The English Football Thread

[DDA 9,690]

32 minutes ago, Jason said:

Those who are already jumping the gun by saying we'll reach the Champions League final or even the FA Cup final are gonna jinx us so hard! 

I know.. our fans are taking wild, just like they did at the beginning of the season when they were banging on about us winning the league. I was telling everyone at work that we would never win the league this season with that many transfers and changes to a mediocre 1st eleven. I fear there will be quite a few eggs on faces come thr end of this season... hopefully I'm wrong but the competition is feirce.

[Jase 43,479]

7 minutes ago, DDA said:

I know.. our fans are taking wild, just like they did at the beginning of the season when they were banging on about us winning the league. I was telling everyone at work that we would never win the league this season with that many transfers and changes to a mediocre 1st eleven. I fear there will be quite a few eggs on faces come thr end of this season... hopefully I'm wrong but the competition is feirce.

It's crazy. We haven't even played the first leg against Porto yet or even one half against Sheffield United! Hope Tuchel and the players' mindset isn't the same as the fans right now. lol Take it one game at a time! 

[Azul 1,615]

44 minutes ago, killer1257 said:

I am not so sure if Bayern is able to do that and if they are able to do that, I am not so sure if it really is a key to beat them. Man United beat them because their counter attacks were ruthless. That is the most easy way to beat them. 

City just haven't faced an elite attack this season, and just because of that you think that Man UTD's gameplan is the only way to beat them. Bayern have proven that they are the best in the world last season. What have City done? 

They have no pedigree in Europe to be called the favourites, or to be compared to the likes of Bayern. Once they face Bayern or PSG's attack and still are dominant, then I give them their respect. However I think that they got a rude awakening coming their way.

[Azul 1,615]

50 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

For years I'm reading how they are biggest favorites in CL. Every year they got knocked out by inferior side. Monaco, Liverpool that fought for top4 that season, Spurs and Lyon that finished something like 6th in Ligue1. Still no semi final for Guardiola which Pellegrini did. So I wouldn't be surprised if they chock against Dortmund. But yeah, Bayern or PSG would destroy them. 

I always hear the same shit 😂 "City are the favourites for the CL, they are by far the strongest and most inform team" etc. They always manage to choke in Europe though. Domestic performances are much different to European performances. Once they face a legit side and beat them, then I'll change my opinion on them.

[Tomo 21,733]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

Those who are already jumping the gun by saying we'll reach the Champions League final or even the FA Cup final are gonna jinx us so hard! 

Worked out allright last time.

 

But on a more serious note there's no harm in discussing the possibility's especially when there's a decent chance it may happen (i mean lets be honest if us and City were on opposite sides of this draw this forum would have been knee deep in conspiracy theory's) however i see nobody taking Porto as a given. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Tomo said:

Worked out allright last time.

But on a more serious note there's no harm in discussing the possibility's especially when there's a decent chance it may happen (i mean lets be honest if us and City were on opposite sides of this draw this forum would have been knee deep in conspiracy theory's) however i see nobody taking Porto as a given. 

Not saying we can't discuss the possibility or maybe get a little excited but there's definitely a sense among the fans that they are already looking beyond Porto etc. I know we are doing well under Tuchel right now but one would think that given all the stupid false dawns or basically the feeling of disappointments after expecting too much in recent years, people would learn not to jump the gun...again. I mean, only a few months ago people thought we had an actual shot of winning the title! It's almost as if people are trying to tempt fate!

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[Milan 17,853]

It was a big ask to count on Arsenal 2 games in a row. Bottling it big time now against West Ham.

[Milan 17,853]

3-0 West Ham

Just piss off you clowns.

[Pizy 18,368]

The very rare occasions when we actually want Arse to win and they fucking piss it away like clowns.

We keep waiting and waiting for West Ham and Leicester to fall away but they keep winning. Annoying as hell. Pretty much every game the rest of the way will be absolutely must win for us at this rate.

West Ham having the season of their life  where everything is going their way. They don’t have any truly top class players yet look where they are.

[Milan 17,853]

If Saka wasn't a twat, it could have been 3-3 already ffs

[NikkiCFC 7,942]

I thought WH is ahead of us. They are not even with the win. And we have easy schedule. Zero worries. 

[Jase 43,479]

2 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

I thought WH is ahead of us. They are not even with the win. And we have easy schedule. Zero worries. 

Have you seen our last 4 games?

[NikkiCFC 7,942]

Just now, Jason said:

Have you seen our last 4 games?

I mean next 4,5 games. We should take 13, 15 points. 

About last 4 games... Well, at that point Arsenal and Aston Villa very likely would have nothing to play for. City also will be a champion when our game arrives with focus on CL. Leicester also may secure top4 before our game. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, NikkiCFC said:

I mean next 4,5 games. We should take 13, 15 points. 

About last 4 games... Well, at that point Arsenal and Aston Villa very likely would have nothing to play for. City also will be a champion when our game arrives with focus on CL. Leicester also may secure top4 before our game. 

Hopefully...we still have Champions League and FA Cup games to contend with. That game against West Ham next month is gonna be HUGE! West Ham's remaining games look easy-ish...

Wolves (a)

Leicester (h)

Newcastle (a)

Chelsea (h)

Burnley (a)

Everton (h)

Brighton (a)

West Brom (a)

Southampton (h)

[Milan 17,853]

Own goal for WHU, come on Arsenal!

[Jase 43,479]

Arsenal got another back. 3-2!!!

[R2D2 368]

Come on West Ham score the 6th goal for Arsenal.