GWT: EPL - Matchweek 31

[Savant]

They could score a dozen on Sunday.

Sure, I mean we know they can score at OT. They just have to be able to keep their heads.

Oddly losing the FA Cup game kind of makes me feel better about this one? But these Utd aways, it feels like we either blow them out or drop points so who knows

 

[Epictetus]

United will be up for it against Liverpool. Their form doesn't matter.

I actually want to see Gakpo start on the left over Diaz.

 

[Savant]

United will be up for it against Liverpool. Their form doesn't matter.

I actually want to see Gakpo start on the left over Diaz.

Ehhhhh. I’m not dropping Diaz right now

 

[Peen]

two clown coaches

 

[Incubajerks]

Two dumbest teams in top flight football with two clown coaches

It looked like an Eerste Divisie match

 

[maclean]

Well Manchester is a very nice city and quite safe compared to London, not to mention you are paid like 10x more and have the chance to be in the biggest spotlight world wide (other than Real Madrid/Barcelona)

I haven't been to Manchester either but a friend of mine lived there for a year and the general vibe she reported from it was to the tune of "people cracked out of their minds on bath salts wandering the downtown in full daylight like an absolute zombie apocalypse"

Yeah, I think my thoughts are also influenced by the fact that I've never had any real interest in visiting England. Nothing against the place, there's just so many others I'd rather get to first.

It basically looks like Canada but denser and a lot more security cameras

 

[Chimaera]

United are like Liverpool pre-Klopp. Not very good, but can get up for it. They're a cup team.

I would not be shocked if Liverpool get thumped if they show up like they have the last two. Poor starts are not good enough.



That said, a thumping for ETH might mean Southgate.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I haven't been to Manchester either but a friend of mine lived there for a year and the general vibe she reported from it was to the tune of "people cracked out of their minds on bath salts wandering the downtown in full daylight like an absolute zombie apocalypse"



It basically looks like Canada but denser and a lot more security cameras

Fair enough albeit I don't think I'd have any interest in living in Canada outside of the big three (Toronto/Montreal/Vancouver).

 

[Power Man]

Fair enough albeit I don't think I'd have any interest in living in Canada outside of the big three (Toronto/Montreal/Vancouver).

Montreal is overrated AF tbh

 

[JeffreyLFC]

United will be up for it against Liverpool. Their form doesn't matter.

I actually want to see Gakpo start on the left over Diaz.

I disagree 100%, Diaz is a beast right now, not scoring as much as we all want but he tracks back and has decided to take on defenders again. I fully expect Manchester United to play counter football and longball to Rashford, Hojlund and Garnacho and sit back. Liverpool need to stop losing the ball in midfield as much as they did versus Sheffield. I don't mind long ball that miss or crosses in the box but short passes or interception in mifield always allow the opposition to play quick counter and make LFC very vulnerable.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Montreal is overrated AF tbh

Talking to the wrong guy. I think it's first-rate personally on a variety of levels (culture, neighborhood life, festivals, food etc.). Just expensive. And construction can be very annoying. I think it's unique and I'm glad it's my hometown.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Montreal is overrated AF tbh

My favourite big city in Canada, just becoming overly expensive now.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

My favourite big city in Canada, just becoming overly expensive now.

Considering that it's twice the size of Vancouver, rent and real estate (albeit still rising is expensive) is still (somewhat) reasonable, especially when compared to Toronto and Vancouver. Going out costs a fortune though.

 

[Power Man]

Talking to the wrong guy. I think it's first-rate personally on a variety of levels (culture, neighborhood life, festivals, food etc.). Just expensive. And construction can be very annoying. I think it's unique and I'm glad it's my hometown.

Montreal is pretty much a partying and events/festivities town tbh, but at least it’s multicultural which is fun

But yeah we only have 2 seasons here, 9 month winter and construction

Considering that it's twice the size of Vancouver, rent and real estate (albeit still rising is expensive) is still (somewhat) reasonable, especially when compared to Toronto and Vancouver. Going out costs a fortune though.

Yeah I live in Old Montreal and going out here isn’t cheap.

And cost of living is not as bad compared to Vancouver and Toronto
We do have the highest provincial taxes in the country, but I wonder if it’s offset by the lower cost of living

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Montreal is pretty much a partying and events/festivities town tbh, but at least it’s multicultural which is fun

But yeah we only have 2 seasons here, 9 month winter and construction


Yeah I live in Old Montreal and going out here isn’t cheap.

And cost of living is not as bad compared to Vancouver and Toronto
We do have the highest provincial taxes in the country, but I wonder if it’s offset by the lower cost of living

Having lots of the winter being snowless this year just to get hit with yesterday's snow dump was a move. Was out walking the dog this morning though and it's already melting.

Yeah, Old Montreal is expensive as hell. I'm in the Plateau and it's the same story here. You'll have some older/cheaper/classic joints but still. Paris/France has taken over here though.

 

[maclean]

Montreal is overrated AF tbh

Is it though? Depends on your context for comparison. Like in terms of Canada I don't think you can really compare. I've barely been anywhere in the States so I can't safely say how it compares, but Americans seem to hold it in high regard as well, so I'm guessing it holds up. But obviously also depends on your personal preferences and criteria. I also can't entirely judge how much it's changed in recent years

 

[IU Hawks fan]

What's overrated about Montreal? I can take a 2 hour flight and feel like I've landed in Europe. It's an incredible place to visit.

 

[bluesfan94]

What's overrated about Montreal? I can take a 2 hour flight and feel like I've landed in Europe. It's an incredible place to visit.

I have a buddy moving there and I'm excited to visit, but admittedly, Quebec City is higher on my list.

 

[Live in the Now]

Yeah, to me Vancouver and Toronto seem like the overrated ones. I’d like to go to Montreal or QC.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I have a buddy moving there and I'm excited to visit, but admittedly, Quebec City is higher on my list.

Quebec City is beautiful (it's where I went to university) and is probably a cooler winter visit than Montreal is whereas Montreal in the summer is one of my favorite places on the planet.

If you're into old, European architecture, Old Quebec is a must see.

 

[Power Man]

What's overrated about Montreal? I can take a 2 hour flight and feel like I've landed in Europe. It's an incredible place to visit.

it’s nothing like Europe lol

 

[Spring in Fialta]

it’s nothing like Europe lol

It depends on the area but overall, I'd agree. It's most the Europeanesque metropolis in North America but pound for pound it's not all that similar to Europe. Its very much its own thing with a European influence. Honestly a lot of it just looks like diet NYC. Actually Boston would probably be more apt if anything.

 

[Power Man]

It depends on the area but overall, I'd agree. It's most the Europeanesque metropolis in North America but pound for pound it's not all that similar to Europe. Its very much its own thing with a European influence. Honestly a lot of it just looks like diet NYC. Actually Boston would probably be more apt if anything.

I've never been to Boston, but I've heard good things about it

 

[bluesfan94]

I've never been to Boston, but I've heard good things about it

As someone who wants to hate Boston, I really like Boston.

 

[Power Man]

As someone who wants to hate Boston, I really like Boston.

Sounds about right