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The Official 2016/17 Premier League Thread
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Yeah, they will murder us if Toby's still out when we play them. We really, *really* struggle against teams that press us, as opposed to when we do the pressing - and Chelsea know how to press and how to score while pressing.
Also, how on Earth did we draw against Everton? On this evidence, they're really not that great.
They were just in better form than most of the league at the start. Now that everyone's hit their stride, Everton's true level is starting to show. To make it worse they didn't even bother to turn up today.
DubaiSpur
Ian Walker
That's probably true. I wonder what happened to the Signing of the Season, the 21st Century Makelele that was Idrissa Gueye....I remember a lot of Everton fans going nuts over his performance against us.
Sounds like Conte has more than one system!
Christ that must be useful!
Depends on your definition of system. His philosophy and style of play remains the same, he's just picking a few different players.
DubaiSpur
Ian Walker
Mmhmm. That could have changed everything for Janssen - but then, some of the subsequent misses were his fault alone, so we can't blame Stekelenburg's fluky save in full.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
I think first 3 games are not a reflection on anything other tha fresh legs and decent fixtures (if your lucky)
StephenH
David Ginola
I wounder if we would ever go to 343?
Dunno if we'd go 343, we have played 3 at the back under Poch though. Watford away last season we did iirc.
When our DM drops between the two CBs, it's not far off. It's not about the numbers, it's about movement and fluidity. We're not very good at that right now.
StephenH
David Ginola
Are we booking the O2 for a Spurs group hug tomorrow afternoon?
The Special One.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
We play 3 at the back a lot - or did with Dier playing midfield
The key is letting the players up front do feck all defending which Chelsea are doing at the moment
wiziwig
Steed Malbranque
Against the team that were 6th in the table and had the second best defense stat, you're right , this is impressive.
Bedfordspurs
Mark Falco
5 goals is 5 goals and it doe st anther who you beat that's a lot of goals
But I will add that it highlights to me why Everton are actually not. Wry GHod I and why Ashley Williams never signed for a top team
paxtonwolf
Tony Marchi
I know it is still early days and we have not all played the same strength of teams, but based on some of the football I have seen so far. I would say the Top 4 are now in place and we are battling to see if we can be the best of the rest.
I know it doesnt happen, but if Chelsea continue in that form they will win it. I think City's pursuit of the CL will cost them top spot. Klopp seems to have Liverpool playing some good football, but unless they strengthen well in Jan, their defence will cost them too many points. Leaving Arsenal's pact with the devil, meaning no matter what happens elsewhere, they will always be guaranteed a spot somewhere in the Top 4.
Pretty sure we can finish above United (even with inevitable £100m splurge on more talent in January) and Everton, who look like they always do. While the rest of the pack just seem to fall over each other.
Providing we dont have any major unrest within the squad (which has been discussed on other threads), then at least 5th place should be there for the taking
I know it doesnt happen, but if Chelsea continue in that form they will win it. I think City's pursuit of the CL will cost them top spot. Klopp seems to have Liverpool playing some good football, but unless they strengthen well in Jan, their defence will cost them too many points. Leaving Arsenal's pact with the devil, meaning no matter what happens elsewhere, they will always be guaranteed a spot somewhere in the Top 4.
Pretty sure we can finish above United (even with inevitable £100m splurge on more talent in January) and Everton, who look like they always do. While the rest of the pack just seem to fall over each other.
Providing we dont have any major unrest within the squad (which has been discussed on other threads), then at least 5th place should be there for the taking
paxtonwolf
Tony Marchi
And about as much chance of getting a point there as England RU would too. Cant believe its still 0-0. If Watford could avoid defeat I would class this as a very decent weekend. Although not brilliant as Chelsea won
paxtonwolf
Tony Marchi
Southampton already a goal up, and that bottom 3 look like they could be there for sometime....luckily for West Ham
paxtonwolf
Tony Marchi
Christ, this Liverpool match is almost a turkey shoot. If this was us you know it would end 0-0