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

[tokeweed]

It's just one of those life's mysteries.  No matter what he does, no matter how better he is this season, no matter how he tries...  Even having the hottest striker on his side.  Klopp will always have Pep's number.  Lmao.  There's just nothing he can do.  I fear for City in the CL if they draw Klopp and his boys.

Congrats to the Liverpool fans and to the degens who had the balls to take Liverpool.

[darxiaomi]

I have a big respect for the people who bet on Liverpool to win today.    Because it was really like Manchester City were a few steps ahead of them before this match. Liverpool were still struggling with serious defense problems and Manchester City were showing an incredible offense performance at the same time. I thought like there was no way Liverpool were going to stop Haaland.

However they really did and won by 1-0. Manchester City had a disallowed goal before Liverpool's goal due to foul as well. If Haaland didn't make a foul then things might have been much more interesting. Salah was really passionate in this match and he was the hero of the match. My prediction was a 3-1 Manchester City win by the way and it failed hard. 

Really thanks man, but i have one clue on my side, Klopp always make Guardiola teams strug , and remembering that i put my prediction, yes it was a bold one because only 3/4 players select Liverpool if City wins the whole field can take advantage of us, but wells works fine  .

PS: im darbit on the pool.

It's just one of those life's mysteries.  No matter what he does, no matter how better he is this season, no matter how he tries...  Even having the hottest striker on his side.  Klopp will always have Pep's number.  Lmao.  There's just nothing he can do.  I fear for City in the CL if they draw Klopp and his boys.

Congrats to the Liverpool fans and to the degens who had the balls to take Liverpool.

And this its 100% i dont know why its like a kind of magic.

[buwaytress]

Congrats man, lady luck rewarded your faith big time today.

I was so sure this game will have a lot of goals in it so I lost a lot of money today. Had both to score on some tickets, had City win on some other and City to score at least 2 goals on my high stake ticket. So basically this one game killed all my tickets today  To be fair it wasn't the only loosing game on some tickets but if City won with result like 2:1 I would be much better off.

Thanks man, yeah. Such a dumb move for me really to use one big game to rescue my crap season, but in all fairness even if odds were only 2/1 I'd have done the same thing.

Of course, this was the first time in a long time I actually did NOT predict clean sheet for Liverpool vs Citeh, and then Alisson not only comes up with the goods but gives the assist.

5 goal involvements in 4 seasons. Not bad, ya?

Congrats to the Liverpool fans and to the degens who had the balls to take Liverpool.

I'd take the loss if we'd won every other game, tbh. But yeah, this game means a lot to us.

Seriously though, are we taking Arsenal seriously enough? Beat Liverpool, Leicester and Spurs, okay lost to United, City have only beaten... who else in Top 6 contenders besides United?

[darxiaomi]

Seriously though, are we taking Arsenal seriously enough? Beat Liverpool, Leicester and Spurs, okay lost to United, City have only beaten... who else in Top 6 contenders besides United?

Yes, but i see them yesterday and Arsenal doesnt play good, its the first time i see a team from outside of the big 6, make Arsenal strugled so much, Leeds could have won the match in the second half they have so many chance.

It was the worst game of Arsenal in the season so far. And leeds was in a really good shape. But luck was in Arsenal side.

[Trofo]

Seriously though, are we taking Arsenal seriously enough? Beat Liverpool, Leicester and Spurs, okay lost to United, City have only beaten... who else in Top 6 contenders besides United?

Yes, but i see them yesterday and Arsenal doesnt play good, its the first time i see a team from outside of the big 6, make Arsenal strugled so much, Leeds could have won the match in the second half they have so many chance.

It was the worst game of Arsenal in the season so far. And leeds was in a really good shape. But luck was in Arsenal side.

Yeah, Arsenal should have lost yesterday, Leeds was much better in second half and Bamford even managed to miss a penalty. This victory which came from first bad performance by Arsenal this season actually makes me think they can lift the trophy this season. They always had the game but results were the problems, to win in PL you need to win ugly few times over the season.

Arsenal only lost one game this season and that was against United in a match where they were arguably a better side.

[casperBGD]

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This victory which came from first bad performance by Arsenal this season actually makes me think they can lift the trophy this season.

TBH, i do not think that they are capable to do that
I would like to see Arsenal with a trophy, so much memes around them and EL lately, but not sure that they could endure whole season, especially with a WC break, that could push them into stagnation and they can easily miss few weeks without a win, which is enough to slip trophy in final score

hopefully, they will fight till the end

what about Tottenham, they are holding great as well?

[Trofo]

what about Tottenham, they are holding great as well?

They don't have an advantage of 4 points against City and I see them more like cup team. You know a team that is more likely to surprise in one or two games and win against anybody then keep a constant throughout the whole season and be league champions.

Kane has been on point whole season while Son has been quite poor for the most of it. Spurs will need Son in his best form for any chance of fighting with the best teams. Richarilson and Kulusevski are solid players but they can't be placed in same sentence as in form Son.

[KTChampions]

Congratulations to City on the Team of the Season award and to Liverpool on second place  
Nothing seemed strange to you colleagues? Real Madrid who beat both of these teams and won the Champions League is only the third  
It's good that Benzema took his legitimate Ballon Dor, at least there was no scam here this year, lol.

By the way, what are your thoughts on United - Tottenham? BTTS No since 2.32? This is the simplest thing I see. BTTS Yes with only 1.61 odds not serious.

[DireWolfM14]

Friendly reminder to all to put your predictions in.

Week 12 matches begin tomorrow!

what about Tottenham, they are holding great as well?

They don't have an advantage of 4 points against City and I see them more like cup team. You know a team that is more likely to surprise in one or two games and win against anybody then keep a constant throughout the whole season and be league champions.

Kane has been on point whole season while Son has been quite poor for the most of it. Spurs will need Son in his best form for any chance of fighting with the best teams. Richarilson and Kulusevski are solid players but they can't be placed in same sentence as in form Son.

I expected more from the Spurs this year, as well.  1/4 of they way through the season and I tend to agree with Trofo here.  After Son's performance last year I figured the Kane/Son combo could be dominant this year.  They reminded me of Salah/Firmino of years past.  It's still too early to count the Spurs out of contention for the title, but they definitely need more consistency from Son if they're going to get there.  Nonetheless, I wouldn't count them out of the top 5 when it's all over.

[Igebotz]

Congratulations to City on the Team of the Season award and to Liverpool on second place 
Nothing seemed strange to you colleagues? Real Madrid who beat both of these teams and won the Champions League is only the third 

keep in mind that Real Madrid were the second best team in champions league games against Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool last season, thanks to some Benzema pure finish class, but they were no better tactically than Manchester City and Liverpool..

It's good that Benzema took his legitimate Ballon Dor, at least there was no scam here this year, lol.

Well deserved, he single-handedly led Real Madrid to the Champions League title, I wish the 2020 event was never canceled, it would be so unfair if Lewandowski retired without a Ballon D'or trophy, dude won everything in 2020, too bad no competition was canceled except the Ballon D'or, I wish they could do something about it, I remember Messi saying in his 2021 Ballon D'or speech that the Ballon D'or host should reward Lewandowski his 2020 award.

By the way, what are your thoughts on United - Tottenham? BTTS No since 2.32? This is the simplest thing I see. BTTS Yes with only 1.61 odds not serious.

Both teams have good attacking players and a weak defense, but I'd take Manchester United to win at 2.41. Rashford, Ronaldo, and Antony appear to have found a common ground, as they have linked up well in recent matches.

[arallmuus]

Friendly reminder to all to put your predictions in.

Week 12 matches begin tomorrow!

Thanks for the reminder ! gotta redeem myself as I bounced from 10th to 20th place with only 5.5 points for the week.

TBH, i do not think that they are capable to do that
I would like to see Arsenal with a trophy, so much memes around them and EL lately,

If I really have to pick another team to win the EPL this season, that would have been Arsenal for sure. Its almost 20 years from the last time they won the Premier League trophy so I totally would love them to win although City is looking much more promising but its a whole year season and Arsenal could probably do it somehow

[swogerino]

This week starts with the 2 games of tonight.While for Brighton I do not doubt a convincing victory I want to talk about Palace vs Wolves more.I think the odd of Palace is really good at 2.20 while we know that Wolves has not a scored a goal in open play since September 3rd because in the last game they just scored from the penalty spot.

I know that you all think like I do that Palace is a boring team but despite being a boring team they have real chances to win against Wolves tonight with a fantastic odd which I think everyone of us should take advantage from.

[slaman29]

Man guys, Arsenal and Spurs BOTH having their best start in 20 years+ I think I read Spurs even is best start in 50 years? And yet no one is talking about Conte and them, remember this is even with Son having a "bad" season.

Chelsea, by the way, are actually doing really well after new boss, Liverpool dropped many points and mainly I feel their key players not performing, but still I think they can close gaps.

I don't really follow Premier LEague in past few years as much as most but it feels to me as an outsider like it's already the most open season so far.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

but still I think they can close gaps.

They surely can close gap and have place in the Champions league. It still too early to say but City is not going to make easy for any team to have their title race. I hate City but I can not stop watching Haaland.

Week 12 matches begin tomorrow!

I lost interest to pay close attention to the poll. It's just not going the way I am expecting. Unless there are some big rounds from me, I am going to stay at the bottom LOL

[Igebotz]

Man guys, Arsenal and Spurs BOTH having their best start in 20 years+ I think I read Spurs even is best start in 50 years? And yet no one is talking about Conte and them, remember this is even with Son having a "bad" season.

Chelsea, by the way, are actually doing really well after new boss, Liverpool dropped many points and mainly I feel their key players not performing, but still I think they can close gaps.

I don't really follow Premier LEague in past few years as much as most but it feels to me as an outsider like it's already the most open season so far.

No, I disagree with you on this one. I believe Spurs' best year was in 2015, when they competed  with Leicester City and nearly won it if it hadn't been for E. HAZARD, who ruined the party. Poch's best year at Spurs, and don't forget that they reached the Champions League final a few years ago. They've had some memorable moments over the years.

Right now, I'm feeling for Mendy because Kepa is determined to reclaim his former No. 1 spot; he's been fantastic since the new coach arrived, and four clean sheets in a role against four top sides is a good fight..

If I were Mendy, I would sign the pending contract extension while it is still available before the other Major League GK arrives in January. I'm afraid James' long-term injury will end the winning streak. Tbh. Last season, it happened to us. We lost the league last season due to long-term injuries to James and Chilwell.

Friendly reminder to all to put your predictions in.
Week 12 matches begin tomorrow!

Thank you. I missed the first game last weekend and I almost miss again thanks to your reminder.  

[KTChampions]

Congratulations to City on the Team of the Season award and to Liverpool on second place 
Nothing seemed strange to you colleagues? Real Madrid who beat both of these teams and won the Champions League is only the third 

keep in mind that Real Madrid were the second best team in champions league games against Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool last season, thanks to some Benzema pure finish class, but they were no better tactically than Manchester City and Liverpool..

  I didn't understand you completely. Are you saying that Real was worse than City and Liverpool and only won at the expense of Benzema? But Benzema plays at Real Madrid = Real Madrid was stronger.
The fact that City and Liverpool are above Real Madrid is absurd and nothing more. I wish I could see this in boxing: Boxer A beat Boxer B and Boxer C, but he's lower in power rating than both of them.

By the way, what are your thoughts on United - Tottenham? BTTS No since 2.32? This is the simplest thing I see. BTTS Yes with only 1.61 odds not serious.

Both teams have good attacking players and a weak defense, but I'd take Manchester United to win at 2.41. Rashford, Ronaldo, and Antony appear to have found a common ground, as they have linked up well in recent matches.

As a United fan, I find it hard to believe that United will win - it would be too good and with victories over Liverpool and Arsenal it even looks like something like a fairy tale. I am biased, so I do not presume to judge the winner (although in the pool I chose United, of course).

[Harkorede]

It's quite unlucky for Brighton not to have been able to get at least a goal yet within the fist half, they were the better team and it was not even my a close margin, Brighton have had 20 attempts and 4 on target, Nottingham Forest are still yet to make even just an attempt, let alone having any shot on target.

The second half just began, and If Brighton are able to keep up with the level of performance they portrayed in the first, and pressurize Nottingham further, it's just a matter of time before they'd get to score a goal or 2.

[swogerino]

It's quite unlucky for Brighton not have score yet within the fist half, they were the better team and it was not even my a close margin, Brighton have had 20 attempts and 4 on target, Nottingham Forest are still yet to make even just an attempt, let alone having any shot on target.

The second half just began, and If Brighton are able to keep up with the level of performance they portrayed in the first, and pressurize Nottingham further, it's just a matter of time before they'd get to score a goal or 2.

Yes I also think so but the problem is that time is passing fast and we are already at the 60th minute of the game.You know that the team that needs to win the more minutes pass the more become pressured and when becoming pressured to win it can be prone to make many many mistakes which in the end would translate into Brighton not winning and that would crush all the pool predictors together with many bettors,the odd of 1.40 of Brighton was really small and most people probably have bet on them.

The stats though as you say point to some really Brighton dominance which I hope until the end of the game to translate to a Brighton win.

And the big surprise of the night,the boring team Palace just conceded to Wolves which have not scored a goal in open play since 3 September,can you imagine how bad Palace is.

[arallmuus]

it's just a matter of time before they'd get to score a goal or 2.

As a matter of facts, the entire pool decided to go with Brighton to win and scored in this game. This is probably the first time this season that no one predicted anything close to this draw result. Brighton hasnt scored a single goal for the last 3 games in a row and I guess their run is pretty much over ever since Potter left the club huh

[Harkorede]

It's quite unlucky for Brighton not have score yet within the fist half, they were the better team and it was not even my a close margin, Brighton have had 20 attempts and 4 on target, Nottingham Forest are still yet to make even just an attempt, let alone having any shot on target.

The second half just began, and If Brighton are able to keep up with the level of performance they portrayed in the first, and pressurize Nottingham further, it's just a matter of time before they'd get to score a goal or 2.

Yes I also think so but the problem is that time is passing fast and we are already at the 60th minute of the game.You know that the team that needs to win the more minutes pass the more become pressured and when becoming pressured to win it can be prone to make many many mistakes which in the end would translate into Brighton not winning and that would crush all the pool predictors together with many bettors,the odd of 1.40 of Brighton was really small and most people probably have bet on them.

The stats though as you say point to some really Brighton dominance which I hope until the end of the game to translate to a Brighton win.

And the big surprise of the night,the boring team Palace just conceded to Wolves which have not scored a goal in open play since 3 September,can you imagine how bad Palace is.

Yeah, it was quite unfortunate for Brighton to eventually for a draw, but Nottingham Forest was also quite better in the second half and they had a couple of chances themselves but they couldn't convert any of  them, this is one of those games you'd not to end up goalless, but it is what it.

At least Wolves have turned the game around to make it 2-1 in their favor, and few minutes plus stoppage life, and I could get an exact point for that, so fair enough then.