Man Utd 3 - 3 Wolves
A nice attacking free flowing game, neither team getting a frim grip on things, home advantage counted for Utd today as they went ahead with good link up play from the front 3 which saw Greenwood score the opener, Ronaldo & Co soon equalised on 14 mins, A nice cross in by Neymar saw Ronaldo leap like a salmon out of the water and bullet home a header, it was end to end stuff and Utd went back ahead just before half time, again Reguilon having some joy down the left, his low cross was met by Rashford who nipped in ahead of Koulibaly and his shot underneath the on rushing Donnarumma. The break cam and went, Wolves started on the front foot and got another equaliser again from Ronaldo, this time set up by Insigne. The game went on, shot after shot flying in from both sides, subs were made and they made an impact, Vlahovic put Wolves ahead on 83 after neat work from Trincao, they thought the game was won, however, Florian Wirtz showed a glimpse of what he can do, as he beat Wijnaldum in the middle, played in Greenwood who rounded the keeper for a late equaliser and probably a deserved point
Greenwood x 2 (Reguilon, 7, Wirtz, 89), Rashford(Reguilon, 43)
Ronaldo x 2 (Neymar, 14, Insigne, 52), Vlahovic(Trincao, 83)
MOTM - Reguilon
Leicester 0 - 0 Arsenal
Arsenals young defence stood up to a powerful attack from Leicester, they were dominate for the vast majority of the game, Leicester huffed and puffed and were getting nowhere, they controlled the midfield for a good spell but just couldn't find a way passed the Arsenal back 3/5, Arsenal grew into the game and had their own chances, a couple fell to Aubameyang but he couldn't finish his dinner today unfortunately for him. As the game went on both teams played some nice football with no end product as both defences were on top today, however a bit of drama unfolded as subs were beginning to be brought on, Jota was brought down in the penalty area by Saliba, the penalty wasn't given, it looked clear to me, but the ref played on, Jota was raging, as Saliba was in possession the attacker lunged at him, studs in the knee of Saliba, the ref had no choice but to red card him, their is no need for that sort of thuggery in the game and tbh Saliba was lucky to survive that challenge, the game grew to a close with a few heated exchanges, could have been more cards and more red cards, but we only allow 1 per game..
MOTM - Kounde
Spurs 1 - 0 Brentford
Brentford stood up well to the champions Spurs today, the away side themselves in good form and unbeaten, the held their own well and created the best chances in the first half but Suarez just wasn't at the races today as he looked slow and lumbered at times so easily dealt with by the spurs defenders. Spurs eventually started to dominate proceedings and the pressure was on the Brentford back line, however that bit of quality form KDB finally broke them, he played a lovely one two with Messi, Pogba moving forward found some space and he calmly slotted home what was to be the winner late in the game, Brentford have come a long way and almost got a deserved point, but Spurs as per, have that little more class to finish off games.
Spurs 1 - 0 Brentford
Pogba(KDB, 74)
MOTM - T.Silva
GW4
posted on 10/9/21
Chelsea vs Newcastle
battle between 2 sides hoping to secure their places in the top 4. Home advantage for the Chels giving them a helpful nudge, but Newcastle came into the game bang in form.
A very youthful Chelsea but one packed with talent, they just don't carry that fear factor they once did.
Newcastle very much have the fear factor, Lewa and Salah are a great combo, pace and power, the defence is sturdier than a promise by Bojo and it's a pretty good midfield.
FAN - I liked the tactics and I think they'd work pretty well but, the high line could kill you vs Salah, I'm possibly wrong but I don't recall Romero or Bastoni, certainly Bastoni as being particularly quick.
Mbappe through the middle I do like though, just feel against a back-three he may get isolated
Ludy - I like the 3-5-2 especially in away games helps keep a solid base, not sure you need 3 Cm's in there though when you have good ball playing CB's that can help with the possession, be better served with an AM playing between Fans lines.
Chelsea 2-2 Newcastle
Mbappe x2 (Grealish, Torres)
Lewa (Salah) Salah (lewa)
MOTM - Mbappe
City vs watford
Bit of a mismatch contest this, on paper. Never thought I'd type this but Watford are ahead on the form standings, but I gave 1 slot each
City's squad has really improved and is up there with the best in the mid-table battle and as a result gets good slots. LC as always is tactically sound and it's a good job for the big hitters he plays a different game cus if he had some galactico's he'd take some beating
City 2-0 Watford
Lukaku x2 (Werner,Bernardo)
MOTM - Lukaku
posted on 10/9/21
Liverpool 2 Leeds 1
Icardi (Neto) --------------------------- Zaha (Kane)
McKennie (Zinchenko)
MOTM - McKennie
Two out of form teams here but Leeds edge the form slot barely. I like Leeds Biesla inspired formation and Lubo has predicted to good effect the formation that Tino would play. I like the strategy of Jorginho marking Neto although I do think he would struggle with the pace and quickness of Neto. I like Jorginho but think he needs some runners beside him as a double pivot, not a fan of him as a lone DM. Tino has a solid defence although think Kabak can be improved personally. I like the midfield duo of Tonali and McKennie, but in strike it's lacking a bit pace wise. Pool need to seriously work on their subs tho as it is severely lacking in all departments.
Leeds get the majority of the tactics slots here but the fruity spins it to a lucky home win for Pool.
Slots
Pool - 9
Leeds - 10
Draw 4
Fruity - H,H,A
posted on 10/9/21
cheers Nadz, unlucky Lubo