English Premier League EPL Thread

[RagingBull]

Leicester's first penalty shouldn't have been given due to a foul on Rafael but even so the collapse was shambolic.

I expect more money to be thrown at the defensive problem in the next couple of windows but in the meantime United are going to be like Kevin Keegan's Newcastle, they'll score goals but they'll concede a crapload.

Yeah there going to be great to watch as a neutral

Utd will get it right though but it's going to take time and 2 class centre-backs

 

[VASith]

Nice comeback. That was a fun game to watch.

 

[VASith]

Utd WTF

They seriously need to buy some defenders but letting 5 in today against Leicester was unforgivable

At least they get to eat chips now. Still look like clowns, but clowns munching on chips.

 

[shells075]

Great day so far, Utd getting hammered, Spurs losing at home. Just need City & Chelsea to take points off each other.

 

[thecorsair]

Yeah there going to be great to watch as a neutral

Utd will get it right though but it's going to take time and 2 class centre-backs

Despite the final result it was encouraging to see United playing some nice attacking football again, they at least look capable of doing teams some damage again which was not the case under Moyes.

They bought a new midfield over the last 2 windows so if they can make similar quality additions to the defence in the next couple they'll soon be back in the top 4.

 

[shells075]

How long do you give Pochettino at Spurs?
I can see him getting fired before Christmas.

 

[dino76m]

United seriously need to break the bank and make some new signings,,, who are the most promising upcoming referees in the Pl

 

[VASith]

United seriously need to break the bank and make some new signings,,, who are the most promising upcoming referees in the Pl

Interesting to see how are doing on a level playing field and certain advantages.

 

[RagingBull]

How long do you give Pochettino at Spurs?
I can see him getting fired before Christmas.

Bloody hell at this rate not long

With Levy as soon as top 4 looks gone the manager is normally gone

 

[RagingBull]

Oh Lampard coming off the bench and scoring against Chelsea today was always going to happen wasn't it

 

[thecorsair]

Man Utd 2-1 West Ham

Rooney scored the opening goal and then proceeded to lead by a very poor example as he got himself sent off which lead to a very nervy last half hour during which West Ham had an equaliser ruled out for offside.

After last week's collapse it should do the defence some good with them managing to hang on as they did but if this is how shaky they are against crap teams then the scorelines in the upcoming games with Chelsea and City could be ridiculous, I don't think the bookies will be giving good odds on either game finishing 0-0.

Rooney should never have been made captain and the last week has shown exactly why. Against Leicester his only response to United's collapse was to keep getting in the ref's face and today he almost undid his earlier work by hitting the self destruct button and getting a needless red card.

He's as much of an obstacle to United's return to the top as the creaky defence.

 

[VASith]

Wayne Rooney. The face and future of Manchester United. God bless them.

 

[The Tuggernaut]

Chelsea with another comfortable win. Diego Costa is exactly what they needed. Not looking forward to playing them.

The Merseyside and North London derbies were both fairly disappointing. I don't support Everton by any means, but when Jagielka scored that goal I think I alerted the whole street.

Relieved United got the win.

Man Utd 2-1 West Ham

Rooney scored the opening goal and then proceeded to lead by a very poor example as he got himself sent off which lead to a very nervy last half hour during which West Ham had an equaliser ruled out for offside.

After last week's collapse it should do the defence some good with them managing to hang on as they did but if this is how shaky they are against crap teams then the scorelines in the upcoming games with Chelsea and City could be ridiculous, I don't think the bookies will be giving good odds on either game finishing 0-0.

Rooney should never have been made captain and the last week has shown exactly why. Against Leicester his only response to United's collapse was to keep getting in the ref's face and today he almost undid his earlier work by hitting the self destruct button and getting a needless red card.

He's as much of an obstacle to United's return to the top as the creaky defence.

He doesn't set a good example as captain by doing that sort of thing, but hopefully van Gaal will sort him out. If he wanted to commit a professional foul he probably should have just tugged the player's shirt rather than kick him. At least it would have only been a yellow.

I'll give him props for tracking back though. It's just unfortunate that he committed a ridiculous foul... right in front of the referee.

 

[thecorsair]

Chelsea with another comfortable win. Diego Costa is exactly what they needed. Not looking forward to playing them.

The Merseyside and North London derbies were both fairly disappointing. I don't support Everton by any means, but when Jagielka scored that goal I think I alerted the whole street.

Relieved United got the win.



He doesn't set a good example as captain by doing that sort of thing, but hopefully van Gaal will sort him out. If he wanted to commit a professional foul he probably should have just tugged the player's shirt rather than kick him. At least it would have only been a yellow.

I'll give him props for tracking back though. It's just unfortunate that he committed a ridiculous foul... right in front of the referee.

Even more ridiculous was his attempt at an apology

In some ways it must be hard for the guy when his every move is analysed to death but it's also hard to feel any sympathy for someone who's held his club to ransom on several occasions and that's always come across as being a bit of a legend in his own mind.

He was never on the level of Ronaldo, but 4-5 years ago was very, very good.

Nowadays he shows the occasional flash of that player but is largely a shadow of his former self, his pace has gone a lot earlier than many players his age and his touch has vanished too, yet he still has United management in the palm of his hands

 

[greygoose]

3 points for the Reds today. Rodgers still has ALOT of work to do though.

 

[dino76m]

this team needs some work, and sturridge back, defence is a shambles, but we just need to organise it, no need for new signings, but a new GK could do us good, and Gerrard, should be freed from his holding MF role, absolutely wasted there, but then its tough to fit, players like Lallana, Hendo sterling balo and studge all in the 11..

 

[greygoose]

We need a new GK, Mignolet just isn't good enough.

 

[shells075]

Mourinho beats Wenger again.
Arsenal should put Steve Bould in temporary charge when we face Chelsea.

 

[greygoose]

Chelsea will continue to steam roll the League this year. I don't even think City will be close to them.

 

[gypsycatcha]

Chelsea will continue to steam roll the League this year. I don't even think City will be close to them.

I agree. They are so strong in every area. To think the likes of Salah cant even get on the field is scary.