GWT: PL Matchweek Catch-Up into (mostly) MW18 & MW19

[S E P H]

Man United are barely winning games, I sense regression in the near possible future.

 

[Havre]

True for most teams winning. City got some convincing wins. Leicester some solid ones. Everton and Utd are winning, but typically with one goal.

I believe I predicted 5-6 teams within a shot of the title when there is handful of games left. Unless City just runs with it I think that will hold true (even if I expected Chelsea to be one of those teams - still could be, but looking less and less likely).

 

[hatterson]

City is in the type of form where they could absolutely run away with it. They’ve been routinely dominating games like no other team.

 

[TJ21]

Don't get me wrong, I think we'll have a bit of a step back eventually and we may not be setting the world on fire, but the "barely winning" games thing has always been odd to me. Other than a couple of spells, we dominated Fulham. The results, especially away from home, have become moreso about them doing consistently enough to win, rather than blow it and draw / lose late on. I've always been critical of United regardless of how their form is because there's so many aspects I feel we need to improve on, but at the end of the day, almost a calendar year unbeaten away in the prem, and 3 losses total in the league after Bruno arrived is quite a long stretch for just an implied fortunate run of barely getting results.

Good teams have to win close games. For all the games that City blows opponents out of the water, you have to win those close games to stand a chance and stay in the race against them. I guess I don't see it as much of a knock on a team, regardless of who. Especially with a race as close as it currently is and involving a number of teams.

 

[Havre]

Most teams that win titles do a bit of both. Utd is 6th in goal difference. Normally that gives you an indication of how sustainable your run is - even if of course points it what counts in the end.

Utd can clearly win the league now, but I would be surprised if they did so. Normally I would say very, but it is not like Liverpool, Spurs, Leicester etc. are looking that good. So if City are not winning - then who knows.

 

[Halladay]

City isnt scoring as much but they have the fewest goals allowed and have the best goal difference. They also have won 6 in a row, which no other team has done in the league this year. They should win their next 3 games, then it gets more tricky for them. I think they will win the league though. United could too also. But still more than half a season to go.

 

[robertmac43]

With Pogba playing so well right now, United have 2 guys that break any game open. I don't think the rest of the 11 is good enough to stay 'title challenging' consistent for the remainder of the season though.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

City isnt scoring as much but they have the fewest goals allowed and have the best goal difference. They also have won 6 in a row, which no other team has done in the league this year. They should win their next 3 games, then it gets more tricky for them. I think they will win the league though. United could too also. But still more than half a season to go.

Yup... who was it I was arguing about their defence earlier this year lol. Anyway it’s theirs to lose Jesus needs some goals too. Kun is done. Pretty surprised they haven’t got a striker they can grab both League/CL if they did.

 

[YNWA14]

City is in the type of form where they could absolutely run away with it. They’ve been routinely dominating games like no other team.

This hasn't changed over the last few seasons. They weren't getting the results last season that reflected their dominance but in the xstats they were still the best team. It's why I had them as favourites this season. Liverpool's results weren't sustainable even if they stayed healthy based on their on field play, imo.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Yeah I'd be surprised if City don't win the league this year. Fortunately for everyone else Jesus is their main striker and he's not a champion level starter, at least not consistently, so hopefully he can cost them some games going forwards.

 

[Power Man]

Haven't we got a thread for Arsenal?

Mods moved it to the comedy subforum

 

[Savant]

Jordan Henderson is injured.

Salah and Firmino on the bench today for Shaqiri and Origi. Rotation.

Origi should not be playing over Minamino but I guess Klopp someone wants a (theoretical) holdup guy against Burnley.

Raining cats and dogs today. Pouring.

Matip is starting, have an awful feeling he is going to get hurt again.

 

[Burner Account]

Surprised at Origi over Minamino tbh. Maybe it has something to do with aerial duels today.

 

[Halladay]

Ideally a few goals, a win, and Matip not getting hurt is the outcome of this.

 

[VEGASKING]

Yup... who was it I was arguing about their defence earlier this year lol. Anyway it’s theirs to lose Jesus needs some goals too. Kun is done. Pretty surprised they haven’t got a striker they can grab both League/CL if they did.

Sign Haaland and might as well hand them the title until De Bruyne slows down or Pep leaves.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Liverpool... so predictable and non creative even with the change of personnel.

Can TAA just stop crossing the ball at every opportunities... he cannot fancy a shot or a dribble?

Update: And he did! Wow next time on target please.

 

[Burner Account]

get Divock off

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Origi

 

[Halladay]

Might as well get a clock running since the last time Liverpool scored. Divock needs to score there.

 

[Burner Account]

Joel Matip just squatted over a man

 

[Halladay]

Great, now they are reviewing a red card for Fabinho.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Looked like a kick out to me.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Liverpool and Klopp losing composure

 

[Machinehead]

I didn't see nothin

 

[Burner Account]

Joel Matip just squatted over a man

@hatterson it is one of the better Matip reactions