2021-22 English Premier League Discussion Thread

[KG Leonard]

caught the second half of City-Spurs while at work. Wow, what a game, reminds you why this is by far the best team sport in the world. But maybe I am just exited City lost haha. If Liverpool wins and catches up with games played, its just 3 points separating them, and certain person said this race is already over.

Too bad commentators spoiled other results, could have watched some replays, have 2 days off now, woo.

I just saw livescore and was really shocked that Spurs won,I assumed like 4-1 to City because of the bad form of Spurs. Now it is exciting again,Liverpool must win the game in hand and make it fun again in the top. I'm becoming cynical about European club football because of teams like City, PSG,the reason they are winning but it is still the best team sport in the world. I enjoy PL the most despite I grew up AS Roma fan. Seria A is championship level compared to the players in PL.

[KG Leonard]

Legendary win. Now I hope Liverpool can win the league.

**** off plastics.

That's how you bounce back from a poor run of form. Kane with one of his best ever performances.

Congratulations for the big win! My first thought was cursing City too, I dont watch PL for teams like City. Liverpool has more offensive options now with quality attackers like Luiz,Jota. They have a better chance with their squad depth now.

[Baseline81]

Legendary win. Now I hope Liverpool can win the league.

**** off plastics.

That's how you bounce back from a poor run of form. Kane with one of his best ever performances.

Fantastic game to watch as a neutral. Tottenham's counter was a thing of beauty as many of their passes were exactly where they needed to be.

After the penalty to equalize in the 90th minute I was thinking Spurs just pulled another Spurs, but Kane's header a few minutes later saved the game, possibly their season.

[The_Brecht]

That's what Conte does. One of the best at the tactics level.

Very good performance by Arsenal, should've also had two pens, but anyway.

[Shaazzam]

See what happens when you actually hit the net, Fred?

Lol would a scrap with Leeds. Gonna watch highlights from yesterday's games now.

[Baphomet]

Fantastic game to watch as a neutral. Tottenham's counter was a thing of beauty as many of their passes were exactly where they needed to be.

After the penalty to equalize in the 90th minute I was thinking Spurs just pulled another Spurs, but Kane's header a few minutes later saved the game, possibly their season.

City are a very good team but I think we neutralised them well. The way they play, it's like they force your team to drop deep and then encircle you, forming perfect passing triangles with runners constantly moving into space. It's a footballing death, and the only way to escape is to position one or two runners at the backs of their last defenders, and hope you can find enough time to launch an accurate out ball for a counter. It's easier said than done because City will swarm you and win the ball back almost instantly.

We played some wonderful football when we did get the ball. Having to sit in deep isn't easy and requires a lot of discipline to wait for your chances, but Kane was absolutely possessed. It's like the ball was glued to his feet. Drifted into a hole position when needed, held the ball up, and sprayed some amazing passes to Son and Kulu. He gave a world class DM like Rodri so many problems with his movement. Could have had a hatful of both goals and assists. He also looked fired up and motivated, I really hope that he plans to stay at the club now and the issue of his future can be settled.

We defended very well also. City's goals were a Lloris error and a penalty. Fully deserved result against a world class opponent. The conundrum now is how do we set up against teams that drop deep against us?

With Arsenal and United starting to find some form, the onus is on Spurs to put a run together and challenge them. I believe in Conte, but I still have my doubts about aspects of this squad.

[Baphomet]

Spurs doing Spurs things

[Baseline81]

Spurs doing Spurs things

The term "Spursy" was trending after the game.

Conte now having doubt over his future at Tottenham.

Read on Twitter

[HIF]

Fantastic game to watch as a neutral. Tottenham's counter was a thing of beauty as many of their passes were exactly where they needed to be.

After the penalty to equalize in the 90th minute I was thinking Spurs just pulled another Spurs, but Kane's header a few minutes later saved the game, possibly their season.

City are a very good team but I think we neutralised them well. The way they play, it's like they force your team to drop deep and then encircle you, forming perfect passing triangles with runners constantly moving into space. It's a footballing death, and the only way to escape is to position one or two runners at the backs of their last defenders, and hope you can find enough time to launch an accurate out ball for a counter. It's easier said than done because City will swarm you and win the ball back almost instantly.

We played some wonderful football when we did get the ball. Having to sit in deep isn't easy and requires a lot of discipline to wait for your chances, but Kane was absolutely possessed. It's like the ball was glued to his feet. Drifted into a hole position when needed, held the ball up, and sprayed some amazing passes to Son and Kulu. He gave a world class DM like Rodri so many problems with his movement. Could have had a hatful of both goals and assists. He also looked fired up and motivated, I really hope that he plans to stay at the club now and the issue of his future can be settled.

We defended very well also. City's goals were a Lloris error and a penalty. Fully deserved result against a world class opponent. The conundrum now is how do we set up against teams that drop deep against us?

With Arsenal and United starting to find some form, the onus is on Spurs to put a run together and challenge them. I believe in Conte, but I still have my doubts about aspects of this squad.

Spurs really haven't done well since conté took over, they should've lost to Leicester as well but this result against Manchester was class. A very confusing team. I think Arsenal are likely to finish 4th. They aren't playing in Europe and they are out of the cups so they can concentrate and plan for their prem game each week. I'd love it to be West Ham though who get 4th.

[wco81]

Then they lay an egg vs. Burnley.


BTW, do the new owners of Newcastle still spend big this summer if they're relegated?

[Baphomet]

Fantastic game to watch as a neutral. Tottenham's counter was a thing of beauty as many of their passes were exactly where they needed to be.

After the penalty to equalize in the 90th minute I was thinking Spurs just pulled another Spurs, but Kane's header a few minutes later saved the game, possibly their season.

City are a very good team but I think we neutralised them well. The way they play, it's like they force your team to drop deep and then encircle you, forming perfect passing triangles with runners constantly moving into space. It's a footballing death, and the only way to escape is to position one or two runners at the backs of their last defenders, and hope you can find enough time to launch an accurate out ball for a counter. It's easier said than done because City will swarm you and win the ball back almost instantly.

We played some wonderful football when we did get the ball. Having to sit in deep isn't easy and requires a lot of discipline to wait for your chances, but Kane was absolutely possessed. It's like the ball was glued to his feet. Drifted into a hole position when needed, held the ball up, and sprayed some amazing passes to Son and Kulu. He gave a world class DM like Rodri so many problems with his movement. Could have had a hatful of both goals and assists. He also looked fired up and motivated, I really hope that he plans to stay at the club now and the issue of his future can be settled.

We defended very well also. City's goals were a Lloris error and a penalty. Fully deserved result against a world class opponent. The conundrum now is how do we set up against teams that drop deep against us?

With Arsenal and United starting to find some form, the onus is on Spurs to put a run together and challenge them. I believe in Conte, but I still have my doubts about aspects of this squad.

Spurs really haven't done well since conté took over, they should've lost to Leicester as well but this result against Manchester was class. A very confusing team. I think Arsenal are likely to finish 4th. They aren't playing in Europe and they are out of the cups so they can concentrate and plan for their prem game each week. I'd love it to be West Ham though who get 4th.

Doesn't help when your manager is putting out grossly unprofessional statements after every dropped point. Starting to get sick of his antics already.

Will be nice when we get another manager who cares about the club instead of acting in self interest.

Klopp finished 9th in his first partial season with Liverpool. A good manager knows it takes time to instill a vision on their players, and doesn't threaten to quit whenever things look bad. Conte preaching patience then absolutely losing it after each loss is getting grating. He should apologise to the fans and work on this poor form with the players.

[Baphomet]

**** Wolves, man

When you actually don't want them to concede, they ship two.

Arsenal in good position for CL football now.

[HIF]

Then they lay an egg vs. Burnley.


BTW, do the new owners of Newcastle still spend big this summer if they're relegated?

Yes, they get in a team that can go undefeated in the championship so that they can pull big names on their return. Having said that there is no way they are relegated.

Norwich, Watford, Brentford are going down I think.

[HIF]

City are a very good team but I think we neutralised them well. The way they play, it's like they force your team to drop deep and then encircle you, forming perfect passing triangles with runners constantly moving into space. It's a footballing death, and the only way to escape is to position one or two runners at the backs of their last defenders, and hope you can find enough time to launch an accurate out ball for a counter. It's easier said than done because City will swarm you and win the ball back almost instantly.

We played some wonderful football when we did get the ball. Having to sit in deep isn't easy and requires a lot of discipline to wait for your chances, but Kane was absolutely possessed. It's like the ball was glued to his feet. Drifted into a hole position when needed, held the ball up, and sprayed some amazing passes to Son and Kulu. He gave a world class DM like Rodri so many problems with his movement. Could have had a hatful of both goals and assists. He also looked fired up and motivated, I really hope that he plans to stay at the club now and the issue of his future can be settled.

We defended very well also. City's goals were a Lloris error and a penalty. Fully deserved result against a world class opponent. The conundrum now is how do we set up against teams that drop deep against us?

With Arsenal and United starting to find some form, the onus is on Spurs to put a run together and challenge them. I believe in Conte, but I still have my doubts about aspects of this squad.

Spurs really haven't done well since conté took over, they should've lost to Leicester as well but this result against Manchester was class. A very confusing team. I think Arsenal are likely to finish 4th. They aren't playing in Europe and they are out of the cups so they can concentrate and plan for their prem game each week. I'd love it to be West Ham though who get 4th.

Doesn't help when your manager is putting out grossly unprofessional statements after every dropped point. Starting to get sick of his antics already.

Will be nice when we get another manager who cares about the club instead of acting in self interest.

Klopp finished 9th in his first partial season with Liverpool. A good manager knows it takes time to instill a vision on their players, and doesn't threaten to quit whenever things look bad. Conte preaching patience then absolutely losing it after each loss is getting grating. He should apologise to the fans and work on this poor form with the players.

That was really weird. worse than Rodgers telling us that we're overperforming as an excuse for being poor this season.

[HIF]

**** Wolves, man

When you actually don't want them to concede, they ship two.

Arsenal in good position for CL football now.

As I said the other day, I think Arsenal are favourites for top 4 because of their easier schedule, Spurs have it easy too but I don't think they have it all together. Man U are not going to hold onto 4th. Just not good enough. Wolves are a 9th to 12th team and shouldn't have beaten us, West Ham are top 8 but I'd love them to steal a CL position.

[wco81]

Remember how Arsenal started the season? Arteta looked like dead man walking.

Should be an interesting documentary from Amazon.

[HIF]

Remember how Arsenal started the season? Arteta looked like dead man walking.

Should be an interesting documentary from Amazon.

tbh I'm still not impressed with Arteta.

Arsenal should be in the top 5 without any problems. They have the resources, finance, players etc... This season the fact they are NOT playing in Europe is a massive plus for them which they haven't used to challenge for the title. As I said before I think they'll finish 4th this season but next season it could easily be another step backwards.

[wco81]

Abramovich giving up stewardship of Chelsea FC.

https://news.sky.com/story/chelsea-owner-roman-abramovich-to-relinquish-stewardship-of-club-12552700


OK, doesn't mean he's giving up ownership, just letting the trustees run it for now?

Because there are a lot of big paychecks someone has to sign for the players.

[HIF]

Abramovich giving up stewardship of Chelsea FC.

https://news.sky.com/story/chelsea-owner-roman-abramovich-to-relinquish-stewardship-of-club-12552700


OK, doesn't mean he's giving up ownership, just letting the trustees run it for now?

Because there are a lot of big paychecks someone has to sign for the players.

Should all Russians be thrown out of Europe and have their bank accounts frozen? What are we doing to help an innocent country from being invaded and its people murdered?

[danfantastk32]

Remember how Arsenal started the season? Arteta looked like dead man walking.

Should be an interesting documentary from Amazon.

My bud is a huge Ars fan. So I pay attention to them a fair bit. This has been Arsenal for a while now. They go on a run losing / drawing 7 out of 10 games...and look completely lost. But then 2 months later, they're in the FA cup semi-final.

I Wouldn't be shocked at all if they take 4th. Or hit a skid and take 9th.