Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[Luzin]

Now getting to the second half of the match, Ten Hag made a wrong substitution, by bringing Rashford on for Cristiano Ronaldo, if you look at the game Sancho wasn't really part of it as he should have been substituted, and since Ronaldo served as a number, that through Ball from Rashford to Fread would have been converted if it was Ronaldo.

Every one has a different view, I don't know if it's wrong or not. Indeed Ronaldo's substitution to Rashford did not result in a goal. But I think Ten Hag has fitness reasons. Man United have a busy schedule, so it needs to make a substitution. I think the choice is just Rashford and Martial being injured.
Of course I didn't expect a draw either. But right now I understand they're in a period of change. They can't change in just one night. Ten Hag needs time to make Man United better. Although he has spent a lot of money, he needs time.

[LittleBitFunny]

Now getting to the second half of the match, Ten Hag made a wrong substitution, by bringing Rashford on for Cristiano Ronaldo, if you look at the game Sancho wasn't really part of it as he should have been substituted, and since Ronaldo served as a number, that through Ball from Rashford to Fread would have been converted if it was Ronaldo.

Every one has a different view, I don't know if it's wrong or not. Indeed Ronaldo's substitution to Rashford did not result in a goal. But I think Ten Hag has fitness reasons. Man United have a busy schedule, so it needs to make a substitution. I think the choice is just Rashford and Martial being injured.
Of course I didn't expect a draw either. But right now I understand they're in a period of change. They can't change in just one night. Ten Hag needs time to make Man United better. Although he has spent a lot of money, he needs time.

Even if the player's fitness is good, it is somewhat difficult for any player to perform full 90 minutes. So since Ten Hag has the opportunity to substitute players, he should give Ronaldo a chance in every match. Ronaldo is a very talented player. But he is not in good form. He will probably get a chance to return to form if he gets a chance to play consistently.
However, for the weak performance of Manchester United, I will blame the weak midfield of United. United have plenty of talented players in attack. But since the midfield is weak, the attacking players are also not able to play well due to lack of cooperation from the midfielders.

[emrecemsan]

We have seen Manchester City this much desperate for the first time after a long break. They had some important opportunities to score actually with Haaland but Alisson didn't let him score thanks to his impressive saves. There was something wrong with their defense in this match also. They left big spaces in defense before and after the goal. Maybe I can understand the after but it is hard to get the other one. Salah was so comfortable on the front and scored a goal.

There was really some improvement in Liverpool defense as they managed to stay solid against Manchester City attackers mostly. They need van Dijk to continue playing strong from now on as he is the mainstay of the defense line. Maybe it is too difficult for them to enter the title race but they don't have anything to lose now. They must push hard after this critical win.

[samuraijin]

Anyway, it was Arsenal got benefited from the Liverpool vs Manchester City match, the history of head to head record did not disappoint Liverpool fans and it is important that we have to think about it too. To be honest I also lost bet Manchester City, but seeing Liverpool comeback I am personally happy, so we will see a very competitive in the remaining matches ahead.

Liverpool's lack of sharpness this year, the impact of Sadio Mané's move to FC Bayern München which made Liverpool only narrowly win over Manchester City, if expecting Mohamed Salah as Liverpool's spearhead is meaningless, although head to head does not disappoint it's true, but if Sadio Mané still in Liverpool, then the chances are that the match will be much more interesting and even the score will not win slim, most likely Liverpool will score 2/3 Goals against Manchester City..

[ajiz138]

We have seen Manchester City this much desperate for the first time after a long break. They had some important opportunities to score actually with Haaland but Alisson didn't let him score thanks to his impressive saves. There was something wrong with their defense in this match also. They left big spaces in defense before and after the goal. Maybe I can understand the after but it is hard to get the other one. Salah was so comfortable on the front and scored a goal.

There was really some improvement in Liverpool defense as they managed to stay solid against Manchester City attackers mostly. They need van Dijk to continue playing strong from now on as he is the mainstay of the defense line. Maybe it is too difficult for them to enter the title race but they don't have anything to lose now. They must push hard after this critical win.

This is a very painful defeat, especially for Manchester City supporters, even though there are many opportunities that will be scored by Manchester City players but Liverpool's defense is solid enough that it is difficult to penetrate despite several attacks by Haaland and his friends, but that's how Manchester City focus attacking, of course the defense is not noticed how strong it is and Salah took advantage of the opponent's own situation and managed to get past it by becoming a goal so it was a bit of a mistake for the Manchester City defender who was too focused on attacking.

Indeed Liverpool are still quite far from competing for the title race, the only thing they have to improve every game so that points can get closer, but the reality is that the Premier League is more difficult to predict.

[joker_josue]

This is a very painful defeat, especially for Manchester City supporters, even though there are many opportunities that will be scored by Manchester City players but Liverpool's defense is solid enough that it is difficult to penetrate despite several attacks by Haaland and his friends, but that's how Manchester City focus attacking, of course the defense is not noticed how strong it is and Salah took advantage of the opponent's own situation and managed to get past it by becoming a goal so it was a bit of a mistake for the Manchester City defender who was too focused on attacking.

Indeed Liverpool are still quite far from competing for the title race, the only thing they have to improve every game so that points can get closer, but the reality is that the Premier League is more difficult to predict.

It is used only in the emotional sense, considering that they are great rivals.
But a game between these two teams, for only 1 goal, shows how the game was very balanced and very well played.
Probably Liverpool will lose the game when they go home to Man City.

[Google+]

In football, there are often surprises, but Liverpool's victory was more than just a surprise. Man City are definitely targeting 3 points, but Liverpool can turn out to be a stumbling block for them and Liverpool is the first team to beat Man City this season. Even though the match was dominated by Man City but I think this is one of Liverpool's best defensive performances this season.

Yes, in that context there were some stunning collaborations displayed by Liverpool so it is not surprising if they were able to break the dominance of Manchester City victory in that match because we know Liverpool strength this season will be able to win it. Erling Haaland seemed to find a curse for himself where Liverpool became a club that was difficult for him to score goals. If we look at the luck side in this match, it is certainly not very accurate because both teams are both strong and can make many accurate chances, but the difficulty of Manchester City to penetrate the Liverpool defense is very difficult because Virgil Van Dijk really looks pretty good in guarding the movement of the Erling Haaland. Well, Liverpool tough defense in that match made him one of the defenders who was able to turn off the duel of Erling Haaland and Foden in breaking into the opponent's defense. no doubt i am very happy to see mohamed Salah to score in this match he really should be praised for bringing Liverpool to full points in the game against Manchester City.

[Tumanggor]

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Liverpool had their chances and took it with confident while city couldn't converts their chances to goal. The red players were very active in the game and didn't give room for fatigue. All of them were serious especially their defend lines, Virgil and Gomez who hold down both Fosen and Haaland.  Amazing results from Liverpool at anfield and city will put more efforts in their next game. Consistency is the only option for Liverpool players and i believe they will have a smooth run up for top four.

Liverpool's struggle to win the match against Man City was not easy, to be honest it was a lucky goal for Liverpool because moh salah managed to escape the offside trap

Arsenal are firmly at the top of the standings with a good record, a 1-0 win over Leeds is quite natural because Leeds also play with a strong defense. it's still not clear when the postponed match between man city vs arsenal will be held again, it's a match that I'm really looking forward to

[Yurkov]

In football, there are often surprises, but Liverpool's victory was more than just a surprise. Man City are definitely targeting 3 points, but Liverpool can turn out to be a stumbling block for them and Liverpool is the first team to beat Man City this season. Even though the match was dominated by Man City but I think this is one of Liverpool's best defensive performances this season.

Yes, in that context there were some stunning collaborations displayed by Liverpool so it is not surprising if they were able to break the dominance of Manchester City victory in that match because we know Liverpool strength this season will be able to win it. Erling Haaland seemed to find a curse for himself where Liverpool became a club that was difficult for him to score goals. If we look at the luck side in this match, it is certainly not very accurate because both teams are both strong and can make many accurate chances, but the difficulty of Manchester City to penetrate the Liverpool defense is very difficult because Virgil Van Dijk really looks pretty good in guarding the movement of the Erling Haaland. Well, Liverpool tough defense in that match made him one of the defenders who was able to turn off the duel of Erling Haaland and Foden in breaking into the opponent's defense. no doubt i am very happy to see mohamed Salah to score in this match he really should be praised for bringing Liverpool to full points in the game against Manchester City.

Liverpool gave their best performance against Manchester City. Liverpool missed a few chances early on. Mohamed Salah is a great footballer, he was repeatedly attacking City's defenses. But Alisson played the biggest role for Liverpool's victory. His finesse showed, and Salah controlled the ball brilliantly to score

[borovichok]

Finally a game Liverpool fans can be proud of. We did really well for the majority of the game and we deserved both the win and the clean sheet.
I think Guardiola made the mistake starting with 3 at the back, when they switched to a back 4 in the 2nd half they were much more dangerous. But so were we though.

A win in the derby is nice, but it took us only to the 8th spot in the league. What we need now is consistency.

Liverpool had their chances and took it with confident while city couldn't converts their chances to goal. The red players were very active in the game and didn't give room for fatigue. All of them were serious especially their defend lines, Virgil and Gomez who hold down both Fosen and Haaland.  Amazing results from Liverpool at anfield and city will put more efforts in their next game. Consistency is the only option for Liverpool players and i believe they will have a smooth run up for top four.

Was happy for Virgil for being his old self and keep Erling Haaland quite, I think Liverpool midfield and defence did a great job on Sunday, I admire James miller high level of concentration at the right side of the defence, while Robertson was good defensively but awful at attack thought klopp will be tempted to go with Tsimikas and in the midfield thiago and fabinho thought Gundogan and Rodri a thing or two, I know Pep will imagine not playing kevin in the midfield three, for me Manchester City best player at the day was Bernardo Silva he was tireless for 90 mins plus.

[D-law]

Finally a game Liverpool fans can be proud of. We did really well for the majority of the game and we deserved both the win and the clean sheet.
I think Guardiola made the mistake starting with 3 at the back, when they switched to a back 4 in the 2nd half they were much more dangerous. But so were we though.

A win in the derby is nice, but it took us only to the 8th spot in the league. What we need now is consistency.

Liverpool had their chances and took it with confident while city couldn't converts their chances to goal. The red players were very active in the game and didn't give room for fatigue. All of them were serious especially their defend lines, Virgil and Gomez who hold down both Fosen and Haaland.  Amazing results from Liverpool at anfield and city will put more efforts in their next game. Consistency is the only option for Liverpool players and i believe they will have a smooth run up for top four.

Was happy for Virgil for being his old self and keep Erling Haaland quite, I think Liverpool midfield and defence did a great job on Sunday, I admire James miller high level of concentration at the right side of the defence, while Robertson was good defensively but awful at attack thought klopp will be tempted to go with Tsimikas and in the midfield thiago and fabinho thought Gundogan and Rodri a thing or two, I know Pep will imagine not playing kevin in the midfield three, for me Manchester City best player at the day was Bernardo Silva he was tireless for 90 mins plus.

He loves such challenges good display out there.
James Milner against his former side good game also
Now this game will boost there confidence as they will start winning games back.

[Yurkov]

Finally a game Liverpool fans can be proud of. We did really well for the majority of the game and we deserved both the win and the clean sheet.
I think Guardiola made the mistake starting with 3 at the back, when they switched to a back 4 in the 2nd half they were much more dangerous. But so were we though.

A win in the derby is nice, but it took us only to the 8th spot in the league. What we need now is consistency.

Liverpool had their chances and took it with confident while city couldn't converts their chances to goal. The red players were very active in the game and didn't give room for fatigue. All of them were serious especially their defend lines, Virgil and Gomez who hold down both Fosen and Haaland.  Amazing results from Liverpool at anfield and city will put more efforts in their next game. Consistency is the only option for Liverpool players and i believe they will have a smooth run up for top four.

Was happy for Virgil for being his old self and keep Erling Haaland quite, I think Liverpool midfield and defence did a great job on Sunday, I admire James miller high level of concentration at the right side of the defence, while Robertson was good defensively but awful at attack thought klopp will be tempted to go with Tsimikas and in the midfield thiago and fabinho thought Gundogan and Rodri a thing or two, I know Pep will imagine not playing kevin in the midfield three, for me Manchester City best player at the day was Bernardo Silva he was tireless for 90 mins plus.

Liverpool's game was perfect. Their attack was great. But I was also quite surprised that Liverpool's defense didn't allow Haaland Foden to create any chances. Holland was completely surrounded by Liverpool's defense. Liverpool's defense did their best to stop Man City's attack.

[GiftedMAN]

Anyway, it was Arsenal got benefited from the Liverpool vs Manchester City match, the history of head to head record did not disappoint Liverpool fans and it is important that we have to think about it too. To be honest I also lost bet Manchester City, but seeing Liverpool comeback I am personally happy, so we will see a very competitive in the remaining matches ahead.

Well I think Arsenal should be grateful to Liverpool for defeating Manchester City in the derby. For the Arsenal team I think they didn't perform very well as I expected may be they are getting tired as their performance against Leeds United was poor, the Arsenal team was lucky enough that Patrick Bamford missed the penalty kick if not their performance wouldn't have giving them the win in the game.  Liverpool defeat to Manchester City gave Arsenal a 4-point gap against their biggest rivals Manchester City but I think Arsenal needs to go back to the drawing board to increase in their game play otherwise they will be back to their usual position in the League.

Liverpool's recent form shouldn't be a problem to any team because their gameplay is not like before and they are not consistent like a team that is interested in fighting for the league this season.

[RILWAN]

One thing that surprises me most in football, is that when big clubs mest the fellow big clubs they deliver, take Liverpool's last weekend's match for example. The club beat the Almighty Manchester City with a goal to nill which is an unpredictable development.

[salad daging]

After having a great debut with Newscatle, now that Man United will face Tottenham Hotspurs now as a home team by Man United will this be even more difficult?
What we know is that Tottenham are still working hard to keep getting points so they don't fall behind Mancity or Arsenal who are a few points adrift, on the other hand, if I choose to bet on Man United, there's little doubt that they are not consistent enough even what we guess is always out of the question. His real guess is that Ten Hag is still hard to beat any other great team except Arsenal which he has beaten.
But it will be interesting between Ten Hag and Conte with his strategic ability.

[Furious 7]

I'm quite heartbroken in this match because in fact I still feel that City will be able to win in the match that took place but the fact that Salah's goal by using Alisson's Assist really shattered my dreams and this was far beyond my expectations.

City were superior in every way in terms of possession and chances but Liverpool were quite disciplined in this game and this one goal definitely made the difference and of course it's a good thing for Liverpool.

Yes, I understand how you feel. indeed before this match, many people predicted that Manchester City would easily beat Liverpool. But in fact, the results of tonight's match actually surprised many parties. Liverpool's game tonight was full of high fighting power, I saw all the Reds players had the same vision to fight from adversity and it was proven that the collective game played by Klopp's troops was able to disrupt Klopp's strategy tonight and finally Liverpool managed to get important points and give the first defeat for Manchester City.

I quite appreciate Klopp's strategy in this match because even though it looks monotonous and does not reflect Liverpool, they do know that they have to be defensive like this so they can win considering they are actually quite weak when playing open. and Klopp is not forcing this and is more focused on defense.
Van Dijk was also in this match quite disciplined and this was probably the best performance he has shown so far in the EPL in my opinion.

[Sirait]

Liverpool's game was perfect. Their attack was great. But I was also quite surprised that Liverpool's defense didn't allow Haaland Foden to create any chances. Holland was completely surrounded by Liverpool's defense. Liverpool's defense did their best to stop Man City's attack.

it's a Klopp strategy and I see it very effective in locking Haaland's movement. Guardiola's mistake was to continue to rely on Haaland as the spearhead of Man City's attack, he forgot that Klopp had learned that, if all clubs used the strategy that Klopp used against Man City then Man City's hope of winning in the next match is very small.

[nara1892]

I quite appreciate Klopp's strategy in this match because even though it looks monotonous and does not reflect Liverpool, they do know that they have to be defensive like this so they can win considering they are actually quite weak when playing open. and Klopp is not forcing this and is more focused on defense.
Van Dijk was also in this match quite disciplined and this was probably the best performance he has shown so far in the EPL in my opinion.

I agree that Klopp's strategy was quite successful to quell the attacks launched by Manchester City. And I also agree with Van Dijk's performance, because in the previous matches he has also been heavily criticized for his unsatisfactory performances. It really hurts me a lot when people are compared to Harry Maguaire. This win will mean a lot to Liverpool and I'm sure they will continue to nurture their game to improve. I miss their old game where everything worked effectively.

[Lordhermes]

I'm quite heartbroken in this match because in fact I still feel that City will be able to win in the match that took place but the fact that Salah's goal by using Alisson's Assist really shattered my dreams and this was far beyond my expectations.

City were superior in every way in terms of possession and chances but Liverpool were quite disciplined in this game and this one goal definitely made the difference and of course it's a good thing for Liverpool.

Yes, I understand how you feel. indeed before this match, many people predicted that Manchester City would easily beat Liverpool. But in fact, the results of tonight's match actually surprised many parties. Liverpool's game tonight was full of high fighting power, I saw all the Reds players had the same vision to fight from adversity and it was proven that the collective game played by Klopp's troops was able to disrupt Klopp's strategy tonight and finally Liverpool managed to get important points and give the first defeat for Manchester City.

I quite appreciate Klopp's strategy in this match because even though it looks monotonous and does not reflect Liverpool, they do know that they have to be defensive like this so they can win considering they are actually quite weak when playing open. and Klopp is not forcing this and is more focused on defense.
Van Dijk was also in this match quite disciplined and this was probably the best performance he has shown so far in the EPL in my opinion.

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I'm quite heartbroken in this match because in fact I still feel that City will be able to win in the match that took place but the fact that Salah's goal by using Alisson's Assist really shattered my dreams and this was far beyond my expectations.

City were superior in every way in terms of possession and chances but Liverpool were quite disciplined in this game and this one goal definitely made the difference and of course it's a good thing for Liverpool.

Yes, I understand how you feel. indeed before this match, many people predicted that Manchester City would easily beat Liverpool. But in fact, the results of tonight's match actually surprised many parties. Liverpool's game tonight was full of high fighting power, I saw all the Reds players had the same vision to fight from adversity and it was proven that the collective game played by Klopp's troops was able to disrupt Klopp's strategy tonight and finally Liverpool managed to get important points and give the first defeat for Manchester City.

I quite appreciate Klopp's strategy in this match because even though it looks monotonous and does not reflect Liverpool, they do know that they have to be defensive like this so they can win considering they are actually quite weak when playing open. and Klopp is not forcing this and is more focused on defense.
Van Dijk was also in this match quite disciplined and this was probably the best performance he has shown so far in the EPL in my opinion.

When Klopp made his lineup adjustments for the match against Manchester City, Milner stood out, Gomez shone, and Haaland was taken off the field.

 Liverpool will return to the top if they carry on in this manner. Liverpool outplayed Man City and they played well, but they didn't demonstrate their will to win the game.

[ILuckyGuyI]

When Klopp made his lineup adjustments for the match against Manchester City, Milner stood out, Gomez shone, and Haaland was taken off the field.

 Liverpool will return to the top if they carry on in this manner. Liverpool outplayed Man City and they played well, but they didn't demonstrate their will to win the game.

Maybe we aren't even in the middle of the season yet. However it is still difficult for Liverpool to enter the title race. They are 14 points away from the leader at the moment. They will need to continue without losing points much from now on. For now their form is still bad despite defeating Manchester City in Anfield. Maybe this important win can be helpful for them to improve their form as of now. It had better do so otherwise Liverpool would only finish the season at the 2nd or 3rd place the most.

This defensive improvement was important for them. They have struggled with their defense so far and this game was way different than the previous one. Conceding 0 goal against Manchester City is a big progress. Next time they are hosting West Ham I'll be expecting the same effort in defense.