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

[igebotz]

No no no, no way this is happening, not again, i really cant believe how they can always made this, no matter the change of players coachs etc, seems like history prevails.

And yes im talking about Arsenal and his ussual chicken behavior, is just incredible, how you can always bottled?

HOW you can lose points against the last team of the league and not only the last team, is by far one of the worst teams in years of the Premier League, just incredible, i dont want to be in that dressroom right now.

The "Near success syndrome" has kicked in, it happened ending of February last season; It is the same script.

Saka will be be in and out as usual and the whole team will crumble under pressure - Arteta is a good manager but he lacks experience dealing with situations like this. He started experimenting with the team by this time last season and killed the chemistry, today he did the same thing - playing Saka out of position to accommodate Maduake, his been trying some new things lately.

Like I said in the other thread; City only need to win their remaining games and let Arsenal battle themselves. They have two London derbies just by the corner. Easy win eh? @Un_rank 

[notblox1]

Since the chip got ruined already I would like Wolves to win somehow. It won't prevent Arsenal from taking the title... but it would make me smile a little bit.

I think this draw against Arsenal is like a win for Wolves, since they dont stand a chance to survive in Premier League.
Wolves was very inspired and I lost all my bets today, and I collected only 5.5 points in this round, this was my black Wednesday 
What are your predictions, who is winning this pool in the end, un_rank, xlays, or someone else?

[BABY SHOES]

I only watched about 3 minutes of replay footage to see how this goal happened in last night's game... It seemed that Wolves in the second half dared to attack and that resulted in the last goal being a draw.

Arsenal are starting to slip away from their hold at the top of the table. Huh Pep might be happy with this result with only a few points adrift, don't let Manchester City really spoil it.

[cryptofrka]

Arsenal were really unlucky to lose points yesterday, and they deal well with pressure this season so I wouldn't say that they are cracking or something like that. At least not yet.
One of these games, but after getting only 2 points from the last 2 games, in which they were leading by 1 and 2 goals, it will be crucial for them to bounce back.

Luckily for them, its Spurs away next. If they didn't change the manager, I'd have said it's one of the easier games of the season. Could still be though

[leea-1334]

Love Wolves everybody,,, they gave us some more entertainment at Arsenal expense 

About Championship,,, to be 100% honest, I do not want it. But maybe, it would be good for the club. Just only it is a trap to go down,,, not easy to go back up at all.

That is never good for any club- it takes away a lot from the club; limit wages, expensive players leaving, cheap tickets and big sponsors moving away and before you realize it, you're left with an average championship team. No way you guys are getting relegated but finishing below 10 in a league where Brentford, Sunderland, Bournemouth with limited resources are up there in top 10 for two consecutive seasons would be crazy.

I wonder if this is going to be the new norm now, where clubs finishing below qualification are somehow still going to be competitive for big cups and big prizes.

This is why I did not like Levy,,, he would love this position. To stay in Premier League and not have to worry much but still getting prizes and money from Europa League for example.

Arsenal were really unlucky to lose points yesterday, and they deal well with pressure this season so I wouldn't say that they are cracking or something like that. At least not yet.
One of these games, but after getting only 2 points from the last 2 games, in which they were leading by 1 and 2 goals, it will be crucial for them to bounce back.

Luckily for them, its Spurs away next. If they didn't change the manager, I'd have said it's one of the easier games of the season. Could still be though

Nooo, do not believe in Spurs being Spurs, I know this is like heaven and earth at the moment but we usually find big ways to perform against big teams,,, and Arsenal is the biggest one at the moment.

We lost all our managers so maybe now there is even less pressure,,, I think we can even think to beat this team. I have to believe, because BSFL depends on it too 

[KTChampions]

Arsenal were really unlucky to lose points yesterday, and they deal well with pressure this season so I wouldn't say that they are cracking or something like that. At least not yet.
One of these games, but after getting only 2 points from the last 2 games, in which they were leading by 1 and 2 goals, it will be crucial for them to bounce back.

Luckily for them, its Spurs away next. If they didn't change the manager, I'd have said it's one of the easier games of the season. Could still be though

You underestimate Tottenham, they are fighting to avoid relegation, so they are very dangerous 
As for Arsenal, they haven't made any fatal mistakes "yet" (although that's what it looks like when you lose points in games against an underdogs), but they're already close. If City win against Newcastle, the pressure will increase to critical levels. I don't even know what the backup plan should be to rely on it, in my dreams it's United, but they are 8 points behind City.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Arsenal were really unlucky to lose points yesterday, and they deal well with pressure this season so I wouldn't say that they are cracking or something like that. At least not yet.

Passive they are back lol.
This is always a concern for Arsenal fans because sometimes they are always like this in the middle of the season towards the end of the season which makes them like giving back trophies to other clubs even though from the beginning they were quite favorites.

I would say they are shaky for now because the last 5 EPL matches with 1 loss, 2 wins and 2 draws have disturbed their condition in the points. Indeed, at the moment they are still at the top of the table but when this situation continues then they could be thrown into a worse condition and repeat the same season as the last 3 seasons.

[arallmuus]

Arsenal were really unlucky to lose points yesterday, and they deal well with pressure this season so I wouldn't say that they are cracking or something like that. At least not yet.
One of these games, but after getting only 2 points from the last 2 games, in which they were leading by 1 and 2 goals, it will be crucial for them to bounce back.

Luckily for them, its Spurs away next. If they didn't change the manager, I'd have said it's one of the easier games of the season. Could still be though

Atleast this made the league a little bit exciting after they failed to get the 3 points. If Pep wins the next game, he is gonna close the gap by 2 points and that atleast put up some competition for the trophy. Imagine watching EPL with Arsenal dominating the league by over 10 points... that is just weird

You underestimate Tottenham, they are fighting to avoid relegation, so they are very dangerous 

Technically its hard for Tottenham to get into relegation zone but if Arsenal could get "unlucky" with Wolves then I guess it could be possible against Tottenham as well. Its been over 20 years since Arsenal lift the EPL trophy so honestly I would love to watch them win this year, they have been constantly impressive while the other teams are bad

[KTChampions]

You underestimate Tottenham, they are fighting to avoid relegation, so they are very dangerous 

Technically its hard for Tottenham to get into relegation zone

Why though? West Ham, in 18th place, are just five points behind. If we assume Arsenal doesn't pull off their biggest flop of the season and still wins their game against Tottenham, and West Ham has a lucky home win against Bournemouth, then Tottenham's gap to relegation will be reduced to two points. This is a distance where everything can turn upside down in literally one round - I'd call it a fight for survival. But of course, there was more irony in my first comment.

[un_rank]

The "Near success syndrome" has kicked in, it happened ending of February last season; It is the same script.

Saka will be be in and out as usual and the whole team will crumble under pressure - Arteta is a good manager but he lacks experience dealing with situations like this. He started experimenting with the team by this time last season and killed the chemistry, today he did the same thing - playing Saka out of position to accommodate Maduake, his been trying some new things lately.

Bad day in the office for everyone. The team looks to be heavily fatigued over the last few matches. My theory is we have been too consistent for too many seasons despite the lack of a trophy and now the stress of the season is taking its toll. Still we should have enough to push through to the end of the season and win the EPL. It is harder now with just a 2 point gap, but I still back the boys to get over the line and Arteta is the man to do it.

It was not to accommodate Madueke. Ode and Merino are injured, Arteta does not trust Eze fully yet so he experimented with Saka in that role.

- Jay -

[igebotz]

Bad day in the office for everyone. The team looks to be heavily fatigued over the last few matches. My theory is we have been too consistent for too many seasons despite the lack of a trophy and now the stress of the season is taking its toll. Still we should have enough to push through to the end of the season and win the EPL. It is harder now with just a 2 point gap, but I still back the boys to get over the line and Arteta is the man to do it.

It was not to accommodate Madueke. Ode and Merino are injured, Arteta does not trust Eze fully yet so he experimented with Saka in that role.

That is what happens when the manager starts his best lineups in every game possible, now the whole team are looking out of place - that's on Arteta.

The mentality of the team in recent games is something that needs to be talked about and that's also on Arteta. If he bottles it again for the 4th consecutive times, he might not be what Arsenal needs to win the title (facts are stubborn ), unless the club are okay with " vibes and inshallah" every season.

Hijacking a transfer for someone you didn't have any plans for is insane, not sure how Eze feels about all this.

[un_rank]

That is what happens when the manager starts his best lineups in every game possible, now the whole team are looking out of place - that's on Arteta.

I never like the idea of putting the blame on the coach. Arteta was not the reason Martinelli could not lift the ball over a keeper already on the ground and he did not cause the miscommunication between Gabby and Raya. The overall play could have been better and that is on the coach but the little details that do not need to be managed is down to the players and they were poor at it against Wolves.

Hijacking a transfer for someone you didn't have any plans for is insane, not sure how Eze feels about all this.

Eze will have his time. Not every transfer is a hit at the first season.

- Jay -

[buwaytress]

Since the chip got ruined already I would like Wolves to win somehow. It won't prevent Arsenal from taking the title... but it would make me smile a little bit.

Wolves 2-1 Arsenal ( Gabriel on the scoresheet) and everyone go home happy. This would be the perfect result for every non- Arsenal fan Managers.

The win didn't come, but perhaps Wolves snatching that equaliser with an own goal was a bit more joyful for me than I expected. The poison in the chalice, however, is that City will be the beneficiary of a classic Gooner bottle... and I'm not so sure how I feel about that.

I hate FPL man. I really, really, hate it.

What are your predictions, who is winning this pool in the end, un_rank, xlays, or someone else?

It'd be nice to have any of those two winning it, because KTChampions has his grubby hands on almost everything else. Frka has CL, and that also makes me unhappy.

[igebotz]

I never like the idea of putting the blame on the coach. Arteta was not the reason Martinelli could not lift the ball over a keeper already on the ground and he did not cause the miscommunication between Gabby and Raya. The overall play could have been better and that is on the coach but the little details that do not need to be managed is down to the players and they were poor at it against Wolves.

Sadly when players underperform, miss easy chances and place the team in a bad spot, the manager get the blame - it is their job to motivate the players, instill confidence and build a system to outperform opponents. If the players lacks motivation and confidence, the owners bring in someone else to do the job.

The owners don't see those little details, they're more interested in the final outcome.

The win didn't come, but perhaps Wolves snatching that equaliser with an own goal was a bit more joyful for me than I expected. The poison in the chalice, however, is that City will be the beneficiary of a classic Gooner bottle... and I'm not so sure how I feel about that.

I hate FPL man. I really, really, hate it.

Near perfect and I love it - Manchester city are not our rivals and the fans are not loud, I prefer they win if we're not winning.

FPL take away the rivalry in you, kill the passion and sometimes turn you against your own team

[cryptofrka]

Arsenal has a really tough round of games coming - whereas City does not. I wouldn't be that surprised to see the positions change before the end of March.

Looks like an open race now and it will be interesting to see how Arsenal deals with this. I think mentally they were the strongest team this season, until recently at least.
They need to win at Spurs - and I have a feeling they will make a statement there and win easily.

[un_rank]

Sadly when players underperform, miss easy chances and place the team in a bad spot, the manager get the blame - it is their job to motivate the players, instill confidence and build a system to outperform opponents. If the players lacks motivation and confidence, the owners bring in someone else to do the job.

If it happens often enough then it can be put on the manager but if it is a one off that is down to the players. No one at Arsenal now is thinking that far down the line. It was bad to drop points in what should have been the easiest of our remaining run of matches and now you offer extra motivation to the other title challengers who I expect no favors from anymore.
The team has to realize there are no more margin for errors, you have to go out and become champions.

- Jay -

[arallmuus]

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Why though? West Ham, in 18th place, are just five points behind. If we assume Arsenal doesn't pull off their biggest flop of the season and still wins their game against Tottenham, and West Ham has a lucky home win against Bournemouth, then Tottenham's gap to relegation will be reduced to two points. This is a distance where everything can turn upside down in literally one round - I'd call it a fight for survival. But of course, there was more irony in my first comment.

Its just hard for me to picture them getting the relegation but yeah assuming Arsenal and Liverpool win against Tottenham and NFO also West Ham wins their next game against Bournemouth then the gap gonna get closer but personally I think Tottenham is still a better team on the lower table ( up to 13th place )

They score the highest amount of goal alongside Leeds and only 2nd after Brighton in terms on goal difference so I think they have a good shot, 1-2 wins gonna drastically change the lower table ranking because all teams there sucks. I'd say actually NFO is in grave danger of relegation but yeah if Tottenham keep losing their upcoming games then that would be another story

[igebotz]

Looks like an open race now and it will be interesting to see how Arsenal deals with this. I think mentally they were the strongest team this season, until recently at least.
They need to win at Spurs - and I have a feeling they will make a statement there and win easily.

Few more drops and Chelsea are back into the title race  

The best compensation Totteham can give to their home fans this season for their horrible performance is stopping Arsenal from winning the league. Easy BTT & O2.5 goals on this one.

If it happens often enough then it can be put on the manager but if it is a one off that is down to the players. No one at Arsenal now is thinking that far down the line. It was bad to drop points in what should have been the easiest of our remaining run of matches and now you offer extra motivation to the other title challengers who I expect no favors from anymore.
The team has to realize there are no more margin for errors, you have to go out and become champions.

Not going to happen right now, but the thoughts are pouring in; I go to any of your pages and see some of your fans already having that conversation - if he fails to deliver this season, there will be a need for such a talk since players are getting older, some are past their prime. I haven't heard anything about Saliba all season; some are losing their spark, so it's either now or they find someone to cross the team over the line.

We lost Tuchel and Enzo Maresca and those were moves the fans never expected, but they happened. Facts are stubborn.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Few more drops and Chelsea are back into the title race  

The best compensation Totteham can give to their home fans this season for their horrible performance is stopping Arsenal from winning the league. Easy BTT & O2.5 goals on this one.

Bro have you seen your remaining fixtures, I don’t think you could pick a more difficult end to a season if you tried

Burnley (H)
Arsenal (A)
Aston Villa (A)
Newcastle (H)
Everton (A)
Man City (H)
Man Utd (H)
Brighton (A)
Forest (H)
Liverpool (A)
Spurs (H)
Sunderland (A)

Let’s all unify in hoping Arsenal choke once again though

[leea-1334]

Luckily for them, its Spurs away next. If they didn't change the manager, I'd have said it's one of the easier games of the season. Could still be though

You underestimate Tottenham, they are fighting to avoid relegation, so they are very dangerous 
As for Arsenal, they haven't made any fatal mistakes "yet" (although that's what it looks like when you lose points in games against an underdogs), but they're already close. If City win against Newcastle, the pressure will increase to critical levels. I don't even know what the backup plan should be to rely on it, in my dreams it's United, but they are 8 points behind City.

Yes, thank you for supporting my team, everybody believes we are out and gone but this is when we are most dangerous,,, for sure we will not defend, so Arsenal are going to be tested a lot and this is when we will make sure they pay for all the painful Totteringham Days we have to endure.

You know what, I support Chelsea or Liverpool now to win this title