2022-23 English Premier League Discussion Thread

[wco81]

looking forward to the conté tuchel boxing match next month. Box office.

Certainly different than US team sports, if you saw opposing coaches getting physical with each other they'd be criticized a lot for setting bad example, etc.

Instead the NBC announcers are talking about the "passion of the Premier League" but it seems a lot of saltiness, especially on the first Spurs equalizer.

Chelsea may have an argument about penalties not called but why would Tuchel have a beef with Conte or vice versa?

I don't know about the appeal of a fight. They seem mismatched in size and age.

[UcanUwill]

I am completely in Tuchel's side, could have send that little man flying if he wanted to, completely understand the saltiness, ref mistakes cost them 2 points plain and simple.

[Cactus Jack]

looking forward to the conté tuchel boxing match next month. Box office.

Certainly different than US team sports, if you saw opposing coaches getting physical with each other they'd be criticized a lot for setting bad example, etc.

Instead the NBC announcers are talking about the "passion of the Premier League" but it seems a lot of saltiness, especially on the first Spurs equalizer.

Chelsea may have an argument about penalties not called but why would Tuchel have a beef with Conte or vice versa?

I don't know about the appeal of a fight. They seem mismatched in size and age.

The U.S. media would tear them apart. But the coaches also aren't so close to one another in other sports. So confrontation between coaches is unusual.

[wco81]

Uh, NBA.

In baseball, they're in opposite sides of the diamond but there are some bench clearing brawls allowed so the managers could get together and have on occasion, usually not getting physical, just yelling in each others faces.

[HIF]

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Shades of big Robert Huth on that one.

hahaha touché

notice the elbow.

[Baphomet]

hahaha touché

notice the elbow.

I think the elbow was retaliatory, but both were given a retrospective ban I believe.

I expect the same to happen to Romero. I agree that it's unsavoury and has no place in the game. Romero is honestly a nutter, he really treads a tight rope at times, but that edge is a big part of his game.

[wco81]

Even if they don't pull hair, don't they engage in more forceful physical actions?

Like elbows and shoves or pulling arms?

The hair is easier to detect of course.

Long hair has to be a hindrance in other ways like obscuring vision at times. Remember Elfred Payton with that stupid haircut. Well his shooting didn't improve after he cut it but I think the hair brought more criticism of his poor play than it otherwise would have.

[Baseline81]

Kanté is still the best midfielder in the prem.

No, Kevin De Bruyne is.

[LDNMagic90]

Even if they don't pull hair, don't they engage in more forceful physical actions?

Like elbows and shoves or pulling arms?

The hair is easier to detect of course.

Long hair has to be a hindrance in other ways like obscuring vision at times. Remember Elfred Payton with that stupid haircut. Well his shooting didn't improve after he cut it but I think the hair brought more criticism of his poor play than it otherwise would have.

When I used to play, you'd get hit with elbows and shoves especially in set piece situations. Hell I used to do my share of 'dirty' plays like deliberately pull on shirts from a corner to obstruct the guy I'm marking, or screen bigger players from corners (although that happens frequently at the top level without punishment). It's all part of the game, City are excellent at using tactical fouls and dirty play to wear their opponent down. Once you're in their head you should be able to secure a result.

[LDNMagic90]

A few tactical breakdowns from the games on the weekend:

Arsenal vs Leicester:

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Man City vs Bournemouth:

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Brighton vs Newcastle

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Aston Villa vs Everton

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Update!

Some of Brentford vs Man Utd

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I believe there will be more and I'll edit this post when he does release it, I may just make a seperate thread for tactical discussions etc or just do it here.

[UcanUwill]

Darwin is the new Timo Werner.

[Cactus Jack]

Darwin is the new Timo Werner.

Now he's been sent off.

[Cactus Jack]

Brilliant goal by Diaz

[UcanUwill]

Darwin is the new Timo Werner.

Now he's been sent off.

Man lacks maturity, acts like a dumb kid, not to mention wasted chances. Very terrible first impressions.

[Cactus Jack]

Darwin is the new Timo Werner.

Now he's been sent off.

Man lacks maturity, acts like a dumb kid, not to mention wasted chances. Very terrible first impressions.

He's 23. Kid indeed.

[wco81]

Missed today's match.

Dropping points to Crystal Palace at Anfield?

[Shaazzam]

Can't wait to get smashed by 'pool on Monday. wheeeeeeee
hope they dont score more goals than we've had signings, but if we try to play out from the back er mah gahd we're doomed

[LDNMagic90]

Can't wait to get smashed by 'pool on Monday. wheeeeeeee
hope they dont score more goals than we've had signings, but if we try to play out from the back er mah gahd we're doomed

Scenes when Man Utd win 2-0

[Shaazzam]

Can't wait to get smashed by 'pool on Monday. wheeeeeeee
hope they dont score more goals than we've had signings, but if we try to play out from the back er mah gahd we're doomed

Scenes when Man Utd win 2-0

shhh dont jinx it

[LDNMagic90]

Can't wait to get smashed by 'pool on Monday. wheeeeeeee
hope they dont score more goals than we've had signings, but if we try to play out from the back er mah gahd we're doomed

Scenes when Man Utd win 2-0

shhh dont jinx it

That's the way football goes most of the time, the team that is the overwhelming favourites bottle it. I'm tempted to put you guys on my accumulator as the odds are looking good right now.