The English Football Thread

[Laylabelle 9,381]

And him again 2-0

[Jase 43,479]

United definitely still in the title race.

[Pizy 18,415]

7 minutes ago, Jason said:

United definitely still in the title race.

Not sure I'd go that far. Nothing for us to worry about yet, anyways. The likes of Spurs, Arsenal, and City should be very concerned about their improving form and results. Don't think there's a chance they can finish above ourselves and Liverpool.

Just looking at their next 2 fixtures and they have Sunderland and Boro both at home so that's 6 easy points. We (or our rivals) have a couple of poor results then it's time to worry about them.

[Laylabelle 9,381]

They have quietly crept up and got their act together..for now anyway

Hopefully Arsenal and City get a draw tommorw

Awww not a good start for Zola...dont get why they sacked their manager in the first place..odd decision given that they were 7th...

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Pizy said:

Not sure I'd go that far. Nothing for us to worry about yet, anyways. The likes of Spurs, Arsenal, and City should be very concerned about their improving form and results. Don't think there's a chance they can finish above ourselves and Liverpool.

Just looking at their next 2 fixtures and they have Sunderland and Boro both at home so that's 6 easy points. We (or our rivals) have a couple of poor results then it's time to worry about them.

I learned the pessimism from the best

Maybe because it's Mourinho and title experience (Tomo will probably point out again that he's not good at chasing leads) that has gotten me worried a little. Seems to have found his best XI, has them playing well and they appear to be on the roll now.

[Pizy 18,415]

29 minutes ago, Jason said:

I learned the pessimism from the best

Maybe because it's Mourinho and title experience (Tomo will probably point out again that he's not good at chasing leads) that has gotten me worried a little. Seems to have found his best XI, has them playing well and they appear to be on the roll now.

People say we are over reliant on Costa but look at them. Zlatan has like all of their goals. Injury to the old man and they're in huge trouble.

Not wishing an injury on anyone but...

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, Pizy said:

People say we are over reliant on Costa but look at them. Zlatan has like all of their goals. Injury to the old man and they're in huge trouble.

Not wishing an injury on anyone but...

Oh god. Stop tempting fate!

[Tomo 21,733]

29 minutes ago, Jason said:

I learned the pessimism from the best

Maybe because it's Mourinho and title experience (Tomo will probably point out again that he's not good at chasing leads) that has gotten me worried a little. Seems to have found his best XI, has them playing well and they appear to be on the roll now.

Id be surprised if it happens this season, United need 5 teams to collapse to get a sniff, next could be interesting which is why we need a good couple of windows with progressive squad evolution.

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Tomo said:

Id be surprised if it happens this season, United need 5 teams to collapse to get a sniff, next could be interesting which is why we need a good couple of windows with progressive squad evolution.

Should have bet on you replying to that!

[Tomo 21,733]

3 minutes ago, Jason said:

Should have bet on you replying to that!

Not quite sure it would make the Ladbrokes specials.

[Pizy 18,415]

Just trying to think which of the teams above them is most likely to choke. I think both Liverpool and Arsenal play the brand of football that'll see them blow away the small sides so I think they're pretty safe. City can look great one week and terrible the next. Spurs blow hot and cold and just don't have enough firepower.

So....City, maybe? With their tough CL campaign and shite defense it might be them. Would be shocking to me if that happened since I predicted they'd win the league pretty comfortably before it started! 

[kmk108 1,186]

15 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Just trying to think which of the teams above them is most likely to choke. I think both Liverpool and Arsenal play the brand of football that'll see them blow away the small sides so I think they're pretty safe. City can look great one week and terrible the next. Spurs blow hot and cold and just don't have enough firepower.

So....City, maybe? With their tough CL campaign and shite defense it might be them. Would be shocking to me if that happened since I predicted they'd win the league pretty comfortably before it started! 

Before the season started, I would have been happy for us to get a spot in the Europa League 

I think it's Spurs.They have yet to prove that they can get things done when the pressure is on them and this season's team doesn't seem as solid as last season.

But Pep really needs to work on his preparation in the league or it very well could miss out on CL next season. I bet Pellegrini is laughing his ass off right now.

[Special Juan 27,439]

Excellent goal.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

This Southampton vs bournemoth game lacks quality. Bournemoth have a good system but their strikers Wilson and King are so poor, at least king is a team player but Wilson is a stingy and technically poor striker. No surprise Ake easily got into the team once he got a chance, his teammates are benefitting from a good system from the coach but they are really average. 

[LeonDavis23 371]

2 europa league championship winner teammates with the goals

[Special Juan 27,439]

City v Arsenal I cannot wait to watch but as far as the result, I couldn't care less

[Thendo 1,088]

City players walking out with #8 Gundogan shirts on...Sure, its sad he's had a serious injury and so on but come on... so cringeworthy.

[positivefootball 195]

LUL defense. what is this?!?!?