepening your advantage.

[jayce]

I predicted a 0-3 win for City based on Leeds not so good form during this season but I must say that I enjoyed the game yesterday night.I thought that City would be playing very well in order to show to other teams that they are still running for the title and would not concede but they did.

I did enjoy the game too, but not that much especially when Grealish wasted so many chances in the first half and so did Leeds as well in the second one.

Luckily there will be a ton of games from tomorrow to at least 4-5 January so it is this very time in which people can make a difference in the pool,you that are on top can make a "departure" to further deepening your advantage.

That's the beauty of Boxing Day, isn't it? This is could be a friendly reminder too to not miss any single match during Boxing Day with one day only for rest between gameweek 18th, 19th and 20th. Good luck guys!

[slaman29]

Sigh same problem different team different day I predicted 3-0 in an exact score bet. And then somehow Leeds made me lose that one. I changed from 3-0 to 2-1 thinking maybe a fully rested Leeds can at least make it super hard for City but they only lasted 45 minutes!!

Tomorrow should be highly interesting with West Ham and Brentford... 1 team beaten by Arsenal after leading, and 1 team drawing to Spurs after leading 2-0.

[casperBGD]

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That's the beauty of Boxing Day, isn't it? This is could be a friendly reminder too to not miss any single match during Boxing Day with one day only for rest between gameweek 18th, 19th and 20th. Good luck guys!

we should be resting, and FPL and EPL requires hard work during holidays to keep up with all that is happening

nevertheless, around New Year almost all matches between favorites and lower level teams, probably most interesting between Brighton and Arsenal, that could send Arsenal fate in NY into good direction with another win, ahead of Newcastle, Spurs and City matches

[CLS63]

I started the 17th round disastrously and dropped down to the 9th position from the 6th. Thankfully I was able to predict the score of the matches of Manchester clubs. This helped me go up to the 6th position again.I was indecisive between 3-1 and 3-0 for the Leeds match. I decided upon 3-1 at the end. I usually choose the wrong one but this time it was correct.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I started the 17th round disastrously and dropped down to the 9th position from the 6th. Thankfully I was able to predict the score of the matches of Manchester clubs. This helped me go up to the 6th position again.I was indecisive between 3-1 and 3-0 for the Leeds match. I decided upon 3-1 at the end. I usually choose the wrong one but this time it was correct.

You’re doing well dude, I’m down in 32nd place

I have a lot of work to do to get anywhere near top 10. I’ve submitted my predictions for the next 2 rounds. Fingers crossed my predictions are better but I’m not expecting them to be

Good luck, bro.

[Harkorede]

I just changed my prediction from 3-0, to 3-1

Haha!  How about them apples?

I love last minute changes that turn into 3 points!  Of course I cost myself a point yesterday when I decided to give Nottingham the benefit of the doubt and risk predicting a tie.  Originally I had ManU 1-0, and should have stuck with that.

It could have turned out worse, but It didn't so I'm glad to have gotten maximum point from my prediction, but the only trigger was the heavy and perhaps unnecessary rotation from Guardiola, I really don't know why he to keep those players on the bench, and I don't want presume it's already because of a very hectic January schedule for the team, isn't taking a considerable lead and resting your best players early suppose to be the normal routine, but it often gets completely otherwise with Guardiola in-charge.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Are you famLFC? Damn we have close gap currently

Yes sir, that's me 😉
I thought it was between you, me and Aviruns but someone else found himself in between us after the final match LOL.

In the City match that last goal from Leeds took away my 3 points. I was expecting another goal in the match after already having the 3rd goal in the 64th minutes but did not expect it from Leeds though. But anyway, 1.5 points and with 3 exact score, the round was very good for me.

Two matchs tomorrow including Liverpool meeting Leicester in Anfield. Don't miss it.