EPL 2023/2024
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Don't think the Spurs match was one sided, Bournemouth had a few chances they should have done better with. The squad is clearly lacking enough clinical finishers. However with 7 players still out I am not surprised. We might get two back after the international break but a bit longer before we get to see some of our new attacking signings in action, unless of course we buy Daka before the window close..
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@KiwiPie said in EPL 2023/2024:
There have been some soft pens given and some nailed not given and this season it seems like the VAR is backing the ref's decision almost 100% - which is what a lot of people called for with the clear and obvious error mandate. The problem is of course what you consider clear and obvious. The penalty given for Rashford's dive today was very soft - the contact was minimal and there have been a few like that already this season.
Anyway a good win for Notts and we're sitting nicely in 4th after getting belted on the opening day.
Spurs look fun to watch again. Masterstroke to get rid of Kane.
I think Harry would have loved playing with this group. I expect, with his contract running down, that his hand was forced by the club not wanting him to walk on a free. But in pure on pitch terms, for once I think he's mistimed his run
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West Ham’s 2nd & 3rd goals were exceptionally well taken.
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@Higgins Unexpected. Obviously, Arsenal had the overwhelming majority of possession, but we didn't just sit back and defend we transitioned well and had enough chances to nick it. I think we deserved our point.
What a difference Palhina makes. Possibly the most valuable player (to his team) in theleague.
We need to keep him and add a CD, couple of FB's a back-up to Palhina and a replacement for Mitro. In the next 5 days.....
@KiwiPie said in EPL 2023/2024:
There have been some soft pens given
Like Tim Ream against Hounslow Town you mean....
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@Billy-Tell said in EPL 2023/2024:
West Ham’s 2nd & 3rd goals were exceptionally well taken.
Ward Prowse also looking like a very good pick up
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Another win for Aston Villa. Moussa Diaby is lethal. They broke their transfer record for him at 52 mil but looks to be worth every cent so far. The man has serious wheels.
I expect big things from this very strong Villi side this season. They have some serious talent there.
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Saudis have ruined the beginning of 2023 season for me. Not only did they take Mitrovic ( although he might have been approaching busted flush stage ) but also unsettled Willian and coach Silva. I really want Fulham to go back to their early century form and stop yo yoing.
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@middleman said in EPL 2023/2024:
Saudis have ruined the beginning of 2023 season for me. Not only did they take Mitrovic ( although he might have been approaching busted flush stage ) but also unsettled Willian and coach Silva. I really want Fulham to go back to their early century form and stop yo yoing.
Another Fulham fan? What are the odds? Good to see that Fulham punctured the Ange ball a few hours ago!
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@African-Monkey said in EPL 2023/2024:
Another win for Aston Villa. Moussa Diaby is lethal. They broke their transfer record for him at 52 mil but looks to be worth every cent so far. The man has serious wheels.
I expect big things from this very strong Villi side this season. They have some serious talent there.
I watched a lot of Bundesliga highlights last season and Diaby looked quite a player - really quick but also a good finisher/provider.
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The Ange revolution at Spurs is progressing with promise so far. There was a hiccup in midweek, with a team loaded with second string players getting knocked out of the league cup. Going a goal behind early last night, Spurs showcased their new high pressing and attacking mindset by putting 5 past Burnley in a 5-2 win.
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I have no idea what arsenal saw in havertz. Crap at Chelsea and so far crap at arsenal.
Add martial to that list for MU
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@Billy-Tell Yes I am finding it hard to understand Arteta's hard one for Havertz. I am being patient, probably for no reason. Should have scored as with Saka. Good win though against Man U although by the width of a skin graft. Partey's injury may have forced Arteta's hand as it brought White into where he should be playing all the time. Toma can't play left back and go forward.
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So a great close to the transfer window for Fulham although the Iwobi signing seems a tad desperate. Still got rid of the last of the foodbills and managed to keep Palhinha.
Joao doesn't seem to be the sort to do a dummy-spit like a certain Serbian striker, so the collapse of the Bayern deal was the best news of the summer.
I reckon Tony Khan played it well. Of course we realise it's the right move for you Joao, you go with our blessing but you understand we have to have a replacement - and then didn't try very hard to sign one.
4 games, 4 points, 4 yellows for Marco. I think the latest (well pretty much all of them) have been justified, but it's not a very good message to the squad. VAR though. Are indiscretions by the big clubs invisible?
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@Bovidae yes I think he's very stubborn and playing Trossard as a nine was mad. It didn't set him up for success in the last game and because he didn't play well he didn't see any action today.
I think for 65 million we could've got another offensive midfielder who would be a lot better than Havertz.
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@dogmeat said in EPL 2023/2024:
4 games, 4 points, 4 yellows for Marco. I think the latest (well pretty much all of them) have been justified, but it's not a very good message to the squad. VAR though. Are indiscretions by the big clubs invisible?
You were quite restrained - maybe because it ended 5-1. But that was an awful decision to allow the goal - whether Leno would have got to the ball doesn't matter - Akanji's presence affected the decision he had to make. Given how reluctant VAR has been to overturn a ref's decision, they reversed the penalty decision for Arsenal. No problem with them getting the ref to take a look but many similar decisions this season they haven't referred back to the ref.
I also don't get Havertz - and his air swing on his strong foot was definitely a bad look. Martinelli was great but Saka isn't at his best yet. Strange how United ended with Maguire and Jonny Evans in central defence.
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@KiwiPie Saka is becoming very predictable. They know he's going to cut the ball back onto his left foot. And without White being able to overlap or add to numbers it becomes a 4v2. Same on Martenelli's side except he is more prepared to take it to the byline. That's why Partey at right back doesn't work. Too much inversion.
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I’m restrained because it’s almost funny. We have had two soft reds this season and I just know if Harry Wilson had pulled Diaz back rather than vice versa we would undoubtedly have received a third
It would have been interesting to see how city would have gone down to ten for 70 minutes
We played quite well in the first half despite having to play an 18 yr old in midfield. Not saying we would have got anything from the game at all but 5-1 didnt accurately reflect the game.
Second half was very ordinary but who can blame the players for coming out deflated. We were shit against Brentford. Not so bad at the Etihad.
Still think there are at least four teams worse than Fulham. This year. Resigned to losing Palhinha and Silva though
