Gribz 743 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 I don't know how may games Costa has got away with decisions this season, all 3 of the opening games. But I felt he was touched against Swansea and wasn't an obviously dive like previous. His goal was touch and go for dangerous play as was Koscienlys for Arsenal. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,666 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Chelsea 2-0 down to Liverpool at Stamford Bridge at halftime. Going to be difficult for Chelsea to get back into this and Liverpool look capable of scoring again. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Going to be a long season for Chelsea. The money in the summer's been completely wasted. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,119 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 - 2, Costa again but not enough. City win tomorrow and the League's over. You ok, SBS? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 - 2, Costa again but not enough. City win tomorrow and the League's over. You ok, SBS? Never expected to win it. After finishing mid table in the league it's clear that a lot of added quality was required. That didn't happen. Not really convinced by Conte either - think it was a pretty strange appointment. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,119 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 No JT tonight. The old guy's irreplaceable. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,666 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Early days but you start to get an inkling already that Chelsea wont be top 4 again this year but Liverpool might be 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thought this would be a banker 2-2 draw. Chelsea certainly not the same team, I thought it would be a see-saw season for them but will be involved in plenty high goalscoring games. Liverpool beginning to click. It will be them Everton and Spurs going for two CL spots. I expect the Manchester clubs will ease the top two but some having doubts about Utd following 2 defeats. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,119 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Everton to finish above Liverpool this season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 9,350 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Liverpool will always do well against the bigger teams, just because of the high-intensity of their game, but their season will be defined by how they do against the smaller sides where they always lose points. I don't see that changing, yet. I think Chelsea tried to settle into a low block to nullify Liverpool's pace in-behind. It worked for the majority of the game, but they were almost too passive in defending. It had to be a 'plan' because when they attacked they were very pacey and energetic. If not for awful set-piece defending -- sound familiar? -- and that wonder-strike, I don't remember Liverpool creating too much, except long-range strikes. It did remind me of the Old Firm game where we tried to nullify their pace be sitting deep and zonal. It worked for the most part, but we were undone by mistakes and poor set-pieces. I think Chelsea will do well this season, and I can see them finishing above Liverpool. Conte is an excellent manager. It's Mac City's League to lose, with Man U, Chelsea, Liverpool, fighting for the other spots. Arsenal seem average, with the teams mentioned getting better. Tottenham are a good side, but again, I just think the 'big-four' (minus Arsenal) have got better again. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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