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

[casperBGD]

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Everton heading for pens. Time for me to switch off.

and what a pen by Onana, it is a real example how to drop from "fan star" to "fans hate you" in four days (wouldn't comment on same name as United keeper, seems that Onana is synonym for meme today)

pre-Christmas round starts today, Palace vs Brighton, not sure what to think about it
best match this round between Liverpool and Arsenal, expecting goals, and Liverpool is closer to win it

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I still don't trust this form you're in, United hammered you not so long ago. The next 2 league games will put you to the real test - I think you lose both while conceding 5+ goals.

Everton is playing a lot better this season, than last season, and that is good, since 10 points deduction is a lot for relegation fighters
wouldn't bet on that, but 5+ goals is a lot in next two games, not saying that we will take points, but should not be disasters

[buwaytress]

Hammers didn't look like themselves at all, Liverpool couldn't have had an easier game. Moyes psychological block perhaps? Igebotz, Chelsea-Liverpool rematch?

@casperBGD re Onana, heh, well, I usually have a lot in the bank. I rarely hate players, if they have no arguments against effort, I can't complain. But I pray United Onana's FPL haul from Liverpool is his best from now on.

Arsenal? Klopp wants the noise from first second. I just want plenty of goals... and three points..!

[Igebotz]

Hammers didn't look like themselves at all, Liverpool couldn't have had an easier game. Moyes psychological block perhaps? Igebotz, Chelsea-Liverpool rematch?

@casperBGD re Onana, heh, well, I usually have a lot in the bank. I rarely hate players, if they have no arguments against effort, I can't complain. But I pray United Onana's FPL haul from Liverpool is his best from now on.

Arsenal? Klopp wants the noise from first second. I just want plenty of goals... and three points..!

Yes, another boring 0-0 final between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley, but things could change if Anthony Taylor is not involved this time. I feel extremely hurt losing 3 domestic cups to Liverpool and 4 domestic cups to Arsenal in the last 10 years.

The Super League is back! Todd.B you understands what's best for our club. It's time for the Super League.

[arallmuus]

pre-Christmas round starts today, Palace vs Brighton, not sure what to think about it

The majority of our pool picked Brighton to win, handful picked the draw though but really Im expecting them to win today and they should win especially after not getting full 3 points for the last 2 games. My only concern is that their h2h results with Crystal Palance ended with draw most of the time so this highly could be another 1-1 for them but I got $50 stakes on Brighton tonight so rooting for them obviously

Everton is playing a lot better this season, than last season, and that is good, since 10 points deduction is a lot for relegation fighters

So far Im the only that picked them to win against Tottenham 

[Harkorede]

pre-Christmas round starts today, Palace vs Brighton, not sure what to think about it

The majority of our pool picked Brighton to win, handful picked the draw though but really Im expecting them to win today and they should win especially after not getting full 3 points for the last 2 games. My only concern is that their h2h results with Crystal Palance ended with draw most of the time so this highly could be another 1-1 for them but I got $50 stakes on Brighton tonight so rooting for them obviously

I have the match to end with 1-1 score line in the pool, however, my persons of interest in the game would my potential first and second bench players in the FPL, and they Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace and Mitoma. I had to place Mitoma in the 2nd position because he's been so off his game recently and not a usual 90 minutes player as he was, aside that the score and those 2 players, the match is off no interest to me, I'll probably be spending the final few hours after the finals whistle between Betis and Girona to lookout for potential NBA matchups for the night.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Arsenal? Klopp wants the noise from first second. I just want plenty of goals... and three points..!

3 - 1 is what I am imagining, although in the last match against Utd I wanted a repeat of another 7 -0 LOL. Too bad, we had a draw and lost two points. But in the next match a win means Arsenal lose 3 points and we become the leader of the point table.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Interesting to see the general feel about the big game on Saturday. Obviously anything can happen but most people favour a Liverpool win or draw.

Bookies have us as favourites too.

[Harkorede]

pre-Christmas round starts today, Palace vs Brighton, not sure what to think about it

The majority of our pool picked Brighton to win, handful picked the draw though but really Im expecting them to win today and they should win especially after not getting full 3 points for the last 2 games. My only concern is that their h2h results with Crystal Palance ended with draw most of the time so this highly could be another 1-1 for them but I got $50 stakes on Brighton tonight so rooting for them obviously

I have the match to end with 1-1 score line in the pool,

Bullseye to kick off the game week for me, I really couldn't have come to terms with going either side, hence my stance, glad it paid off 

Interesting to see the general feel about the big game on Saturday. Obviously anything can happen but most people favour a Liverpool win or draw.

Bookies have us as favourites too.

Looks very logical to me, Arsenal have not been outstanding to be honest, so bar the fact that Liverpool aren't in their supposedly best run of form too, but this Liverpool squad without much of an injury worries should be the favorite against Arsenal at Anfield, "all things being equal", but then anything can happen, truly!

[swogerino]

The game of tonight ended in a draw and I think many would have predict such a result yet I got with Brighton to win as I thought Brighton if they don't win against a team like Crystal Palace in constant downfall then against who will they win.I forgot that Palace is a strong home team most of the time and it is exactly here that they get most of their points.

For the Arsenal vs Liverpool game I think it is only natural to go for Arsenal in this game as they are playing home and against a direct opponent like Liverpool.If Liverpool wins it means they will get back again at the top of the table for the time being and I think in this game any result is acceptable.

[cryptofrka]

Can't wait for the LFC - Ars game to be honest. I feel it's gonna be great for the neutrals - I see it as a 5+ goals game.
I feel we're in a better rhythm than Arsenal, we're also playing at home and will be flying after that fantastic Cup performance.

I'd start Jones, he's had a fantastic game vs WH. My only hope is that we bench Mr. Offside, but not gonna happen.

[SATWAT]

Can't wait for the LFC - Ars game to be honest. I feel it's gonna be great for the neutrals - I see it as a 5+ goals game.
I feel we're in a better rhythm than Arsenal, we're also playing at home and will be flying after that fantastic Cup performance.

I'd start Jones, he's had a fantastic game vs WH. My only hope is that we bench Mr. Offside, but not gonna happen.

Too much hype about this match as no doubt after last game against Manchester United things are looking not good but still this is going to be tough match and most chances Liverpool is going to have better chance with my prediction is going to be 3–1 or 2–1 for the home side because now they need to overcome this and time for stay at the top for long time.
Arsenal having few problems on road as they already lost 8 points on road matches and Liverpool is having much better performance at home specially against the top teams which is also good for them in this game.

[arallmuus]

I have the match to end with 1-1 score line in the pool, however, my persons of interest in the game would my potential first and second bench players in the FPL, and they Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace and Mitoma. I had to place Mitoma in the 2nd position because he's been so off his game recently and not a usual 90 minutes player as he was, aside that the score and those 2 players, the match is off no interest to me, I'll probably be spending the final few hours after the finals whistle between Betis and Girona to lookout for potential NBA matchups for the night.

Ended as I expected it would be. Damn Im dumb, I had $50 on Brighton and I made 1-2 prediction for Brighton as well. I should have gone for 1-1 on the pool to hedge it. Good start for you on the exact 3 points for this game as well as the other 10 people that picked 1-1. For today, the entire pool goes with Aston Villa to win  , guess this is going to sucks if this ended up with a draw

@hilariousandco : its rare for you to miss things out and it seems you havent made prediction on today's game as well mate

[SATWAT]

I have the match to end with 1-1 score line in the pool, however, my persons of interest in the game would my potential first and second bench players in the FPL, and they Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace and Mitoma. I had to place Mitoma in the 2nd position because he's been so off his game recently and not a usual 90 minutes player as he was, aside that the score and those 2 players, the match is off no interest to me, I'll probably be spending the final few hours after the finals whistle between Betis and Girona to lookout for potential NBA matchups for the night.

Ended as I expected it would be. Damn Im dumb, I had $50 on Brighton and I made 1-2 prediction for Brighton as well. I should have gone for 1-1 on the pool to hedge it. Good start for you on the exact 3 points for this game as well as the other 10 people that picked 1-1. For today, the entire pool goes with Aston Villa to win  , guess this is going to sucks if this ended up with a draw

@hilariousandco : its rare for you to miss things out and it seems you havent made prediction on today's game as well mate

I am happy I am also having three points from my first game and now on second game look like no points are coming 83 minutes gone and match is still on 0–0 I was not expecting result like this from Aston Villa but now look like Sheffield Utd done good job and stop them from having top spot for few hours as tomorrow we have Liverpool vs Arsenal which will decide who is going to lead the league table.
I just place my prediction 3 minute before start of the match but not good tomorrow we are going to have tough day with too many games which are going to have good twist before end.

Edit: oh Sheffield Utd score goal in 88th minute what an end of this match big below for the home team as they were going for the top now staying at third place.

Edit: Zaniolo score equalizer in 100th minute of the game.

[tokeweed]

Wtf...  Jonny Evans is still around? 

[buwaytress]

Wtf...  Jonny Evans is still around? 

You missed that, huh. Think he came back on his first game, scored and did well. Even said something about best game of his life. Coincided with a good patch of games for United. I didn't expect them to win, bookies neither, but I was confident a draw would be on the cards. Hammers needed our hammering, I guess, I don't mind.

[un_rank]

Lots of unexpected results from this mid week. One which guts me the most was changing West Ham winning 2-1 to Manchester United winning. I was fooled by their terrible performance against Liverpool over the week and expected a similar lackluster performance today.

Arsenal are already ahead at Anfield in a fixture that has real significance for the title race. If it stays this way, Villa can finish the match week in second position.

- Jay -

[casperBGD]

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Hammers needed our hammering, I guess, I don't mind.

yeah, seems that West Ham losing in Cup got them enough grit to smash United
although United is really a miserable team this season, with highlighted match only on Goodison, to smash our asses

Everton was good today, but some decisions and generally missing a bit of luck brought us a lose against Spurs
expected a win from Liverpool, but they didn't show much in second half

[SATWAT]

Lots of unexpected results from this mid week. One which guts me the most was changing West Ham winning 2-1 to Manchester United winning. I was fooled by their terrible performance against Liverpool over the week and expected a similar lackluster performance today.

Arsenal are already ahead at Anfield in a fixture that has real significance for the title race. If it stays this way, Villa can finish the match week in second position.

- Jay -

You are not alone fooled I have many others also which done this mistake and place bets on draw and Manchester United win after watching their performance against team like Liverpool and now leaking their wounds as they are on big loses even I was also expecting another draw for them with Hammers were also not predictable for the last few games, but they have done good comeback and hammer badly to them and now look like Ten Hag days are numbered with rumors are going around for the sacking of him and Eddie Howe as well but let's watch what happen in coming days.

[ajiz138]

Lots of unexpected results from this mid week. One which guts me the most was changing West Ham winning 2-1 to Manchester United winning. I was fooled by their terrible performance against Liverpool over the week and expected a similar lackluster performance today.

Arsenal are already ahead at Anfield in a fixture that has real significance for the title race. If it stays this way, Villa can finish the match week in second position.

- Jay -

I think this week many people made predictions that went wrong... I was rooting for Manchester United to score but that crumbled, then Fulham, Newcastle and Aston Villa and then Liverpool with a draw with no one picking up points in those games. 

The only accurate guess was Spurs vs Everton with 3 points and then the Bournemouth game with 1.5 points.
Now just waiting for Chelsea over Wolves, maybe another wrong guess for choosing Chelsea. Lol

[SATWAT]

Lots of unexpected results from this mid week. One which guts me the most was changing West Ham winning 2-1 to Manchester United winning. I was fooled by their terrible performance against Liverpool over the week and expected a similar lackluster performance today.

Arsenal are already ahead at Anfield in a fixture that has real significance for the title race. If it stays this way, Villa can finish the match week in second position.

- Jay -

I think this week many people made predictions that went wrong... I was rooting for Manchester United to score but that crumbled, then Fulham, Newcastle and Aston Villa and then Liverpool with a draw with no one picking up points in those games. 

The only accurate guess was Spurs vs Everton with 3 points and then the Bournemouth game with 1.5 points.
Now just waiting for Chelsea over Wolves, maybe another wrong guess for choosing Chelsea. Lol

Same happening to me even I was happy after first match but suddenly things gone on wrong way for me and many other members as well now today we have only one match which is going to play between Wolves vs Chelsea both teams are on same level with most chances we will have Draw/Wolves because they are doing good job at home and Chelsea is having problems in away games which are surely going to have not good for them in this game as well.

Liverpool vs Arsenal was also big disappointment for me as well, but now we have to accept reality and looking forward instead of looking into pass which is already gone.