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[igebotz]

Oof Zaha...  Lmao.  I remember him getting the call from genius Moyes when he took over at Man United after Ferguson retired.  But the word on the street is, Zaha went out with Moyes daughter and had a one night stand or something so Moyes had to send Zaha back Crystal Palace. 

And yeah, the agent should make some sht up that his client 'could leave' if he doesn't get a bump in his contract.    But no shenanigans until the end of the season tho.  They can't afford to be distracted.

Getting Moyes's daughter layed on the kitchen cabinet and got pushed to crystal palace on loan+ option to buy was the best decision of his Manchester United career. End up becoming most wanted man in Europe at some point of his Crystal Palace career but he kept signing unnecessary contract extension and ended up getting shipped to Turkey.. missed the chance of playing in one of the best clubs in Europa.

Ole did the same thing to Elanga - smoked him to Nottingham forest and now they want to get him back at a very high cost.

Jackson returned to the Chelsea team and scored the only goal of the game.

The best striker in the league is back?   

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Chelsea 1-0 Everton
Jackson returned to the Chelsea team and scored the only goal of the game. Newcastle United also won therefore we still have to wait before the Champions League spots are finalised. Ipswich Town have been relegated after their loss.

I keep saying it that Jackson problem is that he isn't getting the competition that he needs as a striker to put on his A game. Let say Chelsea had another Jackson (striker), he won't be misbehaving the way he does at goal and would had been more technical in his finishing. After getting sub off in the Fulham game and him seeing the youngster come on and immediately had an impact, that would had made him realize he isn't giving the team his best and thankfully, he got a goal in this game. I won't be having a problem with him if he can give us atleast a goal in each game because the problem isn't that Chelsea isn't creating chances but we have poor finishers.

[JollyGood]

RESULTS:

Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham
Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester United

Congratulations to Liverpool, with four games still to be played, they are Premier League champions.

They have won the Premier League for the second time but overall it is the 20th title (18 Division One and two Premier League titles). They have the same number as Manchester United (seven Division One and thirteen Premier League titles), a joint record.

Oof Zaha...  Lmao.  I remember him getting the call from genius Moyes when he took over at Man United after Ferguson retired.  But the word on the street is, Zaha went out with Moyes daughter and had a one night stand or something so Moyes had to send Zaha back Crystal Palace. 

And yeah, the agent should make some sht up that his client 'could leave' if he doesn't get a bump in his contract.    But no shenanigans until the end of the season tho.  They can't afford to be distracted.

Getting Moyes's daughter layed on the kitchen cabinet and got pushed to crystal palace on loan+ option to buy was the best decision of his Manchester United career.

It never happened. It was a rumour, he said in an interview he never met her.

The best striker in the league is back?   

He should be replaced by Chelsea for a prolific striker that will get at least 20 goals a season. How much can they sell Jackson for and who who will buy him?

I keep saying it that Jackson problem is that he isn't getting the competition that he needs as a striker to put on his

Competition only makes the player more determined. After Rashford arrived and Aston Villa, it rattled Watkins because he is spending more time on the bench. It has improved the team overall but Watkins in not happy at having less time on the pitch. Jackson should have had someone challeging him for the spot.

[igebotz]

Getting Moyes's daughter layed on the kitchen cabinet and got pushed to crystal palace on loan+ option to buy was the best decision of his Manchester United career.

It never happened. It was a rumour, he said in an interview he never met her.

He lied about not ever meeting her, he could be lying about other things too.. I mean she was all over her dad's working place during that time..

He should be replaced by Chelsea for a prolific striker that will get at least 20 goals a season. How much can they sell Jackson for and who who will buy him?

What Jackson needs is a an experienced competition, someone to learn from. He would be useful as a second half sub to us with those high pressing. We're not selling.

[JollyGood]

These are the two games taking place next and they are crucial to the fate of the teams chasing a Champions League spot.

If Nottingham Forest win Thursday they move up to 3rd and Manchester City move down to 5th. Chelsea in that scenario would be out of a Champions League position in 6th. It would be a fantastic chain of events if Nottingham Forest beat Brentford but Manchester City draw or lose against Wolves.

Thursday 1st May:
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford


Friday 2nd May
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

If Nottingham Forest win Thursday they move up to 3rd and Manchester City move down to 5th. Chelsea in that scenario would be out of a Champions League position in 6th. It would be a fantastic chain of events if Nottingham Forest beat Brentford but Manchester City draw or lose against Wolves.

As it stands we're already out of the champions league race because irrespective of how the outcome of the other matches are, we're still not going to take advantage of the results because we're playing Liverpool next and they'll definitely not want to lose their very next match after winning the title. They'll want to start defending the title already since they don't have any other serious matches to be preparing for because they're not in the champions league to rest players for that competition so Chelsea has to bring in their A game to get something from the game which although I want to believe that we can come out with a draw but I know we'll be e getting crushed at Stanford bridge.

[Peanutswar]

These are the two games taking place next and they are crucial to the fate of the teams chasing a Champions League spot.

If Nottingham Forest win Thursday they move up to 3rd and Manchester City move down to 5th. Chelsea in that scenario would be out of a Champions League position in 6th. It would be a fantastic chain of events if Nottingham Forest beat Brentford but Manchester City draw or lose against Wolves.

Thursday 1st May:
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford


Friday 2nd May
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

On this upcoming match, it seems I'm into the first match because into Notthingham on the FA cup well it took them over all game but they didn't get a goal just penalty goals acquired to win the series, and this time the Brentford seems aren't really aggressive from their previous matches so I guess have percentage with the Notthingham even though they came from the consecutive losses from Everton and Aston and just recently get up with the Man United and wins against Brighton. On the second game no word to say its my bias for Man City.

[igebotz]

As it stands we're already out of the champions league race because irrespective of how the outcome of the other matches are, we're still not going to take advantage of the results because we're playing Liverpool next and they'll definitely not want to lose their very next match after winning the title. They'll want to start defending the title already since they don't have any other serious matches to be preparing for because they're not in the champions league to rest players for that competition so Chelsea has to bring in their A game to get something from the game which although I want to believe that we can come out with a draw but I know we'll be e getting crushed at Stanford bridge.

Our destiny is in our hands, if we lose to Liverpool which I doubt, we still have Nottingham forest and Newcastle to play, if we lose to Liverpool and take 6 points from Nottingham forest and Newcastle United we will make the Top 4. There's no guaranteed that other clubs are going to win all their remaining games.

The only risk is finishing 5th - two English clubs in the Europa league semi finals.

[JollyGood]

As it stands we're already out of the champions league race because irrespective of how the outcome of the other matches are

I would advise you to stay positive, it is football and anything can happen.

On this upcoming match, it seems I'm into the first match because into Notthingham on the FA cup well it took them over all game but they didn't get a goal just penalty goals acquired to win the series, and this time the Brentford seems aren't really aggressive from their previous matches so I guess have percentage with the Notthingham even though they came from the consecutive losses from Everton and Aston and just recently get up with the Man United and wins against Brighton. On the second game no word to say its my bias for Man City.

Both games between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest should be fantastic. I am looking forward to them 

The only risk is finishing 5th - two English clubs in the Europa league semi finals.

There is no risk in finishing the season in 5th this season because it is guaranteed to give Champions League football. The Premier League have been awarded an extra spot this season.

[igebotz]

There is no risk in finishing the season in 5th this season because it is guaranteed to give Champions League football. The Premier League have been awarded an extra spot this season.

The chances of anyone who finished 5th playing in the CL next season is zero now that two English clubs are one leg into the Europa league final.. Either Tottenham or Manutd will take the 5th place after winning the Europa league. The 5th placed team will play Europa league next season instead.

Nottingham forest lost today, now we need to win Liverpool to increase our chances of finishing top4

[JollyGood]

RESULT:

Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brentford

This was a big game for Nottingham Forest because they needed the points for their Champions League challenge. Brentford have given themselves a chance to get Europa League football next season.

Just two points separate Newcastle United in third and Nottingham Forest in sixth therefore. Aston Villa are five points behind Newcastle in seventh, there is still lot to play for.

The chances of anyone who finished 5th playing in the CL next season is zero now that two English clubs are one leg into the Europa league final.. Either Tottenham or Manutd will take the 5th place after winning the Europa league. The 5th placed team will play Europa league next season instead.

Nottingham forest lost today, now we need to win Liverpool to increase our chances of finishing top4

You are mistaken. It does not matter what is happening with English clubs in European competitions this season. The top five Premier League teams are guaranteed to play in the Champions League next season. If Tottenham or Manchester United win the Europa League it will be six teams.

This ESPN report about the European Performance Spot awarded for the Premier League explains much of the situation: https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/44236625/premier-league-five-teams-2025-26-champions-league

[igebotz]

You are mistaken. It does not matter what is happening with English clubs in European competitions this season. The top five Premier League teams are guaranteed to play in the Champions League next season. If Tottenham or Manchester United win the Europa League it will be six teams.

This ESPN report about the European Performance Spot awarded for the Premier League explains much of the situation: https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/44236625/premier-league-five-teams-2025-26-champions-league

This EPS was not well explained, glad ESPN took time to break it down, I was having the same argument with someone on X yesterday. If the EPS is constant position, then we would likely have 6 teams in the CL next season. That I'll be massive.

City won their game at Wolves to put more pressure on 2nd place Arsenal. Where was this City at the beginning of the season. Lol

[JollyGood]

RESULT:

Manchester City 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

It will probably return to four teams next season therefore the five English teams have to make most of the chance they get  

As for Manchester City, what are the chances of them ending the season without qualification for the Champions League?

This EPS was not well explained, glad ESPN took time to break it down, I was having the same argument with someone on X yesterday. If the EPS is constant position, then we would likely have 6 teams in the CL next season. That I'll be massive.

City won their game at Wolves to put more pressure on 2nd place Arsenal. Where was this City at the beginning of the season. Lol

[Peanutswar]

On this upcoming match, it seems I'm into the first match because into Notthingham on the FA cup well it took them over all game but they didn't get a goal just penalty goals acquired to win the series, and this time the Brentford seems aren't really aggressive from their previous matches so I guess have percentage with the Notthingham even though they came from the consecutive losses from Everton and Aston and just recently get up with the Man United and wins against Brighton. On the second game no word to say its my bias for Man City.

Both games between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest should be fantastic. I am looking forward to them 

This game gives me the chills to watch, it took them before the end of the half time get score with the Doku its glad with their good connection with Bruyne and took the goal for 35' after that time out I do expect for the wolves to make a tie break on this series because they make a consecutive substitution but still good run and ended up with the 1-0 and got win my bet too lol.

Right now, my wins cater to the upcoming bet. I take a risk with the upcoming match of Arsenal.

[CLS63]

Arsenal played this fixture in between 2 Champions League matches. I didn't get too surprised to see them losing to be honest. Losing their league title chance and still being a part of the Champions League is literally calling this kind of results.

I wish I was braver in BSFL about it as well. Anyway after Nottingham Forest lost their match the balances are upset again in the race for Champions League spots. Everything changes so quickly on the last weeks that it gets harder to predict the potential qualifiers.

[JollyGood]

This is the only game taking place today Monday 5th May:

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest

If Nottingham Forest win, they will remain in 6th place by virtue of goal difference but on 63 points (the same as 5th place Chelsea and 4th place Newcastle United) and one point behind 3rd place Manchester City. Aston Villa are in 7th place with 60 points therefore any three of the five teams could be playing Champions League football next season.

RESULTS:

Saturday 3rd May
Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham
Everton 2-2 Ipswich Town
Leicester City 2-0 Southampton
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
 
Sunday 4th May
Brentford 4-3 Manchester United
Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Newcastle United
West Ham United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool  

Arsenal losing at home was a surprise, they needed the points because Manchester City are closing in on them and are just three points behind. As for newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool, they found Chelsea were determined to win the game. Chelsea have a real chance to play Champions League next season.

[igebotz]

As for Manchester City, what are the chances of them ending the season without qualification for the Champions League?

This EPS was not well explained, glad ESPN took time to break it down, I was having the same argument with someone on X yesterday. If the EPS is constant position, then we would likely have 6 teams in the CL next season. That I'll be massive.

City won their game at Wolves to put more pressure on 2nd place Arsenal. Where was this City at the beginning of the season. Lol

The question should be " what are the chances of Manchester city finishing 2nd ? " They've not not mathematically qualified yet but their chances of qualifying are so good with their remaining games. They will finish higher than Arsenal at this rate..

We won an important game against Liverpool yesterday, im impressed, now we only need to win against Newcastle to set us in a good position to qualify for CL.

[CLS63]

The question should be " what are the chances of Manchester city finishing 2nd ? " They've not not mathematically qualified yet but their chances of qualifying are so good with their remaining games. They will finish higher than Arsenal at this rate..

We won an important game against Liverpool yesterday, im impressed, now we only need to win against Newcastle to set us in a good position to qualify for CL.

I agree. 3 weeks is enough time period for Manchester City to capture the 2nd place as well. Arsenal have no target to achieve in the league from now on as I said. They still have tough matches to play against Liverpool and Newcastle both too.

Good for Chelsea. The way they played was impressive. They weren't able to win against Liverpool home for quite a long time as well. Now the draw Forest got today could be a huge opportunity for Chelsea to secure a Champions League spot.

[JollyGood]

RESULT:

Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest were in a commanding position a few games ago but it has fallen apart for them. They are now in 6th and are two points away from a Champions League position.

The question should be " what are the chances of Manchester city finishing 2nd ? " They've not not mathematically qualified yet but their chances of qualifying are so good with their remaining games. They will finish higher than Arsenal at this rate..

The chances are quote good 

We won an important game against Liverpool yesterday, im impressed, now we only need to win against Newcastle to set us in a good position to qualify for CL.

Beating the Premier League champions in any match is huge, to do it in style with a 3-1 victory is impressive. If Chelsea carry this form on to next season they will have a successful season.

[tokeweed]

Some interesting matches for this weekend...  Fulham vs Everton cos you know why.  At anytime of the week Moyes could pull a rabbit out of the magic hat. 

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa, a midtable scrap and a battle for pride.  Newcastle vs Chelsea...  Nuff said.  It's a battle for the final CL spot.  Liverpool vs Arsenal...  Might not be too intense since LFC is already the de facto champions for the season.  But still interesting for sure.