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  • Krebstar
    is looking at stats.
    • May 2005
    • 12904

    #106
    Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

    I'm just glad Arsenal selling RVP to United won't be the most recent way of stupidly gifting United a title.

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    • Brahvocado
      MVP
      • Oct 2012
      • 7480

      #107
      Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

      Originally posted by Krebstar
      I'm just glad Arsenal selling RVP to United won't be the most recent way of stupidly gifting United a title.
      But it will still be the dumbest

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      • Krebstar
        is looking at stats.
        • May 2005
        • 12904

        #108
        Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

        Originally posted by Brahvocado
        But it will still be the dumbest
        But he was 29, going on 30! Who knew he still had that many goals left in him!

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        • CR7
          MVP
          • Apr 2006
          • 45

          #109
          Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

          I won't put a lot of stock in given the opponent, but that was a fun game to watch. Our midfield looks scary with Matic and Pogba. I'm realistically hoping for top 4, but anything above of course would be a bonus. It's early - let's see what happens

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          • Brahvocado
            MVP
            • Oct 2012
            • 7480

            #110
            Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

            Originally posted by CR7
            I won't put a lot of stock in given the opponent, but that was a fun game to watch. Our midfield looks scary with Matic and Pogba. I'm realistically hoping for top 4, but anything above of course would be a bonus. It's early - let's see what happens
            It's definitely going to be one of the most pivotal seasons of Jose's career. His second season at every club he's been to has always been amazing, but he has never had this much competition before. Yes of course I realize he had to compete with possibly the best Barcelona team of all time, but as the RM manager, ESPECIALLY pre Simeone's Atletico days, Barca was basically the only thing he had to worry about. He had to break 100 points just to beat them, and Barca lost the league that season with 91 points.

            That's how much better Barca and RM are than the rest of the league, the 2nd place team regularly breaks the 90 point mark.

            This season, United will have to contend with City, Tottenham, Chelsea if we ever get our **** together, Liverpool and probably Arsenal. All these teams are pretty close to each other in strength. Additionally, the Prem has so much money now, even garbage teams like West Ham, Everton, Stoke, Palace etc. can spend tons of money on players of higher quality than they would normally be able to afford. This means you can't just roll up to [insert bottom half team's stadium here] and comfortably tonk them for 6 goals and go home anymore, every game is a massive fight.

            If Jose can come out of this season with another trophy, his ego will reach critical mass and most likely carry him through several seasons beyond his normal stay at a club. If he comes up completely trophy-less however, especially is Pep gets one, then we are almost certainly in for a spicy 3rd season meltdown.

            Which would be great, because it will distract everyone from Conte leaving next summer.

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            • CR7
              MVP
              • Apr 2006
              • 45

              #111
              Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

              That's well said. I'm not the biggest Jose fan, but I'd be happy if his second season lands us a title if not more. The biggest thing he has done is give some credibility back.

              City are solid of course, but Chelsea to me are a team I fear. No Hazard, Baka, and I don't think the're done in the transfer market. Once at full health, I think Chelsea's right up there.

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              • Zac
                World-Class Diver
                • Jan 2008
                • 4269

                #112
                Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                This talk of closing the transfer window early is pretty stupid. It wont stop players from leaving when every other league in Europe will still be able to buy your players. They want to close it before the season starts to prevent things like the Coutinho situation, but that wouldn't stop it. Since Barca's window would still be open. Makes no sense. So if they did snag him, then in that situation the team who lost a key player and got a big chunk of cash, couldn't even be able to try and replace them until January.

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                • Brahvocado
                  MVP
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 7480

                  #113
                  Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                  This whole "getting better squad clarity by closing the window when the season starts" thing is nonsense anyway.

                  Most articles completely ignore the positive side of having the window open until the end of August.

                  What if you start the season with two straight losses and your squad needs to be quickly re-assessed? What if your best player gets a 6 month injury in game week 2?

                  There are plenty of good reasons to keep it the way it is, and most articles are only focusing on basically a single reason it's bad.

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                  • Leon
                    An Old Trafford
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 4981

                    #114
                    Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                    It's a good idea if all the other leagues do the same. If it's just England, then they're basically screwing themselves over.
                    "It's not how big you are; it's how big you play" - David Thompson

                    @nicroni

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                    • ImTellinTim
                      YNWA
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 33028

                      #115
                      Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                      Originally posted by Leon
                      It's a good idea if all the other leagues do the same. If it's just England, then they're basically screwing themselves over.
                      This. I would absolutely love the window to close before the season, but only if all the other major leagues do the same.

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                      • Brahvocado
                        MVP
                        • Oct 2012
                        • 7480

                        #116
                        Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                        Which is an important point, since no other league is currently even considering it.

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                        • elprez98
                          MVP
                          • Dec 2003
                          • 4237

                          #117
                          Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                          Ayew is beastin' ManU right now.
                          Originally posted by My Wife
                          "The Celtics only won because they have a magical elf playing for their team...."

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                          • Krebstar
                            is looking at stats.
                            • May 2005
                            • 12904

                            #118
                            The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                            My gut says United are going to grab a goal and shut this thing down, but Swansea are showing some potential when they break forward.

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                            • jasontoddwhitt
                              MVP
                              • May 2003
                              • 8095

                              #119
                              Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                              3 goals in 3 minutes for United.

                              My goodness


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                              • ~LiverpoolRed~
                                YNWA
                                • Dec 2008
                                • 10755

                                #120
                                Re: The 2017-2018 EPL Discussion Thread

                                Originally posted by jasontoddwhitt
                                3 goals in 3 minutes for United.

                                My goodness


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                                Killer instinct. Wish we had some of that.

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