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[JollyGood]

These are the latest Premier League results. Tottenham host Coventry City this evening therefore I will update the thread again when the result is confirmed:

MATCH DAY 7 - RESULTS:
Everton 0-2 Chelsea
Fulham 1-0 Hull City
Man City 3-2 Ipswich Town
Brentford 1-2 Liverpool
Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa
Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland
Leeds United 1-1 Man United
Brighton Hove 5-0 Crystal Palace
Nottingham 0-1 Arsenal

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After the Tottenham vs Coventry City game this evening, we might have a better understanding of whether De Zerbi could be sacked before Carrick. It seems as though both could be sacked soon but one of them sooner than the other.

[igebotz]

Martinez was never a world-class keeper IMO,,, pretty ok but if not for his psychological antics he is actually just decent, not great. Sorry Argentina 

Nah, he has a decent stats for a goalkeeper and I think that is enough - unless you define who is "World-class" to me. Led his country to 3 WC finals yeah maybe not a WClass gk but he has given us many WClass performance moments.

I'm up a bit from winning both my bets with Arsenal and Brighton.  You think I should bet some of the proceeds on Tottenham?    My 'little helpers' say it's a winning bet but for 1.58, almost 2 to 1, dunno if I should do it.  

It's not like I'm gonna watch the match or anything.  But I do want to win a little bit more money for this match day.  

Save your money for the Champions League games on Tuesday/Wednesday unless you're going all in on Coventry against Spursy.

[tokeweed]

^  I never bet on the UCL during the group stages unless it's a marquee match up.  For starters I don't really watch most of the matches in the UCL before the KO stages and they're also relatively more unpredictable than the league games.  It's frustrating.  Lol.

But yeah, Tottenham won.  I didn't bet it tho.  I just couldn't make myself to click the buttons. 

Anyway, Liverpool vs. Brighton should be interesting this coming weekend.  Who do you guys leaning on for this one?

[leea-1334]

We got our first win! Yay! So expensive for the injuries but we really really needed the 3 points to keep up Did you win more on my team @tokeweed? Edit oops you replied, you did not

Martinez was never a world-class keeper IMO,,, pretty ok but if not for his psychological antics he is actually just decent, not great. Sorry Argentina  

Nah, he has a decent stats for a goalkeeper and I think that is enough - unless you define who is "World-class" to me. Led his country to 3 WC finals yeah maybe not a WClass gk but he has given us many WClass performance moments.  

Donnarumma, Courtois. Back in their prime anyway. No WC finals I guess and even others at least not as many as Martinez but their level of stop saving and performances weekly in and out,,, these are world class keepers. Or anyway were!

[JollyGood]

Congratulations to Tottenham, they beat Coventry City 3-1 at home. This was their first Premier League win of the season. Coventry City manager Lampard stated Marmoush used an elbow before scoring therefore he expected the goal to be ruled out by VAR.

These are the next Premier League matches:

MATCH DAY 8:
^{23.10 19:00} Ipswich Town vs Nottingham
^{24.10 11:30} Aston Villa vs Man City
^{24.10 14:00} Arsenal vs Everton
^{24.10 14:00} Coventry City vs Fulham
^{24.10 16:30} Chelsea vs Tottenham
^{25.10 14:00} Hull City vs Brentford
^{25.10 14:00} Liverpool vs Brighton Hove
^{25.10 14:00} Man United vs Bournemouth
^{25.10 14:00} Crystal Palace vs Newcastle
^{25.10 16:30} Sunderland vs Leeds United
_{Info: day.month. time (UTC)}

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There are some interesting fixtures this weekend. Aston Villa are capable of beating Manchester City. Not only that, Brighton can travel to Liverpool and win too. I think Chelsea will beat Tottenham and it is going to be a high scoring game 

[tokeweed]

^  The most interesting fixture of the weekend is Liverpool vs Brighton.  My gut feeling says they're going to negate each other out into a draw.  But upon checking Liverpool's record at home, it looks like they're not doing to well.  And couple that with Brighton that's doing really well for the club they are this season, I could see it end with a 1 - 2 scoreline for Brighton.

But as a bet I'd go for Liverpool - No as a safe bet in Hyperliquid's outcome market.  I haven't checked the line yet but if it's around 1.50 or better, I'd go for it.

[JollyGood]

This one of the occasions where I think it is an achievable task for Brighton to travel to Liverpool and take all three points. Even after selling some of their best players over past few seasons, Brighton seem to have found adequate replacements and are playing exceptional football.

Bournemouth might the team that ends the Carrick era at Manchester United. If Bournemouth win Old Trafford, I am sure Carrick will be sacked. Chelsea play Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, this is going to be an interesting match too 

^  The most interesting fixture of the weekend is Liverpool vs Brighton.  My gut feeling says they're going to negate each other out into a draw.  But upon checking Liverpool's record at home, it looks like they're not doing to well.  And couple that with Brighton that's doing really well for the club they are this season, I could see it end with a 1 - 2 scoreline for Brighton.

But as a bet I'd go for Liverpool - No as a safe bet in Hyperliquid's outcome market.  I haven't checked the line yet but if it's around 1.50 or better, I'd go for it.

[igebotz]

^  The most interesting fixture of the weekend is Liverpool vs Brighton.  My gut feeling says they're going to negate each other out into a draw.  But upon checking Liverpool's record at home, it looks like they're not doing to well.  And couple that with Brighton that's doing really well for the club they are this season, I could see it end with a 1 - 2 scoreline for Brighton.

But as a bet I'd go for Liverpool - No as a safe bet in Hyperliquid's outcome market.  I haven't checked the line yet but if it's around 1.50 or better, I'd go for it.

I'm not going to look at h2h stats that Klopp created while he was at Liverpool against this current Brighton and Liverpool side - I've seen enough to know my money would be safe on Brighton this weekend. Liverpool gave alot in their last CL comeback game..

Brighton's Europa League fixture is more like a training section - they'll save enough legs against Liverpool this weekend.

I'm in for BTS and Brighton win

Bournemouth might the team that ends the Carrick era at Manchester United. If Bournemouth win Old Trafford, I am sure Carrick will be sacked. Chelsea play Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, this is going to be an interesting match too 

Manchester United previous managers lost their jobs after losing to Bournemouth - this is a big test for Carrick to buy some time; break the curse or find a new job.. we know how to handle Totteham that should be easy..

[JollyGood]

Just when Tottenham finally win their first Premier League game of the new season and feel as though they might have found a way to stop losing games, they will travel the short distance to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea. I am expecting Chelsea to win by at least two goals, with or without a clean sheet.

If the Manchester United players want Carrick to stay, they will have to beat Bournemouth. If they lose, they will probably ensure Carrick is sacked before their next match.

Manchester United previous managers lost their jobs after losing to Bournemouth - this is a big test for Carrick to buy some time; break the curse or find a new job.. we know how to handle Totteham that should be easy..

[igebotz]

If the Manchester United players want Carrick to stay, they will have to beat Bournemouth. If they lose, they will probably ensure Carrick is sacked before their next match.

They obviously do not want him to stay any longer - L. Martinez complained about the state of the club and got fined now we have Bruno complaining about Carrick's tactics and the instructions he gave to the team against Como - when players start coming to the public just know that a lot was said behind the cameras

The players would throw him under the bus if they have the slightest opportunity to do so at this point. Carrick has lost the dressing room and that's exactly what get managers fired.

They'd probably throw him under the bus against Bournemouth this weekend. 

[JollyGood]

You seem to have captured the current sentiment at Manchester United. What surprises me is the manner in which Carrick helped guide them to a Champions League position at the end of last season. Everything seemed to be looking positive even at the start of this season. Now the players no longer trust him or want to play for him therefore the inevitable result is he will be sacked.

Martinez and Fernandes have spoken out and I think other players could join them if Bournemouth win.

They obviously do not want him to stay any longer - L. Martinez complained about the state of the club and got fined now we have Bruno complaining about Carrick's tactics and the instructions he gave to the team against Como - when players start coming to the public just know that a lot was said behind the cameras

The players would throw him under the bus if they have the slightest opportunity to do so at this point. Carrick has lost the dressing room and that's exactly what get managers fired.

They'd probably throw him under the bus against Bournemouth this weekend.  

[tokeweed]

This one of the occasions where I think it is an achievable task for Brighton to travel to Liverpool and take all three points. Even after selling some of their best players over past few seasons, Brighton seem to have found adequate replacements and are playing exceptional football.

Bournemouth might the team that ends the Carrick era at Manchester United. If Bournemouth win Old Trafford, I am sure Carrick will be sacked. Chelsea play Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, this is going to be an interesting match too 

^  The most interesting fixture of the weekend is Liverpool vs Brighton.  My gut feeling says they're going to negate each other out into a draw.  But upon checking Liverpool's record at home, it looks like they're not doing to well.  And couple that with Brighton that's doing really well for the club they are this season, I could see it end with a 1 - 2 scoreline for Brighton.

But as a bet I'd go for Liverpool - No as a safe bet in Hyperliquid's outcome market.  I haven't checked the line yet but if it's around 1.50 or better, I'd go for it.

Now that's the thing I keep saying over and over...  Clubs should stick with their managers during hard times as that's how they get better.  And a guy with Carrick's history with the club, he shouldn't be let go lightly.  But that's just me...  Not sure how the real Man United supporters feel.

^  The most interesting fixture of the weekend is Liverpool vs Brighton.  My gut feeling says they're going to negate each other out into a draw.  But upon checking Liverpool's record at home, it looks like they're not doing to well.  And couple that with Brighton that's doing really well for the club they are this season, I could see it end with a 1 - 2 scoreline for Brighton.

But as a bet I'd go for Liverpool - No as a safe bet in Hyperliquid's outcome market.  I haven't checked the line yet but if it's around 1.50 or better, I'd go for it.

I'm not going to look at h2h stats that Klopp created while he was at Liverpool against this current Brighton and Liverpool side - I've seen enough to know my money would be safe on Brighton this weekend. Liverpool gave alot in their last CL comeback game..

Brighton's Europa League fixture is more like a training section - they'll save enough legs against Liverpool this weekend.

I'm in for BTS and Brighton win

Nice...  I would've gone for Brighton but I'm following my 'little helpers' picks again.    And the picks are Man City to win, Arsenal to win and Chelsea to win.  Taking them all without any handicap.

[JollyGood]

It depends on what constitutes a "hard time" as that definition would no doubt vary from club to club. A newly promoted team could probably lose their opening ten Premier League games and still have no risk of losing his job whereas a so-called big club manager would be on the verge of getting sacked if they lost the opening few games of their season.

It is strange to see De Zerbi in a much better position today than Carrick. That first win has lifted the spirits at Tottenham but the Manchester United players are speaking out against Carrick therefore I think this will be his final match as manager. I cannot recall any of the Tottenham players questioning De Zerbi even after making a disastrous start to the season.

Now that's the thing I keep saying over and over...  Clubs should stick with their managers during hard times as that's how they get better.  And a guy with Carrick's history with the club, he shouldn't be let go lightly.  But that's just me...  Not sure how the real Man United supporters feel.

[igebotz]

Martinez and Fernandes have spoken out and I think other players could join them if Bournemouth win.

No, I don't think other players with a long career ahead of them would - Burno and Martinez have nothing to prove and nothing to lose anymore as they're both at the break of their career; they could say any shit and the next morning Saudi would come with bags full of money and take them away if they chose to unlike other young lads who are still building their career- they wouldn't dare to come public with their opinions.

What Bruno and Martinez said was enough to tell use what life feels like with Carrick.

Nice...  I would've gone for Brighton but I'm following my 'little helpers' picks again.    And the picks are Man City to win, Arsenal to win and Chelsea to win.  Taking them all without any handicap.

My helper says the same about Liverpool vs Brighton game but I've chosen to stick to the middle; BTS pick and add Arsenal and Chelsea ML to the mix.

[JollyGood]

You have raised some valid points. I doubt any of the younger players will make any statements but some senior players might use the opportunity to further their agenda. There were rumours about Martinez wanting to join Atletico Madrid, maybe the outburst about recruitment is the perfect excuse for a transfer (if the rumours are true).

Chelsea will play Tottenham at Stamford Bridge today. I think this will be a big win for Chelsea, how do you expect the match to end?

No, I don't think other players with a long career ahead of them would - Burno and Martinez have nothing to prove and nothing to lose anymore as they're both at the break of their career; they could say any shit and the next morning Saudi would come with bags full of money and take them away if they chose to unlike other young lads who are still building their career- they wouldn't dare to come public with their opinions.

What Bruno and Martinez said was enough to tell use what life feels like with Carrick.

[igebotz]

You have raised some valid points. I doubt any of the younger players will make any statements but some senior players might use the opportunity to further their agenda. There were rumours about Martinez wanting to join Atletico Madrid, maybe the outburst about recruitment is the perfect excuse for a transfer (if the rumours are true).

Chelsea will play Tottenham at Stamford Bridge today. I think this will be a big win for Chelsea, how do you expect the match to end?

Yeah, he spoke like someone who's fed up and doesn't want to continue playing there - I'm sure he'll take any chance to leave there.
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Shocking News about Pedro getting injured in training and missing out on today's game - we struggles every time he's not around it a massive blow for us honestly and I don't know what to think of this game but hopefully we come out victorious.

I knew it was stupid to sell both Delap and Jackson in the same season - now we have to rely on a 33 yr old striker.

[Sandra_hakeem]

You have raised some valid points. I doubt any of the younger players will make any statements but some senior players might use the opportunity to further their agenda. There were rumours about Martinez wanting to join Atletico Madrid, maybe the outburst about recruitment is the perfect excuse for a transfer (if the rumours are true).

M Carrick team setup is terrible. Why won't a young player feel exhausted already? A serious manager won't take the type of chances he does sometimes and expect a positive outcome at the end of the season. As we speak, they are at the beck and call of Bournemouth's wrath and we know too well that the cherries, or any team with a striped shirt in the premier League can mess you up in no time. 2 goals, 5 minutes apart, doesn't tell the full story since it's halftime but, it says a lot about Carrick.

Chelsea will play Tottenham at Stamford Bridge today. I think this will be a big win for Chelsea, how do you expect the match to end?

Lolzzzzz!! Botz won't say anything. I'm stuck between thinking that spurs have improved a lot, or Chelsea has just returned back to their default settings.

[igebotz]

Lolzzzzz!! Botz won't say anything. I'm stuck between thinking that spurs have improved a lot, or Chelsea has just returned back to their default settings.

Just one of those bad days, they were the better team but our problem is staying consistent - we had some unexpected injuries but like I said before we weren't just good enough yesterday.

Your side also lost; if there is one thing Manchester United coaches (past and present) have in common, it is "ego"; who benches their best player just for speaking out about the club's situation? Conte and Mourinho used to argue with their players and then use them the next day because all they care about is the result over personal ego.

Things aren't looking good for Carrick,  are they?

[JollyGood]

These are the results of the latest games:

MATCH DAY 8 - RESULTS:
Ipswich Town 1-1 Nottingham
Aston Villa 2-1 Man City
Arsenal 2-0 Everton
Coventry City 0-1 Fulham
Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham
Liverpool 2-0 Brighton Hove
Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle
Man United 0-3 Bournemouth
Hull City 1-1 Brentford
Sunderland 0-0 Leeds United

Lolzzzzz!! Botz won't say anything. I'm stuck between thinking that spurs have improved a lot, or Chelsea has just returned back to their default settings.

Tottenham outplayed Chelsea. The goal by Tel demonstrates that there is a major problem at Chelsea otherwise he would not have been able to make that run and then take the shot to score. Keeping that aside, Palmer received a red card but Rogers only received a yellow? At one point towards the end of the match, Chelsea should have been down to nine players on the pitch.

Things aren't looking good for Carrick,  are they?

I was extremely confident Bournemouth would win. Carrick might be sacked tomorrow, there are rumours about Howe or Conte taking over.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Lolzzzzz!! Botz won't say anything. I'm stuck between thinking that spurs have improved a lot, or Chelsea has just returned back to their default settings.

Just one of those bad days, they were the better team but our problem is staying consistent - we had some unexpected injuries but like I said before we weren't just good enough yesterday.

It's starting to look like a normal thing for you guys. 2 match days of correctness and beauty, we're expecting better. Then for the next 4 match days straight, y'all be trying to figure everything out from scratch, and then the players barely even know how to kick the round silicon anymore? That's not inconsistency. I don't know what that should be called. Maybe lack of passion??

Your side also lost;

By "my side", you mean Man United?  ;DI never told you I'm a United fan. I can never take such a risk. Infact, It's better to be Chelsea's.

Things aren't looking good for Carrick,  are they?

Although one interviewer was unprofessional with that question, but he was asked to his face if he was expecting a sack later from the team yesterday.