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[Clegg]

Jones has been crap. Much worse than Rafael was last week.

Everything about the performance tonight has been wrong.

 

[Az]

Im not a fan of these ESPN commentators.

 

[alterno69]

United might win thhe league after all it's said and done but players like Evra, Park, Giggs and Ferdinand need to be replaced asap. If City keeps spending like they probably will, United will have a hard time winning the league next year unless they make some drastic changes.

 

[Regulus Tera]

No, the Premier League is just more competitive, with more varying styles of play for that matter.

La Liga is actually very competitive if you remove Madrid and Barcelona from it. Lots of teams fighting for the same positions. They are just unlucky that they have to share playground with two monsters.

 

[Kyoufu]

you're absolutely right.

but the quality of the league is quite poor, especially when you compare it to the spanish league.

That is a load of shit.

 

[Hixx]

Imagine if City win then fuck up against Newcastle

dont say that

 

[Fry]

The Premier League HAS been poor for a while now, regardless of how english teams do in Europe.

 

[comedian]

Why do they keep cutting off the celebration.

That's an intense celebration.

 

[elsk]

Bit of a myth this one. Each league has it's own style and the Spanish one is a lot more pleasing on the eye. The performance on the whole from the English teams in Europe has been below average this season but it doesn't make the league poor.

Well, the teams in the 6-7 position in La Liga have better squads than the Manchester United. But again, the majority of spanish teams are in huge debt. With the Manchester United squad in La Liga they would be like fighting for an EL spot.

Also, the PL style of football is very "old-school" to say something. The football is more "smart" (not just run, run, run) in Serie A, Bundesliga and La Liga.

 

[LegoArmo]

Jones has been crap. Much worse than Rafael was last week.

Everything about the performance tonight has been wrong.

Think Rafael got a rough deal last week with Pienaar, Jelavic and Fellaini all pretty much flocking to his side.

Poor Rafael's tiny.

 

[Wilbur]

dont say that

They won't. Don't expect Newcastle to best Chelsea, they'll be low on confidence. It's looking like the title is City's.

45 minutes lads. I remain hopeful.

 

[Salvadora]

dont say that

It'll probably happen.

 

[Jamie OD]

Imagine if City win then fuck up against Newcastle

That's what I'm expecting, to be honest.

 

[Cyport]

Ouch, sucks to concede right before half time but it was expected throughout the whole half. More disappointed with the line up as I was expecting a surprise from Fergie but it's gone as it exactly should according to the line up.

btw does that ladbrokes advert get on anyone else's tits? (Guy shouting 2-1 at 60 minutes) Annoying!

 

[doicare]

Well, the teams in the 6-7 position in La Liga have better squads than the Manchester United. But again, the majority of spanish teams are in huge debt. With the Manchester United squad in La Liga they would be like fighting for an EL spot.

Also, the PL style of football is very "old-school" to say something. The football is more "smart" (not just run, run, run) in Serie A, Bundesliga and La Liga.

HAHAHAHAHA lol no, just no.

 

[Fady K]

Even if City were up by 2, United are ruthless when they open up - most ruthless team in the PL. The goal happening when it did is pretty good for Fergie as it'll give him a chance to plan it up better with the half time.

 

[Kyoufu]

City is not dropping points against Newcastle.

 

[rodvik]

Imagine if City win then fuck up against Newcastle

City will just brush Newcastle aside.

 

[Wes]

Hodgson left FA HQ after 4 hours of talks. No announcement tonight but an update expected tomorrow.

 

[ShogunX]

Well, the teams in the 6-7 position in La Liga have better squads than the Manchester United. But again, the majority of spanish teams are in huge debt. With the Manchester United squad in La Liga they would be like fighting for an EL spot.

Also, the PL style of football is very "old-school" to say something. The football is more "smart" (not just run, run, run) in Serie A, Bundesliga and La Liga.

PL has no real set style of football. So many teams play in different ways - We have styles ranging from Stoke to Swansea. Also don't buy this the top 7 in LA liga have a better squad than Manchester Utd. Getting a bit silly in here now.

 

[Phantast2k]

Oh wow, I just heard the Requiem for a Dream "theme" (in the stadium).
This club is literally made of plastic.

 

[bud]

Bit of a myth this one. Each league has it's own style and the Spanish one is a lot more pleasing on the eye. The performance on the whole from the English teams in Europe has been below average this season but it doesn't make the league poor.

i'm not talking about results, but about the quality of football. generally speaking, premier league football looks outdated with an emphasis on strength and running whereas football in mainland europe, especially spain, has a bigger focus on technical skills and combination football.

 

[Fady K]

City is not dropping points against Newcastle.

It's an away game bro I'll be surprised if they win. Newcastle at home are deadly nowadays.

 

[Hixx]

Well, the teams in the 6-7 position in La Liga have better squads than the Manchester United. But again, the majority of spanish teams are in huge debt. With the Manchester United squad in La Liga they would be like fighting for an EL spot.

Also, the PL style of football is very "old-school" to say something. The football is more "smart" (not just run, run, run) in Serie A, Bundesliga and La Liga.

What a load of absolute fucking cack.

Unbelievable.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

City to score before United get a sub in

 

[rodvik]

Hodgson left FA HQ after 4 hours of talks. No announcement tonight but an update expected tomorrow.

This is great. It pisses off all the right people and is a good appointment on merit. Thumbs up.

 

[LegoArmo]

i'm not talking about results, but about the quality of football. generally speaking, premier league football looks outdated with an emphasis on strength and running whereas football in mainland europe, especially spain, has a bigger focus on technical skills and combination football.

English teams have gotten to the final of the Champions League continually over the past 6-7 years. Chelsea twice, United three times, Arsenal, Liverpool twice.

Something is right in England.

 

[DOBERMAN INC]

Why do they keep cutting off the celebration.

I really like Kompany, you can tell how nice a person he is from his interviews and he puts everything into his game each and every week.

 

[Clegg]

Well, the teams in the 6-7 position in La Liga have better squads than the Manchester United. But again, the majority of spanish teams are in huge debt. With the Manchester United squad in La Liga they would be like fighting for an EL spot.

Also, the PL style of football is very "old-school" to say something. The football is more "smart" (not just run, run, run) in Serie A, Bundesliga and La Liga.

I know you don't actually believe this.

Its sheer idiocy if you actually do.

 

[rodvik]

English teams have gotten to the final of the Champions League continually over the past 6-7 years. Chelsea twice, United three times, Arsenal, Liverpool twice.

Something is right in England.

Fucking UNICEF man.

 

[MPW]

What a load of absolute fucking cack.

Unbelievable.

indeed

every la liga team has a better squad than the man utd

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

I think Lescott's hair can fall off any minute now.

 

[Regulus Tera]

The amount of PL exceptionalism going on here is outstanding.

 

[Tunic]

Looked like Rooney was afraid of the ball...sheesh...

 

[MPW]

who was supposed to mark kompany?

 

[Salazar]

The amount of PL exceptionalism going on here is outstanding.

Well, the counter-argument is pretty embarrassing. Elsk needs a nap.

 

[Kyoufu]

Man United's squad is shit compared to previous years.

Not sure why they're being defended here.

They are weak this season.

 

[elsk]

I know you don't actually believe this.

Its sheer idiocy if you actually do.

Atlético Madrid squad > Manchester United squad. At least for me.

 

[Tunic]

who was supposed to mark kompany?

Looked like Smalling was the man to me.

 

[Fry]

Man United's squad is shit.

Not sure they're being defended here.

They are weak this season.

Yet, they are leading the table. That's one of the reasons the league has been poor.

 

[Brinbe]

Looks like more of the same... just no-one to win that ball. Just chase, chase, chase.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Did United make any changes at halftime?

 

[Gareth Bale]

Atlético Madrid squad > Manchester United squad. At least for me.

And only for you I would bet.

 

[ColossalLazy]

LOL Toure that was unecessary

 

[Salvadora]

Stupid by Yaya.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Maybe in names United's squad is richer than Atlético's, but the colchoneros have had much better team cohesion this season.

 

[Kyoufu]

Yet, they are leading the table. That's one of the reasons the league has been poor.

Yeah it has been poor, but the comment made was 'the league is poor'. One season doesn't define everything.

 

[DominoKid]

MAKE SOME FUCKING SUBS.

 

[LegoArmo]

Blackburn beat United this season, Bilbao doing it means fuck all.

 

[Meier]

Pretty silly of Yaya to slam the ball like that. Might have still been a yellow without it (doubtful), but that really puts us at a potential disadvantage going forward.