⚽ English Premier League Season: 2023/2024

[ILuckyGuyI]

There are some Kevin De Bruyne speculations out on the news these days. It is rumoured that he might be signed by Al Nassr next summer. They look really serious about completing this transfer for now. I wonder what Manchester City's answer would be about this interest.

He still has a contract running till June 30, 2025. His market price is still 70 million € despite being 32 years old. He is still a special player undoubtedly.    However I have no doubt Al Nassr would approach Manchester City with a huge package similar to the Salah situation last summer. I can't imagine how much salary he would be offered also.

What do you think about this potential transfer? Honestly I would like to see De Bruyne at Manchester City for a couple of more years while he can still perform nicely. 

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[JollyGood]

It is something to admire about Guardiola and his Manchester City team because an influential player such as De Bruyne has been unavailable all season long (except for the first game of the season because of a hamstring injury) but they still are nearly top of the Premier League. I do not know if he will end up going to a Saudi club but I would not be surprised. He has won every major trophy in the Premier League and even the Champions League therefore he should consider the move because Guardiola will play him less and less as he rotates his team.

You have to respect Guardiola because no player is bigger than the team he manages. Over the years he has left out Stones, Walker, Aguero, Grealish, Mahrez, De Bruyne, Ederson, Kompany and others. He showed he can build teams around any player that fits his requirements therefore in his view all players including De Bruyne are expendable.

There are some Kevin De Bruyne speculations out on the news these days. It is rumoured that he might be signed by Al Nassr next summer. They look really serious about completing this transfer for now. I wonder what Manchester City's answer would be about this interest.

He still has a contract running till June 30, 2025. His market price is still 70 million € despite being 32 years old. He is still a special player undoubtedly.    However I have no doubt Al Nassr would approach Manchester City with a huge package similar to the Salah situation last summer. I can't imagine how much salary he would be offered also.

What do you think about this potential transfer? Honestly I would like to see De Bruyne at Manchester City for a couple of more years while he can still perform nicely.  

[RaltcoinsB]

Arsenal is currently a more complete team than Chelsea and hasn't Lost  to Chelsea since Arteta took over..

I expected you would stake on Chelsea regardless.

Although I anticipated Chelsea to pull a fast one, I'm being realistic in my analysis and am conscious that there are a lot of things that might go wrong. I'm also aware that we are currently not on the same level as the Arsenal team. I never thought I would say this, but it's the truth. No Chilwell, James is just returning, Palmer is the only creative player in the team got a knock few days ago, and things don't seem good for us. The best result we might hope for is a draw.

The number of defeats is more than the number of wins and draws. The main problem for Chelsea is identifying where they actually made a mistake. Injuries, of course, affect the team, but Chelsea could not achieve harmony. Their current position in the league is 11th. This is a big disappointment because they spent a lot of money and had dreams of being in the top positions this year. Hopefully the arrival of the injured can be the beginning of success for Chelsea.

[Igebotz]

There are some Kevin De Bruyne speculations out on the news these days. It is rumoured that he might be signed by Al Nassr next summer. They look really serious about completing this transfer for now. I wonder what Manchester City's answer would be about this interest.

He still has a contract running till June 30, 2025. His market price is still 70 million € despite being 32 years old. He is still a special player undoubtedly.    However I have no doubt Al Nassr would approach Manchester City with a huge package similar to the Salah situation last summer. I can't imagine how much salary he would be offered also.

What do you think about this potential transfer? Honestly I would like to see De Bruyne at Manchester City for a couple of more years while he can still perform nicely.  

He's in his final years of his career, and if such a offer exists, Manchester City would gladly accept it; the team has already acclimated to life without him, so I don't think they'd mind letting him go. He's been battling to keep fit, and he's not getting any younger; it would be best for him to move to a less intense competition, such as the Saudi league. Last season, the team lost Mahrez and Gundogan, and yet still moving stronger

Pep is a genius, and he knows how to find the ideal replacement. .

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place tomorrow (Saturday 4th November):

Fulham vs Manchester United
Brentford vs West Ham United
Burnley vs Crystal Palace
Everton vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Newcastle United vs Arsenal

The game of the day has to be Newcastle United vs Arsenal and I think Newcastle will take all three points.

If Manchester United lose at Fulham it could be the end of Ten Hag. Everton will be looking to make it difficult for Brighton, I will not be surprised in Everton win that game. Manchester City will be looking to beat Bournemouth and move to the top of the Premier League table.

[JollyGood]

These are the results of the games played over the weekend and yesterday:

Monday 6th November
Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Chelsea



Chelsea ended up surprising everybody by thrashing Tottenham, it means the only remaining unbeaten side in the Premier League finally lost after 11 games. Jackson was composed in front of goal and scored a brilliant hat-trick.

Stirling was back to his best, Caicedo showed glimmer of past form and overall the team were excellent. They came from a goal down to score four but Tottenham were down to nine players at the beginning of the second half therefore it made it easier for Chelsea.

Sunday 5th November
Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa
Luton Town 1-1 Liverpool

Aston Villa had a chance to jump up to 3rd place in the table if they had won but Nottingham Forest stunned with an excellent display. Luton were on the verge of a memorable victory against Liverpool upon their return to the Premier League but they conceded an equaliser in the 5th minute of time added-on.

Saturday 4th November
Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
Brentford 3-2 West Ham United
Burnley 0-2 Crystal Palace
Everton 1-1 Brighton and Hove Albion
Manchester City 6-1 Bournemouth
Sheffield United 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal

Manchester City are not slowing down they dismantled Bournemouth. Newcastle United won the game against Arsenal with the controversial goal and Arteta began his rant against the officials. Ten Hag is hanging on to his job with that Manchester United win at Fulham. Well done to Brentford, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United for hard fought wins.

[Juggy777]

These are the results of the games played over the weekend and yesterday:

Monday 6th November
Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Chelsea



Chelsea ended up surprising everybody by thrashing Tottenham, it means the only remaining unbeaten side in the Premier League finally lost after 11 games. Jackson was composed in front of goal and scored a brilliant hat-trick.

Stirling was back to his best, Caicedo showed glimmer of past form and overall the team were excellent. They came from a goal down to score four but Tottenham were down to nine players at the beginning of the second half therefore it made it easier for Chelsea.

@JollyGood I have said it before and I’ll say it again that Poch needs some time because the signs were there that Chelsea was progressing and very soon he’ll be able to show why he’s the right man for the job. Furthermore I think that Tottenham player’s underestimated Chelsea and they paid the price for it and despite this win I yet feel that Chelsea can further improve and finally start crushing teams in the premier league.

[CLS63]

Chelsea were really lucky as well that Tottenham had to play with even 9 players. But I confirm that they took advantage of this situation really efficiently. However they have another tough match waiting for them now. It is going to be against Manchester City in Stamford Bridge. This time luck may not be Chelsea's best friend.

Chelsea would hope to see a productive match from Jackson again. They will really need it. He made a hat-trick you know and I wonder how much this performance will effect his future performances. But in the end it looks really difficult for Chelsea to steal any point from Manchester City.

[JollyGood]

Chelsea were really lucky as well that Tottenham had to play with even 9 players. But I confirm that they took advantage of this situation really efficiently. However they have another tough match waiting for them now. It is going to be against Manchester City in Stamford Bridge. This time luck may not be Chelsea's best friend.

If Tottenham had kept 11 players on the pitch I not sure if they would have won the game because Chelsea were playing the game with extreme confidence. Having said that you could be right about Chelsea when they play Manchester City but if they play the same way they did against Tottenham I think Chelsea will win the game.

Chelsea would hope to see a productive match from Jackson again. They will really need it. He made a hat-trick you know and I wonder how much this performance will effect his future performances. But in the end it looks really difficult for Chelsea to steal any point from Manchester City.

Jackson was composed in front of goal, he deserved his hat-trick and he still has many goals to score. He will get better and better as the season goes on.

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place today Saturday 11th November

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal vs Burnley
Crystal Palace vs Everton
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Bournemouth vs Newcastle United

There is no game of the day but clearly Arsenal should win their home game against Burnley. Apart from that, Tottenham should win their game and return to  the top of the Premier League table.

Under normal circumstances Manchester United win their home game against Luton Town but the way the season has played out I would not rule out a win for Luton 

[JollyGood]

These are the results of the games played today Sunday 12th November:

Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham 
Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Sheffield United 
Liverpool 3-0 Brentford 
West Ham United 3-2 Nottingham Forest

These are the results of the games played yesterday:

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal 3-1 Burnley
Crystal Palace 2-3 Everton
Manchester United 1-0 Luton Town
Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle United

There is one game taking place, it is Chelsea vs Manchester City

[Sim_card]

CHE vs MCI

It is still goalless in the match between Chelsea and Man City at Stamford bridge. Man City is trying their best to pick up in the game so that they can be able to try their luck on Chelsea's goal keeper but they have not gotten a good opportunity. Chelsea on the other hand is holding their ground and they are playing confidently. The end justifies the game and I know that one of these club will break the deadlock in this first half. Man City is still holding the ball more than Chelsea. Oh no Cuccurella has committed a foul inside Chelsea's box by pushing down Halaad when a corner kick is been crossed. Finally Halaad has broken the deadlock with a brilliant penalty kick that when straight to the left corner of the post on this 25th minutes. Man City is now leading in Stamford bridge.
Goal ball Thiago Sylva has equalized the goal with a great finish four minutes after Halaad penalty
Chelsea 1-1 City

[JollyGood]

The game is 2-2 at half-time. I am surprised the penalty was given because Haaland pulled the shirt of Cucurella first. Until that point, it was Chelsea that were the better team. They never stopped pushing for a goal and eventually took the lead (2-1) before they conceded an equaliser. I think Chelsea have got what it takes to win the game, I am expecting them to walk away with the points 

CHE vs MCI

[ILuckyGuyI]

What a game, huh? 

Honestly I must admit that I wasn't expecting Chelsea to resist this strong. They always managed to stay sharp in the game despite Manchester City's comebacks. Broja hasn't been around for a while due to injury and his presence has brought them luck right away. Thanks to his getting a penalty for his team they were able to leave the game with one point. Palmer maintained his good penalty performance.

We must have watched the best kind of a game under rain between these teams I guess. 

[püsür]

What a game, huh? 

Honestly I must admit that I wasn't expecting Chelsea to resist this strong. They always managed to stay sharp in the game despite Manchester City's comebacks. Broja hasn't been around for a while due to injury and his presence has brought them luck right away. Thanks to his getting a penalty for his team they were able to leave the game with one point. Palmer maintained his good penalty performance.

We must have watched the best kind of a game under rain between these teams I guess. 

Chelsea came back from three down to play better than anyone could have expected. Former players Sterling and Palmer played particularly well. That's what the premier league is all about. Pochettino was right to return to his own league after his PSG adventure. If patience is shown this year, it looks like Chelsea will turn into an offensive team like never before. Did you see how he reacted after the game ended? He wanted a card shown to him in his protest. I like this kind of passion. Even though Chelsea got the equaliser at 92nd minute and could be happy with this result.

[Igebotz]

The game is 2-2 at half-time. I am surprised the penalty was given because Haaland pulled the shirt of Cucurella first. Until that point, it was Chelsea that were the better team. They never stopped pushing for a goal and eventually took the lead (2-1) before they conceded an equaliser. I think Chelsea have got what it takes to win the game, I am expecting them to walk away with the points 

What's new about the league getting corrupt? Both players held themselves but only one got booked, so attackers are permitted to pull defenders but defenders are not allowed to grab attackers; the double standard of officiating this season is worrisome and will only worsen. Antony Taylor was demoted for his terrible decision against Wolves, only to return for another disasterclass. Lol

I've always respected bald refs until Anthony Taylor came into the picture.

[CLS63]

What's new about the league getting corrupt? Both players held themselves but only one got booked, so attackers are permitted to pull defenders but defenders are not allowed to grab attackers; the double standard of officiating this season is worrisome and will only worsen. Antony Taylor was demoted for his terrible decision against Wolves, only to return for another disasterclass. Lol

I've always respected bald refs until Anthony Taylor came into the picture.

Mourinho criticized and got really angry at Anthony Taylor in the Europa League finale previously as well. It looks like Anthony Taylor is still drawing a lot of attention to himself.    This season the referees are really bad in the Premier League. I mean there have been a lot of bad decisions in many matches so far.

For example I still don't forget Diaz's disallowed goal in the Tottenham match. It was called offside but it wasn't. PGMOL also stated that after the match. I hope to see some improvements in decisions but we are just seeing more mistakes.

[Igebotz]

What's new about the league getting corrupt? Both players held themselves but only one got booked, so attackers are permitted to pull defenders but defenders are not allowed to grab attackers; the double standard of officiating this season is worrisome and will only worsen. Antony Taylor was demoted for his terrible decision against Wolves, only to return for another disasterclass. Lol

I've always respected bald refs until Anthony Taylor came into the picture.

Mourinho criticized and got really angry at Anthony Taylor in the Europa League finale previously as well. It looks like Anthony Taylor is still drawing a lot of attention to himself.    This season the referees are really bad in the Premier League. I mean there have been a lot of bad decisions in many matches so far.

For example I still don't forget Diaz's disallowed goal in the Tottenham match. It was called offside but it wasn't. PGMOL also stated that after the match. I hope to see some improvements in decisions but we are just seeing more mistakes.

Anthony Taylor barely escaped getting mobbed by Roma fans at the airport; the man is making enemies both at home and abroad.

The instant Hobb Webb, a well-known crooked, criminal, match fixer, was chosen PGMOL chairman, I knew the league was in trouble.Fixed matches would begin to appear sooner or later.

[Sexylizzy2813]

What's new about the league getting corrupt? Both players held themselves but only one got booked, so attackers are permitted to pull defenders but defenders are not allowed to grab attackers; the double standard of officiating this season is worrisome and will only worsen. Antony Taylor was demoted for his terrible decision against Wolves, only to return for another disasterclass. Lol

I've always respected bald refs until Anthony Taylor came into the picture.

Sometimes players especially defender forget that they're the ones at risk, if a defender is holding an attacker they need to hold and release that hold because the attacker is also waiting for an opportunity to go down ones the ball is getting to where the battle is taking place, the best thing to do to avoid such foul is to let go of the attacker before the ball gets into the 18 yard box.
About the ref, instead of complaining of the refs I think the major problem now is VAR, the wrong calls being made by VAR is just irritating and it kills the morale and tension of the game.
I just know that demoting Anthony Taylor won't change anything, he'll come back and cause another wrong call (maybe in the next game) but to be honest with you, he (Taylor) did his best to control such a game, was expecting a red card but he understood every move the players made.

[JollyGood]

When the game ended, you had to step back and admire what a brilliant game of football that was witnessed. It ended 4-4 but I felt Chelsea should have won the game. The Haaland foul which led to the penalty should never have been awarded and it gave Manchester City the lead against the run of play.

What a game. I can understand why Pochettino was furious at the referee when he blew the whistle because Sterling was fouled and the game should have continued for another few seconds as the advantage was going for the team that had their player (Sterling) fouled.