Premier League 2020/21

[TheTanguy]

We should finish comfortably above both teams.

 

[dagraham]

We should finish comfortably above both teams.

Maybe, but then we “should” have 12 points already, and yet we have 8.

 

[Timberwolf]

Love how sky keep going over the rashford-non penalty but hardly say anything about the Chelsea one a couple minutes before. Try not to show your bias too much, Sky.

Meanwhile on Bein Sports they immediately went for the Maguire incident and spent about 5 minutes focused on that. The director at Sky knows they have far more Utd fans watching than Chelsea fans - can't see why they'd do it otherwise.

 

[VegasII]

This match sounds like two tarts fighting over a 10% discount on Botox.

 

[taidgh]

Neville convinced thats more of a penalty than a neck hold.

Surprise, surprise!

Richard Keys and Andy Gray (I know, I know...) ripping into VAR and referees over on Bein.

 

[karennina]

We should finish comfortably above both teams.

Unlike Utd, Chelsea do have a functional midfield and a pattern of play. Their attack could score a lot of goals and they have backup for it. Whether they or us finish higher is a tossup right now imo.

 

[TheTanguy]

Unlike Utd, Chelsea do have a functional midfield and a pattern of play. Their attack could score a lot of goals and they have backup for it. Whether they or us finish higher is a tossup right now imo.

I like to think that we have a better squad and certainly a better manager. And unlike United and Chelsea we've got multiple genuine world-class players who can score or assist at any moment.

 

[Timberwolf]

Surprise, surprise!

Richard Keys and Andy Gray (I know, I know...) ripping into VAR and referees over on Bein.

They're both ****s but, in a guilty pleasure kind of way, I've enjoyed their analysis more than the typical half time on Sky or BT. They also have Nigel De Jong as the 3rd man and he's excellent value - just the most stereotypically blunt Dutch guy ever. At half time in the West Ham game he had this exchange with Keys:

NDJ: They should get rid of the bubbles. I don't get it. What's the point?

Keys: What? No! They're an integral part of the club's history....[cue rant]

NDJ: Well they need to be careful not to get the bubbles in their mouths. Could be a Covid bubble.

 

[VegasII]

With West Ham it could be a watered down spunk bubble.

 

[Wadec]

Surprise, surprise!

Richard Keys and Andy Gray (I know, I know...) ripping into VAR and referees over on Bein.

This is where VAR loses all credibility, offsides and handballs are consistent, even if nobody likes the detail they are looked into.

It amazes me how certain 'nothing' incidents are reviewed five or six times and other things completely ignored. This is the reason VAR is inconsistent, not teams getting stung with a handball penalty or minor offside.

 

[dagraham]

What a ball. Chelsea have a great young player in James.

 

[karennina]

I like to think that we have a better squad and certainly a better manager. And unlike United and Chelsea we've got multiple genuine world-class players.

Maybe. Hopefully. Worry they edge it in midfield - Mount is backup and we’re still starting Sissoko. I don’t think you can yet count Bale as a world class player after his last two seasons, so that leaves Kane and Son, Lloris by reputation. I’m not sure our attack will be more effective.

 

[Mr Pink]

Maybe. Hopefully. Worry they edge it in midfield - Mount is backup and we’re still starting Sissoko. I don’t think you can yet count Bale as a world class player after his last two seasons, so that leaves Kane and Son, Lloris by reputation. I’m not sure our attack will be more effective.

Our attack is better, without doubt.

 

[Tucker]

What minute will United get their obligatory penalty?

 

[VegasII]

What minute will United get their obligatory penalty?

97th

 

[philll]

I've not watched many of Chelsea's games this season but I don't think I've seen Havertz do anything to suggest he's worth even half of what they paid for him.

 

[allpaths]

I've not watched many of Chelsea's games this season but I don't think I've seen Havertz do anything to suggest he's worth even a fraction of what they paid for him.

Frank's not doing him any favours playing outwide, he has to be played through the middle.

 

[Tucker]

97th

I will go for 84th.

 

[dirtyh]

What minute will United get their obligatory penalty?

158th

 

[Mattspur]

What minute will United get their obligatory penalty?

I'm going with 86th