⚽ English Premier League Season: 2023/2024

[Igebotz]

@JollyGood from what I had read all the player’s were bought at the whims of Todd and he didn’t consult Poch on the arrival’s at least that’s what the rumour was and Poch has never made any statements saying that all his targets were secured so I’m going to assume that he was kept out of the loop. Furthermore while West Ham have been playing well they’ll not be able to stop the Halland express who’s only aim is to score and score so I expect City to win comfortably and Halland to continue his goal scoring streak.

Well, I expect Manchester City to score but whether they win the game is a different matter because I expect West Ham United to score too  

About Pochettino, after he was appointed manager players should not be brought in unless he (as manager) wants to work with them. If the board did not get deals over the line that is different to them imposing players on a manager. These are rumours but I think he is the sort of manager that would probably walk away if he was being forced to pick certain players or buy/sell against his wishes.

This is Chelsea business, and you know I'll always jump on any opportunity. Back to whether Poch was aware of these transfers: Yes, he personally pursued Axel Disasi, Nicolas Jackson, Sanchez, Christopher Nkunku, and Palmer, which is why the team is built around them and they are getting more playing time than the players brought in by Potter and Lampard. The only players on whom I can bet everything that Poch is unconcerned/unaware are the U20 Brazilians that Todd is busy buying and loaning out. The days of club imposing players on the manager is no more.

This City side has shown that the team can survive without any key player. KDB being off since week 1 and the team is still on top of the league.

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[tokeweed]

I think Pochettino has a mindset which enables him to get past any criticism directed at himself and his team from the media. The issue is about what happens if it is from the fans or from the board because at that point he will be tested. He was loved by the Southampton and Tottenham fans but he did not receive adulation at PSG. Now he is at Chelsea which is a club that has very impatient fans but I expect they will appreciate what he brings to the club.

The previous Chelsea owner hired and fired managers at record speed but the new owner is looking for long term stability. He made a mistake when he chose Potter but appointing Pochettino is not a mistake.

Do you think one day we will see "Boehly Out" banners? Highly unlikely but you never know. The man has invested heavily to first buy the club and then invested in players without hesitation. Every team around the world would happily accept to be funded to the amount he has funded Chelsea.

Chelsea needs to do it now or the negative momentum for them is gonna be a btch.  The negativity is gonna creep in and spread to the whole squad and before you know it fans are flying 'Poch Out' banners at home fixtures.    Kidding about the Poch Out banners but we've seen what happened to Tuchel and Potter...  Two capable managers who could win the league imho.

So yeah, their next match should be a good get back on track spot even if it's an away fixture.

Yeah..  I guess we'll just have to see in the next couple of matches with the next one vs Bournemouth a very critical one.  I mean we've seen it a lot of times before, we expect a good club to finally turn things around but it's like catching a falling knife.  You thought you bought the dip but forgot about the dip to the dip to the dippity dip.  

Anyway, what do you guys think of these bets...  LFC and Spurs parlay at 1.84.  Fulham and under 4.5 goals combo at 1.88.  Arsenal and under 4.5 goals combo at 1.85.  And here's a fun one, Man United double chance and BTTS combo at 1.94.  

[Igebotz]

Anyway, what do you guys think of these bets...  LFC and Spurs parlay at 1.84.  Fulham and under 4.5 goals combo at 1.88.  Arsenal and under 4.5 goals combo at 1.85.  And here's a fun one, Man United double chance and BTTS combo at 1.94. 

Except for the Manchester United 1x, those are solid selections, the present Manutd club is in shambles. First, there was Sancho vs ETH, and after their brief squabble, he was kicked off the team. Anthony has now been removed from the team in order to deal with a personal issue. Manutd is also having defensive issues; I'm tempted to go with Brighton and Under 4.5, but I'm worried that this Brighton team will score more than 4 goals. Here is my weekend 5 fold.

Brighton, Liverpool, manCity and Tottenham all win.

[JollyGood]

This City side has shown that the team can survive without any key player. KDB being off since week 1 and the team is still on top of the league.

If he is not playing for Manchester City this weekend, there is a big chance West Ham United could win the game and inflict their first defeat of the season.

Yeah..  I guess we'll just have to see in the next couple of matches with the next one vs Bournemouth a very critical one.  I mean we've seen it a lot of times before, we expect a good club to finally turn things around but it's like catching a falling knife.  You thought you bought the dip but forgot about the dip to the dip to the dippity dip.  

Anyway, what do you guys think of these bets...  LFC and Spurs parlay at 1.84.  Fulham and under 4.5 goals combo at 1.88.  Arsenal and under 4.5 goals combo at 1.85.  And here's a fun one, Man United double chance and BTTS combo at 1.94.  

Chelsea play on Sunday but before that all-important games take place on Saturday. What are you thinking about the odds? The way Manchester United are playing they will concede goals therefore it is safe to say Brighton will score at Old Trafford. Even if Liverpool might stutter away at Wolves, you have to look at Tottenham and think they should easily dismantle Sheffield United and take maximum points.

[Igebotz]

This City side has shown that the team can survive without any key player. KDB being off since week 1 and the team is still on top of the league.

If he is not playing for Manchester City this weekend, there is a big chance West Ham United could win the game and inflict their first defeat of the season.

Man City always finds a way to bully West Ham, and this season will be no exception. Westham must have received valuable points from the last four games, but they were second best in all of them except the last one against Luton, which they dominated in the first half. Westham likes to drop deep and create counter-attacks in between spaces, and if there is one thing that this Mancity is good at, it is covering spaces, so it will be a difficult game for Westham to earn any points.

Chelsea play on Sunday but before that all-important games take place on Saturday. What are you thinking about the odds? The way Manchester United are playing they will concede goals therefore it is safe to say Brighton will score at Old Trafford. Even if Liverpool might stutter away at Wolves, you have to look at Tottenham and think they should easily dismantle Sheffield United and take maximum points.

Are you suggesting Both team to score for both games?

[JollyGood]

Are you suggesting Both team to score for both games?

I think all 8 teams in the following games will score at least one goal:

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Manchester United vs Brighton and Hove Albion
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Bournemouth vs Chelsea


These are the game taking place tomorrow 16th September 2023:

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Fulham vs Luton Town
Manchester United vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Tottenham Hotspur vs Sheffield United
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Newcastle United vs Brentford

If any teams near the top of the table drop points, it will allow Chelsea and Arsenal time to assess and to catch up because both teams will play on Sunday. I would call the results for tomorrow this way:

Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Liverpool
Aston Villa 2-0 Crystal Palace
Fulham 1-0 Luton Town
Manchester United 2-2 Brighton and Hove Albion
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Sheffield United
West Ham United 2-1 Manchester City
Newcastle United 1-0 Brentford

[JollyGood]

These are the results from the games played yesterday:

Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Liverpool
Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace
Fulham 1-0 Luton Town
Manchester United 1-3 Brighton and Hove Albion
Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Sheffield United
West Ham United 1-3 Manchester City
Newcastle United 1-0 Brentford

Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham have started very well. Manchester United are already 9 points behind the league leaders. Brighton also have joined Fulham,West Ham United (even with that defeat) and Arsenal as potential candidates to finish the season in a Champions League position.

These are the games taking place today Sunday 17th September 2023:

Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Everton vs Arsenal

The Bournemouth vs Chelsea game on 86 minutes is 0-0

[tokeweed]

Who do you guys fancy this weekend?  I think these set of matches are kinda tough from a betting perspective.  Feels like the ones I like have not enough value to put some action on...  Maybe except for Brighton to win the first half vs Bournemouth  at 1.84?  What do you guys think of that?

I'd prolly start to put a little action on Jeremy Doku anytime goal scorer with anything above 2.50 vs really inferior squads.    We could see him get better as the season goes. 

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place tomorrow Saturday 23rd September 2023:

Crystal Palace vs Fulham
Luton Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Brentford vs Everton 
Burnley vs Manchester United

Manchester City look as though they could run riot against Nottingham Forest. Manchester United have lost four of their opening six games this season, could Ten Hag be out of a job before the Christmas break? I have a feeling Everton will struggle against Brentford.

[Igebotz]

Who do you guys fancy this weekend?  I think these set of matches are kinda tough from a betting perspective.  Feels like the ones I like have not enough value to put some action on...  Maybe except for Brighton to win the first half vs Bournemouth  at 1.84?  What do you guys think of that?

I'd prolly start to put a little action on Jeremy Doku anytime goal scorer with anything above 2.50 vs really inferior squads.    We could see him get better as the season goes.  

Brighton have already used up all of their strength in Europe, and they are not used to playing two games in a week.so it might have a significant impact on their game against a good Bournemouth team who overpowered Chelsea last week. I wouldn't bet on Brighton to win at halftime.

Be wary of Pep Roulette - Doku could be sub in the second half, but 2.50 is a nice value option.

Manchester United have lost four of their opening six games this season, could Ten Hag be out of a job before the Christmas break? I have a feeling Everton will struggle against Brentford.

Not happening! The baord made a mistake letting De Gea out of the team.  ETH is still the man.

[tokeweed]

Who do you guys fancy this weekend?  I think these set of matches are kinda tough from a betting perspective.  Feels like the ones I like have not enough value to put some action on...  Maybe except for Brighton to win the first half vs Bournemouth  at 1.84?  What do you guys think of that?

I'd prolly start to put a little action on Jeremy Doku anytime goal scorer with anything above 2.50 vs really inferior squads.    We could see him get better as the season goes.  

Brighton have already used up all of their strength in Europe, and they are not used to playing two games in a week.so it might have a significant impact on their game against a good Bournemouth team who overpowered Chelsea last week. I wouldn't bet on Brighton to win at halftime.

Be wary of Pep Roulette - Doku could be sub in the second half, but 2.50 is a nice value option.

But Doku played a really good game last week vs West Ham, I think he's gonna get full time on the pitch or at least get his goal in first before getting subbed.  And it was 3.00 when I got the bet in but yeah...  As said, I'd start getting interested starting at 2.50

As for Bournemouth being 'good', dunno.  I think them looking good had more to do with Chelsea playing bad as of late than Bournemouth doing a good job themselves.  But you know more than me.  I haven't been watching a lot of live matches and replays as I used to.

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place today Sunday 24th September 2023:

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Bournemouth
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Liverpool vs West Ham United
Sheffield United vs Newcastle United

The North London derby is the game of the day followed by Liverpool vs West Ham United. These two games will be excellent to watch. Aston Villa are playing very well therefore they will take the game to Chelsea without fear. W1 D2 L2 from the first five games is not good enough for a team that has spent phenomenal amounts to buy players. Pochettino needs his Chelsea team to win otherwise there will be more pressure from the fans to do something before they move further away from a Champions League position.

These are the results from the games played yesterday:

Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham
Luton Town 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Brentford 1-3 Everton
Burnley 0-1 Manchester United

Luton finally got their first point at home, congratulations to the newly promoted team 

Manchester City continue with their 100% win record even though Rodri was shown a red card for violent conduct. I think Nottingham Forest played well but were unable to break down their opponents. Everton stunned Brentford with that hard-fought away win. What a pass by Evans to pick out Fernandes for the volley he scored. Manchester United needed that win but Burnley are in deep trouble rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

[tokeweed]

^  Something's really wrong with United if they could only get a goal in against a newly promoted side in Burnley with a mostly inexperienced manager in Vincent Kompany.  If Ten Hag was going against another inferior squad but managed with the likes of Marco Silva or Sean Dyche, I think United would lose imho.  He might be second in the sack race after Vincent Kompany?  Lol.

Edit:  Looking at the league table, OMFG Poch!

[JollyGood]

^  Something's really wrong with United if they could only get a goal in against a newly promoted side in Burnley with a mostly inexperienced manager in Vincent Kompany.  If Ten Hag was going against another inferior squad but managed with the likes of Marco Silva or Sean Dyche, I think United would lose imho.  He might be second in the sack race after Vincent Kompany?  Lol.

From what I read, it seems players are not happy at the way Ten Hag treated Sancho. They stood by the manager when he forced Ronaldo out of the club but they will not stand by him silently when he mentioned Sancho was not training hard enough to be included in the squad. Also, other reports state some players are unhappy that certain teammates escape public and private criticism whereas some keep getting it on a regular basis.

What is clear is that the players are not backing the manager in his dispute with Sancho.

Edit:  Looking at the league table, OMFG Poch!

It is very early in the season however Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal, Burnley and Luton Town are where I expected them to be Chelsea have really surprised me. Pochettino needs to get Chelsea on to winning ways otherwise what a season it might be if Ten Hag and Pochettino get sacked in the same season.

I will post the league table after the games today have been played. Maybe Chelsea will move from 14th to 9th if they get a win.

[Igebotz]

From what I read, it seems players are not happy at the way Ten Hag treated Sancho. They stood by the manager when he forced Ronaldo out of the club but they will not stand by him silently when he mentioned Sancho was not training hard enough to be included in the squad. Also, other reports state some players are unhappy that certain teammates escape public and private criticism whereas some keep getting it on a regular basis.

What is clear is that the players are not backing the manager in his dispute with Sancho.

ETH is terrible at player management; he has never liked Sancho it  hasn't been long since Sancho was reintegrated into the club following his dismal run of games last season, and he's already out of the team again. There's something ETH isn't telling us, but I'm sure he didn't get dropped for bad training performance when players like Maguire and Antony are playing.

It is very early in the season however Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal, Burnley and Luton Town are where I expected them to be Chelsea have really surprised me. Pochettino needs to get Chelsea on to winning ways otherwise what a season it might be if Ten Hag and Pochettino get sacked in the same season.

I will post the league table after the games today have been played. Maybe Chelsea will move from 14th to 9th if they get a win.

We lost again. If you think that poch will bring out the best on this team then you need to should watching our games.

[JollyGood]

These are the results of the games played today:

Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Brighton and Hove Albion 3-1 Bournemouth
Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa
Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United
Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle United

Even though Newcastle United scored eight goals, the game of the day had to be the North London derby. It was a stunning game, Arsenal and Tottenham both look as though they will challenge Manchester City.

Brighton look like a team heading for a top 5 finish when the season ends. Liverpool also look like they will challenge Manchester City for the title.

We lost again. If you think that poch will bring out the best on this team then you need to should watching our games.

What is going wrong at Chelsea? Aston Villa got off to an excellent campaign with four wins from six games but Chelsea have a dismal W1 D2 L3 record from their first six games.

I watched the highlights of this game and it was enough to see what was going on with how far Chelsea are falling behind and how Aston Villa are playing with increasing confidence. Eventually, Pochettino will make them gel as a team but it will take more game time. Imagine what would have happened if their goal had stood rather than be offside. I think Pochettino is the right man for the job.

[Juggy777]

Even though Newcastle United scored eight goals, the game of the day had to be the North London derby. It was a stunning game, Arsenal and Tottenham both look as though they will challenge Manchester City.

I watched the highlights of this game and it was enough to see what was going on with how far Chelsea are falling behind and how Aston Villa are playing with increasing confidence. Eventually, Pochettino will make them gel as a team but it will take more game time. Imagine what would have happened if their goal had stood rather than be offside. I think Pochettino is the right man for the job.

@JollyGood Newcastle created a new record in the premier league yesterday and looks like Eddie has further secured his job as there were rumours of a sack coming due to Newcastle not performing well. Furthermore I fear for Poch because Todd isn’t known to be patient with his managers at Chelsea and one or two more losses and he’ll probably ask Poch to leave and at this stage I’m clueless why after spending so much they’re yet failing.

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^  Something's really wrong with United if they could only get a goal in against a newly promoted side in Burnley with a mostly inexperienced manager in Vincent Kompany.  If Ten Hag was going against another inferior squad but managed with the likes of Marco Silva or Sean Dyche, I think United would lose imho.  He might be second in the sack race after Vincent Kompany?  Lol.

From what I read, it seems players are not happy at the way Ten Hag treated Sancho. They stood by the manager when he forced Ronaldo out of the club but they will not stand by him silently when he mentioned Sancho was not training hard enough to be included in the squad. Also, other reports state some players are unhappy that certain teammates escape public and private criticism whereas some keep getting it on a regular basis.

What is clear is that the players are not backing the manager in his dispute with Sancho.

Edit:  Looking at the league table, OMFG Poch!

It is very early in the season however Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal, Burnley and Luton Town are where I expected them to be Chelsea have really surprised me. Pochettino needs to get Chelsea on to winning ways otherwise what a season it might be if Ten Hag and Pochettino get sacked in the same season.

I will post the league table after the games today have been played. Maybe Chelsea will move from 14th to 9th if they get a win.

Dunno...  Sometimes you could see it early in the season.  I for one think this season could be Ten Hag's last with United.  But as for Poch if the bad run continues do you really think the Chelsea brass would risk it and stick with him beyond December?  They could but we've seem it lots of times before.  It gets iffy a couple of weeks before Boxing Day.

And no, something is really wrong behind the scenes at Chelsea.  And I don't think their next match is gonna be good for them.  Marco Silva and his boys are smelling the blood in the West London derby.  Lol.

[JollyGood]

@JollyGood Newcastle created a new record in the premier league yesterday and looks like Eddie has further secured his job as there were rumours of a sack coming due to Newcastle not performing well. Furthermore I fear for Poch because Todd isn’t known to be patient with his managers at Chelsea and one or two more losses and he’ll probably ask Poch to leave and at this stage I’m clueless why after spending so much they’re yet failing.

It was not a Premier League created. Newcastle United had a massive win but there were two instances in the Premier League era of games with better win margins than the 0-8 won by Newcastle United away against Sheffield United. Manchester United won at home against Ipswich Town 9-0 at Old Trafford in March 1995. Leicester City won away against Southampton at St Marys Stadium 0-9.

Dunno...  Sometimes you could see it early in the season.  I for one think this season could be Ten Hag's last with United.  But as for Poch if the bad run continues do you really think the Chelsea brass would risk it and stick with him beyond December?  They could but we've seem it lots of times before.  It gets iffy a couple of weeks before Boxing Day.

I would not be surprised if Ten Hag was no longer manager of Manchester United at the beginning of next season. He seems to have lost large numbers of players in the dressing room. As for Chelsea, even if they go on a bad run they will not dismiss Pochettino because of the compensation they will have to pay him as well as finding a suitable manager. I think he is the man for the job but clearly he needs time.

And no, something is really wrong behind the scenes at Chelsea.  And I don't think their next match is gonna be good for them.  Marco Silva and his boys are smelling the blood in the West London derby.  Lol.

It is possible Fulham will throw everything at Chelsea but we just do not know when the season for Chelsea could turn in their favour.

[CLS63]

Liverpool also defeated Bournemouth by 9-0 home after starting the league quite badly last year. However they couldn't maintain this performance later on. As they couldn't manage to finish the league even in top 4 last year they are playing in the UEFA Europa League. So even if these impressive wins reassure the team they might not be very decisive for the rest of the season.

A few reputable sports commentator in my country who are following Chelsea say that Chelsea don't perform badly and they are just unlucky. What do you think about this topic? My opinion is that a team spending this much money in the transfer window shouldn't lose this many points at the beginning of the season already. You just can't lose points to Nottingham Forest in Stamford Bridge.