The English Football Thread

[El P. 1,354]

7 hours ago, Leif said:

Who said Alonso wouldn't be good enough.
Who said Bakayoko wouldn't be good enough.
Who said Coutinho was superior to Oscar.
Who said 4 years ago that Azpilicueta should be a centre-back.
Who said 4 years ago that Hazard should play centrally. 
And who was called idiotic for all of those perspectives?

I JUST WANNA KNOW!

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To add to the prophecies, none of the following will be starter players for us in 4 years - Rudiger, Drinkwater, nor Bakayoko. Start of the season these would've been considered 'bold' claims - good thing it was said then too.

If Conte ever gets fired, I want Leif as CFC manager. I'm not even kidding.

[LeonDavis23 371]

We'll finish 6th.

[11Drogba 2,000]

Both teams needed wingbacks, we got Zappacosta, City got Walker and Mendy. Summary of this season.

[Blusan Alamb 295]

FULL TIME Southampton 1-1 Arsenal

[Milan 17,835]

At least Arsenal did not take full advantage of our fuck up.

[LeonDavis23 371]

53 minutes ago, milan.cech said:

At least Arsenal did not take full advantage of our fuck up.

They'll smash West Ham 4-0 though, while we'll draw 1-1 with Hudders.

[King11Didier 916]

Pool just won the lottery by signing Mo Salah. Can't believe two ex Chelsea players are the best players in PL right now. And the reason why they were sold for nothing is the guy who is now managing manure.

[Pizy 17,861]

If Hazard had Salah's ferocious desire to run constantly and score he'd be the best player in the world. Whereas Eden looks to provide and set up his teammates first, Salah is just a killer who's always looking to score.

[manpe 10,857]

19 minutes ago, Pizy said:

If Hazard had Salah's ferocious desire to run constantly and score he'd be the best player in the world. Whereas Eden looks to provide and set up his teammates first, Salah is just a killer who's always looking to score.

Then Hazard would be a different player and it would take something away from the team. The best practice would be not to try to change Hazard, but to complement him by providing him a teammate like Salah.

[Milan 17,835]

 I think Klopp would get away with murdering a ref. He can do anything he wants on the touchline, yet the FA keeps ignoring that.

Also nice that not even Liverpool took the full advantage of our fuck up.

[Pizy 17,861]

Nice. Arse and Liverpool both dropping points against sides you'd have expected them to beat. Yesterday doesn't sting as much now.

Hoping for a convincing City win now. They're completely out of sight but United/2nd can still be a very realistic goal if they lose today.

[Milan 17,835]

Indeed. City are going to win the League so no point in supporting Man United  Anything that makes Mourinho more upset and further from the top spot.

[communicate 2,703]

Not surprised Liverpool draw against Liverpool, game after European game is always tough. Good for us though that both arsenal n pool draw. 

Just saw the lineup for city against united, not surprised that Jesus start, he is a much better fit for what pep want from his cf plus against united he is a more willing runner. 

[communicate 2,703]

37 minutes ago, manpe said:

Then Hazard would be a different player and it would take something away from the team. The best practice would be not to try to change Hazard, but to complement him by providing him a teammate like Salah.

Completely agree, I don't want Hazard develop shoot first mentality and turn into a CR.

I haven't watched Liverpool lately, only early in the season and last season. The way they setup their offense is completely different to us. I have no doubt if Hazard play in pool system he will look much better compare to what we see right now. He will have more space to operate. Last we play 343, the two midfielder always shielded the defenceman. Whereas in Klopp system both fb are flying forward and the two midfielder also run forward often either to act as decoy or to create width, far more offensive. 

[Milan 17,835]

That post-match interview with Klopp was comedy gold.

[Milan 17,835]

Lukaku with a nice assist!  

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Is Chelsea 2004-2006 still the best team Mourinho has ever assembled? I don't mind counter-attacking football when it's done with quality. This United team, however, looks less like United and more like West Brom. So many average players.

Of course they equalize just when I was saying this... 

[Laylabelle 9,305]

Urghhhh come on city