General Premier League Thread 2020-21 - Mod Notes in 1st post. [Updated 17/12/20]

eigrod

Dcully wrote: »

Totally agree, most fans called him out even before a ball was kicked in that game.

He was limited to a squad of 25 in Europe. 3 of them are goalkeepers, something like 8 of them were injured. That left about 14 players for outfield positions. What was he supposed to do?

RasTa

Klopp doing an Ole against the crap teams so far. Pool v Spurs should be fun on Wednesday.

Dcully

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

Cheers! Was only half watching because I've been playing Cyberpunk wanted to make sure it wasn't Salah for my FPL team :pac:

His goals are keeping us in the running for now, retaining the prem is looking increasingly unlikely by the week now.

Dcully

eigrod wrote: »

He was limited to a squad of 25 in Europe. 3 of them are goalkeepers, something like 8 of them were injured. That left about 14 players for outfield positions. What was he supposed to do?

Salah and Jota should not have been playing.

eigrod

eigrod wrote: »

He was limited to a squad of 25 in Europe. 3 of them are goalkeepers, something like 8 of them were injured. That left about 14 players for outfield positions. What was he supposed to do?

Shhhhh you're not allowed to make sense

8-10

eigrod wrote: »

He was limited to a squad of 25 in Europe. 3 of them are goalkeepers, something like 8 of them were injured. That left about 14 players for outfield positions. What was he supposed to do?

There's a list B in Europe. He could have played Paul Glatzel up front

RasTa

eigrod wrote: »

He was limited to a squad of 25 in Europe. 3 of them are goalkeepers, something like 8 of them were injured. That left about 14 players for outfield positions. What was he supposed to do?

You can play the kids as well. Did the game matter in any aspect?

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/7889--liverpool/squad/

Dcully

Dcully wrote: »

Salah and Jota should not have been playing.

And who was going to play in their positions? Wijnaldum and Curtis Jones? Klopp was resting Firmino and Mane. Mane has been playing non stop for the last few years.

tinpib

Arteta getting prickly with Geoff Shreeves there. I'm sure all managers just want to scream at him with his deliberately awkward questions but Dyche handled it well, showed up how ridiculous the questions were. Always good to try and keep the media on your side.

theoneeyedman

All the top teams dropping points with flat performances this weekend, the manic schedule is catching up now, heavy legs and knocks taking their toll.

doc_17

Curtis Jones and Lookman the standout players today I thought. Fulham finding their feet, they are fortunate that West Brom and Sheff Utd are probably gonna go down as they have been stinking the joint out so not as competitive down there as they might have feared.

eigrod

theoneeyedman wrote: »

All the top teams dropping points with flat performances this weekend, the manic schedule is catching up now, heavy legs and knocks taking their toll.

That’s true

Father Hernandez

theoneeyedman wrote: »

All the top teams dropping points with flat performances this weekend, the manic schedule is catching up now, heavy legs and knocks taking their toll.

When was the last time I wonder when the 'Big Six' all failed to win in one gameweek?

Dcully

Deleted User wrote: »

And who was going to play in their positions? Wijnaldum and Curtis Jones? Klopp was resting Firmino and Mane. Mane has been playing non stop for the last few years.

Anyone, it was a nothing game.
Its been proven how silly it was to play them.

Agent Coulson

This must be the first time in a while that there has been two premier league games on at the same time.

Agent Coulson

Has Sian Massey actually ever refereed a premier league game or is always just a lineswoman/assistant referee?

Nalz

Agent Coulson wrote: »

This must be the first time in a while that there has been two premier league games on at the same time.

4th October?

Agent Coulson

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Has Sian Massey actually ever refereed a premier league game or is always just a lineswoman/assistant referee?

Don't recall her refereeing any.

Dcully

Dcully wrote: »

Anyone, it was a nothing game.
Its been proven how silly it was to play them.

That's a nice non answer. Thanks for your input.

PsychoPete

Fantastic stuff from Maddison, Leicester have really become a good quality Premiership team

thelad95

I thought the table would begin to open up today with wins for Liverpool and Spurs but alas not.

I don't ever recall so many teams being in contention this close to Christmas even allowing for games in hand and the late start.

So when do we start betting on Southampton or Leicester to win?

Dcully

Deleted User wrote: »

That's a nice non answer. Thanks for your input.

Ofcourse its an answer.
Anyone from the bench is the answer, it was a nothing game.
Your just being argumentative for the sake of it here.

thelad95

thelad95 wrote: »

I thought the table would begin to open up today with wins for Liverpool and Spurs but alas not.

I don't ever recall so many teams being in contention this close to Christmas even allowing for games in hand and the late start.

So when do we start betting on Southampton or Leicester to win?

80 points may win it. Maybe even less.

Loafing Oaf

Granit Jackass

Shanotheslayer

Deleted User wrote: »

That's a nice non answer. Thanks for your input.

As people rightly pointed out he can play the Kids? It allows U18s despite the 25 man squad iirc?

thelad95

6 wrote: »

80 points may win it. Maybe even less.

At the other end, I think the survival line could be the lowest ever. None of Brighton down to Sheffield look like they'll get anywhere near 40 points yet two of them will survive.

Mushy

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Granit Jackass

Youd have to wonder what goes through a players head, especially with cameras everywhere

Loafing Oaf

Mushy wrote: »

Youd have to wonder what goes through a players head, especially with cameras everywhere

In Xhaka's case, likely something like this

Mushy

Gas few minutes for Arsenal there between the red card, the elneny patheticness and an own goal to cap it off

eigrod

Elneny should’ve got a red for the dive alone. Was absolutely pathetic.

Agent Coulson

Will Rodgers be on the Arsenal boards Christmas list they should have gone for him last Christmas.


At least PEA got on the score sheet.

8-10

Great finish by the best African player in the league

eigrod

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Will Rodgers be on the Arsenal boards Christmas list they should have gone for him last Christmas.

Or Gerrard?

Arsenal getting into a relegation battle? As ridiculous as it sounds, it must be a real threat now, albeit an outside one.

jayo26

Its harsh on Fulham to be still in the bottom 3 after a game like that today. No justice in football sometimes.

Great result for Burnley tho.

Leicester are a better option than Arsenal in this moment in time. Rodgers better staying where he is.

thelad95

6 wrote: »

Arsenal getting into a relegation battle? As ridiculous as it sounds, it must be a real threat now, albeit an outside one.

Given how poor the standard at the bottom is this year, they'll have too much to even be threatened at going down, bottom half finish could be possible though.

8-10

jayo26 wrote: »

Its harsh on Fulham to be still in the bottom 3 after a game like that today.

They weren't in the bottom 3 before or after the game.

It's Burnley's win since that put them there

Father Hernandez

Imagine waiting 9+ months to see your team play at home.

And they lose 1-0 to Burnley and your main man whose on silly money per week scores an own goal.

Arsenal in big trouble.

thelad95

thelad95 wrote: »

Given how poor the standard at the bottom is this year, they'll have too much to even be threatened at going down, bottom half finish could be possible though.

Bottom teams have been doing better recently.

Arsenal have Southampton, Everton and Chelsea in their next 3 games. Tricky games.

Unearthly

He will surely be sacked now

theoneeyedman

Father Hernandez wrote: »

Imagine waiting 9+ months to see your team play at home.

And they lose 1-0 to Burnley and your main man whose on silly money per week scores an own goal.

Arsenal in big trouble.

St what point does Arteta come under (real) pressure?

PsychoPete

theoneeyedman wrote: »

St what point does Arteta come under (real) pressure?

Their next three league games are Southampton,Everton and Chelsea. I don't he'll survive that if they stay going the way they are

citytillidie

Week 12 Highlights
Leeds V West Ham

Wolves V Villa

Newcastle V WBA

Man Utd V Man City

Everton V Chelsea

Southampton V Sheff Utd

Palace V Spurs

Fulham V Liverpool

Arsenal V Burnley

Leicester V Brighton

citytillidie

25 Spurs Liverpool
24 Leicester
23 Southampton
22 Chelsea
21
20 West Ham Everton Man Utd
19 Man City
18 Villa
17 Palace Newcastle Wolves
16
15
14 Leeds
13 Arsenal
12
11
10 Brighton
9 Burnley
8 Fulham
7
6 WBA
5
4
3
2
1 Sheff Utd

Lord TSC

Oh wow, I hadn't realized Sheff United had been THAT bad this season. Hadn't seen the table. That's insane!

Osmosis Jones

You wouldn't want to have told this lad anything in confidence because he has absolutely no problem spilling the beans live on TV

https://twitter.com/Xhakaed/status/1338234548824502279?s=20

Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

You wouldn't want to have told this lad anything in confidence because he has absolutely no problem spilling the beans live on TV

https://twitter.com/Xhakaed/status/1338234548824502279?s=20

Put Henry right in it :pac:

Shanotheslayer

Who needs enemies with mates like Evra :pac:

Mr.Nice Guy

Southampton, Everton, Chelsea on the way for Arsenal looks a tricky run on paper. If Arteta can get 5 points out of that he'll be doing well. At the moment they look vulnerable against everyone.