English Premier League 2023/2024
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FIF Special OnesWatching City today I had a couple of takeaways.
1) This is the best they’ve looked so far this season. It’s probably their best lineup. Perhaps Grealish over Doku. This is that time of year they usually turn into a machine and just start non-stop winning. They’ve got all their key players back and contributing and will be in top form soon. They created A LOT today despite some poor finishing specifically from Haaland.
2) They seem far more vulnerable on the counter then they did last year. I’m not sure if it’s a higher line or what. However today they were vulnerable especially in the first half. Against Chelsea a few weeks ago they were even more wide open. A competent counter attacking team will 100% get chances. However, you still need pace to exploit it.
3) City aren’t overly deep like previous years. They are a big injury or two away from losing a lot, especially in midfield.
1) This is the best they’ve looked so far this season. It’s probably their best lineup. Perhaps Grealish over Doku. This is that time of year they usually turn into a machine and just start non-stop winning. They’ve got all their key players back and contributing and will be in top form soon. They created A LOT today despite some poor finishing specifically from Haaland.
2) They seem far more vulnerable on the counter then they did last year. I’m not sure if it’s a higher line or what. However today they were vulnerable especially in the first half. Against Chelsea a few weeks ago they were even more wide open. A competent counter attacking team will 100% get chances. However, you still need pace to exploit it.
3) City aren’t overly deep like previous years. They are a big injury or two away from losing a lot, especially in midfield.
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zero tactics, zero defense... a great league to enjoy, if you're 12.
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10 years of FIFWell, that's what majority of people like. I never liked Premierleague, but their modern infrastructure, a better environment for investments, modern technology installed in the league and everything else made them look superior to other leagues although in reality they are NOT. Their referees aren't as good as Italians, but they play a huge role in the intensity of their matches.
In usual Italian referees tend to whistle at the very slighest contact, which makes the game look slow and boring. Again, this is not what I think, but what most of people will say or think. I tried to explain to my people how Italian football is superior in many aspects, but it's impossible. High intensity, aggressivity, infrastructure and ect, is what makes their league look very competitive and "better" than others.
In usual Italian referees tend to whistle at the very slighest contact, which makes the game look slow and boring. Again, this is not what I think, but what most of people will say or think. I tried to explain to my people how Italian football is superior in many aspects, but it's impossible. High intensity, aggressivity, infrastructure and ect, is what makes their league look very competitive and "better" than others.
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Best Overall PosterHe still lives on the hype from that impressive run in CL few years ago.
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10 years of FIFNostradamusMost Passionate MemberWhy does this tool Thierry Henry badmouth the "best league in the world"? What's his agenda? Who is he even?
“Footballers have it easy in England. The pressure that you have to endure in Spain… The expectations…"
“Footballers have it easy in England. The pressure that you have to endure in Spain… The expectations…"
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Even Darmian said that there is less pressure in England than Italy.
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10 years of FIFNostradamusMost Passionate MemberVialli, Zola, Conte, Di Matteo, Mancini as well from other Italians...
It's no secret, but the fanboys and the casuals and those who are susceptible to mass media wouldn't accept that. I've had that "debate" for years and even if people knew that I worked with several PL players, managers, teams in general, as well as agents, and had first hand info on this and their experience, they'd be like "but best league in the world!".
It's like trying to articulate with a dog at times, it stares at you and then may occasionally bark, while the only thing it understands is the tone in your voice
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It's gonna be City and it's gonna be a disappointing ending. I'm actually surprised Liverpool has comfortably higher odds than Arsenal right now given their injury plight. Two points with 11 games to play (and an inferior +/-) isn't worth 21%.
