The 2015-2016 EPL Discussion Thread

[Brahvocado]

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Call me crazy, but I still can not imagine Jose Mourinho, manager of Manchester United. I just don't see them wanting everything that comes with him, regardless of winning.

The thing I'm afraid of, is that they are so desperate to get back to winning ways that they hire him anyway.

Here's to hoping Charlton still hates him.

[fearwhatnow]

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Will be interesting to see if the Vardy injury is not as serious as its being said it is, or if it's more than being let on.

Bad timing to be nursing a tight hamstring with holiday fixtures approaching.

As for Leicester v Liverpool, should be a fun one.

His injury before the Newcastle game was more serious and he managed to play. He's ok and he will play against Liverpool.
The defense was hugely improved against Everton. The first goal was not a cheap one and the 2nd one was a nice attack by Everton. Everton did nothing the rest of the game. No creation, no chances.
I'm not underestimating other teams. I'm posting some facts. It's amazing to see the same statements from August.
-"They don't have depth in the roster" -> Dyer, Inler, Schlupp, King are top class players.
-"Their defense is bad" -> Team is not bad in defense in general. It's bad in defending set pieces. If the team was inadequate in defense the 65% possession stats by the opponents would have instantly translate to big defeats.
@Perceptor, I guess we see the whole EPL from a different view. How is it possible to say that Everton could have easily equalize when the did absolutely nothing after their 2nd goal? The only goal chance after the 2-3 was Leicester's with Ulloa.

I'm eagerly waiting for the match without Vardy. It's not far, just a yellow card away. Most probably in that match the midfield will be even more active outside the box where Leicester has another secret weapon: The outside power shooting of Drinkwater, King, Dyer and Mahrez. As it is it's a win-win situation. Big team confidence, top class roster, good tactics, perfect locker room atmosphere. I don't see that ending soon.

[Perceptor]

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They pushed back at the end of the game and we can agree to disagree. I'm not slagging off your team. I just think you'll need to give other teams their due. Again I would love to see teams like Leicester break the mould of top 4 and I believe you have the talent and resources to do so. I just feel sometimes your comments seem a little disparaging about other teams. And say what you want about your defense being better but you've conceded a lot of goals. That's fact too. Anyhow best of luck over Christmas. I do love watching Leicester as a neutral although I hope we hammer you again when our teams meet again

[fearwhatnow]

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They pushed back at the end of the game and we can agree to disagree. I'm not slagging off your team. I just think you'll need to give other teams their due. Again I would love to see teams like Leicester break the mould of top 4 and I believe you have the talent and resources to do so. I just feel sometimes your comments seem a little disparaging about other teams. And say what you want about your defense being better but you've conceded a lot of goals. That's fact too. Anyhow best of luck over Christmas. I do love watching Leicester as a neutral although I hope we hammer you again when our teams meet again

No worries mate. I may sound a bit arrogant sometimes but I have quite a big experience with the sport not only by playing but also tactically/coaching.
As I have posted already Arsenal is the only team I consider better than Leicester this season and maybe ManCity.
Some weeks ago Liverpool fellow members were laughing at me here when I said Crystal Palace and Watford are better teams than Liverpool. Some people need to understand that this is a team sport. All these "mid-table"/"low rated" teams have now some clever managers. Ranieri also has drastically improved his tactical approach and he's not stuck in the past.
Football is not about dominating possession nowadays. You need 3 elements:
1) Direct passing
2) Running/Movement
3) Counter attacking in numbers

Just tell me which top rated EPL team does all 3 efficiently. Only Arsenal.

[Perceptor]

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Liverpool.....work in orogress

[jb12780]

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Ighalo selling, Sakho buying.

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[ImTellinTim]

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And you all keep saying this team is going to be a problem for Leicester.

[KG]

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http://www.economist.com/blogs/gamet...lance-football

Good article breaking down the differences between Chelsea and Leicester. It speaks to some of the points fearwhatnow has been making


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[fearwhatnow]

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Liverpool.....work in orogress

If they play like this against Leicester they're going to be humiliated.
Tbh I think they'll play even more carelessly. Klopp thinks that mid table EPL teams are like Augsburg or Kaizerslautern...

[fearwhatnow]

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http://www.economist.com/blogs/gamet...lance-football

Good article breaking down the differences between Chelsea and Leicester. It speaks to some of the points fearwhatnow has been making


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Great article Kevin. Gives a good insight also to some Leicester players who are behind Mahrez and Vardy and do a great job in midfield.
Again today: Watford 34% - Liverpool 66% possession stats... But look! At a moment I thought I was watching Leicester play with yellow shirts...

[dubcity]

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Watford 1 point behind Man U in the EPL. Didn't think I would ever be uttering those words lol.

[Perceptor]

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Watford are also on the verge of getting Juan Iturbe on loan from Roma.

Fearwhatnow I see what you're saying now and I look forward to seeing that match with Liverpool.

[ItsMeFor3]

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Watford 1 point behind Man U in the EPL. Didn't think I would ever be uttering those words lol.

Same thing with Leicester on top of the league lol

[Krebstar]

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Bogdan seems like the son of Manuel Almunia and Lukaz Fabianski. Yikes.

[ImTellinTim]

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Bogdan seems like the son of Manuel Almunia and Lukaz Fabianski. Yikes.

It's funny because he's actually been solid in the matches he's played. But then again I've thought Mignolet gets a bad rap and there really is no reason the keeper with one of the top clean sheet records in calendar year 2015 should be benched.