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[tokeweed]

These are the games taking place this evening Wednesday 4th December:

Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Southampton vs Chelsea
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Aston Villa vs Brentford

Who agrees with me? 

Win: Wolves, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Manchester United, Aston Villa
Draw: Newcastle United

I saw the results...  But even if I didn't the Nottingham Forest away pick is a hard sell esp after City has lost 4 straight matches in a row.  I know Nottingham Forest has been looking good this season but it's one of the perfect clubs to bounce back against for Man City.

Manchester United away to win vs Arsenal at home is another hard sell.  Maybe if the fixture was at Old Trafford, they could win with something like a 1 - 0 score line in a gritty hard fought match.

[JollyGood]

RESULTS:

Everton 4-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United 3-3 Liverpool
Southampton 1-5 Chelsea
Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United
Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford

Newcastle United and Liverpool played out a six goal thriller. Arsenal brought Manchester United back down to earth with a win and Manchester City managed to finally win a game. Everton stunned Wolves with an emphatic win and Aston Villa also had an important win.

These are the games taking place today Thursday 5th December:

Fulham vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur

[tokeweed]

^  I wasn't really surprised with the result for Bournemouth vs Tottenham but I somewhat am for Fulham vs Brighton.  And I'm really surprised that Fulham is this high in the league rn.  Marco Silva is doing really well again...  I hope he doesn't get tempted by the money again and does Fulham like he did with Watford and transferred somewhere where he'll become a flop.  Lol.

He should choose his next managerial job more carefully.

Anyway, for the next set of fixtures, I'm liking Brenford at 2.85.  They've been doing really well at home.  Double chance at 1.62 isn't that bad too.

[JollyGood]

RESULTS:

Fulham 3-1 Brighton and Hove Albion
Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur

What is going on with Tottenham? They have some big results or unexpected wins against big teams then play atrociously bad or lose games where they should have at least earned a draw.

As for Fulham, it was a fantastic win over a very good Brighton team. I was almost certain Brighton would get all three points or a draw at the least but congratulations to Fulham for moving up to 6th place in the Premier League table. They are now just four points away from a Champions League position.

These are the games taking place Saturday 7th December:

Everton vs Liverpool
Aston Villa vs Southampton
Brentford vs Newcastle United
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

I am convinced Everton will spoil the party for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. The game will end in a draw or with Everton taking all three points. Manchester City will have another loss at Crystal Palace but Manchester United should beat Nottingham Forest.

Who agree?  

Win: Everton, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Manchester United
Draw: Brentford

[tokeweed]

^  Not sure if you're serious with those picks on Liverpool and City..  Not saying it won't happen like that but it's def unlikely.  Liverpool is playing against Everton for the Merseyside Derby, more often than not Liverpool wins this derby as Everton sucks plain and simple.

As for Man City...  I think they lose their next away match vs Aston Villa, not this one against Crystal Palace.    CP hasn't been playing good at home.

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place Sunday 8th December:

Fulham vs Arsenal  
Ipswich Town vs Bournemouth
Leicester City vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea

Who agrees? 

Win: Fulham, Bournemouth, Leicester City, Chelsea

These are the results from the games yesterday:

Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton
Brentford 4-2 Newcastle United
Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City
Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest

The Everton vs Liverpool games was postponed because of bad weather but other games were played. Manchester City managed a draw away at Crystal Palace but things are not looking good for Guardiola. Aston Villa had a tight win against Southampton and Brentford comprehensively beat Newcastle United. As for Amorim and his Manchester United team, they suffered a shock defeat at home to Nottingham Forest.

CP hasn't been playing good at home.

They were winning 2-1 but allowed Manchester City to end the game with a 2-2 draw. It was nearly another defeat for Guardiola.

[Inwestour]

These are the games taking place Sunday 8th December:

Fulham vs Arsenal  
Ipswich Town vs Bournemouth
Leicester City vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea

Who agrees? 

Win: Fulham, Bournemouth, Leicester City, Chelsea

These are the results from the games yesterday:

Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton
Brentford 4-2 Newcastle United
Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City
Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest

The Everton vs Liverpool games was postponed because of bad weather but other games were played. Manchester City managed a draw away at Crystal Palace but things are not looking good for Guardiola. Aston Villa had a tight win against Southampton and Brentford comprehensively beat Newcastle United. As for Amorim and his Manchester United team, they suffered a shock defeat at home to Nottingham Forest.

CP hasn't been playing good at home.

They were winning 2-1 but allowed Manchester City to end the game with a 2-2 draw. It was nearly another defeat for Guardiola.

It was a tough day for betting, I was hoping City would win, but early in the match I realised that it was a mistake to bet pre-match and it would have been better to wait until the match started and bet live. As for Manchester United, I expected Nottingham to not let them get 3 points, I expected this match to end in a draw, but it turned out to be even worse for Amorim and Manchester United lost their home game.

Today I expect Arsenal to win and I expect Brighton and Chelsea not to lose their games. It will be interesting to see what van Nistelrooy can do against Brighton.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Today I expect Arsenal to win and I expect Brighton and Chelsea not to lose their games. It will be interesting to see what van Nistelrooy can do against Brighton.

Arsenal almost had it in the bag but VAR had other plans. Except your Arsenal prediction, you did well in the others as neither Chelsea or Brighton lost their games. Tottenham fans will be so angry right now because they thought they have won this one after going 2:0 up in just in the 11th minute of the first half.

I was surprised that Tottenham couldn't take advantage of their lead to score more goals as it's not like Chelsea has the best defence in the league. Son had some chances that should have been converted to win Tottenham the game but it wasn't just theirs to win.

Nice come back from Chelsea as they didn't give up and continue to fight until they got the fourth goal. I feel it's about time we start talking about Chelsea being in the title race but the manager will never accept that, instead he'll say, he's only interested in winning his 3 points.

[igebotz]

Nice come back from Chelsea as they didn't give up and continue to fight until they got the fourth goal. I feel it's about time we start talking about Chelsea being in the title race but the manager will never accept that, instead he'll say, he's only interested in winning his 3 points.

In as much as we're winning games and playing good football, Marasca has already stated that the team is not ready to compete for titles. I believe he's right; he's not playing a mind game; he's simply being honest; we're still lacking some experience at the back, our CBs aren't good enough, and we need to upgrade. This season, we've conceded a lot of goals due to defensive blunders.

My expectations this season is winning the Conference league and making Top4

[Sandra_hakeem]

This season, we've conceded a lot of goals due to defensive blunders.

The likes of what happened in today's match .... Cucurella tripped and fell in the most unpromising moments -- a moment where he had to deliver the ball away with everything in him.. mind you, this was just 5 minutes into the game. Again, it's normal for a player to slip on the pitch, but what looks really abnormal is another defender ahead allowing solanke to score a goal like that, just RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM.
Y'all can celebrate the 3 points for all I care, but what about your GA that has increased to 18??

I was surprised that Tottenham couldn't take advantage of their lead to score more goals as it's not like Chelsea has the best defence in the league. Son had some chances that should have been converted to win Tottenham the game but it wasn't just theirs to win.

Don't act like you didn't see the timely substitutions done by maresca... Gusto came into his right position and the defensive play took shape. Passes were linked on point and COLD FREAKING palma was able to walk his way through.
What's the latest news about ENZO? I don't wanna believe y'all wanna keep him after this...

[tokeweed]

CP hasn't been playing good at home.

They were winning 2-1 but allowed Manchester City to end the game with a 2-2 draw. It was nearly another defeat for Guardiola.

Yeah lol...  I think Man City will get beat at their next away league match against Aston Villa.  IMHO.  As if Crystal Palace at home looked good against City, what more Unai Emery and his boys.  Emery is a decent manager who has the potential to get back on top and manage a tier 1 club again in the future.

And City has a couple of possible tough matches against a couple of clubs who were at the top during their hey days.  And these clubs have history and pride.  They wouldn't want to just be dominated by a club that they somewhat consider an 'upstart'.

[JollyGood]

RESULT:

West Ham United 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Yesterday provided some much needed good news for West Ham United after reporting their star striker Antonio was involved in a car crash. Wishing him a swift recovery. I expected them to beat Wolves therefore no surprises there.

The next Premier League games takes place on Saturday 14th December:

Arsenal vs Everton
Liverpool vs Fulham
Newcastle United vs Leicester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Ipswich Town
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa

Who agrees with me?  

win: Arsenal, Liverpool, Leicester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers
draw: Nottingham Forest

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

The next Premier League games takes place on Saturday 14th December:

Arsenal vs Everton
Liverpool vs Fulham

Right now I don't want neither Arsenal or Liverpool to win any of their upcoming games in December but I know that's unlikely to happen, Chelsea mightn't be in the title race but them (Liverpool & Arsenal) losing points will be doing us a favour. Arsenal drew their last match so wanting them to drop points again might be too selfish from me but we all know arsenal as being second best so I won't be shocked with them having another draw.

Between the Arsenal and Liverpool game, I feel we're going to get a draw in one of them and my bet goes for Liverpool as I don't see them losing at Anfield but Arsenal can lose at home as that isn't new this season.

[igebotz]

The likes of what happened in today's match .... Cucurella tripped and fell in the most unpromising moments -- a moment where he had to deliver the ball away with everything in him.. mind you, this was just 5 minutes into the game. Again, it's normal for a player to slip on the pitch, but what looks really abnormal is another defender ahead allowing solanke to score a goal like that, just RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM.
Y'all can celebrate the 3 points for all I care, but what about your GA that has increased to 18??

Those are avoidable goals that we should not be conceeding. Cucu made a mistake, but Colwil had every chance in the world to block that cross; no experienced defender will miscalculate a run from that distance. Maresca has several reasons for declaring the club is not ready to compete for the title yet, but opposing fans believe he is playing a mind game by being honest about his squad's capabilities.

Between the Arsenal and Liverpool game, I feel we're going to get a draw in one of them and my bet goes for Liverpool as I don't see them losing at Anfield but Arsenal can lose at home as that isn't new this season.

Everton are awful away from home - both teams are going to win, we just have to win ours too. None of those teams are dropping point this weekend.

[JollyGood]

I was asking about the outcomes of the games but you ended up making your statement from the perspective of you being a Chelsea fan 

If Arsenal and Liverpool dropped points it would certainly make Chelsea fans happy but also Tottenham, Brighton, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and others. I am expecting Arsenal and Liverpool to win their games with relative ease.

Right now I don't want neither Arsenal or Liverpool to win any of their upcoming games in December but I know that's unlikely to happen, Chelsea mightn't be in the title race but them (Liverpool & Arsenal) losing points will be doing us a favour. Arsenal drew their last match so wanting them to drop points again might be too selfish from me but we all know arsenal as being second best so I won't be shocked with them having another draw.

Between the Arsenal and Liverpool game, I feel we're going to get a draw in one of them and my bet goes for Liverpool as I don't see them losing at Anfield but Arsenal can lose at home as that isn't new this season.

[Sandra_hakeem]

I was asking about the outcomes of the games but you ended up making your statement from the perspective of you being a Chelsea fan  

At the end, what happens? It doesn't get any better for them eitherway.
Y'all seen what has become of Manchester United today? Struggling to resuscitate the team, regardless, not much has been achieved... Do y'all see trying to maneuver with mind games a way to excell in the premier league? It will never happen. You don't put in the work, you stay far away from the results.

The consistency is a what pays off... Recently, I heard a conspiracy theory about Mo.salah, rumored to be the most consistent player of the league. Banging the net, edge to edge, not letting out a single gap.. ofcourse, we've got few games left to be played. There and then, some teams, after beholding the winner, will either decide to brace up, or stay TF out of the league. ^{[how sweet is it that they stay in the relegation like wolves?huh?]}

[Woodie]

I will say it and say it again,  Manchester City performance crushing down like the Titanic could have everything to do with their financial hearings...and internal they might have been told what's coming and they have been broken by it...teams like these don't just drop from stardom like that, these guys play like they have lost the love for football and it's showing!!

And you know what, Manchester derby is coming up and if they lose this one then it confirms my suspicion of what's going on at the Etihad,  and wouldn't be surprised if club changes hands too...hope am not over thinking about this whole scenario.

[tokeweed]

^  Mmm..  Could be.  But in a vacuum we've seen underperformance happen from time to time with great football clubs before and Man City is def not immune to it.  Especially after a few really good years.  Is it time to part with Guardiola?  Dunno, maybe.  But would the club be willing to part with him because of a drop in form?  I really doubt it as long a Soriano and Txiki are around calling the shots.

With City's recent form and with Man United's not so good performances with their new manager, the match could be a boring 0 - 0, 1 - 1.

[JollyGood]

Amorim might see this as a massive win for Manchester United that would put just five points between themselves and Manchester City. Before Guardiola suffered from those recent defeats, most would have expected Manchester City win but now I suppose Manchester United will probably go on to win the game.

One thing is clear, the Guardiola/Manchester City era of dominance is over. They simply cannot cope with teams that are brave enough to fight back and without Rodri they look mediocre. Even with De Bruyne starting the last few games for them, Manchester City are a shadow of a team without Rodri. They will need a complete overhaul if they are to become a dominant force again.

^  Mmm..  Could be.  But in a vacuum we've seen underperformance happen from time to time with great football clubs before and Man City is def not immune to it.  Especially after a few really good years.  Is it time to part with Guardiola?  Dunno, maybe.  But would the club be willing to part with him because of a drop in form?  I really doubt it as long a Soriano and Txiki are around calling the shots.

With City's recent form and with Man United's not so good performances with their new manager, the match could be a boring 0 - 0, 1 - 1.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I was asking about the outcomes of the games but you ended up making your statement from the perspective of you being a Chelsea fan 

I am expecting Arsenal and Liverpool to win their games with relative ease.

You aren't wrong as that was what I was doing although when giving out predictions, sometimes we just have to go with what we want to play out and not always about the stats/forms especially when I'm not putting my money where my mouth is. I expect both teams to win too but my fan side want them to lose and it just might go my way, you mightn't know.

With City's recent form and with Man United's not so good performances with their new manager, the match could be a boring 0 - 0, 1 - 1.

Best we stay away from betting on this game, two mid teams right now. Draw is the most possible outcome but if I had to choose one to win. I think man united have the best of chances. City are just a shit club presently.