Premier League 23/24

[meyers7]

Argh...

Arsenal setback as Timber set for ACL surgery

Arsenal have suffered a major setback, confirming that new signing Jurriën Timber will undergo surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

www.espn.com

Agreed. Zinchenko should be back soon though.

However, we aren't the only one.

Man City setback as De Bruyne out for 4 months

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne could be out of action for up to four months after suffering an injury in Manchester City's Premier League opener.

www.espn.com

 

[LIuconn]

Tottenham is playing gorgeous football under Ange

 

[EZPass]

Foden > Mount

 

[meyers7]

Foden > Mount

Duh?

 

[EZPass]

Lol my b

 

[LIuconn]

Looking ahead to euro 2024, is foden - and to an extent maddison - the only quality English central playmaker at their club?

 

[EZPass]

Not Prem but over the summer there was talk of Real Madrid playing Bellingham as a no.10. I saw he had a goal already but that’s about all I know :/

Jude Bellingham 'will be Real Madrid's No 10' next season'

Jude Bellingham as a No.10 and Eduardo Camavinga back into the middle? Real Madrid's midfield options as Carlo Ancelotti experiments with a new diamond formation | Goal.com US

 

[LIuconn]

Thanks, interesting about Bellingham. I'm not too familiar with his game, RM must think he's the Modric's heir.

That's the one thing England's missing. Kind of like the US but on a larger scale, they don't really have a guy who's THE guy pulling the strings at a top top club.

Pep is trying to turn Foden into an attacking central mid. We'll see

 

[EZPass]

Matchweek 2

Why is Luton Town vs Burnley postponed this weekend?

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Gutsy win by Arsenal today. Two years ago, that was a game the team would have blown after going down to 10-men with Tomiyasu's phantom second yellow card (reply shows that there was no contact) on the road against a tough team to beat on their home pitch. Instead, they buckled-down, did the dirty work and got the 3 points. The lads are maturing.

 

[meyers7]

Matchweek 2

Why is Luton Town vs Burnley postponed this weekend?

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I've read Luton Town is fixing up their stadium. It's not up to EPL standards.

Luton forced to postpone first Prem home game

Luton Town have been forced to postpone their first Premier League home fixture of the 2023-24 season after failing to guarantee that the £10 million upgrade of their Kenilworth Road stadium will be completed in time.

www.espn.com

 

[EZPass]

Sound on.

 

[jrazz12]

Sound on.

My #10

 

[outlaw]

still buzzing after the end of LFC Newcastle!!

 

[Waquoit]

still buzzing after the end of LFC Newcastle!!

Game like that could spark a season!

 

[AreBee1969]

Agreed. Zinchenko should be back soon though.

However, we aren't the only one.

Man City setback as De Bruyne out for 4 months

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne could be out of action for up to four months after suffering an injury in Manchester City's Premier League opener.

www.espn.com

City mend their wounds by snagging Nunes from Wolves. Will send 50M€ and Tommy Doyle (loan) to Wolves.

Matheus Nunes: Man City agree £53m deal with Wolves for transfer of midfielder

Man City will pay £53m for the transfer of Matheus Nunes, more than originally agreed; City youngster Tommy Doyle will go to Wolves on an initial loan with a £4.3m (€5m) option and a significant sell-on clause; Chelsea have enquired over signing Cole Palmer from City

www.skysports.com

 

[BlueMAB]

Thanks, interesting about Bellingham. I'm not too familiar with his game, RM must think he's the Modric's heir.

That's the one thing England's missing. Kind of like the US but on a larger scale, they don't really have a guy who's THE guy pulling the strings at a top top club.

Pep is trying to turn Foden into an attacking central mid. We'll see

Maddison to play that role innit?

 

[LIuconn]

Ange has maddison playing so well

Chelsea result. Big LOL. VC guys aren't getting that sweet ROI

 

[huskypantz]

Great seeing Turner get a chance to play and a shutout win for NF. Happy for him.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Crazy game between Arsenal and Man U today. Arsenal simply could not capitalize on it's better play to the end. Both teams are not happy with an Arsenal PK being waved off where there was not clear evidence that an error was made (ten Hag arguing for a card for diving is laughable) followed by a Man U breakaway goal that was waived off by VAR for offsides. The Gunners work through it to get the 3 points though.

Speaking of VAR and offsides, how on earth did the VAR official in the Man City v. Fulham overrule the on-field call of offsides on Akanji's goal. He was clearly offsides, in the 6 yard box, in front of the keeper and literally had to jump over the ball to avoid contact. That's the definition of 'interference.' Clearly, the Premiership has more to work on with VAR.

https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/news/erling-haaland-says-man-city-got-lucky-with-var-review-vs-fulham

 

[jrazz12]

Crazy game between Arsenal and Man U today. Arsenal simply could not capitalize on it's better play to the end. Both teams are not happy with an Arsenal PK being waved off where there was not clear evidence that an error was made (ten Hag arguing for a card for diving is laughable) followed by a Man U breakaway goal that was waived off by VAR for offsides. The Gunners work through it to get the 3 points though.

Speaking of VAR and offsides, how on earth did the VAR official in the Man City v. Fulham overrule the on-field call of offsides on Akanji's goal. He was clearly offsides, in the 6 yard box, in front of the keeper and literally had to jump over the ball to avoid contact. That's the definition of 'interference.' Clearly, the Premiership has more to work on with VAR.

https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/news/erling-haaland-says-man-city-got-lucky-with-var-review-vs-fulham

VAR is a consistent disgrace

 

[huskypantz]

Crazy game between Arsenal and Man U today. Arsenal simply could not capitalize on it's better play to the end. Both teams are not happy with an Arsenal PK being waved off where there was not clear evidence that an error was made (ten Hag arguing for a card for diving is laughable) followed by a Man U breakaway goal that was waived off by VAR for offsides. The Gunners work through it to get the 3 points though.

Speaking of VAR and offsides, how on earth did the VAR official in the Man City v. Fulham overrule the on-field call of offsides on Akanji's goal. He was clearly offsides, in the 6 yard box, in front of the keeper and literally had to jump over the ball to avoid contact. That's the definition of 'interference.' Clearly, the Premiership has more to work on with VAR.

https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/news/erling-haaland-says-man-city-got-lucky-with-var-review-vs-fulham

I recorded and watched the Arsenal-MU and half of the liverpool match and parts of Saturday games. Arsenal-MU was a fun watch. Arsenal pressure and control vs MU counters, there was a pair of phenomenal saves by the Arsenal GK before the breakaway disallowed goal, but Arsenal really controlled play throughout. I’m so annoyed with college realignment that I can’t watch anything non-UConn. I plan on recording whatever EPL games are on and watching what I can if I have free time on weekends.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

I recorded and watched the Arsenal-MU and half of the Liverpool match and parts of Saturday games. Arsenal-MU was a fun watch. Arsenal pressure and control vs MU counters, there was a pair of phenomenal saves by the Arsenal GK before the breakaway disallowed goal, but Arsenal really controlled play throughout. I’m so annoyed with college realignment that I can’t watch anything non-UConn. I plan on recording whatever EPL games are on and watching what I can if I have free time on weekends.

VAR is a consistent disgrace

Even ESPN agrees that the VAR in this cases was 100% wrong and also noted that Ten Hag is off his rocker.

Also, after reading the notes of the discussion between Taylor (Referee) and Gillett (VAR) regarding Havertz's overturned PK, while I don't agree, I do see their point and understand why it was overturned based on the lack of the lack of contact by Wan-Bissaka's initial contact/trip on Havertz.

Overall, Arsenal still needs more time to gel. Rice is a solid addition. But, I still have doubts about Havertz's signing along with Raya's. I think money could have been spent elsewhere, especially in back after Timber's injury plus Patey's continuous fitness concerns.

 

[Waquoit]

My two favorites are 2nd place and Chelsea is an embarrassment of major proportions. Can't ask for much more from the start of a season!

 

[Waquoit]

It appears Liverpool is good again. Good, I need something until UConn BB season starts.