GWT: EPL - Matchweek 25 (ft. MW 18)

[bluesfan94]

On paper, the big matchup is between Man City and Chelsea. You also have to feel for Brighton, who have the pleasure of playing Liverpool and City in four days. We get a relegation six pointer with Everton hosting Crystal Palace. Everything else is pretty bland, at least in looks, although that usually means something wild happening.

Home	Away	Time and Date (CT)	Venue
Brentford	Liverpool	Sat., Feb. 17, 6:30 AM	Gtech Community Stadium
Burnley	Arsenal	Sat., Feb. 17, 9:00 AM	Turf Moor
Newcastle United	Bournemouth	Sat., Feb. 17, 9:00 AM	St. James's Park
Fulham	Aston Villa	Sat., Feb. 17, 9:00 AM	Craven Cottage
Nottingham Forest	West Ham United	Sat., Feb. 17, 9:00 AM	City Ground
Tottenham Hotspur	Wolverhampton Wanderers	Sat., Feb. 17, 9:00 AM	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Manchester City	Chelsea	Sat., Feb. 17, 11:30 AM	The Etihad
Sheffield United	Brighton & Hove Albion	Sun., Feb. 18, 8:00 AM	Bramall Lane
Luton Town	Manchester United	Sun., Feb. 18, 10:30 AM	Kenilworth Road
Everton	Crystal Palace	Mon., Feb. 19, 2:00 PM	Goodison Park
Manchester City	Brentford	Tue., Feb. 20, 1:30 PM	The Etihad

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[Wee Baby Seamus]

Given that there are no expectations for us at the Etihad, I hope the performance is brave and at a level similar to the one at the Bridge in November. It likely won't be, but that's ok

 

[al secord]

With the early start, Brentford should make short work of Liverpool...then onto the Etihad. What, me worry?

 

[JPBolts]

Looks like we’ll have a partnership of Lenglet and Pau (in his first game back in a month). Not excited

 

[robertmac43]

Hopefully City find a way to drop some points this weekend.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Hopefully City find a way to drop some points this weekend.

sometimes Chelsea being a total f***ing wildcard can work out, you never know! we played them very well at home, but our home/away disparity this season has been gargantuan.

with the exception of Sarri yoinking an epic win in Fall 2019 (before getting slaughtered 6-0 in the return fixture) and Tuchel beating City about 17 times in Spring 2021, though, City has fully had our number since Conte left. KdB loves playing against us.

if i recall correctly, our first goal in the 4-4 in the fall was our first goal against City since the UCL final.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Another must win for LFC (to be fair, every week is a must win)

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Another must win for LFC (to be fair, every week is a must win)

Yeah, if you're Liverpool you basically have to play the same as you did the homestretches in 2019 and 2022 (the two 1 point loss seasons). literally zero margin for error.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Looks like we’ll have a partnership of Lenglet and Pau (in his first game back in a month). Not excited

Pau coming straight back into the starting lineup is... not ideal. I feel like you're lowkey better off bringing Calum Chambers back from the cold just to avoid Pau aggravating his injury.

 

[JPBolts]

Pau coming straight back into the starting lineup is... not ideal. I feel like you're lowkey better off bringing Calum Chambers back from the cold just to avoid Pau aggravating his injury.

no it definitely isn't, but not sure we have much of a choice. Chambers has been frozen out (only has played in 3 games this season) and we attempted to shift him right at the end of the Jan window. Don't think Emery trusts him at all. but, the last time we brought Pau in as a sub, he reinjured himself (or had a set back). Either way, definitely not ideal

 

[robertmac43]

Chambers has been frozen out (only has played in 3 games this season)

Feels like this happens to Chambers every where he goes lol

 

[Epictetus]

I actually predict Liverpool drop points here.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Supposedly both Porro and Udogie are doubts.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Supposedly both Porro and Udogie are doubts.

so.... Davies and Emerson Royal?

Feels like this happens to Chambers every where he goes lol

He was very good at a bad Fulham side as a holding midfielder, and I think his level is being a decent holding midfielder in a bad team. Honestly, I think he'll end up back at Southampton if/when they come up.

 

[JPBolts]

Feels like this happens to Chambers every where he goes lol

yep, he is a capable bottom half backup. Isn't suited to play the way Unai wants to play.

He was very good at a bad Fulham side as a holding midfielder, and I think his level is being a decent holding midfielder in a bad team. Honestly, I think he'll end up back at Southampton if/when they come up.

Yeah I remember that. A bit surprised he didn't get an opportunity there but hey Unai knows better. Apparently, he turned down a few championship loan offers right at the end of the Jan window.

 

[robertmac43]

He was very good at a bad Fulham side as a holding midfielder, and I think his level is being a decent holding midfielder in a bad team. Honestly, I think he'll end up back at Southampton if/when they come up.

Would definitely make sense to go back to Southampton. Still think a move to the championship or abroad would have done him good. Now that he's 29 though, my guess is he sticks out on the bench of premier league clubs.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

so.... Davies and Emerson Royal?

Maybe. We'll find out more in the press conference tomorrow.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney contemplating fighting in boxing match

Wayne Rooney is potentially trading the pitch for the boxing ring.

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@Savant @Evilo

 

[BillPrep]

who does Palmer push out of a City starting 11?

 

[luiginb]

who does Palmer push out of a City starting 11?

Nobody, he's not good enough to start for City

 

[spintheblackcircle]

RIP Spurs having a full strength squad

February 2024-February 2024

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

RIP Spurs having a full strength squad

February 2024-February 2024

I wonder if Spurs might consider putting a centre-back as a fullback to make space for Dragusin.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I wonder if Spurs might consider putting a centre-back as a fullback to make space for Dragusin.

VDV out wide could work, although he may decide to play it safe with Davies and Emerson.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

VDV out wide could work, although he may decide to play it safe with Davies and Emerson.

You're probably right, I just want to see Dragusin.

 

[S E P H]

Nobody, he's not good enough to start for City

If he keeps developing as he has, who says he can't be better than Foden? I was a buyer in Foden's hype and potential, but I haven't really seen him take the next step.