General Premier League Thread 2023-24 Mod Note in op 27/6/23 And 21/05/24

Royale with Cheese · 08-10-2023 10:05PM

I may be wrong here but from what I remember Kovacic caught Odegaard on the back of the calf/ankle while he slid in and his foot was almost pointing upwards at the point of contact. Jones slid over the ball and made contact on the bone downwards. Big difference in the damage that can do.

For what it's worth I watched Jones' tackle at the time and thought that's a harsh red as it was clearly accidental but I can see why it was given. I wouldn't even be bringing it up now but I read this entire thread before seeing the highlights and I feel like there's more Liverpool fans annoyed with the Kovacic decision today than Arsenal fans.

Quazzie · 08-10-2023 10:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121211572#Comment_121211572

Two best team in the league cancelling each other out, but we couldn't expect you to see that now could we.

08-10-2023 10:56PM

City and arsenal are two teams playing a six pointer, both didn't want to lose, it was the same when Liverpool were there main rival, absolutely shite games to watch for the neutral, as both sides were happy to take a point and move on, that's not saying they don't want to win, more of it happens it happnes.

The swings on points in a game like this is huge

K-9 · 08-10-2023 11:12PM

Some cracking games between City and Liverpool in 2017 and 18 IIRC. Then Pep battened down the hatches for the Liverpool games, played it very safe from then on.

Necro · 09-10-2023 05:18AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121212147#Comment_121212147

Was it not more after the CL quarter final where Pool absolutely destroyed them that he shut up shop?

SlickRic · 09-10-2023 07:15AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121211998#Comment_121211998

Oh relax, they're still the two best teams in the league, regardless of yesterday. No Rodri, KDB, Saka or a full game of Martinelli probably explains it.

Them being the two best teams doesn't automatically mean a game between them produces great performances.

Of course we couldn't expect you to see that, now could we?

L'prof · 09-10-2023 07:38AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121212473#Comment_121212473

The 3-1 last season was a far better game and I think Arsenal were the better team that day too but couldn’t get the result. Result is all that matters really and they were definitely due one

SlickRic · 09-10-2023 07:57AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121212519#Comment_121212519

Totally.

redhill · 09-10-2023 08:35AM

Anyone an idea when December 23 Tv matches are announced??

thanks in advance

CSF · 09-10-2023 09:22AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121212649#Comment_121212649

They’ve stopped giving predicted dates for when they confirm them. Instead they’ve committed to giving them 6 weeks in advance so with the fixtures not even confirmed yet for weekend November 25th yet, that would mean they have to be out by this weekend (assuming they follow through on their commitment that is)

y0ssar1an22 · 09-10-2023 06:11PM

here's the huge issue with VAR, the obvious aside:

on kovacic gallagher says: I think he could have gone on another day.

on bruno g: He's extremely lucky. If he gets a second yellow there, none of us are going to argue. The referee let the game flow and played his part in making this a really good game to watch

on lemina red: Consistency is great as long as you're right, but you can't be consistently wrong."

gone on another day, wants to let the game flow? F that. why cant the refs just be consistent across all games and enforce their own rules, like he mentions in point 3

and those pundits and presenter on sky never call him out. god, those ref's piss me off

El Gato De Negocios · 10-10-2023 12:05PM

Eden Hazard has retired from the game aged just 32.

Mr.Crinklewood · 10-10-2023 12:27PM

https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1711630140227064183?s=20

#YouAreNotAlone

HalloweenJack · 10-10-2023 11:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121218085#Comment_121218085

His last game for Chelsea was the 2019 Europa League final where he single-handedly won the game. It was one of the best individual performances I've seen ever seen. He was at his peak and was unstoppable that season.

It's been sad to see his decline at Madrid. I just don't understand how it didn't work out at all.

11-10-2023 12:59AM

Gutso red card was very similar to Liverpool one last week, ref shown the worst angle of it as he gets to the monitor, he got some of the ball, and he absolutely buckles the other players ankle also. Also deffo a red card.

CSF · 11-10-2023 08:30AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121221676#Comment_121221676

It’s one of those things that they say happens to some players who start playing top level professional football so young, that their body slows down on them earlier than others.

Obviously there are plenty of other players who this didn’t happen to, so I guess it depends on varying degrees on the position, and the individual body type.

jacool · 11-10-2023 01:14PM

This is the truth about the Arsenal Man City game (xG)

Could have ended 0-0. In the end a massive 3 points for Arsenal, mainly in the psychological sense that they now think they can beat Man City, and that they have ended the rot of being 6 points down on these ties for the last 6 seasons.

artanevilla · 11-10-2023 01:25PM

If they are level on points and goal difference at the end of the season does it go to xG?

DAngelo Bailey · 11-10-2023 03:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121222314#Comment_121222314

He was a tub of lard when he came back from the summer break at Madrid which would suggest he had a diet issue.

Fitz* · 11-10-2023 04:07PM

I don't think Hazard believed in going to the gym a whole lot either. All the nature talent in the world, and just wanted to play for fun really. Once the injuries hit at 30, his body wasn't prepared for them.

According to former Lille captain Rio Mavuba,

“We were certain to finish third and we were facing Nancy the following day, It was Eden Hazard’s last match with Lille and he wanted to organise a little something. We decided to go have a little drink. A little drink that dragged on somewhat. The following morning, Eden was still drunk. That evening against Nancy, not even with 30 minutes played, Eden had already bagged a hat-trick.”

~Rebel~ · 11-10-2023 09:46PM

In a way he was probably just a bit too normal and well balanced for a top level footballer. He was always quite clear that football was just one aspect of his life - that football was primarily a game (rather than a job) for him that he loved playing, but had loads of other interests as well. For longevity I think you really need to have that almost psychopathic level of commitment and drive, tailoring every aspect of your life towards their health and fitness.

He's a guy whose immense natural talent made up for a lot, but I'd say that really has diminishing returns as you age. And even at his peak, there weren't too many seasons where he was flying for all of it. Usually started seasons strong, slacked off a bit, and then finished strong.

I'd say he's a fella who's well happy with what he achieved, and will go on to continue having a great life without too many regrets.

Lauras Law · 12-10-2023 10:48AM

Does anyone know where online I could order "cheaper" replica football jerseys for kids? In case this is information that can't be posted publicly, if anyone can help feel free to drop me a PM. Thanks!

OmegaGene · 12-10-2023 11:26AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121227542#Comment_121227542

There is a thread dedicated for replica jerseys 👍🏻

Lauras Law · 12-10-2023 12:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121227749#Comment_121227749

Thanks! You hardly have the link to that thread? I was looking but I can't seem to find it.

dinorebel · 12-10-2023 12:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121227925#Comment_121227925

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057635672/online-jersey-stores-continued#latest

jacool · 12-10-2023 01:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121223809#Comment_121223809

Goals scored, hence why Spurs are ahead of Arsenal!

I didn't actually know until today that there were further tie-breakers.

More points in head-to-head matches.

More away goals in the head-to-head fixtures!!

StringerBell · 12-10-2023 01:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121209352#Comment_121209352

Just thread catching up here, I'm not sure you watched the game did you?

Or have an idea of the injury list?

Or the formation that was played?

Deise Vu · 17-10-2023 05:43PM

So the Ratcliffe genius is given a presentation on Utd. Great commercial side says he but he wants to take over the football side. As an indication of the talents he can bring to this role he publicly names Casemiro as an example of bad recruitment. A player in his 30’s just entering his second year of a five year contract worth 350k a week.

Sure what could go wrong? I’m sure Casemiro will work twice as hard and run his legs into stumps after that inspiring comment.

It’s actually hilarious the muppets who think they know football because they had success in another field.

giveitholly · 17-10-2023 06:45PM

Could Tonali be facing a suspension from football due to the betting scandal engulfing Italy at the moment

rob316 · 17-10-2023 06:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121251127#Comment_121251127

He's not wrong and it doesn't take genius to realise spending that on casemiro was bad business.

General Premier League Thread 2023-24 Mod Note in op 27/6/23 And 21/05/24

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