Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[MCobian]

I've come to the conclusion that Arsenal's defense lineup is weak.

I also agree that the Arsenal defense lineup is indeed playing badly, I don't understand why Kieran Tierney is being played as a central defender.
It should be Gabriel who is playing in that position. Maybe Arteta had other thoughts as to why trust Tierney, but if you look at the statistics of
the Liverpool vs Arsenal match, Liverpool really dominate the match. Liverpool's possession ball reached 66%, while Arsenal is only 34%. Then
shots on target Liverpool 9x, while Arsenal 3x. So in my opinion Arsenal deserves to lose, even though I'm an Arsenal fan. But fortunately I bet
on Liverpool's victory, it turned out that my prediction was correct.

[ampere]

Well, my bets did really bad, not even over 1.5 goals for Arsenal because right after full time, Aubameyang had the perfect chance to bring the score up to 3 - 2 but he never attempted a shot.

The whole Arsenal team never made many goal kicks anyway, Liverpool and especially Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota in the last minutes of the game were intimidating them with with 3x of Arsenal's kicks and kept most of the ball posession.

I've come to the conclusion that Arsenal's defense lineup is weak.

I think it is not news that Arsenal Defense line up is weak, the question is which team is good enough to exploit it, Liverpool did that 3 times; More importantly, i think arsenal frontline caused the pressure, lacazette losing a one on one situation in such a match is a huge blow to footballers morale.

One thing about this Liverpool team is that their play is beyond tactics, the players know themselves so much that they know where and when to be during game play; that is an hallmark of champions. E.G Is Dijk punching crosses to mane and Salah 60 yards away. Its a great team performance from Liverpool i must say.

[Cnut237]

Dont forget that Sheffield United are also in the same shape as Fulham. Three game without a win was a very bad start for them and there was no point in risking anything on them. If it was me, then I would pick the opponent as the underdog and get the win. I dont believe they can come back, but whatever the outcome is now we can only criticize their poor result.

They've made a bad start, but I don't think they're in as much trouble as Fulham. Sheff Utd had a decent last season, and finished in the top half. They've strengthened slightly since then. Whereas Fulham came up through the play-offs, haven't strengthened from a team that couldn't even finish top 2 in the Championship, plus they have the memory of what happened last time they were in the top flight weighing them down. Unless some dramatic reinforcements come in for Fulham, I'm confident that they will finish below Sheff Utd.

[Naida_BR]

Tonight it is Lampard's time to show that all those money spend are worth it.
Beating Tottenham is going to be a strong message to all the haters that do not believe that this season's signings will help Chelsea reaching to a title win this season...
I am going to bet for Chelsea's win for @1,70 odds.

[snipie]

Tonight it is Lampard's time to show that all those money spend are worth it.
Beating Tottenham is going to be a strong message to all the haters that do not believe that this season's signings will help Chelsea reaching to a title win this season...
I am going to bet for Chelsea's win for @1,70 odds.

Is Bale ready for this game? Otherwise I am curious to see if the 3 mystery will continue or not 

[Indymoney]

Tonight it is Lampard's time to show that all those money spend are worth it.
Beating Tottenham is going to be a strong message to all the haters that do not believe that this season's signings will help Chelsea reaching to a title win this season...
I am going to bet for Chelsea's win for @1,70 odds.

Is Bale ready for this game? Otherwise I am curious to see if the 3 mystery will continue or not 

Bale is still not ready for this game I am feeling he will take some time and will join after break which is coming on 10th October.

[Coyster]

Unless some dramatic reinforcements come in for Fulham, I'm confident that they will finish below Sheff Utd.

It's still early in the new season to fix places/positions, but I agree with you, Sheffield played some very good and entertaining football last season and imo they just need to pick up a point to get themselves back in form, I still believe Sheffield has what it takes to finish in the top half of the table like they did last season.

Fulham are looking like the competition in the English top flight is already getting to them, for a newly promoted team, losing three games could be damaging to your hopes of staying in the league (it's always good to pick up early points), you're losing those games and already looking over your shoulders not to be relegated back to the championship. The pressure of not going back to the lower division immediately after promotion could affect the players' mentality and cause more slip ups for the team. Scott parker has his work cut out for him.

[ShowOff]

They've made a bad start, but I don't think they're in as much trouble as Fulham. Sheff Utd had a decent last season, and finished in the top half. They've strengthened slightly since then. Whereas Fulham came up through the play-offs, haven't strengthened from a team that couldn't even finish top 2 in the Championship, plus they have the memory of what happened last time they were in the top flight weighing them down. Unless some dramatic reinforcements come in for Fulham, I'm confident that they will finish below Sheff Utd.

Like you said, I'm not sure they can stay in the EPL next season if they don't fix all the line with good player. Fulham is seen as a weak team because they are a team that was promoted to the EPL and I think Fulham will only be a hotbed of goal for most of the big team this season and a few other.

Without good player in the team it is very difficult to get good result in all English Premier League game. Relegation is a guarantee for a team like Fulham, but who know a miracle will come after the storm. 

[arallmuus]

Without good player in the team it is very difficult to get good result in all English Premier League game. Relegation is a guarantee for a team like Fulham, but who know a miracle will come after the storm. 

Everything is pretty much still vague at this point atleast until Christmas, Last season Watford was doing decent for a while then had few bad runs then stay afloat on top of the bottom 3 but they were relegated.

While everyone seems to focus on Fulham, people kinda forgot that Leicester has won 3 games now and They even won against Manchester City with massive score yet no one said anything about Leicester winning the league so its kinda double standard. Fulham was bad but that doesnt mean they are going to be relegated (yet)

[Darkoth89]

Is Bale ready for this game? Otherwise I am curious to see if the 3 mystery will continue or not 

Bale is still not ready for this game I am feeling he will take some time and will join after break which is coming on 10th October.

Apparently he won't be available until mid-October, he still got problems with his knee. At least that's the latest info I could find (https://www.teamtalk.com/news/gareth-bale-injury-tottenham). So he might return on the 17th if all goes according to plan. I am sure all Spurs fans are desperately waiting so have him back.

[Trofo]

Is Bale ready for this game? Otherwise I am curious to see if the 3 mystery will continue or not 

Bale is still not ready for this game I am feeling he will take some time and will join after break which is coming on 10th October.

Apparently he won't be available until mid-October, he still got problems with his knee. At least that's the latest info I could find (https://www.teamtalk.com/news/gareth-bale-injury-tottenham). So he might return on the 17th if all goes according to plan. I am sure all Spurs fans are desperately waiting so have him back.

I think he will be a big disappointment for the Spurs, he is not the same player he was when he left and I mean that more regarding to his level of commitment to the football then his actual football prowess. I am just watching the game and every time camera zoomed to him (only twice to be fair) he is on his mobile and doesn't even watch the game. That shows how much his team mates and club mean to him and that is a habit he got in Real. He is getting good money, he could at least look like he gives a damn

[snipie]

I think he will be a big disappointment for the Spurs

I will not deny that this is exactly what I am looking for when I asked my question. I just want to see if he will be able to prove himself as a good player and that Real Madrid was wrong all the time or totally the opposite which I believe it is the case too.
BTW, looking to his phone is way better than trolling and mocking his team which is 0-1 behind Chelsea...

[DeathAngel]

Bale has been a great player over the years but he’s constantly riddled with injuries. I just don’t think it’s going to work out as well as Spurs hope. You should never sign a player on the way down in his career. Always better to sign younger, hungry players.

[snipie]

Bale has been a great player over the years but he’s constantly riddled with injuries. I just don’t think it’s going to work out as well as Spurs hope. You should never sign a player on the way down in his career. Always better to sign younger, hungry players.

Well it depends, some players kept good performance even at the "end" of their carriers like Pirlo and maybe Suarez too... Bale is in standby, we will figure soon 
Checked the score and it appears that spurs won with penalty kicks 5-4 (1-1)! That was unexpected tho + no 3 goals aww

[gabbie2010]

Tonight it is Lampard's time to show that all those money spend are worth it.
Beating Tottenham is going to be a strong message to all the haters that do not believe that this season's signings will help Chelsea reaching to a title win this season...
I am going to bet for Chelsea's win for @1,70 odds.

Chelsea never disappoint in yesterday's match although they lost the game above all the team is improving gradually with new signing Timo Werner netting his first goal for the club Mendy their new goalkeeper from Rennes who also performed well while Chelsea kept most of the possession throughout the duration of the match, although tottenham won by luck no thanks to mount missed penalty kick.
Tottenham on the other mixed up some old players with some new signing in order to keep some fresh leg because of the upcoming fixture Europa league match against Maccabi Haifi on Thursday and keeping a date with Man Utd on Sunday those are busy week  ahead of them.

[hilariousetc]

Tonight it is Lampard's time to show that all those money spend are worth it.
Beating Tottenham is going to be a strong message to all the haters that do not believe that this season's signings will help Chelsea reaching to a title win this season...
I am going to bet for Chelsea's win for @1,70 odds.

Is Bale ready for this game? Otherwise I am curious to see if the 3 mystery will continue or not  

Bale is out for at least a month. They could do with him this week though as Spurs have three games this week. I was going to back a draw with their game against Man United on Sunday but with it being away and their third game in six days they might struggle.

I think he will be a big disappointment for the Spurs, he is not the same player he was when he left and I mean that more regarding to his level of commitment to the football then his actual football prowess. I am just watching the game and every time camera zoomed to him (only twice to be fair) he is on his mobile and doesn't even watch the game. That shows how much his team mates and club mean to him and that is a habit he got in Real. He is getting good money, he could at least look like he gives a damn

People shouldn't expect too much from him but Madrid barely played him so it's hard to judge what form he's in right now but he looked pretty good in the CL final a couple of years ago where he scored one of it not the best greatest CL final goal of all time. I'm looking forward to him playing anyway.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Tonight it is Lampard's time to show that all those money spend are worth it.
Beating Tottenham is going to be a strong message to all the haters that do not believe that this season's signings will help Chelsea reaching to a title win this season...
I am going to bet for Chelsea's win for @1,70 odds.

Is Bale ready for this game? Otherwise I am curious to see if the 3 mystery will continue or not  

Bale is out for at least a month. They could do with him this week though as Spurs have three games this week. I was going to back a draw with their game against Man United on Sunday but with it being away and their third game in six days they might struggle.

Tottenham's match against Man U. will be the most exciting match in this month. Both teams are strong. Anything will be happened in this match. But I think Tottenham would like to draw this match. Because their other opponents in this month are relatively easy teams.

[DeathAngel]

Tottenham's match against Man U. will be the most exciting match in this month . Both  teams are strong . Anything will be happen in this match . But i think Tottenham would like to  draw this match . Because their other opponents in this month are relatively easy teams .

Dude, this is not a high quality match any more. Man Utd are a pale shadow of the team they once were. Spurs are just, well, Spurs. They never win anything. It’s an important match for both teams to try & get points towards a fight to squeeze into the top 4 but neither team will get anywhere near the title. They can try & get 4th or something, it’s far from the most exciting match of the month.

[snipie]

Tottenham's match against Man U. will be the most exciting match in this month . Both  teams are strong . Anything will be happen in this match . But i think Tottenham would like to  draw this match . Because their other opponents in this month are relatively easy teams .

Dude, this is not a high quality match any more. Man Utd are a pale shadow of the team they once were. Spurs are just, well, Spurs. They never win anything. It’s an important match for both teams to try & get points towards a fight to squeeze into the top 4 but neither team will get anywhere near the title. They can try & get 4th or something, it’s far from the most exciting match of the month.

Well best match is not always top best teams facing each other like LFC and City, it can be also a match between 2 laggy teams with no clue which one will play worst. It is the example of Bundesliga the previous weekend between Schalke infinite 0 and Bremen, everyone want to know which team gonna win in that epic game. Now for Man United and Spurs, they both are lagging like hell... Man U can score 4 goals against good team then lose the next game vs one of the worst, for Spurs, well as you said Spurs...

[Darkoth89]

Well best match is not always top best teams facing each other like LFC and City, it can be also a match between 2 laggy teams with no clue which one will play worst. It is the example of Bundesliga the previous weekend between Schalke infinite 0 and Bremen, everyone want to know which team gonna win in that epic game. Now for Man United and Spurs, they both are lagging like hell... Man U can score 4 goals against good team then lose the next game vs one of the worst, for Spurs, well as you said Spurs...

I still think Man United  vs. Tottenham is a top-match that deserves to be called so. Two teams that are both competing for a top 4/5 spot ... what do you want more?!
And now something else: I know Man United and the Spurs are not City or Liverpool but don't you dare to compare them to Schalke!  That would be insulting Unlike Schalke, usually matches with Man United and Tottenham are actually interesting to watch.