We Go Again! The Premier League thread

by Fernando Sun 23 Aug - 16:47

First topic message reminder :

Galloway off for Browning due to injury

by **Hero** Sat 26 Sep - 15:15

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
JamesLincs wrote:Ahem! where are the spurs haters right now?

was only a matter of time before we got a few wins together. even when drawing, the performances were good and it was only a matter of time. call it bias but this is the best spurs team since redknapp was in charge. and spurs have to be considered top 4 contenders rather than outsiders

Nonsense

I don't think it's entirely nonsense at all, none of the traditional top four are currently looking like they'll only drop points amongst themselves, the cream usually rises to the top and you'd expect it to be the usual suspects battling for those places come the end of the season but Spurs can only best what's put in front of them and they've not lost since the opening day.
Outside of the top four they're probably the ones that could put up a sustained threat.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 15:17

Hero wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
JamesLincs wrote:Ahem! where are the spurs haters right now?

was only a matter of time before we got a few wins together. even when drawing, the performances were good and it was only a matter of time. call it bias but this is the best spurs team since redknapp was in charge. and spurs have to be considered top 4 contenders rather than outsiders

Nonsense

I don't think it's entirely nonsense at all, none of the traditional top four are currently looking like they'll only drop points amongst themselves, the cream usually rises to the top and you'd expect it to be the usual suspects battling for those places come the end of the season but Spurs can only best what's put in front of them and they've not lost since the opening day.
Outside of the top four they're probably the ones that could put up a sustained threat.

Bit dismissive, but we'd just given Norwich a goal.

The bits in bold I disagree with. Nothing to suggest Spurs have jumped above even Liverpool. They are in the same position, and would be outsiders to knock off United, Arsenal or Chelsea from the top four.

by **Hero** Sat 26 Sep - 15:19

Oh I agree the status quo will probably remain but I'd have Spurs as the most likely threat to it come May.

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 15:25

Topsy Turvy! Spurs 4 - Man City 1 after Man City being 1 goal ahead. None of the top English teams are doing particularly well in Europe so maybe that is a marker for the premiership. The only thing certain at the moment seems to be Newcastle, Sunderland and Aston Villa heading for the exit.

This year I had Aston Villa and Southampton not doing as well as in the 2014/2015 season because their top players were poached over the summer.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 15:28

To be honest, I always found Silva had a tendency to do a Toure and be exceptional for a period before being invisible for a longer period. Without as much publicity as Toure.

When Aguero is fully fit hes the best player in the league for me.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 15:35

Sakho equalises for West Ham as Sanchez puts Arsenal ahead

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 15:37

GSC wrote:... When Aguero is fully fit hes the best player in the league for me.

Man City's loss of form coincided with Scott Dann of Crystal Palace booting him in the kneecap two weeks ago. Since then they haven't won a game (apart from the League Cup). Loss to Juventus, West Ham, Tottenham ... after having a perfect winning record. The reversal in fortune couldn't be more dramatic.

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 15:37

Nore Staat wrote:Topsy Turvy! Spurs 4 - Man City 1 after Man City being 1 goal ahead. None of the top English teams are doing particularly well in Europe so maybe that is a marker for the premiership. The only thing certain at the moment seems to be Newcastle, Sunderland and Aston Villa heading for the exit.

This year I had Aston Villa and Southampton not doing as well as in the 2014/2015 season because their top players were poached over the summer.

Nonsense

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 15:43

John wrote:
Nore Staat wrote:Topsy Turvy! Spurs 4 - Man City 1 after Man City being 1 goal ahead. None of the top English teams are doing particularly well in Europe so maybe that is a marker for the premiership. The only thing certain at the moment seems to be Newcastle, Sunderland and Aston Villa heading for the exit.

This year I had Aston Villa and Southampton not doing as well as in the 2014/2015 season because their top players were poached over the summer.

Nonsense

Well on current form these teams are predictable. There needs to be some seismic change in mentality.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 15:45

Still too early really. Leicester won't keep up this form forever. Bournemouth seem fairly limited.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 15:52

John wrote:
Nore Staat wrote:Topsy Turvy! Spurs 4 - Man City 1 after Man City being 1 goal ahead. None of the top English teams are doing particularly well in Europe so maybe that is a marker for the premiership. The only thing certain at the moment seems to be Newcastle, Sunderland and Aston Villa heading for the exit.

This year I had Aston Villa and Southampton not doing as well as in the 2014/2015 season because their top players were poached over the summer.

Nonsense

It really isnt. You're fighting Sunderland for worst team in the league, and not just on points accrued. You look awful.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 15:58

Just leave these here:

Juan Mata has either scored or assisted in five of his last six Premier League appearances (three assists, two goals). Influence.

Since joining Manchester United, Mata has outscored every other midfield from open play in the Premier League. The Spaniard has bagged an impressive 16 goals with Yaya Toure and Eden Hazard in joint second with 14.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:07

Rooney has scored via his thigh

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 16:08

Socal will be pleased to know that Whitaker elbowed Payet in the throat earlier and got a ticking off and nothing more. And the same punishment for lunging in on Lanzini. Lucky to be on the pitch, let alone cardless

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:09

So we're up to a 20 game ban so far.

Another elbow and he can book his holiday.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 16:12

Jonny Howson has just picked up an injured pigeon on the pitch and taken it off, putting it behind the advertising hoardings. Olly will probably have ejaculated.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 16:12

If he hadnt then he will just seeing Ruddy's save

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 16:15

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
John wrote:
Nore Staat wrote:Topsy Turvy! Spurs 4 - Man City 1 after Man City being 1 goal ahead. None of the top English teams are doing particularly well in Europe so maybe that is a marker for the premiership. The only thing certain at the moment seems to be Newcastle, Sunderland and Aston Villa heading for the exit.

This year I had Aston Villa and Southampton not doing as well as in the 2014/2015 season because their top players were poached over the summer.

Nonsense

It really isnt. You're fighting Sunderland for worst team in the league, and not just on points accrued. You look awful.

Nonsense

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 16:17

Blind optimism, John. Sheffield Wednesday would agree with us.

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 16:17

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Just leave these here:

Juan Mata has either scored or assisted in five of his last six Premier League appearances (three assists, two goals). Influence.

Since joining Manchester United, Mata has outscored every other midfield from open play in the Premier League. The Spaniard has bagged an impressive 16 goals with Yaya Toure and Eden Hazard in joint second with 14.

Zzzzzzzzzzz

by NickisBHAFC Sat 26 Sep - 16:17

Sturridge now scoring! Good day for the England strikers

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:18

LiamB wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Just leave these here:

Juan Mata has either scored or assisted in five of his last six Premier League appearances (three assists, two goals). Influence.

Since joining Manchester United, Mata has outscored every other midfield from open play in the Premier League. The Spaniard has bagged an impressive 16 goals with Yaya Toure and Eden Hazard in joint second with 14.

Zzzzzzzzzzz

Quality rebuttal, sound logic

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 16:19

LiamB wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Just leave these here:

Juan Mata has either scored or assisted in five of his last six Premier League appearances (three assists, two goals). Influence.

Since joining Manchester United, Mata has outscored every other midfield from open play in the Premier League. The Spaniard has bagged an impressive 16 goals with Yaya Toure and Eden Hazard in joint second with 14.

Zzzzzzzzzzz

If I have to read stuff about Mata not being worth his place...

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 16:25

You will do what? Ban me from your monopoly, dictatorship of the Prem Thread, where it's your opinion & everything else is disregarded.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 16:27

Actually, I meant I will post stats about him being good. Like I did. Seemed pretty obvious that.

Grow up, Liam

by Ent Sat 26 Sep - 16:28

Martial has been brilliant today.

Really shown an ability to hold the ball up and link play.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:29

LiamB wrote:You will do what? Ban me from your monopoly, dictatorship of the Prem Thread, where it's your opinion & everything else is disregarded.

I mean you could actually contribute discussion instead of a pointless comment.

by **Hero** Sat 26 Sep - 16:29

He may not but I certainly will if you carry on.

by Fernando Sat 26 Sep - 16:30

i call dibs if this happens Whistle

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:31

I thought he had already rage quit this forum to be honest

by Hammersmith harrier Sat 26 Sep - 16:32

Ent wrote:Martial has been brilliant today.

Really shown an ability to hold the ball up and link play.

He deserves a goal and it does feel like there's another one or two for us in this game.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:38

Hat trick for Alexis Sanchez. Only a matter of time.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 26 Sep - 16:40

That is why Sanchez is one of the best players in this league.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:40

Norwich make it 2-1, West Ham not that comfortable on the front foot as on the back foot.

Bournemouth equalise at Stoke.

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 16:41

West Ham are very average

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:42

Will Dolph take the bait

by Hammersmith harrier Sat 26 Sep - 16:43

LiamB wrote:West Ham are very average

I'll save Dolph the effort of replying to this nonsense, Arsenal, City and Liverpool beaten away is not the sign of an average team.

by Fernando Sat 26 Sep - 16:46

Geordie Shore Starting XI: Krul, Janmaat, Mbemba, Coloccini, Mbabu, Sissoko, Anita, Colback, Wijnaldum, Perez, Mitrovic

Subs: Elliot, Williamson, Lascelles, Obertan, Thauvin, de Jong, Toney

Chelski Starting XI: Begovic, Ivanovic, Zouma, Cahill, Azpilicueta, Matic, Fabregas, Pedro, Oscar, Hazard, Remy.

Subs: Blackman, Terry, Mikel, Ramires, Willian, Kenedy, Falcao

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:47

2-1 Stoke

by NickisBHAFC Sat 26 Sep - 16:48

West Ham have been very funny this season. Absolute beasts away from home, beaten by relegation contenders at home on a few occasions.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:49

West ham equalise

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:50

Giroud makes it 5 for Arsenal

by Fernando Sat 26 Sep - 16:51

And the awful utterly terrible averageness that is Juan Mata has scored again Wink

by Hammersmith harrier Sat 26 Sep - 16:52

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Just leave these here:

Juan Mata has either scored or assisted in six of his last seven Premier League appearances (three assists, three goals). Influence.

Since joining Manchester United, Mata has outscored every other midfield from open play in the Premier League. The Spaniard has bagged an impressive 17 goals with Yaya Toure and Eden Hazard in joint second with 14.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:52

Could be big points dropped by West Ham and Bournemouth in the run in

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 16:55

Hammersmith harrier wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Just leave these here:

Juan Mata has either scored or assisted in six of his last seven Premier League appearances (three assists, three goals). Influence.

Since joining Manchester United, Mata has outscored every other midfield from open play in the Premier League. The Spaniard has bagged an impressive 17 goals with Yaya Toure and Eden Hazard in joint second with 14.

Wait, ive got a witty and worthy contribution to discussion.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz? Is that what we do? censored

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 16:56

Liams gone quiet all of a sudden.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 26 Sep - 17:00

Draw was fair. Team looked knackered from midweek, Moses had no running so we lost our pacey outlet and Noble was full of mistakes. Dont think Hoolahan is fouled (in fact Id say he dived) for the freekick that lead to Redmond's goal, but Norwich were good enough for a point at least. They need a dangerous striker, neither Jerome or Mbokani were threatening the goal really. Payet being tired hurt, but his quality got us the point with assist and brilliant delivery leading to the equaliser.

GSC - you'll love Carroll almost choosing not to score late on. Weird striker play.

by GSC Sat 26 Sep - 17:02

I'm ambivalent towards Carroll these days. I think my point has been proved by now

by Guest Sat 26 Sep - 17:03

All three promoted sides are playing really well looking like they are not easily going to be relegated. I suppose the key for them is avoidance of injuries to key players and squad depth. While potential relegation candidates West Ham and Leicester look like they are going to steer clear of the relegation zone this season. This really puts the pressure on Sunderland, Newcastle & Aston Villa.

by Sponsored content