The 2015-2016 EPL Discussion Thread

[ImTellinTim]

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It needs to be Saturday (and especially Sunday) already.

[lhslancers]

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I don't see that at all. What have they done to improve themselves enough to make that kind of jump?

If they can get decent play out of their back line their goalie is good enough to carry them to a title. Great midfield. The few games I have watched this year their defense has been atrocious and De Gea has made plays he probably hasn't since youth soccer. I think they will turn it around though.

[jvalverde88]

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I don't see that at all. What have they done to improve themselves enough to make that kind of jump?

Yeah I still think they need help in the back. Jones, Shaw & Smalling are hurt too much. Evans is just terrible. Darmian is unproven thus far. If the preseason is any indication it looks like Blind might get time back there. That's not good.

Rojo looks to be their only reliable option back there and he's still relatively green when it comes to the EPL himself.

I do like what they've done in the MF though. They have really beefed it up in the last few windows since Fergie left them with dumpster trash there.

Other than the MF, United is pretty much the same team from last year.

[cdawg44]

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Palace just got Connor Wickham and they also signed Patrick Bamford on loan from Chelsea who was the Championship POY. With Cabaye and Puncheon behind them and Zaha/Bolassie on the flanks they'll be much improved going forward.

Totally missed the news on Wickham when I posted that yesterday. Surprised they didn't go for Charlie Austin instead though. Shoot, I really think Palace can push for top 6 this season. They are that loaded this year.

[KG]

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Totally missed the news on Wickham when I posted that yesterday. Surprised they didn't go for Charlie Austin instead though. Shoot, I really think Palace can push for top 6 this season. They are that loaded this year.

I think QPR wants more than 15 mil for Austin. Probably priced Palace our

[Leon]

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New Rules

1. Feigning injury to get opponent sent off

What is new? A player who feigns injury could face a suspension.

Scenario:

-Player A is sent off for violent conduct
-Dismissal overturned after the referee reviews the incident and sees that Player B had feigned injury
-Player B is open to a charge and could face a three-match ban

2. Code of conduct for technical area

What is new? A written code of conduct of what is expected of club staff in the technical area.

Scenario:

Manager kicks a bottle of water/waves imaginary yellow card/sarcastic clap.
-First step: Warned about his conduct
-Second step: Sent to the stand

Alternatively, incidents may be classed as "irresponsible" or "unacceptable" in the first instance, which would mean an immediate removal to the stand.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore told BBC Sport: "A bit of the soap opera is good. Clearly, if it oversteps the mark and gets into the unedifying category it needs to be dealt with.

"You are going to see a graded approach. It is not going to stop some of the fun and games but hopefully it should stop some of the unedifying moments."

3. Surrounding Match Officials

What is new? Fewer players allowed to confront referee.

Scenario

-Two or more players approach the match official in a confrontational manner
-Club face charge if the incident is reported by the referee

Previously, the guideline was three or more players, but that has now been reduced.

4. Offside Law

What is new? The Premier League states: "A player in an offside position shall be penalised if he; 1. Clearly attempts to play a ball which is close to him when this action impacts on an opponent or; 2. Makes an obvious action which clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball."


This incident, with Diego Costa attempting to strike - but missing - the ball, would now be flagged offside. Last season it was not and Chelsea scored from the rebound

2 December 2014: Manchester United 2-1 Stoke. Juan Mata's ball into the box is narrowly missed by Marcos Rojo - in an offside position - but the goal is awarded as he did not touch the ball.
What would happen now?


There is a clear attempt to play the ball by Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo


Although no contact is made with the ball, it was close enough to Rojo to impact on an opponent, in this case goalkeeper Asmir Begovic


United would not be celebrating the goal as it would now be flagged offside

[ImTellinTim]

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After reviewing the new rules, that disallowed goal by Newcastle against Man City a couple years ago is still a terrible call.

[ImTellinTim]

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Jack Wilshire is injured for a couple months out of nowhere, so the season may now officially start.

[jb12780]

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Jack Wilshire is injured for a couple months out of nowhere, so the season may now officially start.

Suffered from a tackle in training.

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[Leon]

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I still don't see how the new offside rules will help officials in actually calling them correctly. It's more clear, which is great, but there's only so much a pair of eyes can do standing how many meters away.

[cdawg44]

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Jack Wilshire is injured for a couple months out of nowhere, so the season may now officially start.

Wilshere and Sturridge are both injured. It's like we never left... Also I thought we were calling all injuries "Arsenals" now.

[gerg1234]

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My "out there" pre season prediction:

1) Arsenal
2) Chelsea
3) Liverpool
4) Citeh
5) Untied
6) Spurs

18) Newcastle
19) Norwich
20) Bournemouth

I'd like to see Bournemouth stay up....but it'll be a HUGE task.

[Krebstar]

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Brad Friedel is having a laugh.

[Mo]

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You're more upset at Spurs finishing 4th than United winning the league, right?



.....

For you Direct TV folks, where are the Extra Time Channels located?

[Watson]

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thanks to the Wilshere news, I now feel confident enough to post my predictions

1) Chelsea
2) Manchester City
3) Arsenal
4) Manchester United
5) Liverpool
6) Tottenham

18) Aston Villa
19) Norwich
20) Watford

I have a feeling Viller are going to sincerely miss Benteke and have a rough go trying to scrap up enough runs to skate by.