2022-23 English Premier League Discussion Thread

[wco81]

Blatant pen on Jesus not given.
The refereeing standard in the Prem is pathetic.

Jesus got flat-out tackled American football style four or five times either in or on the edge of the box and this donkey just refused to call anything.

That said, that’s two straight league matches Arsenal has been shoved on their back foot by a more aggressive, harder-working team. Feels like the lack of quality depth is hurting them. They’ve been so flat for huge stretches.

Yeah I don’t understand what is a foul. The big Southampton defenders are pulling back an arm or shoulder of Jesus and other Arsenal players and nothing is called?

There was also one play where a SH defender did a two hand shove in the back, causing the Arsenal player to lose possession near the corner.

But Arsenal wasn’t complaining that much though apparently Saka got a yellow. And VAR affirmed most of the non-calls.

Hey if the officiating lets you play aggressively. I didn’t see Arsenal defenders doing the same but they’re clearly not as physical.

[LDNMagic90]

Also I loved Vardy’s celebration against Wolves. Anyone **** on Wolves I’ll always have time for lol

[Sedale Threatt]

Jesus got flat-out tackled American football style four or five times either in or on the edge of the box and this donkey just refused to call anything.

That said, that’s two straight league matches Arsenal has been shoved on their back foot by a more aggressive, harder-working team. Feels like the lack of quality depth is hurting them. They’ve been so flat for huge stretches.

Arteta needs to rotate more. We lack the depth in quality, but we can't overplay our key players, because they are running out of steam, hence the less scharp finishing. Partey also looked completely dead the last minutes.

Also bad come ons by Viera and Nketiah. Tierney deserves a start the next game.

That's the thing: The dropoff in key creative positions is so stark that I'd probably be doing the same thing if I'm Arteta. They have good depth at wingback, which is nice but not exactly a crucial asset, and that's about it. Too bad Smith Rowe is hurt right now because he's exactly what they're lacking.

The good thing is that they can punt these last two Europa group matches, and probably the League Cup match too, and focus on the Premier League before the break. Also, getting four points out of the past two when they could have easily gotten zero -- should have won today, but the Leeds game was a straight-up robbery -- is something.

[Sedale Threatt]

Blatant pen on Jesus not given.
The refereeing standard in the Prem is pathetic.

Jesus got flat-out tackled American football style four or five times either in or on the edge of the box and this donkey just refused to call anything.

That said, that’s two straight league matches Arsenal has been shoved on their back foot by a more aggressive, harder-working team. Feels like the lack of quality depth is hurting them. They’ve been so flat for huge stretches.

Yeah I don’t understand what is a foul. The big Southampton defenders are pulling back an arm or shoulder of Jesus and other Arsenal players and nothing is called?

There was also one play where a SH defender did a two hand shove in the back, causing the Arsenal player to lose possession near the corner.

But Arsenal wasn’t complaining that much though apparently Saka got a yellow. And VAR affirmed most of the non-calls.

Hey if the officiating lets you play aggressively. I didn’t see Arsenal defenders doing the same but they’re clearly not as physical.

I don't blame Southampton at all. If you can foul without getting called for it, especially in dangerous positions, you should absolutely do that. Also credit to them for the immediate formation shift after the goal. That changed the game.

(It didn't impact the outcome, but the Saka yellow was ridiculous.)

[Baphomet]

Good tempo to this Spurs vs. Newcastle game.

Should be winning though, Son missed a sitter.

[Baphomet]

What the **** is Lloris doing there?

[Baphomet]

Pathetic. Bottle job twats.

[LDNMagic90]

Pathetic. Bottle job twats.

You think Conte walks and Poch comes back?

[Baphomet]

Pathetic. Bottle job twats.

You think Conte walks and Poch comes back?

I think it's possible.

2-1 now.

[Baphomet]

Just don't think it's working under Conte. Putting my anger from losing aside, I'm hoping they can turn it around but the tactics have yielded very few good performances this season. Our lack of creativity is really exposed without Kulusevski.

We had a good spell at the end of last season when Kulu and Sonny were flying, but I'm yet to be truly convinced by these tactics.

[LDNMagic90]

Just don't think it's working under Conte. Putting my anger from losing aside, I'm hoping they can turn it around but the tactics have yielded very few good performances this season. Our lack of creativity is really exposed without Kulusevski.

We had a good spell at the end of last season when Kulu and Sonny were flying, but I'm yet to be truly convinced by these tactics.

Do you think he could’ve done better in the transfer window? I’m asking because on my mums side of the family half of them are spurs fans and the other half are Arsenal. Most of the spurs lot think he approached the transfer window with a bit of arrogance with some of the signings and it’s back firing a bit.

[Baphomet]

Just don't think it's working under Conte. Putting my anger from losing aside, I'm hoping they can turn it around but the tactics have yielded very few good performances this season. Our lack of creativity is really exposed without Kulusevski.

We had a good spell at the end of last season when Kulu and Sonny were flying, but I'm yet to be truly convinced by these tactics.

Do you think he could’ve done better in the transfer window? I’m asking because on my mums side of the family half of them are spurs fans and the other half are Arsenal. Most of the spurs lot think he approached the transfer window with a bit of arrogance with some of the signings and it’s back firing a bit.

I don't really know. I think Spurs' biggest problems are tactical, although we didn't address a creative midfielder in the window which I think was a mistake. We have a good squad and bought good players. Saying that we approached the transfer window wrong just feels like an excuse to me. We should be playing better, that's the bottom line.

Our league position is still good and there's plenty of time to hit form, but I'm a bit concerned after this past week to say the least.

[LDNMagic90]

Just don't think it's working under Conte. Putting my anger from losing aside, I'm hoping they can turn it around but the tactics have yielded very few good performances this season. Our lack of creativity is really exposed without Kulusevski.

We had a good spell at the end of last season when Kulu and Sonny were flying, but I'm yet to be truly convinced by these tactics.

Do you think he could’ve done better in the transfer window? I’m asking because on my mums side of the family half of them are spurs fans and the other half are Arsenal. Most of the spurs lot think he approached the transfer window with a bit of arrogance with some of the signings and it’s back firing a bit.

I don't really know. I think Spurs' biggest problems are tactical, although we didn't address a creative midfielder in the window which I think was a mistake. We have a good squad and bought good players. Saying that we approached the transfer window wrong just feels like an excuse to me. We should be playing better, that's the bottom line.

Our league position is still good and there's plenty of time to hit form, but I'm a bit concerned after this past week to say the least.

I think you guys will be fine personally, just some things to go over with the management. Possibly dropping players and giving players a chance usually does the trick. I’m still not totally convinced that 3-4-3 is best with your personnel.

[Baphomet]

I think you guys will be fine personally, just some things to go over with the management. Possibly dropping players and giving players a chance usually does the trick. I’m still not totally convinced that 3-4-3 is best with your personnel.

Congrats to Villa today, btw. Big win.

Who are you hoping will take over as manager?

[LDNMagic90]

I think you guys will be fine personally, just some things to go over with the management. Possibly dropping players and giving players a chance usually does the trick. I’m still not totally convinced that 3-4-3 is best with your personnel.

Congrats to Villa today, btw. Big win.

Who are you hoping will take over as manager?

Thanks bro! Was a much needed win and performance. I’m proper not sure, I think Emery would be my favourite however i don’t know if it’s possible. If Aaron Danks (our caretaker) can have us playing like this for a while, I’ll be fine with taking our time with appointing someone after the World Cup or during the break. Amorim also I’m a fan of but I can’t see him leaving Sporting till the end of the season.

[wco81]

They score 4 goals right after the manager is sacked?

Are they trying to send a message?

[RiderJake]

Just don't think it's working under Conte. Putting my anger from losing aside, I'm hoping they can turn it around but the tactics have yielded very few good performances this season. Our lack of creativity is really exposed without Kulusevski.

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Do you think he could’ve done better in the transfer window? I’m asking because on my mums side of the family half of them are spurs fans and the other half are Arsenal. Most of the spurs lot think he approached the transfer window with a bit of arrogance with some of the signings and it’s back firing a bit.

2 family fan clubs
Arsenal has a better chance this season, I think so. Spurs are looking good too, and that just gives this season a lot of excitement. Yeah, I like watching this season more than last season.
I'm not sure the transfer window has been misused in any way. Everything is in Spurs hands, or rather - feet

[LDNMagic90]

They score 4 goals right after the manager is sacked?

Are they trying to send a message?

Pretty much, Leon Baileys interview after the game was telling. To be honest it was clear as day that Gerrard was using the wrong tactics and his stubbornness was his own downfall. He restricted our creative players from having room to do what they do best. He died on a hill with John McGinn despite him being out of form for months (also made him captain which was not needed).

Our players yesterday just looked comfortable and relaxed and it was the first time our 3 recent big signings played together, something he refused to do for some reason.

[Baphomet]

Unai Emery appointed at Villa, a fantastic get for the club. Great coach with an incredible European pedigree. Which begs the question, and I mean absolutely no disrespect to Villa fans here, why on earth would he leave a stable job in Villarreal to go to Villa in the present day? I think they're miles off being a team that could make Europe. He will need some pretty hefty backing.

[wco81]

Money?