Premier League Talk 2014/2015

[Victor 10,942]

Two dropped points which sucks.

Ah well, as long as City don't win against United in a week's time, it evens out. Still comfortable and Drogba best 3rd striker out there tbqh.

[Phil 5,119]

From the neutral side of things... a draw was a fair result. Fellaini decided to play like he was back on everton and I can't stand how Hazard stops running and turns to the ref crying every time he is touched. Van Persie had flashes of his old good movements and flashes of his recent shit performances. Chelsea again demonstrated that once they have the lead, they are one of the most efficient teams at closing down the game. 

 

I was partiicularly impressed with how well Fellaini shut down Fabregas. That shocked me. 

 

Nothing innately wrong with the ref's performance; he was constant in his callings. We've all seen MUCH worse in the prem.

 

 

 

On another note: Joe Allan is a waste of space, Balotelli sucks big bruised balls, and Liverpool's seriously missing Sturridge. 

[Victor 10,942]

Fellaini lives off confidence clearly. Scored a goal against West Brom immediately after being subbed on.

[Tyler 885]

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[Knight 1,289]

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All I see is Shaw fouling Van Persie.

 

This shit always happens in the box. Ivanovic does more than his fair share of it and gets away with it too. Do I think that should have been a penalty? Definitely. Should it have been a penalty based on similar situations throughout the past few years? No. 

 

They need to do something about the wrestling in the box. It is getting to such an absurd point.

[Victor 10,942]

There was a whole deal about it this weekend because Stoke's Ryan Shawcross actually got penalised for it. Like Skrtel does it literally every time (not that it helps Liverpool at all).

 

I really don't understand why people care about penalty decisions at 0-0. You have no idea what impact it would have had or even if it would have been scored. Or I guess I get being upset about penalty decisions but you can't say that is why it was a draw/loss/whatever.

 

 

 

Anyway, watch el Clasico on Satuday? That was good. Real are scary good. And it seems increasingly that Messi has passed his peak. Which isn't to say he's bad now but Ronaldo seems to have the longest peak in history. In fact he'll be 30 in February or March and he seems to be getting better. Considering he was voted 2nd/3rd best player in the world in 2007, that is insane longevity.

[Phil 5,119]

Like Skrtel does it literally every time (not that it helps Liverpool at all).

 

Truth

 

Real are scary good. 

 

 

And that's without Bale o.O

[Victor 10,942]

Ancelotti is the god of juggling star players, egos, and the whims of intrusive owners/presidents (Berlusconi, Abramovich, Perez).

 

All completely non-plussed.

 

[Victor 10,942]

Torn between wanting United to lose always and wanting City to be 9 points back.

A draw will probably be best.

[Victor 10,942]

Sick back four there United. Lol Carrick and McNair.

Chris Smalling is a moron. I'll take David Smalling any day of the week. The VHLM version.

[Fire Tortorella 2,653]

[solas 1,951]

[gorlab 4,321]

COME ON CHELS!!!!

[Victor 10,942]

Don't let this slip.

[gorlab 4,321]

Garrrrry!!!!

[Phil 5,119]

Sturridge out for another 6 weeks? 

 

 

[Victor 10,942]

At least you're not United. Don't think they have anyone left between De Gea and his broken finger and di Maria.

[Phil 5,119]

There's always Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

 

but seriously... they are still above Liverpool in the table 

 

[Victor 10,942]

Not for long after Welbeck is done with them.

[Phil 5,119]

Obviously, I'm hoping for a draw haha

[Victor 10,942]

Yeah that will probably be the best result. I'd love both to not make the champions league, though less so Arsenal since I want Wenger to stay forever and keep Arsenal in 4th.

[Victor 10,942]

United's back five: Valencia, Smalling, McNair, Blackett & Young.

uhhhhh

[solas 1,951]

[Fire Tortorella 2,653]

...

 

I know they won, but still pretty hard to feel good about that match.

[solas 1,951]

I know they won, but still pretty hard to feel good about that match.

True.

I think things could change with the return of Walker; he adds more width to the attack and is a natural right back, which neither Dier nor Chiriches are. Walker's return combined with the possible arrival of Yedlin in January could also mean that Dier would be pushed back towards playing center back, and I personally would love to see him get some playing time at CB.

Maybe I'm too optimistic though - there are still some worrying parts, especially concerning the rumors of some players slacking off a lot in practice.