Indeed, if you look at Manchester City's performance, of course they have not found their best form, but a draw is better than losing points. For me, Manchester City is out of the title race this season because they are quite far behind Liverpool and maybe their target is only to end the season in the top 4. But if other teams are not consistent, of course it opens up opportunities for Manchester City, but it seems like it will be difficult to happen.
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If you say that a draw at home against Brentford was a fair result for Manchester City, then that I think goes a long way to explain how far they've lost their form especially in the last four months. Manchester City I thought would've easily won that game after they went 2:0 up through Phil Foden goals but because of their lackluster, they ended up drawing that game. Poor result for the Citizens if you ask me. I don't think they have any reason to be excused for such performance. Pep Guardiola isn't doing enough to improve his team's performance but hopefully, the arrival of the three new signings will help him get back to winning ways.
There were some rumours floating around about Erling Haaland wanting to leave Man City and some media were speculating he might leave during the winter transfer window, some were mentioning interest from Barcelona and other clubs. Well, that won't happen. Haaland just confirmed he's to stay in Man City by signing a new contract. And it's not just a typical contract but one that ties him to the club for another decade (9.5 years to be precise) which is unprecedented in the Premier League.
This shows that both parties, Haaland and the club have a lot of trust and confidence in each other.
Sources
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/erling-haaland-10-year-manchester-city-contract-63872694
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0k55nyren2o
This shows that both parties, Haaland and the club have a lot of trust and confidence in each other.
Sources
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/erling-haaland-10-year-manchester-city-contract-63872694
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0k55nyren2o
It's a fact, things are like that, and thinking about previous seasons, we can see how City in some way came close to winning a Premier League, but at the moment I see them far from doing something like that, because they are in a very bad way, but this is not something that I am condemning them for, they can get out of this easily, Pep is very good and he always has to find a way to do it, so it is likely that we will see an improvement and I hope so, for me Arsenal is another team that has many possibilities of doing well, I think all that can happen, what you say is true, there is no need to rush into saying who will win the Premier League, many things can happen.
When the seasons started everyone thought that Manchester city are going to be the winners this season and the expectations were high and the outcome everyone is seen now is somthing that we all know that it can happen to anyone but the way Manchester city is acting as if they will be able to dominate the premier league for ever but look at exactly what is happening now, no body would have thought that they will find there self in this condition.
And pep is an excellent man but the result is getting this period might not be encouraging and the club that is list expected that's now leading no on expected Liverpool to lead and even arsenal there is nothing left for them this season, and true thay there is no need to rush but when there is need to rush then it will not be a bad if it's going to be something very important. And how better you get matters a lot and there is need that we learn from our mistakes.
Manchester United need any wins, but they lost most of the match to the underdog on their home field, this is not the best indicator. For the match with Brighton, you have good reason to be worried, I think that Manchester United will not be able to win this match, at best it will be a draw.
Rashford was not in the application for this match again, it looks like everything is heading towards the fact that he will leave the team, I saw the same thing when ten Hag joined the team and Ronaldo missed games, I think that Rashford simply does not want to work with Amorim.
Rashford was not in the application for this match again, it looks like everything is heading towards the fact that he will leave the team, I saw the same thing when ten Hag joined the team and Ronaldo missed games, I think that Rashford simply does not want to work with Amorim.
Don't compare the Erik ten Hag- Cristiano Ronaldo situation with that of Ruben Amorim and Marcus Rashford. Infact, you should know better that they're not even having no issues, Marcus Rashford has been that player every manager since the time of Louis van Gaal has talked about. He should be amongst the first set of player leaving the club because I have seen it clearly, he has no such plans to play for Manchester United no more. I will agree with the game against Brighton, but maybe Manchester United might pull up with a late winner, who know? Marcus Rashford is a selfish lad who care all about himself. I
Indeed, if you look at Manchester City's performance, of course they have not found their best form, but a draw is better than losing points. For me, Manchester City is out of the title race this season because they are quite far behind Liverpool and maybe their target is only to end the season in the top 4. But if other teams are not consistent, of course it opens up opportunities for Manchester City, but it seems like it will be difficult to happen.
Not quite. In a draw, they still lose two points and to put this into perspective, it feels like it was a loss to them. Imagine you as a big team leading by 2 goals and then ending up blowing away the lead in the last few minutes of the game to a supposedly weaker team.If only the other teams were inconsistent and Man City were consistent this time round, maybe they would have a chance, but right now as things look like. Manchester City is done.
Liverpool does look consistent and strong this season but because the Premier League journey is still very long so it is still uncertain about the EPL champion and there are still possibilities that can happen whether Liverpool experiences a setback or something else, but if the EPL journey is almost over and Liverpool is ahead by many points from the team below it, it can be said that Liverpool will win the title this season. The EPL competition is still very tight and Liverpool's points difference cannot be said to be safe.
It's a fact, things are like that, and thinking about previous seasons, we can see how City in some way came close to winning a Premier League, but at the moment I see them far from doing something like that, because they are in a very bad way, but this is not something that I am condemning them for, they can get out of this easily, Pep is very good and he always has to find a way to do it, so it is likely that we will see an improvement and I hope so, for me Arsenal is another team that has many possibilities of doing well, I think all that can happen, what you say is true, there is no need to rush into saying who will win the Premier League, many things can happen.
Manchester United needed this win so bad honestly. Diallo was the hero of the game for sure with a lovely hat-trick. 
However they had huge problems on making this comeback at the same time. All of their goals came really late. Nearly they could have lost to the last placed team Southampton. There is still a huge problem obviously. They shouldn't be in need of one player to step forward and save the day all the time. The teamwork should be much better than this.
I already have doubts about their Brighton game honestly.
I wouldn't bet on the Red Devils there. Even against Southampton I got very uncomfortable while following it. I just wanted to add it to raise the total odds a little that's all. I hate losing from low odds.
Manchester United need any wins, but they lost most of the match to the underdog on their home field, this is not the best indicator. For the match with Brighton, you have good reason to be worried, I think that Manchester United will not be able to win this match, at best it will be a draw. However they had huge problems on making this comeback at the same time. All of their goals came really late. Nearly they could have lost to the last placed team Southampton. There is still a huge problem obviously. They shouldn't be in need of one player to step forward and save the day all the time. The teamwork should be much better than this.I already have doubts about their Brighton game honestly.
I wouldn't bet on the Red Devils there. Even against Southampton I got very uncomfortable while following it. I just wanted to add it to raise the total odds a little that's all. I hate losing from low odds.Rashford was not in the application for this match again, it looks like everything is heading towards the fact that he will leave the team, I saw the same thing when ten Hag joined the team and Ronaldo missed games, I think that Rashford simply does not want to work with Amorim.
The match between Newcastle vs Bournemouth later, seems like it will be an interesting match and it might be difficult to determine the winning team in this match. Because after all, even though Newcastle is currently in fourth position and Bournemouth is in eighth position, but they only have a gap of four points. And also, Bournemouth has nine last matches unbeaten in the Premier League and also, Newcastle who has a good trend lately certainly makes Newcastle and Bournemouth at this moment can be assumed to have the same quality and level. Moreover, their head to head record also seems to have more frequent draws, so for their match tomorrow it might also end in a draw or maybe Newcastle will still manage to get three points, who knows.
Yes definitely the match between Newcastle and Bournemouth will surely be an interesting fixtures. Both club has been in decent form in the premier League this season and are both currently in a good position and are fighting for an European competition next season. I think Newcastle will have an advantage over Bournemouth in this encounter given to Newcastle blistering attack and lethal striker Alexander Isak make Newcastle almost unstoppable and given to the match will be played in Newcastle turf am sure they will be able to over muscle Bournemouth in this encounter. 
Nottingham forest is the most difficult opponent faced by Liverpool this season, not only because of yesterday's draw, but precisely in the first meeting of the two teams this season, they also got their first defeat from Nottingham and that it was the only defeat obtained by Liverpool so far in the English league.
Manchester city, still extending their negative trend this season although in their last 3 matches they were able to win, their poor consistency and defence has made them slump and out of the championship path, the league journey is still long, although Liverpool is quite comfortable at the top of the standings but I think all possibilities can still happen later.
Manchester city, still extending their negative trend this season although in their last 3 matches they were able to win, their poor consistency and defence has made them slump and out of the championship path, the league journey is still long, although Liverpool is quite comfortable at the top of the standings but I think all possibilities can still happen later.
For me, the PL has clearly opened up a lot, and there is a clear winner, which is Liverpool, the team that I thought would continue to compete but whose effectiveness has decreased a little has been Arsenal, however, now another team that almost no one names but that is playing a role that I no longer understand is MU, until now they have not been able to have good consistency and this delays everything, for me one of the things they should do is change their mentality, the coach has already implemented his strategy and it seems that he is not going to change it, so this is complicated, and City is doing very badly.
If talk about other teams, precisely Manchester duo is also very confusing for me , especially Manchester United, which every season strengthens their squad but precisely they are getting weaker over the seasons, as well with manchester city, I think, it is very strange what happened to them this season after the successive victories they achieved in the league previously, because only losing one brick (rodri) the building (manchester city) which has been solid and strong so far can be destroyed (slump) unexpectedly this season
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Newcastle are really killing it! They have been on a great run for many weeks and their game up next is against Bournemouth home tomorrow. I think the winning streak will be maintained by them.
Chelsea have been overtaken by them in the standings. Something is going on really wrong for them. I don't remember the last time they won. It has been more than 5 weeks I assume. They have a squad with capable young players including a star like Palmer.
Manchester City are still having hard days. The defending is still in poor shape like the Brentford game example. The title race is likely to go between Liverpool - Arsenal for the rest of the season.
They have been on a great run for many weeks and their game up next is against Bournemouth home tomorrow. I think the winning streak will be maintained by them.Chelsea have been overtaken by them in the standings. Something is going on really wrong for them. I don't remember the last time they won. It has been more than 5 weeks I assume. They have a squad with capable young players including a star like Palmer.
Manchester City are still having hard days. The defending is still in poor shape like the Brentford game example.
The title race is likely to go between Liverpool - Arsenal for the rest of the season.Let's be more specific here. LFC, Nottingham Forest, and Arsenal for the title race. Chelsea, Newcastle and City for the UCL spots.
We have two competitions are happening at the same time.
There will be so many drama to come, and i like that. Seeing any clubs are getting even more serious in achieving what their target makes me think there will be huge pressure at the late season.
The gap between any clubs are no that big except Arsenal to Liverpool.
The pressure during the late season is gonna prove which club deserve a spot as a winner and UCL.
Newcastle are really killing it! They have been on a great run for many weeks and their game up next is against Bournemouth home tomorrow. I think the winning streak will be maintained by them.
Chelsea have been overtaken by them in the standings. Something is going on really wrong for them. I don't remember the last time they won. It has been more than 5 weeks I assume. They have a squad with capable young players including a star like Palmer.
Manchester City are still having hard days. The defending is still in poor shape like the Brentford game example. The title race is likely to go between Liverpool - Arsenal for the rest of the season.
They have been on a great run for many weeks and their game up next is against Bournemouth home tomorrow. I think the winning streak will be maintained by them.Chelsea have been overtaken by them in the standings. Something is going on really wrong for them. I don't remember the last time they won. It has been more than 5 weeks I assume. They have a squad with capable young players including a star like Palmer.
Manchester City are still having hard days. The defending is still in poor shape like the Brentford game example.
The title race is likely to go between Liverpool - Arsenal for the rest of the season. 
Manchester United needed this win so bad honestly. Diallo was the hero of the game for sure with a lovely hat-trick. However they had huge problems on making this comeback at the same time. All of their goals came really late. Nearly they could have lost to the last placed team Southampton. There is still a huge problem obviously. They shouldn't be in need of one player to step forward and save the day all the time. The teamwork should be much better than this.
I already have doubts about their Brighton game honestly. I wouldn't bet on the Red Devils there. Even against Southampton I got very uncomfortable while following it. I just wanted to add it to raise the total odds a little that's all. I hate losing from low odds.
However they had huge problems on making this comeback at the same time. All of their goals came really late. Nearly they could have lost to the last placed team Southampton. There is still a huge problem obviously. They shouldn't be in need of one player to step forward and save the day all the time. The teamwork should be much better than this.I already have doubts about their Brighton game honestly.
I wouldn't bet on the Red Devils there. Even against Southampton I got very uncomfortable while following it. I just wanted to add it to raise the total odds a little that's all. I hate losing from low odds.Manchester United won the game because they were the favorite to win the match and the match was won by a single player which is Amad Dialo, Amad Dialo always made sure he helped Manchester United when the team needed him, if we look at all the matches Manchester United won against big teams like Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal Amad Dialo is the one that show up in the match and score goals for the team, Yesterday match against Southampton Manchester United players did not play well in the match and they also miss some chances.
If any Manchester United fans see Erik Ten Hag by mistake they should make sure they arrest him
, that man shows all the football fans that Amad Dialo is not better than Rashford, Erik Ten Hag benches Amad Dialo in matches because he prefers Rashford and Antony, Erik Ten Hag is the reason why some players left Manchester United and all the players that leave Manchester United are having a good performance in their current team now, how to wish Ruben Amorim has those players like Sancho, Greenwood and other that leave the team Manchester United will be in another level now. 
Manchester United needed this win so bad honestly. Diallo was the hero of the game for sure with a lovely hat-trick. However they had huge problems on making this comeback at the same time. All of their goals came really late. Nearly they could have lost to the last placed team Southampton. There is still a huge problem obviously. They shouldn't be in need of one player to step forward and save the day all the time. The teamwork should be much better than this.
I already have doubts about their Brighton game honestly. I wouldn't bet on the Red Devils there. Even against Southampton I got very uncomfortable while following it. I just wanted to add it to raise the total odds a little that's all. I hate losing from low odds.
Manchester United improved their record but then got worse but have won this match and won the previous one. Manchester United can also win the next match if they play with hard work and good performance, they will win with their good honesty. That's why their record was bad, if they didn't play badly in it, they wouldn't have taken time to get stronger, but they played well and scored 3 goals and the opposition team scored 1 goal and won the match by 2 goals. Manchester United must not be weak now because if they go down now they will not be successful again. This match will be difficult, so it will be a bit difficult to bet on this match, but we have to think carefully and bet in it, which will benefit us and the opposing team will also win the match and increase their points. However they had huge problems on making this comeback at the same time. All of their goals came really late. Nearly they could have lost to the last placed team Southampton. There is still a huge problem obviously. They shouldn't be in need of one player to step forward and save the day all the time. The teamwork should be much better than this.I already have doubts about their Brighton game honestly.
I wouldn't bet on the Red Devils there. Even against Southampton I got very uncomfortable while following it. I just wanted to add it to raise the total odds a little that's all. I hate losing from low odds.
After the Round 21 of Premier League. Top 11 club and Manchester United is not found in this table. Lolz 😂😂 in Radio Sports Programme on Tuesday morning, a called was saying Manchester United might miraculously win this Season Premiere League and another caller said if Manchester United win this Premiere League, he will not watch football match and support any club again. But frankly speaking there many games still left to play but Manchester United is far from winning the league title.
After the Round 21, this is the top 11 in the table. Locate your team.
Chelsea that was rising has gone down to 5th position.
After the Round 21, this is the top 11 in the table. Locate your team.
Chelsea that was rising has gone down to 5th position.
Ahmed Diallo really stole the show last night such that it has overshadowed whatever message Rashford was trying to convey to the world just before the start of the game , and with that great performance this is a start of many great things to come for the young man. Hope he does this more often just to cement his name and get the credit he deserves.
Btw with the positive developments happening at United am thinking Rashfords chances of staying at old Trafford are running on thin ice 🧊 and he better put his house in order before he finds himself in Saudi Arabia as he wants to be paid top dollar 💵
Btw with the positive developments happening at United am thinking Rashfords chances of staying at old Trafford are running on thin ice 🧊 and he better put his house in order before he finds himself in Saudi Arabia as he wants to be paid top dollar 💵
Last season, Liverpool were in the title race, even leading the standings for a while, but towards the end of the season, they became the first team out of the three teams to decline and drop out of the competition.
This could happen this season, because even though they are quite consistent now, there is no guarantee that they will be consistent throughout the season, because what happened last season could happen again this season.
Their job now is just to make sure they can be consistent until the season really ends.
If you compare this season with last season you will notice that only Liverpool have been consistent with their performance so far and compared to last season Arsenal and Manchester City were performing very well and they had to battle themselves for the title which last season Liverpool couldn’t keep up. This could happen this season, because even though they are quite consistent now, there is no guarantee that they will be consistent throughout the season, because what happened last season could happen again this season.
Their job now is just to make sure they can be consistent until the season really ends.
This season no team is performing as good as Liverpool and Manchester City or Arsenal that are supposed to be challenging them are also not consistent with their performances and uptil now they are still struggling to find their rhythm. This season should have been Arsenal’s chance of winning the title but they are even worse in performance than their previous seasons.
For Liverpool to lose the chance of winning a team needs to improve and close up the gap between them while Liverpool are dropping points that is the only way I think they can miss the chance of winning the title but clearly no team is in that shape at the moment. You can’t rely on Nottingham Forest to do it or Chelsea and Arsenal are still not found their best performance yet. I believe Liverpool can maintain consistency till the end.
The match between Newcastle vs Bournemouth later, seems like it will be an interesting match and it might be difficult to determine the winning team in this match. Because after all, even though Newcastle is currently in fourth position and Bournemouth is in eighth position, but they only have a gap of four points. And also, Bournemouth has nine last matches unbeaten in the Premier League and also, Newcastle who has a good trend lately certainly makes Newcastle and Bournemouth at this moment can be assumed to have the same quality and level. Moreover, their head to head record also seems to have more frequent draws, so for their match tomorrow it might also end in a draw or maybe Newcastle will still manage to get three points, who knows.
I'm actually looking forward to the Newcastle vs Bournemouth game and all it the actions it promises to bring to us. Newcastle who are now in the the fourth position of the English Premier League table if you ask me have been exceptional in the last two months and same is Bournemouth which is why I'm anticipating the kind of quality football that'll emanate from that fixture Newcastle will be the home team so I think they'll definitely win the game however, I'll not be surprised if the away team gets a result. If I'm to stake on that game, I'll go for the option of BTTS.
The match between Newcastle vs Bournemouth later, seems like it will be an interesting match and it might be difficult to determine the winning team in this match. Because after all, even though Newcastle is currently in fourth position and Bournemouth is in eighth position, but they only have a gap of four points. And also, Bournemouth has nine last matches unbeaten in the Premier League and also, Newcastle who has a good trend lately certainly makes Newcastle and Bournemouth at this moment can be assumed to have the same quality and level. Moreover, their head to head record also seems to have more frequent draws, so for their match tomorrow it might also end in a draw or maybe Newcastle will still manage to get three points, who knows.
To be fair Leicester city has 19th valuation in the league, which means they are one of the worst teams, hence them having something like this doesn't really shock me that much, it was obvious from the start that they would have something like this because they were one of the worst teams to start the league with.
What they could have maybe done would be just playing way above their value, like suddenly be better than ever, but of course that is very rare and usually doesn't happen. So they are really just where they deserve to be, and not really considering anything changing anytime soon. I believe that we are going to be seeing this become a bigger deal, I believe we can't really consider this to be that bad for them, they are aware of their situation.
What they could have maybe done would be just playing way above their value, like suddenly be better than ever, but of course that is very rare and usually doesn't happen. So they are really just where they deserve to be, and not really considering anything changing anytime soon. I believe that we are going to be seeing this become a bigger deal, I believe we can't really consider this to be that bad for them, they are aware of their situation.
Leicester City is currently one of the worst teams in the league,their form is really bad and so far they cannot even win against teams they have a direct battle with. If they continue like this the situation will get a lot worst for them. The only smart thing to do here is get 2-3 players while the transfer window is active and save this season.
Nottingham forest is the most difficult opponent faced by Liverpool this season, not only because of yesterday's draw, but precisely in the first meeting of the two teams this season, they also got their first defeat from Nottingham and that it was the only defeat obtained by Liverpool so far in the English league.
Manchester city, still extending their negative trend this season although in their last 3 matches they were able to win, their poor consistency and defence has made them slump and out of the championship path, the league journey is still long, although Liverpool is quite comfortable at the top of the standings but I think all possibilities can still happen later.
Manchester city, still extending their negative trend this season although in their last 3 matches they were able to win, their poor consistency and defence has made them slump and out of the championship path, the league journey is still long, although Liverpool is quite comfortable at the top of the standings but I think all possibilities can still happen later.
For me, the PL has clearly opened up a lot, and there is a clear winner, which is Liverpool, the team that I thought would continue to compete but whose effectiveness has decreased a little has been Arsenal, however, now another team that almost no one names but that is playing a role that I no longer understand is MU, until now they have not been able to have good consistency and this delays everything, for me one of the things they should do is change their mentality, the coach has already implemented his strategy and it seems that he is not going to change it, so this is complicated, and City is doing very badly.
Exactly. There is still a long way to go, and if Liverpool should be the winner of the Premier League competition this season, that means they need to do more than what they have done before to secure more points than the clubs below them, as you said, so they will be able to remain at the top till the ending of the season, but right now
I also think Liverpool is experiencing pressure from other teams below them, and that is why some people are starting to get curious about them winning the trophy this season, although Liverpool did not look like a team that will get weak any time soon; they look strong.
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