Sportsbet.io's English Premier League Football Pool Discussion Thread

[tomahawk9]

If a team fighting in the relegation zone like West Ham made Liverpool work their ass off to grab the 3 points at home tonight, imagine what the top teams in the CL are going to do 

@BitcoinGirl.Club  nice! thx for the update on the records (:

Atletico, let this be a reminder. Anfield is the end game!

Hmm, I bet Simeone isn't impressed by today's performance, Liverpool's defence was shocking tbh. This wasn't exactly the best example of what Liverpool are capable of on a good night at Anfield.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

If a team fighting in the relegation zone like West Ham made Liverpool work their ass off to grab the 3 points at home tonight, imagine what the top teams in the CL are going to do 

@BitcoinGirl.Club  nice! thx for the update on the records (:

Atletico, let this be a reminder. Anfield is the end game!

Hmm, I bet Simeone isn't impressed by today's performance, Liverpool's defence was shocking tbh. This wasn't exactly the best example of what Liverpool are capable of on a good night at Anfield.

We always seem to be crap for a couple of weeks after these winter breaks when the players go away to warm countries. It takes us a while to get into a good rhythm. It was the same last season, Klopp took the players on a warm weather training break & when we returned we drew 3 out of the next 4 games which in the end cost us the title as we only lost once all season.

I think when the Atleti game comes we will be back in form, it’s just over 2 weeks away, enough time to get better prepared.

[cryptofrka]

We actually created a lot, it's just that it happened that they scored every time they crossed the half way line. Shitty games like these happen, the difference is that the Liverpool from a few years ago usually went on to lose these.
In this one we were just so good, you had a feeling West Ham will not be able to cope even after taking the lead.

[hilariousetc]

Well it certainly looked a bit dicey in that first half, but Liverpool did the job in the second and turned it around.

If a team fighting in the relegation zone like West Ham made Liverpool work their ass off to grab the 3 points at home tonight, imagine what the top teams in the CL are going to do  

@BitcoinGirl.Club  nice! thx for the update on the records (:

Atletico, let this be a reminder. Anfield is the end game!

Hmm, I bet Simeone isn't impressed by today's performance, Liverpool's defence was shocking tbh. This wasn't exactly the best example of what Liverpool are capable of on a good night at Anfield.

One bad performance doesn't mean they're screwed. Look what they did to Barca in the CL last year. Let's give credit to West Ham because they did actually play really well. I didn't think Liverpool were bad either, they were just struggling to better them but they got the job done under pressure like they did in the Barca game so kudos to them. I'm kinda looking forward to the ATL CL game even more now.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

We always seem to be crap for a couple of weeks after these winter breaks when the players go away to warm countries. It takes us a while to get into a good rhythm. It was the same last season, Klopp took the players on a warm weather training break & when we returned we drew 3 out of the next 4 games which in the end cost us the title as we only lost once all season.

I think when the Atleti game comes we will be back in form, it’s just over 2 weeks away, enough time to get better prepared.

I noticed that too in several occasions and against Atl we will be ready with everything we have. It's a do or die match and has to be at least a margin of 2 goals difference. The boys know it.

It's 54 home matches now that we are unbeaten.

Let's give credit to West Ham because they did actually play really well. I didn't think Liverpool were bad either, they were just struggling to better them but they got the job done under pressure like they did in the Barca game so kudos to them. I'm kinda looking forward to the ATL CL game even more now.

West Ham deserves the credit and the way Liverpool handled the pressure and won the match from behind in the last 30 minutes, it proves again that they have the right mindset and able to turn an match in their favor from any situation.

[buwaytress]

@Pamoldar, equalling the 21 home wins streak I just read was actually also Liverpool's record from 1972. And that was Shankly's team, as legendary as it gets. I really feel privileged to be living and breathing alongside another legendary team.

Now let's keep this spirit and pedal to the metal. No game is unimportant. The next one is always the most important.

P.S. Liverpool are 3/1 in the next FA cup fixture against Chelsea... are we playing the kids again? Surely we've got to be fielding a strong team this chance to go for domestic trophy Klopp hasn't won or even been in a final!

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

@Pamoldar, equalling the 21 home wins streak I just read was actually also Liverpool's record from 1972. And that was Shankly's team, as legendary as it gets. I really feel privileged to be living and breathing alongside another legendary team.

Now let's keep this spirit and pedal to the metal. No game is unimportant. The next one is always the most important.

P.S. Liverpool are 3/1 in the next FA cup fixture against Chelsea... are we playing the kids again? Surely we've got to be fielding a strong team this chance to go for domestic trophy Klopp hasn't won or even been in a final!

Yes they will be breaking their own record of home winnings possibly with Bournemouth in the upcoming match in round 29. I was not young enough to see Shankly's time but I am lucky that I will be the greatness of this current team. I too is feeling privileged here.

That 3/1 odd says it all LOL
We are again going to ask our kids to attack another adult team. I am thinking if I should consider my little girl to start kicking the ball for Liverpool 😜

[hilariousetc]

@Pamoldar, equalling the 21 home wins streak I just read was actually also Liverpool's record from 1972. And that was Shankly's team, as legendary as it gets. I really feel privileged to be living and breathing alongside another legendary team.

The only records I'm interested in Liverpool beating are going unbeaten all season and beating Man City's points record. Anything else is irrelevant to me but I'm not a Liverpool supporter.

P.S. Liverpool are 3/1 in the next FA cup fixture against Chelsea... are we playing the kids again? Surely we've got to be fielding a strong team this chance to go for domestic trophy Klopp hasn't won or even been in a final!

I hope they don't do this. They should start taking it serious now. Adding more trophies to their season should be top priority and will only strengthen their legendary status and getting the treble will be huge. It's just a shame they threw the Carabao cup away.

[buwaytress]

@hilarious yeah no I totally get that of course. I know how sickening it must be for a nonpool fan, so I try NOT to (try being the operative) keep bringing it up. Like you said though, they've got a chance at the treble, so they should go all out. They've got enough cover now at this stage of the season to at least risk Shaqiri and Minamino for cups from the start, with the main men on the bench. Vanity records like those win streaks are just that -- vanity records.

But cold hard metal in the cabinet, that treble will look very special along with the other two trophies we already captured.

Meanwhile, I already took a bet on Liverpool winning the FA Cup at 5/1;)

[tokeweed]

^  But slap in being the invincibles and holding the EPL's total points record with the treble would really reeeaally make this season veeerryy special.  I'm rooting for them.  At least we as fans get to witness something special...  Like seeing Leicester win the EPL. 

[DeathAngel]

I guess it might be sickening for other fans to see this LFC team but come on, after 30 years they’ve taken enough jokes at their expense.

Football goes in cycles & it’s their turn to enjoy.

[BitSat19]

I guess it might be sickening for other fans to see this LFC team but come on, after 30 years they’ve taken enough jokes at their expense.

Football goes in cycles & it’s their turn to enjoy.

Not only Soccer many games going like this as we have many world champions right now playing like crap but really this Liverpool side is doing very extra ordinary things for this season now most of peoples want them to complete treble because this could be one of best for thousands fans those wait nearly 3 decades for this all.

[hilariousetc]

Pretty shit line up of games this weekend:

29/02/2020 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth v Chelsea

29/02/2020 15:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace

29/02/2020 15:00 Everton v Manchester United

29/02/2020 15:00 Newcastle United v Burnley

29/02/2020 15:00 Norwich City v Leicester City

29/02/2020 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton

29/02/2020 15:00 Watford v Liverpool

29/02/2020 15:00 West Ham United v Southampton

Can't say I'm interested in any of them. Would have been Manchester City v Arsenal but that's cancelled because of the EFL final with City v Villa. Will watch the Liverpool game though just to see if they can keep up their winning streak. I don't think that game will be easy for them. Watford can be tricky and are fighting relegation but they haven't got any good results recently. No wins in six.

@hilarious yeah no I totally get that of course. I know how sickening it must be for a nonpool fan, so I try NOT to (try being the operative) keep bringing it up. Like you said though, they've got a chance at the treble, so they should go all out. They've got enough cover now at this stage of the season to at least risk Shaqiri and Minamino for cups from the start, with the main men on the bench. Vanity records like those win streaks are just that -- vanity records.

But cold hard metal in the cabinet, that treble will look very special along with the other two trophies we already captured.

Meanwhile, I already took a bet on Liverpool winning the FA Cup at 5/1;)

Winning the league is already momentous for them, but anything additional will just make it a legendary season that other people will never forget even non-fans. Unbeaten, points record breaking, and hopefully at least one other cup. Winning the CL again and back to back would be huge. The Madrid game is going to be intense next month but they should be able to get the job done at home.

[tokeweed]

^  Everton vs Man United  (Ancelloti could outfox Solkjaer) is decent and so is Tottenham vs the Wolves (two Portuguese managers.  Lol...  Should be interesting).

Yeah..  I guess Bournemouth vs Chelsea could be good too.  Rooting for Howe.  I got a side bet going that Chelsea doesn't finish within the top 6.  Lolol.

[DeathAngel]

We actually created a lot, it's just that it happened that they scored every time they crossed the half way line. Shitty games like these happen, the difference is that the Liverpool from a few years ago usually went on to lose these.
In this one we were just so good, you had a feeling West Ham will not be able to cope even after taking the lead.

West Ham fought well, they lack quality but they really did fight. If they continue to put in that kind of effort & desire they will not be relegated. West Ham play S’ton at home next, it wouldn’t surprise me to see them win that one.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Yeah..  I guess Bournemouth vs Chelsea could be good too.  Rooting for Howe.  I got a side bet going that Chelsea doesn't finish within the top 6.  Lolol.

That's a straight win and would be disappointed if the boys don't take all three points plus bagging more goals for additionally advantage incase the top 4 spot get tied down to goal difference because from the look of things it's going to be a very close battle.

About finishing outside top 6 that's an impossible imagination especially with the way other top contenders are playing. Tottenham and United won't and can't finish above Chelsea this season.

[tomahawk9]

Reminder: Matchweek 28 starts tomorrow with Norwich vs Leicester City. Bold and big font size for visibility in case someone just skips through this post and forgets to submit their picks in the pool.

@hilariousetc  Saturday's fixtures look meh but the two games on Sunday are worth watching IMO. We also have the EFL Cup final, does anyone here cares about this trophy?  

That's a straight win <...>

Yeah, The Cherries are really bad...They have like an average of -1 goal per game LOL   There's a reason why they're part of that small group of teams (five) that could potentially finish in the relegation zone at the end of the season.

[Indymoney]

Yeah..  I guess Bournemouth vs Chelsea could be good too.  Rooting for Howe.  I got a side bet going that Chelsea doesn't finish within the top 6.  Lolol.

That's a straight win and would be disappointed if the boys don't take all three points plus bagging more goals for additionally advantage incase the top 4 spot get tied down to goal difference because from the look of things it's going to be a very close battle.

About finishing outside top 6 that's an impossible imagination especially with the way other top contenders are playing. Tottenham and United won't and can't finish above Chelsea this season.

Bournemouth is average side but at home they are performing good last year they ruined Chelsea 4  - 0 this year even Chelsea is very good but still this could be not easy for them specailly after losing against Bayern at home very badly this could be very close match even this can end in a draw.

[Trofo]

Have you guys played Majestic 7 for this week? Maybe my vision isn't what it used to be but I am quite sure fortunjack people have been a bit too lazy to offer a choice of Bruno Fernandez for Man Utd. I wanted to pick him and after checking the list for 3 times chose Martial instead. Hopefully this forced situation will bring some luck and rewards my way

[buwaytress]

Thanks for the reminder @toma, and yeah @toke @hilarious the records, while vanity ones for sure, will be the ones that make them remembered for ages. So of course, I'm betting parlays on all liverpool wins (pretty profitable so far!). Pires said though, his Invincibles had it much tougher and Liverpool have it easier. I disagree, in a way, because City. But Wolves and Leicester at least if not even Sheffield from today would have had a good crack at Arsenal Invincibles I think.

Have you guys played Majestic 7 for this week? Maybe my vision isn't what it used to be but I am quite sure fortunjack people have been a bit too lazy to offer a choice of Bruno Fernandez for Man Utd. I wanted to pick him and after checking the list for 3 times chose Martial instead. Hopefully this forced situation will bring some luck and rewards my way

You can check the FJ thread I've requested three times at least for them to update squad. Harry Wilson has been available for Liverpool for most of season but it got quite bad after January transfer. I will say though, that while they never responded, they actually DID fix the player rosters when I mentioned a name in particular (though still never did Cenk Tosun who went to Palace from Everton on loan in Jan but they never updated AND he actually scored in 1/2 games when he wasn't available to pick!).