EPL 2024/2025
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@KiwiPie said in EPL 2024/2025:
@African-Monkey said in EPL 2024/2025:
Man Amadou Onana is some player for Villa! Gives me Yaya Toure vibes. Ian Maatsen and Jacob Ramsey also made a big difference coming on too, and a Great finish from Jhon Duran to win the game, ironically against the side that he was trying to force a move too only a week ago.
Onto Arsenal next week, another fixture I will be attending.
Sounds like a great trip you're on - how was the Brentford Community Stadium? Not as good as the old ground with a pub on each corner.
When Duran was pointing down to the ground after his goal, did he mean he belongs in the Villa team or that he expects to be playing for West Ham in their next home game? Onana is a top player, was impressed with him for Belgium, held the team together and Everton looked very fragile in his absence.
Already last season's top 4 look likely to be this season's top 4 (points deductions aside) although to be fair, Spurs haven't played yet. Chelsea need chaos to upset City and a baking hot day meant they couldn't harass them enough. Kovacic played the Rodri role really well and even managed a rare goal.
Very nice little stadium. Right size too, as opposed to West Ham's Olympic stadium which can lack a bit in atmosphere (still a nice venue however). Some people are even lucky enough to watch the game from up in their apartments depending on how high uk they are. Sadly I couldn't attend a pub due to being with my wife haha but there's a few around near the bridge across the rd from the stadium.
Haha yeah, I think it's more of an apology after trying to force his way to West Ham only a week ago. I can understand his frustration in some ways as he is a talented young striker who doesn't see a lot of minutes due to being stuck behind Watkins, bit he certainly helped change things when he came on.
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@sparky said in EPL 2024/2025:
Pep Guardiola shock hands yesterday with the 9th different Chelsea boss while he's been Manager of Manchester City.
Constantly chopping and changing Managers is insanity by a big club.
I still shake my head at them getting rid of Poch.
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The BBC have produced a list of players who are probably on the move before the end of the month:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c74lwk1j84no
In terms of Aston Villa, it seems almost certain that Alex Moreno is leaving.
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@sparky said in EPL 2024/2025:
The BBC have produced a list of players who are probably on the move before the end of the month:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c74lwk1j84no
In terms of Aston Villa, it seems almost certain that Alex Moreno is leaving.
I thought Moreno had already joined Como to join their set of veterans (Varane, Belotti, Pepe Reina). The coach is Fabregas so will be interesting to see how they get on back in Serie A.
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@sparky said in EPL 2024/2025:
The BBC have produced a list of players who are probably on the move before the end of the month:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c74lwk1j84no
In terms of Aston Villa, it seems almost certain that Alex Moreno is leaving.
Moreno is a good player, really attacks they byline and I prefer him over Digne who is good at what he does, but he doesn't dribble with the ball. He either gives and goes, or crosses from deep, Moreno does more, but sadly, injuries have held him back, and with Ian Maatsen joining, it looks like he'll be the one to make way. Rumours are that he is homesick as well?
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@African-Monkey Alex Moreno got married in the summer which I think helped with the home sickness. He has said he's happy to stay in England. Notts Forest looks like the favourite to sign him if Villa decide to sell which I think is likely if Digne and Maatsen stay fit for the next week.
Lucas Digne is the better defender and has lots of Champions League experience from his time at PSG and Barcelona.
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Yes Digne does. Emery seemed keen to get rid of Digne last season, but to Digne's credit, he's impressed Emery enough. Some real competition at left back for us, same can't be said at right back currently.
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@KiwiPie said in EPL 2024/2025:
@sparky said in EPL 2024/2025:
The BBC have produced a list of players who are probably on the move before the end of the month:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c74lwk1j84no
In terms of Aston Villa, it seems almost certain that Alex Moreno is leaving.
I thought Moreno had already joined Como to join their set of veterans (Varane, Belotti, Pepe Reina). The coach is Fabregas so will be interesting to see how they get on back in Serie A.
OK I got the wrong Moreno! The Como Moreno is Alberto who used to play for Liverpool
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Soooo what happens now with Sterling and Chilwell? I can see them both spending considerable amounts of time twiddling their thumbs.
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@Bovidae said in EPL 2024/2025:
What a miss by Watkins. What a save by Raya.
Watkins had a shocker out there. He's had an awful start to the season.
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Liverpool have bought the Georgina keeper, Mamardashvili from Valencia. Not sure he'll play ahead of Allison though.
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@sparky said in EPL 2024/2025:
Liverpool have bought the Georgina keeper, Mamardashvili from Valencia. Not sure he'll play ahead of Allison though.
was meant to come to Bournemouth on loan via Liverpool when this transfer was mooted months ago but problems with his manager meant that didn't happen..so as they do, Bournemouth have pivoted
and will announce Kepa on loan officially from today, probably would have preferred Mamardashvili, but its still a big name get for a smaller club. Neto will certainly be challenged for number 1 spot now
