Barclays Premier League 13/14 Thread

[Crimey]

First topic message reminder :

Well the season is nearly upon us, with matches starting next weekend, so I thought it was time for a thread for it.

I'll start with my predictions with the finishes, although a lot depends on signings so mine might change by the end of the window.

1. Chelsea
2. Manchester United
3. Manchester City
4. Tottenham Hotspur
5. Liverpool
6. Arsenal
7. Everton
8. Norwich City
9. Swansea
10. West Bromwich Albion
11. West Ham United
12. Sunderland
13. Newcastle United
14. Fulham
15. Aston Villa
16. Southampton
17. Stoke
18. Cardiff
19. Hull
20. Crystal Palace

[Fernando]

Neville/JC about RVP:
GN- He's like a burglar in your house, you don't know where he is
JC- You'd be under the bed
GN- You'd be the burglar 

[Fernando]

Citeh 2-0 Toon - Aguero - 21 Mins - Quality finish only place could put it really.

[Duty281]

2-0, lovely finish. And that, is game over.

[NickisBHAFC]

2-0 City

Harsh on Newcastle, as i feel they have played some nice football. Been a very good of football so far.

One thing ill say, why do Sky Sports continue to get shocking commentators, this Scotish guy is crap!!!!

[Duty281]

2-0 City

Harsh on Newcastle, as i feel they have played some nice football. Been a very good of football so far.

One thing ill say, why do Sky Sports continue to get shocking commentators, this Scotish guy is crap!!!!

Yes he is. I think I last heard him on ITV 4, why on earth is he at Sky?

[Guest]

Debuchy is an embarrassment can't defend for ****. Look dire, not looking forward to this season now. Can't blame Cabaye for leaving. Gutierrez is appalling. This should be 5 or 6 nil tonight.

[Crimey]

To be fair, Newcastle looked alright before they conceded that second goal. The top teams punish the tiniest of mistakes.

[Duty281]

Newcastle look OK going forward, it's just they've been torn apart at the back a few times, and City have punished them ruthlessly, putting the game out of reach.

[Lumbering_Jack]

Neville/JC about RVP:
GN- He's like a burglar in your house, you don't know where he is
JC- You'd be under the bed
GN- You'd be the burglar 

I seen that too, then the brief look of panic on his face after he realised what he'd said. I quite like Gary Neville, think he's a decent pundit.

[Guest]

Yeah, its game over already. Ben Arfa only threat. Difficult to watch this.....painful, but was to be expected.

[Duty281]

Yeah, its game over already. Ben Arfa only threat. Difficult to watch this.....painful, but was to be expected.

Just think, after this Newcastle have 5 very winnable games in a row.

[Fernando]

Gutierrez has pulled his hamstring.

[Fernando]

Anita coming on

[Crimey]

Think you can write this result off to be honest, it's how you do against the teams around you that will define Newcastle's season.

[Guest]

Neville/JC about RVP:
GN- He's like a burglar in your house, you don't know where he is
JC- You'd be under the bed
GN- You'd be the burglar 

I seen that too, then the brief look of panic on his face after he realised what he'd said. I quite like Gary Neville, think he's a decent pundit.

Superb!

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/banter-man-united-legend-gary-neville-calls-liverpool-hero-jamie-carragher-a-burglar-on-mnf/

[Fernando]

Steven Taylor sent off for an clothesline on Aguero, why would you do that just make it easier for Citeh

[Guest]

Haha this is shocking. Hopefully gutierrez is a long term injury. Never a red in my opinion, turning into a shambles this.

[Crimey]

Newcastle have had to make two changes before half-time, down to ten men, both changes have made the team less attacking. 

Not a chance now, could be ugly.

[GSC]

Brainless from Taylor. Damage is done in this match, use your head and don't compromise future matches

[Guest]

Predicted 4-0, more like 6 or 7 now.

[Guest]

Considering he was 'just a winger' when he was signed Navas has looked realky dangerous. Dzeko linking with Aguero well too

[Fernando]

Apparently Cabaye was at the ground but has gone home with a confused head after Arsenal's bid which was sent on Sunday.

[Crimey]

I think City always look good against lower sides, like Chelsea yesterday, best wait and see them against the big boys before judging them. I can't see Silva, Aguero and Dzeko having anywhere near the space to work with like they've had today.

[Crimey]

Apparently Cabaye was at the ground but has gone home with a confused head after Arsenal's bid which was sent on Sunday.

Probably gone to meet Wenger.

[Fernando]

Well we have until midnight tomorrow to sign up a player for CL qualifying so wouldn't surprise me at all.

[Duty281]

Like Crimey said, this could get ugly. Wouldn't be surprised if Newcastle go down to 9 in this half.

[Crimey]

Well we have until midnight tomorrow to sign up a player for CL qualifying so wouldn't surprise me at all.

I know it's not allowed, but it makes sense. Thrash out personal terms tonight then work out a transfer fee with Newcastle tomorrow.

[Fernando]

Well that's a save and a half by Krul. 

Personally i can see him going to and id expect Newcastle do aswell so might have granted permission already like some do.

[Fernando]

Citeh 3-0 Toon - Yaya Toure - Lovely FK never seen him take a FK before.

[Crimey]

Beautiful free kick.

Come on City, don't sit back, Chelsea did that yesterday and was extremely boring.

Krul must be annoyed, pulls off a super save only for his teammates to give away a silly free kick in a shooting area.

[Guest]

I think krul is only saving shots from zabaleta

obviously knows im looking for fantasy football points

[Fernando]

good week to have Aguero as captain 

[Fernando]

Nasri on for Aguero

[Guest]

Aguero is phenomenal. Keep him fit and city will be tough to beat this year

[Fernando]

Ben Arfa off Sammy Ameobi on

[Guest]

Its a shame they dont have a real life version of Santiago Munez in their ranks. They could do with a half decent player newcastle

[Guest]

Huge injury blow that for Kompany if its bad. Woeful performance from my boys tonight. Embarrassing.

[Fernando]

Kompany off with groin injury. defo need to buy a CB now.

[Guest]

If I wasnt a rival fan that wouod be a sad sight

great defender

[GSC]

That might be the push City need to complete the Pepe deal

[Fernando]

Citeh 4-0 Toon - Nasri

[GSC]

City go top

[The Terror of Tylorstown]

That might be the push City need to complete the Pepe deal

Here's hoping it does push them in that direction, without Kompany they're not half the team but with Pepe they'll end up even worse.

[Fernando]

Silva off Negredo on

[Crimey]

Negredo should have had a debut goal there, unfortunate.

[GSC]

City hugely impressive, Newcastle continue the worrying theme of their offseason

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Yeah, don't think Demel is anywhere near good enough of a right back for West Ham.

Crimey, stop talking about West Ham. You just dont seem to know anything and its getting embarrassing now my friend.

On that note:

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's action
Joe Cole has still got it, Arsenal need to splash their cash on a midfield stopper and Ian Holloway is back in the big time

If anything that's a compliment to West Ham, Demel is an average right back even if he's not first choice. It's just an area I noticed that could be improved.

Just posting a statement from a newspaper saying Joe Cole has still got it isn't going to change my opinion that you seriously overrate him. You shouldn't let sentimentality get in front of clear judgement. West Ham have better players and shouldn't have to start Joe Cole that often this year.

I stand by my statement. Demel has been a consistently good performer for us, offering running all day and a good attacking threat allied with defensive solidity and part of a unit that works together.

Joe Cole generally agreed gave a motm performance. It's not sentimentality, I wasn't desperate for Scotty back, and whilst I love Joey, I thought the transfer a risk at the start. But he's been brilliant, the touch, the vision and the technique don't leave a player that good. I'm not sure there's a better ball player at the club, no one with his mind for the game either. The Liverpool years need to be ignored, bad luck and bad circumstances blighted his time there. He's happy, looks fitter than he has for years (though I expect him to miss games) and as a player who never relied on pace he hasn't been troubled by that.

Even the fans who said "never go back" have changed their minds, hes catching the eye of reporters too. I'd leave it be but your argument is based on very little and searching for points that aren't hitting home.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

If RVW scores a goal every 12 touches I'll be very happy is all I can say.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Good lord. That is the worst thing I have ever seen

[NickisBHAFC]

I just ended up listening to the original song! Classic band i used to love when i was a little boy!!!!

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