Official 2019-20 EPL Thread

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyaDCyxN3Hs

[pgardn]

Rundown of the teams I watched 1 game and transfers:

1. MC: Nothing to be said. Just have to hope Pep has some baby meltdown like “the press is against him” when they draw a game. Stacked again. Ridiculous. They would have been in the CL finals if Spurs did not get very fortunate. Their bench comes in 2nd or third.

2. Liverpool: Mane absence did not stop them. Hope their goalkeeper gets injured. Or Klopp gets distracted by the FA. I think they are a big step behind MC but know how to win.

3. Chelsea: Lampard has seem to got them on task and playing very hard. They dominated most of the first half against MU, Hitting the woodwork a number of times unluckily. Then they were pressed 2nd half and gave up the ball in horrible spots and MU was clinical. 4-0 was not indicative of the game. It’s gonna take some time to learn what Lampard wants, so different than Sarri.

4. Tottenham: Christen Eriksen coming on 2nd half was the reason they won. How hard does Eriksen play all year, he wanted Spain? Very strong mid field now with Eriksen staying. (Son and Ali on the bench) Ndombele appears to be an outstanding pickup. Dude has a ton of talent. Kane put the game away indirectly from Eriksen’s play 2nd half. Very weak on the wings. Danny Rose was awful. They sold their best back line winger in Trippier and he was not that good or D. FBs older and Toby Alderweireld was not sold as planned.

5. MU: They held off in the transfers and did not get significant MF which is a weak spot. Bisssaka is very good. If his head is on straight for his age, this was a HUGE pickup. Hard to tell what H. McGuire will give them until he understands what he has to play with him in the back. But he was good 1st game. Weak in MF. This will bite them unless some youngsters from their academy make noise or winter transfer aides them.

6. Arsenal: What a summer!So many New additions to be worked in later so we will see. Probably played the weakest team in the EPL,Newcastle, so really can’t say much yet. If you want to bet on a relegation team it seems Newcastle is it. Too bad because they have great fans. Arsenal bought to get to the top, will be interesting.

Surprise: Brighton

Had a fairly quiet summer transfer wise but the new manager’s system got them a 3-0 win away? And they beat a team on the rise last season. Last season Brighton had trouble scoring and were horrid away. They barely scored any goals away. Not a talented bunch so it will be interesting to see if Houghton was really that bad as a manager (I did not think he was, he did not have the players, so they got worn down last season and barely escaped relegation). Glen Murray still their CF. I think he is like 48 yo.

[lefty]

Mahrez involved in all 5 goals
Hope he keeps this up

[pgardn]

Mahrez involved in all 5 goals
Hope he keeps this up

MC was actually sloppy in phases, had a goal disallowed, and still 5-0
Hope he gets to stay on the field and not get injured. They have so much sitting who will take a spot.

[lefty]

MC was actually sloppy in phases, had a goal disallowed, and still 5-0
Hope he gets to stay on the field and not get injured. They have so much sitting who will take a spot.
Yup agreed

[lefty]

City, Spurs and VAR

Better love story than Twilight :lmao

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Tottenham might be the jammiest team in the world

[lefty]

Tottenham might be the jammiest team in the world

29-3 shots lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

29-3 shots lol

:lmao good lord

[Spurtacular]

New Castle playing like total trash and messing up my parlay.

[pgardn]

29-3 shots lol

Dominant performance by city.
Spurs Extraordinarily fortunate.

Goal by Lucas Moura was a cracker.

[lefty]

Dominant performance by city.
Spurs Extraordinarily fortunate.

Goal by Lucas Moura was a cracker.
The goal was also a major fuck up bu Ederson

[pgardn]

The goal was also a major fuck up bu Ederson

If one actually knew who his head it was going to come off of which was extremely difficult in that group of people he was caught flat-footed but he still would’ve had to guess correctly

[Spurtacular]

:lol That ending to the Tottenham / MC game....

Sorry, I'm not sure how I got so far behind. Think NBC Sports posting games way late. They'd better fix that sh**.

[Spurtacular]

9:30 I don't know what the point of VAR is if that's not being called.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nncqTMRIV8

[IronMexican]

resistanze

:rollin

[resistanze]

resistanze

:rollin

That ain't even shit...Arsenal usually gives up 4-5 goals at Anfield. And Unai fucking Emery is the coach, he won't even play his strongest starting 11.

That said, fuck Liverpool and their redneck fans - hope for another Hillsborough disaster tbh.

[lefty]

Real Madrid is the new Arsenal tbh

[IronMexican]

That ain't even shit...Arsenal usually gives up 4-5 goals at Anfield. And Unai fucking Emery is the coach, he won't even play his strongest starting 11.

That said, fuck Liverpool and their redneck fans - hope for another Hillsborough disaster tbh.

:lol

I never wou;d have thought this 4 years agi tbh. Truly amazing. Arsenal look scared when they play Liverpool.

[pgardn]

Liverpool at Anfield is a horror to play.
They are everywhere.
Contemptful aggression.

And then I remember them dismembering Barcelona.

[lefty]

:lol Cucknited

:lol Paul Hogball

:lol coached by Vegetable Lasagna from Seinfeld

[Spurtacular]

Had to go back and watch Chelsea @ Norwich. Damn, they almost got that 3-3 draw on a header that hit the crossbar late.

Norwich not quite a dark horse imo, but a pleasant ascent from a promoted team.

Gonna :lol if Pukki leads the EPL in scoring.

[pgardn]

Tottenham and Arsenal draw at the Emirates.

Arsenal dominated the game.
So far Tottenham has played exactly a half of good football in eight.

Transfer window closes tomorrow. If Eriksen leaves, Tottenham has little chance at 3rd or 4th.

[Spurtacular]

International soccer this weekend. Does anyone actually subscribe to ESPN+ to watch all that?

[tlongII]

Lol City.

[lefty]

Lol City.
Basically losing their 2 best CBs , now they have to work with Stones+:loltamendi

[pgardn]

Had to go back and watch Chelsea @ Norwich. Damn, they almost got that 3-3 draw on a header that hit the crossbar late.

Norwich not quite a dark horse imo, but a pleasant ascent from a promoted team.

Gonna :lol if Pukki leads the EPL in scoring.

He scored again. Against City.

The way that Norwich group is run they will score goals, but give up more.

[lefty]

:lol Watford

And Arsenal drew with them the previous week

[lefty]

:wow Mahrez

[jbuenavides]

Leicester's clean sheet match against Newcastle United was indeed my favorite clash on weekend. If Jamie Vardy will be able to keep up a good play like this then there's a chance that they will be able to keep their league standing in order to be in UEFA Champions League next season.

[pgardn]

Tottenham troubles and EPL

Eriksen asked to be in Spain this summer.
Overall his play has been listless.
Its tough on Ponch when half of your team was ready for a possible transfer in the summer and contracts expiring in some cases.

Eriksen, Rose, Aurier, Alderwereld, Vertonghen.

This has crept into EPL play as well.
Could be a very long season, top 4 in doubt.
Pencil in Liverpool and MC top 2 what do we have left.

Arsenal
Chelsea
Man U
Tottenham

Who else sneaks into this group. Not sure.

Lets see who holds out. Chelsea is playing a very young team with Lampard but I sense a step in the + direction. They play very hard and are willing. They just are not very good, yet.

Arsenal still dynamic on attack. Defense gets a bit of a boost in speed (Bellerin is back from injury)but it’s still not good.

Man U. Rebuild stages. But not as + as Chelsea.

Tottenham Inaction for more transfers for 2 years has left them in a very mentally unstable state not knowing where players really want to be.

[lefty]

:lol City

[apalisoc_9]

liverpool running away with the tittle

[lefty]

liverpool running away with the tittle
No comeback is impossible, but I don’t see LFC slowing down anytime soon

[apalisoc_9]

No comeback is impossible, but I don’t see LFC slowing down anytime soon

if Liv lead ballons to 15 and above by the end of game 20. i think its over

[pgardn]

City can catch them easily.

[resistanze]

Liverpool while good has had incredible fortune to start the year. They should have 3 draws instead of wins. Leicester literally handed them the game in the last minute. I think City will make things interesting as the season goes on.

[jbuenavides]

I can't wait to watch the match between Liverpool and Manchester United. I feel like they will be able to finish the season strong if they will continue their great undefeated run, and add more points as the game continue.

[lefty]

:lmao Southampton

[GAustex]

Lampard can only hold Pulisic down so long

[GAustex]

Lampard can only hold Pulisic down so long
3 now
Kid is special
They gonna start bullying him cause that’s the only way to stop him
Surround him with talent and he will shine

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAaZmUcRE9Q

[Spurtacular]

Liverpool vs. Tottenham a pivotal game for both teams. Barring a draw, either Liverpool cements their lead or Tottenham starts to turn it around.

[Spurtacular]

Liverpool wins on a shady PK call. Par.

[pgardn]

Liverpool wins on a shady PK call. Par.

They (Liverpool) were the better team.
Tottenham is playing a bit better, just not in a full EPL game.
And it’s not close to good enough for top 4.

[Spurtacular]

They (Liverpool) were the better team.
Tottenham is playing a bit better, just not in a full EPL game.
And it’s not close to good enough for top 4.

Never said otherwise. That was a dive though, tbh.

[pgardn]

Never said otherwise. That was a dive though, tbh.

Agreed.

But when your team gets overwhelmed that badly... it just does not feel right stealing a draw.

[Spurtacular]

Agreed.

But when your team gets overwhelmed that badly... it just does not feel right stealing a draw.

That's what soccer is sometimes. That doesn't bother me.

[DAF86]

Just found out Arsenal and Liverpool drew 5 - 5. The fuck? :lol

[lefty]

Just found out Arsenal and Liverpool drew 5 - 5. The fuck? :lol
Wat :lol

[Jodelo]

Just found out Arsenal and Liverpool drew 5 - 5. The fuck? :lol EFL Cup match with both sides playing their B/C team. Still a funny statline. :lol

[lefty]

Ruroh

City getting closer

[lefty]

Ruroh

City getting closer

Oh well I jinxed City :lol

[pgardn]

That's what soccer is sometimes. That doesn't bother me.

When your team continues to play shitty, it should, or you dont really care.
Its also nice to watch really good soccer.

Now an extra time goal given up against mighty Everton.

[Spurtacular]

When your team continues to play shitty, it should, or you dont really care.
Its also nice to watch really good soccer.

Now an extra time goal given up against mighty Everton.

I mean winning ugly or against the run of play is often part of soccer. I'm not bothered by that. I accept that reality.

[resistanze]

Wow the EPL is really pushing Liverpool to win. Handball in box ignored and Salah offside on second goal.

[Jodelo]

Wow the EPL is really pushing Liverpool to win. Handball in box ignored and Salah offside on second goal. Salah was not offside, they showed the VAR image. Handball was meh, Urs Meier (former referee) said it was no handball as it hit another bodypart before. But who knows what it handball these days...

[lefty]

:lol Pep Jackson
:lol benching his best RW
:lol waiting the 70th to make a sub

[resistanze]

Salah was not offside, they showed the VAR image. Handball was meh, Urs Meier (former referee) said it was no handball as it hit another bodypart before. But who knows what it handball these days...

Yeah Salah looked level on second look. But not sure what body part hit first, it went to his hand to his body.

[Jodelo]

Yeah Salah looked level on second look. But not sure what body part hit first, it went to his hand to his body. Just saw one replay sadly. But why did Aguero stop playing when the ball was at his feet?

[lefty]

:cry my nikka Mahrez scoring the winner vs Chelsea

[IronMexican]

Wow the EPL is really pushing Liverpool to win. Handball in box ignored and Salah offside on second goal.

I don't even see these salt.levels when I get in the dirty ass water at the beach here

[resistanze]

I don't even see these salt.levels when I get in the dirty ass water at the beach here

Nikka is your internet on tape delay? Shut yo late ass up.

[IronMexican]

:lol just hardly ever log on here


Hope you've been good,brah.

:lol gunners
:lol canada

[resistanze]

:lol just hardly ever log on here


Hope you've been good,brah.

:lol gunners
:lol canada

:lol Arsenlol
:lol Still living in US brah

How them kids?

[IronMexican]

Just one. He's good. Thanks for asking

[lefty]

:lol lOle
:lol « better than Jose »

:lol Vegetable Lasagna

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol lOle
:lol « better than Jose »

:lol Vegetable Lasagna

Ole is terrible, but there's almost no talent there, tbh. Pogba doesn't even play anymore, Rashford has been good, but nothing else, even Maguire has been a bust.

At least Lukaku could dominate the smaller sides, they don't even have that anymore.

[HarlemHeat37]

1222285614055378949
:lol soccer fans are lunatics, tbh.

[lefty]

1222285614055378949
:lol soccer fans are lunatics, tbh.

That’s fucked up

:lol some of the comments below that Tweet tho

[pgardn]

Press calling Tottenham’s win over 10 man MC a masterclass performance by Mourinho...
Gotta go back and use that Pep v. self proclaimed genius theme. Tired and stupid writing.

Ridiculous game.
Spurs completely outclassed, MC hitting the woodwork and just outplaying Spurs Except on the scoreboard.
Hugo Lloris was brilliant though.

[pgardn]

Press calling Tottenham’s win over 10 man MC a masterclass performance by Mourinho...
Gotta go back and use that Pep v. self proclaimed genius theme. Tired and stupid writing.

Ridiculous game.
Spurs completely outclassed, MC hitting the woodwork and just outplaying Spurs Except on the scoreboard.
Hugo Lloris was brilliant though.

[lefty]

Press calling Tottenham’s win over 10 man MC a masterclass performance by Mourinho...
Gotta go back and use that Pep v. self proclaimed genius theme. Tired and stupid writing.

Ridiculous game.
Spurs completely outclassed, MC hitting the woodwork and just outplaying Spurs Except on the scoreboard.
Hugo Lloris was brilliant though.

Yup Spurs deserved their W no question

And Mourinho is always entertaining lol

[apalisoc_9]

Spurs looking good again without Kane.

What a surprise. They've been on a downward spiral since kane returned last year

[pgardn]

Spurs looking good again without Kane.

What a surprise. They've been on a downward spiral since kane returned last year

Uhhh... No

Its exactly the opposite.
Son alone was given multiple chances one v. one against Fernadhino and Walker and he got outclassed.
Pep was not even worried enough to at least give them help.
Kane provides a landing spot for the long kick when MC presses the ball in third by the goal.
Lloris kicks could not be controlled by the Son Lucas pairing, they just are not strong enough in the air.

Son and Lucas, it thats who Mo wants to start absolutely need Kane to at least control the ball with his back turned. No one else can do what he does on the air on the Spurs, no one.

For the first time in many, many years the Spurs got shut out three games in a row without Kane.
Kane is incredibly important against teams like MC. He can act as a focal point for distribution without losing the ball close to goal.

Not surprised again with your zero knowledge concerning teams you dont watch.

But its Ok if one really wants Mo to stay because the Spurs have a chance as all the teams vying for 4th place are all horribly inconsistent.
I personally hope Mo loses this team this season on so we can move forward. He has already banished a few players. Son's strength on the ball and defense is poor enough for Mo to actually get on him. He is a sensitive player so Mo could easily drive him away. Which would be a huge mistake because if Son is in the game and has another player like Kane who teams have to respect, he can score. Son is super fast, but not faster than Walker which was horribly apparent in the MC game.

[lefty]

Ziyech to Chelsea this summer, pretty much done

Great addition tbh

[pgardn]

The 3rd and 4th positions for the champions league just opened up.

If MC loses their appeal, it’s gonna be two very poor teams taking those spots unless the rest can make big changes.
Chelsea, Tottenham, MU, Arsenal are all very weak. Sheffield United and Wolverhampton don’t have the funds. LC is really not that good either. There is going to have to be big improvement in a short time underneath Liverpool.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/JpmkD4V/Screenshot-2020-02-18-11-49-53-1.png

I've seen this headline for atleast 4 years now. Dump the scrub already

[lefty]

1238099702723284992

[dunkman]

https://i.ibb.co/JpmkD4V/Screenshot-2020-02-18-11-49-53-1.png

I've seen this headline for atleast 4 years now. Dump the scrub already

Few of +€100M transfers were really worth the effort the clubs sunk in. Mbappe was worth the money, Neymar was overpaid, Bale wasn’t worth €100M, Coutinho and Dembele laughable, Felix laughable, Griezmann laughable, Pogba laughable, Hazard time will tell, Cristiano was worth for Madrid for sure, Higuaín laughable.

Tbh, not sure if that kind of contracts make much sense. At least not for untested or inconsistent players.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsQZnyCH37M

[lefty]

:bobo

1272874115855265794

[Spurtacular]

:bobo

1272874115855265794

Public welfare system loves their poster boys.

[Canyonero]

One week away from another Bielsa chokejob.

[Spurtacular]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZwLFIbUMAEpz8s?format=jpg&name=900x900

[FrostKing]

"All the players' names on the back of their shirts were replaced with the words "Black Lives Matter" as the Premier League formally joined the international protest campaign sparked by the death of George Floyd in America."


Poland did the same with Hong Kong. :lol

[lefty]

Goal : BLM
Assist : BLM


:lol David Luiz

[lefty]

And another fuck up by Luiz

AFTV is gonna be good :lol

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/M88n4pg/Screenshot-2020-06-17-17-39-40-1.png

Make me, bitch

[lefty]

Make me bitch

Done.

[FrostKing]

Done.
There's a comma!

[Spurtacular]

EPL: Take a knee or have your career ruined. What a fucking joke Black Lives Matter is.

[Spurtacular]

Wow, though. I thought goal line technology was supposed to be dependable.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3ottIXJOGg

[Spurtacular]

Wow, though. I thought goal line technology was supposed to be dependable.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3ottIXJOGg


I'm a United Fan and happy that it just was 0 - 0 and United stay in 5th place but I have to agree that this was a goal!!!

My inclination is to look for the cheating;
but I think the ref was legit thinking the goal line tech was infallible.
Certainly, no thought to VAR was given.
Has to be that or flat-out cheating.

[Spurtacular]

Hard to beat the Manchesters. They always get free PKs.
They got one for the tie late against Tottenham.
And then the faggoty ref tried to give them a second late for the win, but VAR wouldn't let him. :lmao

hater (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7609)

[Spurtacular]

Few of +€100M transfers were really worth the effort the clubs sunk in. Mbappe was worth the money, Neymar was overpaid, Bale wasn’t worth €100M, Coutinho and Dembele laughable, Felix laughable, Griezmann laughable, Pogba laughable, Hazard time will tell, Cristiano was worth for Madrid for sure, Higuaín laughable.

Tbh, not sure if that kind of contracts make much sense. At least not for untested or inconsistent players.

Seems like a Carmelo Anthony type of move. But maybe I'm underselling Pogba. He doesn't seem as cancerous and is more of a team player.

[Spurtacular]

A bad showing by Norwich City against South Hampton. They're gonna get relegated in their first season back. Sucks for their fans.
But they deserve it. Except that bald striker had a really good season. Hopefully he gets a transfer or loaned out next season.

[Spurtacular]

Even though Watford salvaged the point late against Leicester, I wasn't too impressed with them. Add them to Norwich for teams I want to see relegated. Haven't decided on the third yet.

[Spurtacular]

The Brighton striker tackling the Arsenal goalkeeper!
The victim screaming out in pain like a wounded animal and then yelling at the perp as he's carried off on a stretcher!
Later on, in the fifth and final minute of extra time, the perp scoring the winning goal!

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITKCn-IgpzU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpIvc0e3R1k


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7liClCek7k

[Spurtacular]

Lazy defending on the goals West Ham gave up to Wolves.
That and their owner wanting to cancel the season to avoid relegation.
Gonna add them as my 3rd want relegated for now.
Updating my rooting for relegation list:

Norwich
Watford
West Ham

But I'm sure I'll bump one or all of them soon enough. I don't dislike any of those teams.

[Spurtacular]

:lol This guy might be a troll all-star.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UCRUG-kR28

[Spurtacular]

I'm watching New Castle and Sheffield United now. Both teams who have been hungry since their promotions to the top division.
This should be a good game.

[Spurtacular]

Lazy defending on the goals West Ham gave up to Wolves.
That and their owner wanting to cancel the season to avoid relegation.
Gonna add them as my 3rd want relegated for now.
Updating my rooting for relegation list:

Norwich
Watford
West Ham

But I'm sure I'll bump one or all of them soon enough. I don't dislike any of those teams.

New Castle goes to top of the list after their forward did the bitch lives matter kneel and bitch power fist after scoring.
It wasn't even a goal of his own making; it was because the defender f'd up the clearance.
I'll take Norwich off; I never was really against them anyhow. But they are easily lowest on the table and a sure lock
to be relegated short of getting absurdly hot.

Updated:

1. New Castle
2. Watford
3. West Ham

[Spurtacular]

Tough break(s) for Aston Villa, who are trying to stave off elimination.
Wonder Boy did them in though.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdcBjd1MSXM

[Spurtacular]

These Manchester teams are on league welfare. So many cheap PKs.

[Spurtacular]

Okay, I'll root for Burnley to avoid relegation.

https://imagez.tmz.com/image/e7/4by3/2020/06/23/e75b11bcd94e423caed07178772ce368_md.jpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvOvh9aV3AE

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/y0mD8cZ/Screenshot-2020-06-25-14-21-47-1.png

Klopp GOAT

[Spurtacular]

Liverpool winning this season was pretty predictable. They should've got it last season, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

Great job, Brexit Burnley!


This was the most entertaining game of the season so far

I had the same thought as this top-rated YT comment. But I think that's more of an emotional reaction.
Tactically, it certainly wasn't the best game of the season. It's a lovely 1-0 game though.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCTmw-02bTk

Check out at 4:05. That was a total sendoff offense. hater (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7609)

[Spurtacular]

hater

Tottenham lost 33 goals on VAR this season. Meanwhile, Manchester teams on league welfare.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-f_8W1SP5o

Tough luck for the Canaries; heading the game-tying goal off the post in injury time.

And players not happy about Puki (leading scorer) and one or two others not starting.

Apparently, that Cantwell player will make a splash on the transfer market even if Norwich gets relegated.

[Spurtacular]

Wolves / Arsenal with Champions League implications in play could be good.
But I think Chelsea, Man U, Leicester City have better chances.
Tottenham got shafted by VAR all season long and are all but out of it now.

[Spurtacular]

Crystal Palace on the losing end of another great game.
SMH That ball off the post in extra time when everyone was sure it would give them a deserved tie (point). :lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBF9WTo-WvQ

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noN1yDACyxM

[GAustex]

Have any EPL, La Liga, German or Italian players since the restart gotten the corona?

[Jodelo]

Have any EPL, La Liga, German or Italian players since the restart gotten the corona?

Can only speak for the german league. There were two cases within a team before they played their first match, so they were rescheduled. Other than that, there was none.

[GAustex]

I just cannot see how no one has come down with the corona in all of these leagues. They be bumping into each other. All hugging after goals.
You would think someone would come down with the corona?

[Jodelo]

I just cannot see how no one has come down with the corona in all of these leagues. They be bumping into each other. All hugging after goals.
You would think someone would come down with the corona?

They get tested twice a week and are not in much contact with someone outside the team/staff.

[Canyonero]

One week away from another Bielsa chokejob.

Well it looks like this will be his season tbh. Good for Leeds, they deserve to go up.

[Spurtacular]

I just cannot see how no one has come down with the corona in all of these leagues. They be bumping into each other. All hugging after goals.
You would think someone would come down with the corona?

They also sit there and huddle and talk in each other's faces. But they're being responsible by fist bumping instead of high fiving.

#Hoax

TheGreatYacht

[Spurtacular]

Well it looks like this will be his season tbh. Good for Leeds, they deserve to go up.

They finished third last season, just one point out of the auto promotion IIRC.

You watching second division soccer? I don't even know where to watch that, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

They get tested twice a week and are not in much contact with someone outside the team/staff.

They're fit athletes who aren't worried about contracting the sniffles from other healthy athletes.

[Jodelo]

They're fit athletes who aren't worried about contracting the sniffles from other healthy athletes.

Yet, the MLS is cancelling matches left and right because players are infected...

[Spurtacular]

Yet, the MLS is cancelling matches left and right because players are infected...

They're a sh** league who is probably losing a lot of money w/o fans. It's not like they have ratings.
They can easily be bought off unlike the Premier League.
Watch; they won't be canceling NBA. Worse situation, musty gym and all.

[Hoops Czar]

E-x-o-n-e-r-a-t-e-d-!

[Spurtacular]

E-x-o-n-e-r-a-t-e-d-!

And the cheaters prosper. Who could've seen that coming?

[Spurtacular]

Catching up on games. So, watching Liverpool-Brighton on Wed 7/8. Liverpool just sending up extreme high pressure. Brighton leaving all their guys up and trying to beat seven with backline four and a central mid and giving up two goals in under two minutes. SMH.

You either bring guys back or you kick the ball over the top. They act like the high pressure is an affront to their pride and try to pass through it like a drill with nothing on the line. And I'm watching and thinking damn, Brighton can get 5-3 any time they want it; Liverpool is being that ballsy.

Finally, they get some air on the passes and break out and the Liverpool centerback is so ballsy that he gambles and gives up a 2-0 break, but the Brighton player's touch got away from him and the keeper cleared the ball. Minutes later, same stuff. Brighton getting a 2-1 on a through ball but they f*ck it up by being a hair offside. Goal doesn't count. Even on defense, Liverpool mids barely getting back and Brighton getting numbers 2-1, 3-2 etc but f'ing up the execution. Could easily be 2-2 or even 3-2 or 4-2 going into halftime. Instead, the 0-2 deficit stands.

Too much pride by these gimpy teams thinking they have to beat the big six at their own game even though they don't have the athletes to do it but once in a blue moon when the breaks go their way and the mistakes are kept to a minimum.

Side note: This game could seriously get dirty in the second half. In the first half the ref has given no cards despite one play in which the Liverpool player jumped on a guys back midfield and got bodyslammed (but apparently not before throwing a sharp elbow to the bodyslammer; blood flowing down the side of his face). Maupay spiking a Liverpool player attempting a trip. One or two other nefarious plays. And the latest one Liverpool karate chopping a Brighton player's back as a Liverpool player simultaneously clotheslines a Brighton player.

And a Brighton player has scored to make it 1-2 going into halftime if a cheap last minute goal is not given up here.

Too be honest, I haven't looked more forward to a second half this much all season. These could be the two most dirty teams in the league who are going into their locker rooms mad as hell.

One last thing, I can see why Liverpool is giving up a ton of goals against stronger competition (lost 0-5 to MC) after winning the table. Their strategy is arrogant. And if they don't get off on the front foot, they just crack.

BTW, w/o the crowd cuing the announcer in, the dude(s) calling this game are pretty oblivious to what's transpiring. You wouldn't think much of all this sh** going down by listening to their monotone calls.

[Spurtacular]

Connoly for Brighton, the same idiot who was needlessly offside on a breakaway in the first half was needlessly offside for a breakaway in the second half. Two goals give up by that putz.

As for the rest of the second half, a Brighton player missed the target from about four feet away to tie the game up. Then later the Brighton goalie didn't cover the near post on a corner and Salah got the insurance goal. It was his only shot at scoring and the keeper just didn't slide his feet. Nor was the post covered in the first place.

Ref was consistently shi**y though. Brighton player tugged down to prevent a breakaway in daylight against the keeper and deny a scoring opportunity. No red car even in the 89th minute. Passive refs like this always annoy me.

I think this game would've been great with a crowd calling for Liverpool blood in the second half. Anti climactic nonetheless.

[Hoops Czar]

And the cheaters prosper. Who could've seen that coming?

I wonder if Bournemouth will give City a guard of honour for their biggest victory of the season.

[Spurtacular]

I wonder if Bournemouth will give City a guard of honour for their biggest victory of the season.

Guard of honor?

[Spurtacular]

Well done Brexit Burnley on ending Liverpool's record 24 game home winning streak. And just missed the game winner off the crossbar at the end to win it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsn5oPmJkY

Good job by Sheffield United on manhandling Chelsea. It's a shame Man U on league welfare. They'd have a better shot at making Champions League.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpT1E_ox-lU

[Canyonero]

And Leeds local rivals hand them the promotion


They finished third last season, just one point out of the auto promotion IIRC.

You watching second division soccer? I don't even know where to watch that, tbh.

ESPN LatAm has been showing Leeds games since Bielsa took over. They choked last season (only 1 point in the last 4 games) but Bielsa coached basically the same squad of the previous season that finished midtable so it was a huge improvement tbh.

[Spurtacular]

And Leeds local rivals hand them the promotion



ESPN LatAm has been showing Leeds games since Bielsa took over. They choked last season (only 1 point in the last 4 games) but Bielsa coached basically the same squad of the previous season that finished midtable so it was a huge improvement tbh.

Is that the same as ESPN Deportes, or is it something different? Not sure if I have that channel.

[Spurtacular]

Great job stealing that point, South Hampton. Too bad Leicester self destructed against Bournemouth though.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxBv_sS443w


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtLba7cOWrQ

[Canyonero]

Is that the same as ESPN Deportes, or is it something different? Not sure if I have that channel.

I don't really know. Maybe you can check on ESPN Play.

BTW the third place team lost today so Leeds won the league.

[lefty]

:lol Mourinho

https://twitter.com/lastwordonspurs/status/1284865416263872515?s=21

[Canyonero]

West Brom second team promoted. Nottingham choked really hard and miss playoffs.

[Spurtacular]

Sorry. Won't be reading any comments 'til probably after the season (maybe about a week after)
b/c I'm basically watching this season (every game) on tape delay and I don't want spoilers.
Will post for wherever I'm at though.

Aston Villa fighting for relegation losing an important W on goal line tech.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdy3y-WCjjQ

And then South Hampton tying up their game against relegation rival Brighton.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKgp0mN3f0k

[Spurtacular]

West Ham and Watford both at 34 points going into this one. Winner all but assures avoiding relegation.

WH stays hot and Watford continues to struggle...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7qtCyZdb94

[Spurtacular]

Two red cards in the first half for Norwich. Still could've been a game were it not for the GK giving up a cheap goal and an own goal. Though I think Burnley would've pressed harder had it been tied in the second half.

Next up is South Hampton vs. Bournemouth.
Bournemouth could effectively stave off elimination with a win.
South Hampton was in that boat 'til Danny Ings heated up lately.
Wouldn't mind seeing Ings called up to England / transferred to Tottenham if Harry Cane leaves.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTUjZy0KQbA

[Spurtacular]

A tragic demise for Bournemouth. All but assured of relegation after having thought they salvaged that invaluable point.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73E7uQAQRlc

Next up Kane vs. Varney. Should be a fun one.

[Spurtacular]

Dirty Harry did Leicester dirty.
Varney had a good chance, but he otherwise fell way short.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo-kfNR027s

[Spurtacular]

Wolves are the biggest overachievers for me this season, finishing top six.
I think they may not finish top ten next season.

Crystal Palace with seven straight losses (2 GF, 17 GA).
Sure, they struggled and have had hard luck; but the fans calling for Roy Hobson out are bitches.
He's a really good coach.
Zaha is acting like a China doll out there. Not sure I want to see him transfer to Tottenham.
Ayew is a hot head. He doesn't instill confidence. CP should move on from him, tbh.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQcAt49D4Ko

[Spurtacular]

Wow. Aston Villa taking the lead on goal difference over Watford.
Apparently, Arsenal eliminated from a Europa League spot; don't follow it, so I don't know what exactly that's about.
Arsenal missing off the post late in the game for a shot at that.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP8NtVtnp4Y


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4fa4fcFuVQ

[Hoops Czar]

De Bruyne not winning player of the year award in England was a crime against nature.

[Spurtacular]

No free lunches for Man U as West Ham avoids relegation.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHx7YAw0eaQ

Frank Lampard gotta pay a price for not starting Wonder Boy. Don't know how many times I have to tell him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW0q3RA_O7g

[lefty]

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[Spurtacular]

Finished watching the Super Sunday games a few days ago. Just getting around to posting my thoughts...

Leicester losing mone e mono vs. MU for their second ever champions league birth. Disappointing.

Wonder Boy and Chelsea taking care of business against pretenders Wolverton. Expected.

Tottenham finishing strong to finish 6th in the table and in Europa League; good. Hopefully Harry stays and they return to Champions League form.

Ings and Shea Adams were a strong 1-2 combo to end the season for South Hampton. I only imagine Ings will move on though and Adams will suffer for it.

Great relegation battles. The first time I've ever followed something like that, not counting last year's token battle. Bournemouth did their job to win 3-1. And Waterord scored two unanswered but fell short. But Aston Villa with the clutch result to win the prize over those two. Apparently, that side has a payroll of $200 million and still faced relegation. Damn, big money on the line. MLS needs this system in place to spread soccer excitement.

[Spurtacular]

Oh, damn. Wonder Boy got Chelsea out on the front foot and was about to give them the lead to start the second half when he went down with a hammy.
That sucks. What a time to go down!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTrq_G_sRV4

[Spurtacular]

No idea what this is about...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rKWEUQBicw

[FrostKing]

Down year for EPL

[FrostKing]

No idea what this is about...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rKWEUQBicw
The Sun is a media outlet in the UK. Tabloids and rumors.

[Spurtacular]

Down year for EPL

Man City / Liverpool / (Man U) in a two or three team race next year would be really boring to me.

We'll see about Tottenham, Chelsea, Leicester City going forward.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/3r11QmS/20200809-175933.jpg

[lefty]

What a transfer window for Chelsea :wow

[Blizzardwizard]

Messi finally leaving L:lolL Liga?


Will he finally prove himself in the EPL, or go and statpad against some French farmers every weekwith Neymar and Mbappe at PSG?

[lefty]

Messi finally leaving L:lolL Liga?


Will he finally prove himself in the EPL, or go and statpad against some French farmers every weekwith Neymar and Mbappe at PSG?
Messi to Wigan?

[Blizzardwizard]

Messi to Wigan?

It’s been a while! :bobo

Wigan are a few days from going out of business these days! Relegated from the second tier after the owners put a bet on the club going down then deliberately tanked it! Although the guy who co-owns the Tampa Bay Rays is trying to buy us so there’s some hope...

Anyway, what are all you Spanish futbol marks gonna do now Messi’s gone and Barca-Madrid is gonna have similar ratings and attendances to Timberwolves-Kings? :hat :lol

[lefty]

It’s been a while! :bobo

Wigan are a few days from going out of business these days! Relegated from the second tier after the owners put a bet on the club going down then deliberately tanked it! Although the guy who co-owns the Tampa Bay Rays is trying to buy us so there’s some hope...

Anyway, what are all you Spanish futbol marks gonna do now Messi’s gone and Barca-Madrid is gonna have similar ratings and attendances to Timberwolves-Kings? :hat :lol

:lol what’s wrong with twolves Kings?
:cry

[Spurtacular]

What a transfer window for Chelsea :wow

I don't follow player movements closely. What'd they do?

[lefty]

I don't follow player movements closely. What'd they do?

Acquired Ziyech, Werner, Chilwell, , Sarr, Thiago Silva

And most likely Havertz

[TDMVPDPOY]

EPL just cancel a tv deal with some chinese livestream company that was to run for 3 years...they failed to pay the first installment around 300m (deal is like 1billion)...well u rip it up to if u know epl is getting midget