2018-2019 English Premier League thread

[MJG-90]

The greatest second place team in the history of the league will be crowned on Sunday.

 

[NewEra 2014]

Not over yet.

I agree--not over yet. Man City has something like an 85% chance of winning the title on Sunday based on the remaining game's opponent, but this season has been bonkers. I'm not going to concede that anyone has won the EPL this year until the final whistle blows.

 

[BobPSU92]

Not over yet.

It’s not over until Mo Salah says it is.

 

[Alphabets]

The good news for Spurs..... You're going to finish above Arsenal. The bad news.... Arsenal sucks. So, you're 3 points clear of "sucks."

Congratulations.

 

[Thus Spoke Mainer]

The good news for Spurs..... You're going to finish above Arsenal. The bad news.... Arsenal sucks. So, you're 3 points clear of "sucks."

Congratulations.

 

[LionJim]

The good news for Spurs..... You're going to finish above Arsenal. The bad news.... Arsenal sucks. So, you're 3 points clear of "sucks."

Congratulations.

Well, technically, there’s a possibility that they’ll end with equal points.

 

[TheGLOV]

The greatest second place team in the history of the league will be crowned on Sunday.

How do you mean that sir?

Explain yourself.

I do sincerely hope that Liverpool has made a very favorable impression on you.

"You never walk alone!"

We need you as a fan kind sir.

All the best to you.

 

[BobPSU92]

 

[MJG-90]

How do you mean that sir?

Explain yourself.

I mean that Man U holds the record for most points by the second place team (89). No matter what happens, that record will fall on Sunday.

 

[NewEra 2014]

Thanks for chiming in. I’m really just a fanboy, not an expert on either teams or tactics, so I would have overlooked VK’s leaving if not for your contribution.

Just to clarify, Kompany has said that he is not retiring. But his contract with Man City is up after this season, and the club is non-committal about bringing him back. He has battled injuries in recent seasons, and I’m not sure he has enough left in the tank to play in the EPL next year.

 

[TheGLOV]

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Boo!

 

[PSUoh90]

Questions for "football" fans:

1. Should this game end 3-0, which team advances to the finals? It's my understanding that the first tiebreaker is "away goals". What is second?

2. Which accomplishment holds more prestige - UEFA championship or EPL championship?

 

[Grant Green]

Questions for "football" fans:

1. Should this game end 3-0, which team advances to the finals? It's my understanding that the first tiebreaker is "away goals". What is second?

2. Which accomplishment holds more prestige - UEFA championship or EPL championship?

First, this is nuts. Go Reds!

Game will go to OT and then PKs. I'm pretty sure that away goals don't count in OT, so if Barca scores first, it's not necessarily over.

Champions League is all of Europe, so I would go with that.

 

[PSUoh90]

First, this is nuts. Go Reds!

Game will go to OT and then PKs. I'm pretty sure that away goals don't count in OT, so if Barca scores first, it's not necessarily over.

Champions League is all of Europe, so I would go with that.

Looks like the game isn't ending 3-0

 

[rudedude]

wow Liverpool 4-0!!!!

 

[PSUoh90]

First, this is nuts. Go Reds!

Game will go to OT and then PKs. I'm pretty sure that away goals don't count in OT, so if Barca scores first, it's not necessarily over.

Champions League is all of Europe, so I would go with that.

 

[LionJim]

Wow. Salah out and Liverpool still gets it done. Outstanding.

 

[Grant Green]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuk Yeah!!!!!!!
Unbelievable corner kick for the win.

 

[LionJim]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuk Yeah!!!!!!!
Unbelievable corner kick for the win.

Yeah, just caught that corner kick. Sneaky, but it got the job done. Someone should find a link to that goal.

 

[Grant Green]

Yeah, just caught that corner kick. Sneaky, but it got the job done. Someone should find a link to that goal.

My first thought was that it was improvised. I changed my mind after watching the replay. I think it was planned.

 

[Grant Green]

You're up Tottenham. Make it an all EPL final

 

[NewEra 2014]

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Unreal. Hats off to Liverpool. This is why I still don't count them out of winning the EPL. Even though Man City are heavy favorites to win their last game, this just may be Liverpool's year.

 

[rudedude]

You're up Tottenham. Make it an all EPL final

Can the fates be with Spurs? That would be amazing! They have to take inspiration from Liverpool. Harder road though because it’s away.

 

[rudedude]

I think The GLOV just shat himself!

 

[SUPERTODD]

Wow. Thoughts:

1) It really irritates me how Messi avoids responsibility for his performance today. Listening to Counter Attack and they are crawling all over themselves to excuse his disappearing act today.

2) How do you allow a training ground corner kick in the semifinals? Really unprofessional display by Barca.

3) Valverde should be fired. Throwing Coutino out there today was inexcusable. He should have set the team up to defend.

4) I hate them, but I found myself rooting for Liverpool. What an effort.

 

[LionJim]

Wow. Thoughts:

1) It really irritates me how Messi avoids responsibility for his performance today. Listening to Counter Attack and they are crawling all over themselves to excuse his disappearing act today.

2) How do you allow a training ground corner kick in the semifinals? Really unprofessional display by Barca.

3) Valverde should be fired. Throwing Coutino out there today was inexcusable. He should have set the team up to defend.

4) I hate them, but I found myself rooting for Liverpool. What an effort.

Barca has three or four good chances that I saw on the highlights.

 

[TheGLOV]

Wow. Thoughts:

1) It really irritates me how Messi avoids responsibility for his performance today. Listening to Counter Attack and they are crawling all over themselves to excuse his disappearing act today.

2) How do you allow a training ground corner kick in the semifinals? Really unprofessional display by Barca.

3) Valverde should be fired. Throwing Coutino out there today was inexcusable. He should have set the team up to defend.

4) I hate them, but I found myself rooting for Liverpool. What an effort.

All 4 goals scored they scored in your honor Todd!

How sweet it is!!

 

[BobPSU92]

I think The GLOV just shat himself!

He does that anyway.

 

[BobPSU92]

Maybe Liverpool is better with less Salah. Barcelona was messy today.

 

[TheGLOV]

Maybe Liverpool is better with less Salah. Barcelona was messy today.

{weak}

 

[Alphabets]

Just saw the highlights. Simply awesome. Well done, Liverpool.

 

[TheGLOV]

He does that anyway.

Do not!!!

 

[Chickenman Testa]

“Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone”

Unbelievable. The Kop was rocking. They tore Barca to shreds. What a fascinating game that was.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Unreal. Hats off to Liverpool. This is why I still don't count them out of winning the EPL. Even though Man City are heavy favorites to win their last game, this just may be Liverpool's year.

Man City will roll. Liverpool will have to resign themselves to going for a bigger trophy

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Questions for "football" fans:

1. Should this game end 3-0, which team advances to the finals? It's my understanding that the first tiebreaker is "away goals". What is second?

2. Which accomplishment holds more prestige - UEFA championship or EPL championship?

European Cup/UEFA CL is the most prestigious trophy a club (not national team) can win.

 

[TheGLOV]

Borrowing a twitter post...…….

2005: Liverpool 3 - 3 AC Milan
2016: Liverpool 4 - 3 Dortmund
2019: Liverpool 4 - 0 Barcelona

This. Club. Does Combacks.

 

[LaJolla Lion]

Wow....was busy all afternoon yesterday. Some crazy arse second legs all through this tournament. It didn't even occur to me that Barca would fold up that badly.

 

[rudedude]

Liverpool ball boy credited with an assist on game winning goal.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/foot...llfacebook080519&utm_source=Facebook#comments

 

[wbcincy]

The good news for Spurs..... You're going to finish above Arsenal. The bad news.... Arsenal sucks. So, you're 3 points clear of "sucks."

Congratulations.

Man, those grapes sure are sour.

 

[wbcincy]

You're up Tottenham. Make it an all EPL final

Obviously Liverpool proved anything is possible, but Tottenham’s form has been so poor since the second leg of the ManCity match.