Author

Topic: Sportsbet.io's English Premier League Football Pool Discussion Thread - page 121. (Read 145176 times)

legendary
Activity: 1610
Merit: 1131
-~~~

Unfortunately, this is the only time I will not be watching much of the CL matches, nor do I have a club to support; normally, without Chelsea, I would have supported Real Madrid and Hazard, or PSG and Messi, but neither of my favourite players left on good terms, so I am currently clubless. Newcastle United is a shambles; they have all the money in the world, yet the club's quality is UEFA Conference League level at best.I complained about it at the end of last season, hoping that the new owners would bring in quality players to strengthen the team's chances in the CL, but they didn't do anything. They are literally heading to the CL with Gardon and Almiron as their best playmakers.

It can be discouraging when key additions are needed to improve the team's prospects of winning the Champions League. The demands of top-tier European competition like the Champions League can necessitate a better calibre of talent than what players like Gardon and Almiron may possess. Many supporters have great expectations for the team's new ownership to make significant signings that will improve their level of competition.
Football is full of surprises, and often teams with a lot less than they appear to have may outperform expectations because to collaboration, strategy, and willpower. Despite the disappointment of not having a club you actively support right now, you might still enjoy watching games from a distance or learning about new players and teams. Cool
legendary
Activity: 2562
Merit: 1978
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
Really bad luck for Newcastle, they have the most difficult group of all the competition, its gonna be hard to overcome the group stage and reach the 16 phase. Anyways they are gonna make good matches to see to everyone like us.

And yes its strange to not see Liverpool in UCL.

If it wasn't for Group F, which is overly strong and reminds me of the days when really champions played in the Champions League, I would be very disappointed. It would seem that only Liverpool is missing, but this greatly affects the overall picture. Young Boys, Antwerp, Copenhagen, etc. Can't say I'm very interested  Grin
As for Newcastle, I don't think it's that bad - all teams are strong so everyone will lose points, in such conditions sometimes luck is enough to qualify.
legendary
Activity: 2156
Merit: 1151
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
~snip

Really bad luck for Newcastle, they have the most difficult group of all the competition, its gonna be hard to overcome the group stage and reach the 16 phase.

yeah, bad luck, but also fourth pot
they simply had to get some hard opponents from top 2 pots, and third pot gave them Milan, which is also tough

but overall, looking PSG this season, Dortmund as well, I think that they are the ones that had to be afraid from Newcastle, not that other way around, if I had to pick, Newcastle is probably closer to next round than Dortmund or Milan, maybe even PSG can see themselves into Europa league from spring
legendary
Activity: 1946
Merit: 1762


I'm wondering your thoughts about this betslip. The Adana Demirspor match which was the one I was afraid of the most has been left behind. I trust the remaining 4 Premier League matches very much as well. Even though Virgil van Dijk's being suspended at Liverpool and the individual mistakes the team make in defense line make me scared, their amazing comeback against Newcastle with 10 players last week impressed me very much.
staff
Activity: 1316
Merit: 1610
The Naija & BSFL Sherrif 📛
Really bad luck for Newcastle, they have the most difficult group of all the competition, its gonna be hard to overcome the group stage and reach the 16 phase. Anyways they are gonna make good matches to see to everyone like us.

And yes its strange to not see Liverpool in UCL.
Well I don't think they are as competitive as other teams in CL. If Liverpool was there then we would see it was an easy go for Liverpool. But nothing can be changed. I hate to see City to win the trophy again. I would rather love to see the trophy to Barcelona, Napoli or PSG. After long years I don't have a team to give real support in CL LOL.

Just finished my picks for this round. Hope I will have a good round.

Unfortunately, this is the only time I will not be watching much of the CL matches, nor do I have a club to support; normally, without Chelsea, I would have supported Real Madrid and Hazard, or PSG and Messi, but neither of my favourite players left on good terms, so I am currently clubless. Newcastle United is a shambles; they have all the money in the world, yet the club's quality is UEFA Conference League level at best.I complained about it at the end of last season, hoping that the new owners would bring in quality players to strengthen the team's chances in the CL, but they didn't do anything. They are literally heading to the CL with Gardon and Almiron as their best playmakers.
legendary
Activity: 2800
Merit: 2736
Farewell LEO: o_e_l_e_o
Really bad luck for Newcastle, they have the most difficult group of all the competition, its gonna be hard to overcome the group stage and reach the 16 phase. Anyways they are gonna make good matches to see to everyone like us.

And yes its strange to not see Liverpool in UCL.
Well I don't think they are as competitive as other teams in CL. If Liverpool was there then we would see it was an easy go for Liverpool. But nothing can be changed. I hate to see City to win the trophy again. I would rather love to see the trophy to Barcelona, Napoli or PSG. After long years I don't have a team to give real support in CL LOL.

Just finished my picks for this round. Hope I will have a good round.
legendary
Activity: 2562
Merit: 1414
Anyway, I guess they got what they came for though which is those prize money for being promoted to premier league and all that revenue share or whatsoever on a whole year round

This is what I thought Smiley Biggest prize money they ever got in their history. Now they got a new stadium being built, they don't mind relegating if they use next few years to build and invest.

Well obviously all these 'fodder' team would want to win and stay as long as possible in the EPL rather than being relegated because they will be getting alot more money coming in their way but for Luton which is a team that was promoted for the very first time, getting a draw against some of the EPL team would be good enough for now I guess

I guess Im going to be picking the draw for them this week out of curiousity  Roll Eyes. Most people would stick with West Ham obviously
legendary
Activity: 1568
Merit: 1068
Argentine representative on gambling board
I was watching CL draw. We will have a CL without Liverpool this season. What a pain. I think I will support Newcastle this season LOL. Arsenal and Utd have very good chance to overcome the group stage. Nothing to speak for City LOL

Anyway, match day starts tomorrow. Who are missing their picks. I will do it in a few hours.

Really bad luck for Newcastle, they have the most difficult group of all the competition, its gonna be hard to overcome the group stage and reach the 16 phase. Anyways they are gonna make good matches to see to everyone like us.

And yes its strange to not see Liverpool in UCL.
legendary
Activity: 3318
Merit: 1247
Bitcoin Casino Est. 2013
I was watching CL draw. We will have a CL without Liverpool this season. What a pain. I think I will support Newcastle this season LOL. Arsenal and Utd have very good chance to overcome the group stage. Nothing to speak for City LOL

Anyway, match day starts tomorrow. Who are missing their picks. I will do it in a few hours.

I missed the draw and going to see it later.As for a season without Liverpool it looks very bad compared to what we are used to see,we EPL fans,we want to see English teams win it,they did it last year Manchester City and all were happy.I agree Newcastle should be doing well in Champions League as they go there after so many years while Arsenal and Manchester United I wouldn't trust them much knowing what they have done last year in Europa League,both teams eliminated in a very bad way by weaker teams.

For the pics,I am going to place them now as I only now realized that is Thursday evening.
legendary
Activity: 2800
Merit: 2736
Farewell LEO: o_e_l_e_o
I was watching CL draw. We will have a CL without Liverpool this season. What a pain. I think I will support Newcastle this season LOL. Arsenal and Utd have very good chance to overcome the group stage. Nothing to speak for City LOL

Anyway, match day starts tomorrow. Who are missing their picks. I will do it in a few hours.
legendary
Activity: 2562
Merit: 1978
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
For me the most "shocking" thing in this season its the performacne of Luton Town team, man they are playing really bad, they look like shit, they start the game and put their ass against the goal, how do you want to stay in Premier League playing in that way?

Everton seems like they are again in the same mood as the past season, not looking good. And Manchester United its another disaster, saved by the referee against wolves and for bad decissions take it by  Nothingam Forest.

The Premier League is probably the strongest league in the world if you take the average level (or just discard the first 4 and last 4 teams), apparently Luton is not yet ready to compete at this level.

Yes, it's too early to look at the league table, but I always look at the club and its "deviation from the average", where the average is the place that is "fair" for it. At the moment, West Ham are outdoing themselves. So are doing Tottenham (especially with the loss of Kane), although Tottenham's cup defeat yesterday brought them back a little to average, so I added their victory over Burnley to one of my multis.

West Ham avrage must be top 10 but below 6, this for me is Moyes effect. He can even chase Europa, but nothing more, you're right. Regarding Spurs, Madisson maybe replace Kane? Manchester United is the problem. I see them play sometimes it's terrible like Chelsea but they still get top5 how?? It never averages for that team.

Even if Madisson replaces Kane, it's normal for Tottenham to be in 8th place  Cheesy United are lucky so far, even before the season I was sure that this season would be less successful for them than the previous one (although many began to predict a fight with City for the title) and judging by the game United is showing, it will be so.
legendary
Activity: 2674
Merit: 1226
Livecasino, 20% cashback, no fuss payouts.
I get you, the table makes zero sense if you look at it this early, except for City and Luton Town, even Everton being in their bad spot makes no sense to me but I see the odds as good returns when you make calculations of expected point return.
Yes, it's too early to look at the league table, but I always look at the club and its "deviation from the average", where the average is the place that is "fair" for it. At the moment, West Ham are outdoing themselves. So are doing Tottenham (especially with the loss of Kane), although Tottenham's cup defeat yesterday brought them back a little to average, so I added their victory over Burnley to one of my multis.

West Ham avrage must be top 10 but below 6, this for me is Moyes effect. He can even chase Europa, but nothing more, you're right. Regarding Spurs, Madisson maybe replace Kane? Manchester United is the problem. I see them play sometimes it's terrible like Chelsea but they still get top5 how?? It never averages for that team.

Anyway, I guess they got what they came for though which is those prize money for being promoted to premier league and all that revenue share or whatsoever on a whole year round

This is what I thought Smiley Biggest prize money they ever got in their history. Now they got a new stadium being built, they don't mind relegating if they use next few years to build and invest.
legendary
Activity: 2562
Merit: 1414
For me the most "shocking" thing in this season its the performacne of Luton Town team, man they are playing really bad, they look like shit, they start the game and put their ass against the goal, how do you want to stay in Premier League playing in that way?

Well considering that this is the first time they are in 'premier league' and that both teams that they play against are far better in terms of players quality, I'd say it is kinda expected.

Luton will play against West Ham on the 3rd fixture so perhaps another L for them because West Ham was able to beat both Chelsea and Brighton that destroyed Luton. Anyway, I guess they got what they came for though which is those prize money for being promoted to premier league and all that revenue share or whatsoever on a whole year round
legendary
Activity: 1568
Merit: 1068
Argentine representative on gambling board
For me the most "shocking" thing in this season its the performacne of Luton Town team, man they are playing really bad, they look like shit, they start the game and put their ass against the goal, how do you want to stay in Premier League playing in that way?

Everton seems like they are again in the same mood as the past season, not looking good. And Manchester United its another disaster, saved by the referee against wolves and for bad decissions take it by  Nothingam Forest.
legendary
Activity: 2562
Merit: 1978
Leading Crypto Sports Betting & Casino Platform
Maybe I will say irrational things, but this is how I see the situation: West Ham after 4 rounds 10 points and second place (along with Arsenal, etc.)? I do not believe. Tottenham is similar, although the bet on them seems to me more reliable (even despite the fact that their odds are higher). The rest of the picks look in line with their odds, and PSG even looks profitable.

I get you, the table makes zero sense if you look at it this early, except for City and Luton Town, even Everton being in their bad spot makes no sense to me but I see the odds as good returns when you make calculations of expected point return.

That to me is the beauty of draws (easy vs hard). PSG have Mbappe back, it will get lower and lower odds from now on.

Yes, it's too early to look at the league table, but I always look at the club and its "deviation from the average", where the average is the place that is "fair" for it. At the moment, West Ham are outdoing themselves. So are doing Tottenham (especially with the loss of Kane), although Tottenham's cup defeat yesterday brought them back a little to average, so I added their victory over Burnley to one of my multis.
legendary
Activity: 3318
Merit: 1247
Bitcoin Casino Est. 2013
Maybe I will say irrational things, but this is how I see the situation: West Ham after 4 rounds 10 points and second place (along with Arsenal, etc.)? I do not believe. Tottenham is similar, although the bet on them seems to me more reliable (even despite the fact that their odds are higher). The rest of the picks look in line with their odds, and PSG even looks profitable.

I get you, the table makes zero sense if you look at it this early, except for City and Luton Town, even Everton being in their bad spot makes no sense to me but I see the odds as good returns when you make calculations of expected point return.

That to me is the beauty of draws (easy vs hard). PSG have Mbappe back, it will get lower and lower odds from now on.

Tottenham was eliminated by Fulham with penalties yesterday in EFL Cup which is an important cup in England,of course not the level of FA cup but still a good one.Everton will need the help of God if they want to stay without being relegated during this season after having 0 points and scoring less than 2 goals in the three games they have played.For West Ham I like them as they are the last winners of Europa Conference League and they are relatively in good shape during this season too so nothing to be surprised about them at this point.
legendary
Activity: 2674
Merit: 1226
Livecasino, 20% cashback, no fuss payouts.
Maybe I will say irrational things, but this is how I see the situation: West Ham after 4 rounds 10 points and second place (along with Arsenal, etc.)? I do not believe. Tottenham is similar, although the bet on them seems to me more reliable (even despite the fact that their odds are higher). The rest of the picks look in line with their odds, and PSG even looks profitable.

I get you, the table makes zero sense if you look at it this early, except for City and Luton Town, even Everton being in their bad spot makes no sense to me but I see the odds as good returns when you make calculations of expected point return.

That to me is the beauty of draws (easy vs hard). PSG have Mbappe back, it will get lower and lower odds from now on.
hero member
Activity: 644
Merit: 661
- Jay -
It was sad seeing Tottenham crash out of the Carabao cup last night, which was their most realistic option of winning a title this season and at this stage of the club I think they will very much trade a title for a top four finish on the table.

Harry Kane ultimately made the best decision for his professional career. He will have been stuck and unmotivated if the only thing keeping him in the league was the possibility of being the highest goal scorer of all time, a record which he will not get to hold forever.
He now has a great opportunity to win titles and compete at the elite level of football along with other top strikers and Tottenham got good value for him considering his age and contributions to the club.

- Jay -
staff
Activity: 1316
Merit: 1610
The Naija & BSFL Sherrif 📛
I'm surprised too see Liverpool's odds this high. Shocked  I think that they will win comfortably at the weekend.Tottenham started the season nicely despite losing Kane. They can achieve unexpected successes during the season if they can get efficiency from Richarlison. I expect them to win this week as well.If I'm not mistaken Luton are going to play their first home match. Therefore I wouldn't be astonished if there is a surprise. Besides PSG don't assure me at all this season.

Liverpool's present midfield and defensive options will make it difficult to play against Aston Villa's dangerous offensive options and current form. Unfortunately, Liverpool has not won a single game convincingly this season. Speaking of Richarlison he scored the lone goal for Tottenham tonight, but it was enough to advance them to the next round. Fulham won on penalties.



Manchester city and Arsenal players dominated the PFA team of the year awards - no doubt both teams had the best season, they all deserve it and Saka winning the PFA young player of the year award ahead of Halaand is commendable too. Well deserved.
legendary
Activity: 2156
Merit: 1151
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
~snip
 and PSG even looks profitable.

odds on PSG seem as good, but this team is far from last season team, although it could make something, because now they have real leadership on the pitch, not relaying on several stars, will be interesting to watch them in CL, Ligue1 should not be a problem at all, nevermind all transfers

back to topic, West Ham has done a really good job in transfer window, same manager as last season, and they could make good fight for European positions (not CL, but those below it), IMO, so would not be surprised to see them with 10 points after four rounds
only thing that does not look good for them is another Friday night for Luton, they can't lose each Friday
Jump to: