anybody else have any thoughts on how clear the title picture looks?
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Not me.
I would make City the favourites.
Chelsea need to up their game if they aren't to fall away imo. Too many so so performances, even if results have just about been sustained. I'd make them third favourite.
Hard to call between Liverpool and City. City on their day are magnificent but still have the occasional hiccup in them. Usually around this time of year. If they're within 3 points of top spot come January, I think they'll win it.
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what does Chelsea's fixture list in January look like?
They are wobbling and look like a key injury in defence from dropping points.
Theres still so much football to be played that for now its just about staying in touch, ie: 3 or 4 points within whoever is leading the way. Id say come end of january we will have a better idea of how things will look.
Ive backed us since before a ball was kicked so will stick to my guns but honestly you could make a strong case for all 3 winning it.
City are always going to get a very high number of points so it'll take truly special side to overcome them and this Liverpool side is that.
Liverpool are the best and most complete team but as mentioned in the OP the ACON could hurt them.
If they get through that period well I think they'll do it, otherwise it'll be City.
Chelsea probably need another season under the manager as they're performances are sometimes unconvincing but it still wouldn't be a huge shock if they did go all the way (I think they'll finish 3rd though)
I really think we will suffer without Mane and Salah going to AFCON so I do think we will fall away soon, as brilliantly as we are playing at the moment.
Still unconfirmed whether they will be available for the three games between the 26th Dec and the 2nd Jan, one of which is Chelsea away. The difference of having them avilable for those and not could be massive I feel.
Whoever wins it is going to have to put up a monster points total. Because while one side might drop away, I wouldn't bank on two of them doing so.
Our current injury issues show that anything can happen. Before the season started I said that we had a good chance because we had the best 2nd 11 of the three. And squad depth was going to be key. But we've so many injuries that we're effectively having to use "third 11" players. And no side can cope well with that.
I think injuries are going to go a long way to deciding this season now. We've had our share of bad luck, the question is whether City and Pool suffer theirs.
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 1 minute ago
I really think we will suffer without Mane and Salah going to AFCON so I do think we will fall away soon, as brilliantly as we are playing at the moment.
Still unconfirmed whether they will be available for the three games between the 26th Dec and the 2nd Jan, one of which is Chelsea away. The difference of having them available for those and not could be massive I feel.
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you will be fine without them 2 for the Jan fixtures. Regarding the Chelsea match, given that its away you would rather have them 2 but its just one match.
Whether its worth the trouble of getting into a legal wrangle with the Egyptian or Senegal FA I dont think so.
No reason why you cant get a point away at the Bridge if United can.
comment by Fifty Years of Hurt (U12953)
posted 9 minutes ago
Whoever wins it is going to have to put up a monster points total. Because while one side might drop away, I wouldn't bank on two of them doing so.
Our current injury issues show that anything can happen. Before the season started I said that we had a good chance because we had the best 2nd 11 of the three. And squad depth was going to be key. But we've so many injuries that we're effectively having to use "third 11" players. And no side can cope well with that.
I think injuries are going to go a long way to deciding this season now. We've had our share of bad luck, the question is whether City and Pool suffer theirs.
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I think you are overstating your injuries. All teams have suffered injuries. Liverpool have had fabinho and Thiago out for a while, we have first team players out at the moment (Gundagon,KDB, Stones, Foden, Walker.
Think all teams will cope just fine against the rest.
To close to call.
May change if City get a striker next month
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posted 1 minute ago
To close to call.
May change if City get a striker next month
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Do you see City going back in for Kane?
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comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 1 minute ago
I really think we will suffer without Mane and Salah going to AFCON so I do think we will fall away soon, as brilliantly as we are playing at the moment.
Still unconfirmed whether they will be available for the three games between the 26th Dec and the 2nd Jan, one of which is Chelsea away. The difference of having them available for those and not could be massive I feel.
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you will be fine without them 2 for the Jan fixtures. Regarding the Chelsea match, given that its away you would rather have them 2 but its just one match.
Whether its worth the trouble of getting into a legal wrangle with the Egyptian or Senegal FA I dont think so.
No reason why you cant get a point away at the Bridge if United can.
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Problem is FiFA. They will ban us from playing them if we don't release the players which is now earler than expected.
We got burnt with Matip a few years back where he retired from Cameroon before AFCON but they kicked off and we still could not play him.
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posted 13 minutes ago
comment by Fifty Years of Hurt (U12953)
posted 9 minutes ago
Whoever wins it is going to have to put up a monster points total. Because while one side might drop away, I wouldn't bank on two of them doing so.
Our current injury issues show that anything can happen. Before the season started I said that we had a good chance because we had the best 2nd 11 of the three. And squad depth was going to be key. But we've so many injuries that we're effectively having to use "third 11" players. And no side can cope well with that.
I think injuries are going to go a long way to deciding this season now. We've had our share of bad luck, the question is whether City and Pool suffer theirs.
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I think you are overstating your injuries. All teams have suffered injuries. Liverpool have had fabinho and Thiago out for a while, we have first team players out at the moment (Gundagon,KDB, Stones, Foden, Walker.
Think all teams will cope just fine against the rest.
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true, the big games against each other could come down to injuries though.
For me Man C are the best fooballing side in the league, but Liverpool will it, they just score too many goals, think Chelsea and City will get held to a couple of 0-0's 1-1's whereas I cant see Liverpool having that problem.
comment by Sky-blue (U22529)
posted 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
what does Chelsea's fixture list in January look like?
They are wobbling and look like a key injury in defence from dropping points.
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Dunno but if that doesnt kill them off then the CWC in February (and resulting pile up} will.
Really fortunate to win yesterday
Squad getting tested to the max atm. We were without Chilwell, James, Kante, Kovacic & Jorginho yesterday. Lukaku only just returned from injury too.
I put City favourites, Liverpool could struggle when Salah/Mane go to AFCON. We'll be without Mendy for a bit and then there's the CWC in February
It’s a point made on previous similar threads but if any of the 3 go out early in the CL knockouts then I’d fancy then to focus and win the league.
I think it was Ferguson who said that attacks win you games but defences win you titles.
That’s why I’m going for Chelsea this season.
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posted 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 1 minute ago
To close to call.
May change if City get a striker next month
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Do you see City going back in for Kane?
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No
Imo the run in favours chelsea.
Itll be interesting
It's not a 3 horse race any longer, but now has become a three magicians one! Particularly with regards to player management over the winter solstice period. May the best cauldron chef win!
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posted on 2/12/21
anybody else have any thoughts on how clear the title picture looks?
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Not me.
posted on 2/12/21
I would make City the favourites.
posted on 2/12/21
Chelsea need to up their game if they aren't to fall away imo. Too many so so performances, even if results have just about been sustained. I'd make them third favourite.
Hard to call between Liverpool and City. City on their day are magnificent but still have the occasional hiccup in them. Usually around this time of year. If they're within 3 points of top spot come January, I think they'll win it.
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posted on 2/12/21
Happy with our form tbf
posted on 2/12/21
what does Chelsea's fixture list in January look like?
They are wobbling and look like a key injury in defence from dropping points.
posted on 2/12/21
Theres still so much football to be played that for now its just about staying in touch, ie: 3 or 4 points within whoever is leading the way. Id say come end of january we will have a better idea of how things will look.
Ive backed us since before a ball was kicked so will stick to my guns but honestly you could make a strong case for all 3 winning it.
posted on 2/12/21
City are always going to get a very high number of points so it'll take truly special side to overcome them and this Liverpool side is that.
Liverpool are the best and most complete team but as mentioned in the OP the ACON could hurt them.
If they get through that period well I think they'll do it, otherwise it'll be City.
Chelsea probably need another season under the manager as they're performances are sometimes unconvincing but it still wouldn't be a huge shock if they did go all the way (I think they'll finish 3rd though)
posted on 2/12/21
I really think we will suffer without Mane and Salah going to AFCON so I do think we will fall away soon, as brilliantly as we are playing at the moment.
Still unconfirmed whether they will be available for the three games between the 26th Dec and the 2nd Jan, one of which is Chelsea away. The difference of having them avilable for those and not could be massive I feel.
posted on 2/12/21
Whoever wins it is going to have to put up a monster points total. Because while one side might drop away, I wouldn't bank on two of them doing so.
Our current injury issues show that anything can happen. Before the season started I said that we had a good chance because we had the best 2nd 11 of the three. And squad depth was going to be key. But we've so many injuries that we're effectively having to use "third 11" players. And no side can cope well with that.
I think injuries are going to go a long way to deciding this season now. We've had our share of bad luck, the question is whether City and Pool suffer theirs.
posted on 2/12/21
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 1 minute ago
I really think we will suffer without Mane and Salah going to AFCON so I do think we will fall away soon, as brilliantly as we are playing at the moment.
Still unconfirmed whether they will be available for the three games between the 26th Dec and the 2nd Jan, one of which is Chelsea away. The difference of having them available for those and not could be massive I feel.
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you will be fine without them 2 for the Jan fixtures. Regarding the Chelsea match, given that its away you would rather have them 2 but its just one match.
Whether its worth the trouble of getting into a legal wrangle with the Egyptian or Senegal FA I dont think so.
No reason why you cant get a point away at the Bridge if United can.
posted on 2/12/21
comment by Fifty Years of Hurt (U12953)
posted 9 minutes ago
Whoever wins it is going to have to put up a monster points total. Because while one side might drop away, I wouldn't bank on two of them doing so.
Our current injury issues show that anything can happen. Before the season started I said that we had a good chance because we had the best 2nd 11 of the three. And squad depth was going to be key. But we've so many injuries that we're effectively having to use "third 11" players. And no side can cope well with that.
I think injuries are going to go a long way to deciding this season now. We've had our share of bad luck, the question is whether City and Pool suffer theirs.
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I think you are overstating your injuries. All teams have suffered injuries. Liverpool have had fabinho and Thiago out for a while, we have first team players out at the moment (Gundagon,KDB, Stones, Foden, Walker.
Think all teams will cope just fine against the rest.
posted on 2/12/21
To close to call.
May change if City get a striker next month
posted on 2/12/21
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 1 minute ago
To close to call.
May change if City get a striker next month
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Do you see City going back in for Kane?
posted on 2/12/21
comment by Sky-blue (U22529)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 1 minute ago
I really think we will suffer without Mane and Salah going to AFCON so I do think we will fall away soon, as brilliantly as we are playing at the moment.
Still unconfirmed whether they will be available for the three games between the 26th Dec and the 2nd Jan, one of which is Chelsea away. The difference of having them available for those and not could be massive I feel.
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you will be fine without them 2 for the Jan fixtures. Regarding the Chelsea match, given that its away you would rather have them 2 but its just one match.
Whether its worth the trouble of getting into a legal wrangle with the Egyptian or Senegal FA I dont think so.
No reason why you cant get a point away at the Bridge if United can.
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Problem is FiFA. They will ban us from playing them if we don't release the players which is now earler than expected.
We got burnt with Matip a few years back where he retired from Cameroon before AFCON but they kicked off and we still could not play him.
posted on 2/12/21
comment by Sky-blue (U22529)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by Fifty Years of Hurt (U12953)
posted 9 minutes ago
Whoever wins it is going to have to put up a monster points total. Because while one side might drop away, I wouldn't bank on two of them doing so.
Our current injury issues show that anything can happen. Before the season started I said that we had a good chance because we had the best 2nd 11 of the three. And squad depth was going to be key. But we've so many injuries that we're effectively having to use "third 11" players. And no side can cope well with that.
I think injuries are going to go a long way to deciding this season now. We've had our share of bad luck, the question is whether City and Pool suffer theirs.
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I think you are overstating your injuries. All teams have suffered injuries. Liverpool have had fabinho and Thiago out for a while, we have first team players out at the moment (Gundagon,KDB, Stones, Foden, Walker.
Think all teams will cope just fine against the rest.
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true, the big games against each other could come down to injuries though.
posted on 2/12/21
For me Man C are the best fooballing side in the league, but Liverpool will it, they just score too many goals, think Chelsea and City will get held to a couple of 0-0's 1-1's whereas I cant see Liverpool having that problem.
posted on 2/12/21
comment by Sky-blue (U22529)
posted 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
what does Chelsea's fixture list in January look like?
They are wobbling and look like a key injury in defence from dropping points.
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Dunno but if that doesnt kill them off then the CWC in February (and resulting pile up} will.
posted on 2/12/21
Really fortunate to win yesterday
Squad getting tested to the max atm. We were without Chilwell, James, Kante, Kovacic & Jorginho yesterday. Lukaku only just returned from injury too.
I put City favourites, Liverpool could struggle when Salah/Mane go to AFCON. We'll be without Mendy for a bit and then there's the CWC in February
posted on 2/12/21
It’s a point made on previous similar threads but if any of the 3 go out early in the CL knockouts then I’d fancy then to focus and win the league.
posted on 2/12/21
I think it was Ferguson who said that attacks win you games but defences win you titles.
That’s why I’m going for Chelsea this season.
posted on 2/12/21
comment by TheBlackCountry (U22512)
posted 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 1 minute ago
To close to call.
May change if City get a striker next month
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Do you see City going back in for Kane?
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No
posted on 2/12/21
Imo the run in favours chelsea.
Itll be interesting
posted on 2/12/21
City
posted on 2/12/21
It's not a 3 horse race any longer, but now has become a three magicians one! Particularly with regards to player management over the winter solstice period. May the best cauldron chef win!
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