General Premier League Thread 2022-23 - mod note in OP 12/03/23

Kiith · 13-02-2023 08:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120237341#Comment_120237341

This is exactly what should be allowed. Its not what happens though, as there's nothing respectful about how players approach refs in football. I've my issues with reffing in rugby, but its one thing they definitely get right. You say anything disrespectful to them, off you go.

If the refs association wanted to, they could easily enforce it. Go into the dressing rooms, tell all the players they'll get booked for swarming the ref/shouting abuse/aggressive behaviour etc...and actually follow through with it, even sending players off, and it'll stop.

But they don't, for reasons that i just don't understand.

citytillidie · 13-02-2023 08:50PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120237653#Comment_120237653

Not from the distance he went sliding from, he knew it was keepers ball

sligeach · 13-02-2023 09:07PM

That didn't take long. 3 minutes into the second half and Gakpo has his first Liverpool goal.

y0ssar1an22 · 13-02-2023 09:07PM

2-0 game over. gakpo gets on the scoresheet.

Mushy · 13-02-2023 09:08PM

Another blistering attack to score

ctrl-alt-delete · 13-02-2023 09:09PM

Coady Gakpo.

Loafing Oaf · 13-02-2023 09:09PM

Liverpool back in the groove it seems...

Ottoman_1000 · 13-02-2023 09:22PM

Gakpo starting to show signs of the player he might be for this Liverpool side. Very impressive tonight...

sligeach · 13-02-2023 09:40PM

That should have been 3-0.

ctrl-alt-delete · 13-02-2023 09:44PM

Pathetic all of this carry on.

citytillidie · 13-02-2023 09:55PM

Game week 23 table

13-02-2023 10:50PM

Dycheball isn't pretty. It might save Everton this season, but he's not the future for them.

giveitholly · 13-02-2023 11:11PM

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xtal191 · 13-02-2023 11:46PM

I fancy Liverpool to get 4th if they beat Newcastle at the weekend

AidoEirE · 14-02-2023 04:12AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120238560#Comment_120238560

Fancy Brighton myself, imagine them in the CL, would be class.

NIMAN · 14-02-2023 11:14AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120237965#Comment_120237965

I'd reserve judgement until he's producing the goods against the top EPL and Euro teams. It was Everton ffs.

yourdeadwright · 14-02-2023 11:29AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120239044#Comment_120239044

He was good last night but your correct, these things need to happen week in week out before you can make a call on players,

My biggest question where is he going to play long term , If its as a false 9 what happens to Nunez , especially when Diaz comes back fit ,Lots of questions & issues need resolving at Liverpool ,

breezy1985 · 14-02-2023 11:31AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120238560#Comment_120238560

Jeysus people getting a bit ahead of themselves because Liverpool beat a woeful Everton team.

doc_17 · 14-02-2023 11:44AM

Liverpool had to beat Everton last night. Really Everton are a poor side. Also, Dyche will make Everton better but the bookies I think still have them next in line for relegation after Southampton and Bournemouth. Also, they are away to City and Arsenal in their next 2 away games. Home to Leeds next is huge for them.

Liverpool need to beat Newcastle, then they are back in it.

Fitz* · 14-02-2023 11:50AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120239126#Comment_120239126

I'm a big believer in momentum.

Newcastle don't have it at the moment. They have fallen into the wrong time to not have any with their cup final coming up. Arsenal seem to have lost their momentum since the FA cup loss to City. Poor results in the league since.

Liverpool looked good last night, albeit against a poor Everton team but a poor Everton team that are coming off of the back of beating the league leaders. Liverpool rediscovered their energy and sustained pressure for large spells. Something we haven't seen in a few months. Is it the spark to reignite their own form and gain momentum? We won't know until Saturday. If they do get the win at the weekend, top 4 opens up again, especially with the game in hand still.

citytillidie · 14-02-2023 11:50AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120239114#Comment_120239114

Take your own advice then on making early calls on players 😀

pjohnson · 14-02-2023 11:53AM

Dyches biggest issue is his only striker that might get goals is the perma-crocked Calvert-Lewin.

He'll keep them tight at the back but he has to rely on Gray/Iwobi to nick a winner.

doc_17 · 15-02-2023 11:00AM

Massive day for Arsenal. I can see Trossard starting in place of Martinelli. Think Martinelli’s drop off has been more significant than any other Arsenal player has experienced. Pep simply has to start KDB. And I’d say Haaland will be fine to play, 3 up at half time the last day, no need to take chances.

Fitz* · 15-02-2023 11:02AM

The master has already beaten the student once this season.

Arsenal have lost their momentum. It will be a brilliant time to get it back. A win tonight and Arsenal may just have one hand on the trophy. A loss, and City will go on to win it as Arsenal will crumble IMO.

Pep can use the 'the world is against us' angle now too.

yourdeadwright · 15-02-2023 11:06AM

City have beat Arsenal in there last 10 meetings ,

Tonight is absolutely huge for Arsenal & there mentality going forward , its the **** or get off the pot moment ,

Pogue eile · 15-02-2023 11:42AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120243190#Comment_120243190

Arsenal, under Arteta, beat City in the Cup Semi in 2020.

yourdeadwright · 15-02-2023 11:44AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120243345#Comment_120243345

Sorry you are correct its the last 10 Prem games ,

Ottoman_1000 · 15-02-2023 03:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120243190#Comment_120243190

That is one awful PL record to have for a club like Arsenal, 10 losses on the bounce to the one side!! No better time to rectify it than tonight...I think City could go onto win the league comfortably if they win tonight!

breezy1985 · 15-02-2023 03:13PM

Worst thing about this fixture is the broadcaster spending half the match looking at the 2 egotists on the sideline.

martyos121 · 15-02-2023 04:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120244390#Comment_120244390

The hand gesturing is going to be off the charts. I’m half expecting one of them to break into another dimension tonight.

General Premier League Thread 2022-23 - mod note in OP 12/03/23

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