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Premier League 2019/20 | Discussion Thread

Wonder how the fitness situation is with the footballers now?
 
Premier League clubs will discuss the option of putting a 30 June deadline on the 2019-20 season at a meeting on Friday.

Not all clubs have been involved in informal discussions at this stage but, with a hoped-for May resumption to the season unlikely, club owners are looking at how to avoid potentially difficult contractual situations.

Numerous players' present deals expire on 30 June, notably Chelsea midfielder Willian and Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen.

In addition, Liverpool are due to change shirt manufacturers from New Balance to Nike, while Watford and Newcastle are also changing kit suppliers.

World governing body Fifa is aware of the problem and is looking at alternatives, like rolling contract extensions, with the season currently suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic.

However, legally, players cannot be forced to sign them, raising the possibility of clubs losing key parts of their squad before the campaign has been concluded.

It has led to an increasing body of opinion that, no matter what the state of the Premier League at that point, 30 June should be the final day.

Such a move would also bring more clarity to the 2020-21 season, which BBC Sport has been told by numerous sources is more important than the current one.

Putting a deadline on this season is fraught with problems, particularly surrounding relegation and promotion.

One idea being pushed forward again is to promote current Championship top two Leeds and West Brom, not relegate anyone from the top flight and go with a 22-team competition, which would increase the number of TV games and potentially avoid the need to repay this season's broadcast money.

However, that would create a problem for the Football League as it would lead to an imbalance in their numbers.

These are all issues that will be debated by Premier League executives on Friday, although a definitive decision seems unlikely given Uefa has pleaded for leagues to give them time to return with their own proposals for ending the season across Europe, something they expect to do by mid-May at the latest.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder though does not expect a deadline to be set for the end of the campaign.

He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I'm sure that we will adjust accordingly. I think for the integrity of the competition and competitions, especially the top end of English football and European football, they'll want to finish the season.

"I believe that there will be an ability next year to adjust, with international breaks, with moving a few games into midweek. We have that ability through organisation and planning to finish this season off.

"But only as everybody said, and I'll reiterate that, when it's safe to do so for everybody. And that obviously we have to take our lead off the government and what they suggest and want us to do."



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Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 92 remaining fixtures of the current season but did not discuss a deadline by which play must resume at a meeting on Friday.

Clubs were expected to debate a 30 June deadline to resume play but instead discussed "possible scheduling models".

The Premier League said it "remains our objective" to complete matches but currently "all dates are tentative".

The league has been suspended since 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It is understood some clubs expected to discuss the proposed 30 June deadline at Friday's meeting but it was decided now was not the right time to do so.

"In common with other businesses and industries, the Premier League and our clubs are working through complex planning scenarios," the Premier League said.

"We are actively engaging with stakeholders, including broadcast partners, and our aim is to ensure we are in a position to resume playing when it is safe to do so and with the full support of the government. The health and wellbeing of players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters are our priority and the League will only restart when medical guidance allows.

"Today's shareholders' meeting provided an opportunity to discuss possible scheduling models. It remains our objective to complete the 2019-20 season but at this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of Covid-19 develops."

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The Premier League should not be criticised for discussing how the season should be concluded, says former England striker Ian Wright.

Top-flight clubs held a meeting on Friday at which finishing the season in a 40-day window was one of the scenarios discussed.

The Premier League has been criticised for holding the meeting, but Wright said people were wrong to "have a go".

"It seems like football is the punching bag," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

The Premier League has been suspended since 13 March because of coronavirus.

Earlier this month, it said play would only resume when "it is safe and appropriate to do so". The number of coronavirus-related deaths in the UK has since risen to more than 15,000.

"Lives come before anything, and the Premier League have always said, and they continue to say, [football will resume] when it’s safe to do so," said Wright.

"When you hear people having a go at football because the Premier League are having meetings... they have to have meetings because at some stage things have to start again.

"Just because football is a game... it's still a business, just like other businesses are making plans to try and get themselves going again."

Sixteen of the 20 Premier League teams have nine games to play this season, with four having 10 left.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden spoke to Premier League bosses this week and signalled the government was content for them to start contingency planning.

But nothing will be taken forward without the green light from the government, in accordance with medical advice.

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Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Man Utd amend season ticket plans

The Premier League football season should be nearing its end and fans are normally digging into their pockets to fund next year's season ticket.

Next season will after all be the one where your team plays free-flowing football and wins a quadruple.

While that may end up being the case, it seems some fans will have to wait a little to secure their seat as Premier League clubs have started amending payment deadlines and renewal windows for 2020-21 season tickets.

The Premier League will not resume until it is safe to do so because of the coronavirus pandemic and as a result the start date for next season's campaign is unclear. Here is the latest on how clubs are handling season tickets.

Liverpool

Liverpool, who are 25 points clear at the top of the table, have suspended the season ticket renewal process for next season "until there is clarity around the fixture schedule".

The club says season ticket prices will be frozen for the new campaign and that a new renewal period will be opened when the 2020-21 season start date is known.

The club also said that if home fixtures in the 2019-20 campaign cannot be played in front of supporters, refunds will be issued to season ticket holders, or a pro-rata credit will be applied to their season ticket for the 2020-21 campaign.

Manchester United

Manchester United have frozen season-ticket prices and while fans can renew now, the 1 May deadline that was initially in place has been suspended.

"This will be continuously reviewed and a new deadline will be put in place once there is confirmation of the start date of the 20-21 season," the club said.

If this season's remaining fixtures at Old Trafford are played behind closed doors season-ticket holders will get a pro-rata rebate against season tickets for next year, or a pro-rata cash refund based on the number of games still to be played.

Newcastle United

Newcastle have faced criticism after a number of fans were charged for season tickets for the 2020-21 campaign despite there being no start date for the season in place.

Some fans were charged £620 on Wednesday, they said, describing the situation as "incredibly disturbing".

The club have so far declined to comment.

Tottenham

Tottenham postponed their season-ticket renewal window in March until "greater clarity" was available on when next season might start.

"We shall keep the opening date under review and will update you as and when a decision is taken to start renewals," the club said.

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The Premier League will hold further talks this week, as it targets a return behind closed doors in June.

All 20 clubs will hold their latest conference call on Friday but a resumption of domestic football will only take place with government approval.

The government's next review of current lockdown restrictions is due on May 7, as detailed planning continues under a 'Project Restart' programme.

Prime minister Boris Johnson said on Monday: "I ask you to contain your impatience."

Johnson says the UK is "making progress" and "beginning to turn the tide" against the coronavirus pandemic but urged people to maintain social distancing restrictions.

Sport will only resume when the government is satisfied its own measures are in place.

The Premier League, along with other sports, will have to meet specific criteria before a return including testing arrangements for participants, paid for by sporting authorities or clubs, and ensuring measures are in place to avoid fans gathering outside matches.

It has yet to be decided whether games will resume at approved stadiums, or at a neutral venue such as St George's Park.

The Premier League remains committed to completing the remaining 92 games of the season, in line with UEFA's recommendation.

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Think it is still too early to begin sport again, even if it is behind closed doors, as there is still many staff and players involved in the training centre and stadium in close proximity. I do think the league has to be finished at some point though, even behind closed doors, this is the most sensible option.
 
Plans to resume the Premier League season will step up this week in what has been labelled "Project Restart".

Arsenal, Brighton and West Ham have opened their training grounds to players for individual work on Monday.

The league is hopeful of a potential 8 June restart and finishing at the end of July to fit in with Uefa's European competition plans. This would require full training to begin by 18 May.

Top-flight clubs will meet on Friday to discuss options for the restart.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said he has been in contact with clubs about restarting the Premier League "as soon as possible".

"I personally have been in talks with the Premier League with a view to getting football up and running as soon as possible in order to support the whole football community," Dowden said during a parliamentary questions session for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport,

"But, of course, any such moves would have to be consistent with public health guidance."

Timeline: How coronavirus has affected sport
It comes as details emerge of a cross-sport working group set up to discuss options for returning to training.

From Tuesday, Tottenham will make a limited number of pitches available for the first-team squad to use in individual sessions.

Only one player will be allowed on a pitch and each player will travel independently to the training ground.

The club have also restricted the number of players who will be at the training ground at any one time.

The Premier League has been suspended since 13 March because of the coronavirus pandemic and all clubs remain committed to playing this season's 92 remaining fixtures.

All games are expected to be held behind closed doors and the league is considering making some available on free-to-air TV.

One issue under debate on Friday will be what "approved stadiums" will be used and whether that will be a limited number of grounds or neutral venues.

However, a return to action still depends on the government's five tests being met, especially an increase in testing, and meeting social distancing guidelines.

What are the five tests?

It also hinges on the conclusions reached by regular cross-sport meetings of senior medical officials discussing the health protocols for competing behind closed doors, which are set to start late this week.

The BBC reported on Saturday how the government has plans for a series of these meetings to help elite sport resume.

The move was described by a source close to the plans as a "quickening of the pace" and intended to help sport resume "within weeks", if progress was made.

More than 20,000 people in the UK have died with coronavirus.

BBC Sport understands the EFL is expected this week to further develop its contingency plans before the potential resumption.

The EFL is in conversation with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on a regular basis and there is a sense that things are starting to move more quickly.

"Project Restart" is a Premier League-specific plan, but there is close collaboration between the Premier League, EFL and FA over restart plans.

On Sunday, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it would be "difficult" for amateur sport to return this summer because of the "level and scale of interaction" but that professional sport may be able to return "because of the scale of testing" that could be introduced.

On Monday, Watford chief executive Scott Duxbury said "football, for me now, just needs to be put to one side".

"I feel uncomfortable at this stage even talking about football as a narrative, because there are people dying every day," Duxbury said.

"There are stresses on the NHS and that has to be our priority.

"When it is safe and the government say it is absolutely fine for players and support staff to return, then I am 100% behind that."

Officials believe a return to play would be a morale-booster for many people after several weeks of lockdown.

But there is also concern over the possibility of imposing any additional pressure on the health service if players get injured, and on policing if fans gather outside stadia.

They also want to guard against the perception that an exception is being made for professional sport in terms of testing or social distancing.

Clubs in Germany's Bundesliga have already returned to training and the top-flight season is ready to restart on 9 May if given approval by the government.

In Italy, Serie A sides can return to individual training on 4 May and team training on 18 May after the Italian prime minister announced the first steps in lifting the country's coronavirus lockdown.

World players' union Fifpro says the return of football risks sending a "bad signal".

"There is a huge logistical and medical/scientific question about testing and protocols but also a social one," said secretary-general Jonas Baer-Hoffmann.

"We need guidance and protocols on how to return in a healthy and safe manner. Football is a contact sport and we feel very high protection standards are required.

"Are we sending the right message to society, and are we encouraging a healthy return to normal life? Or are we sending a bad signal that football has different rules to the rest of the world?"

What about other sport?

In addition, the major stakeholders across Olympic, Paralympic and professional sport have been asked to contribute to a working-group consultation, led by funding agency UK Sport, with the aim of compiling best-practice guidance for a return to full training once social distancing restrictions are lifted.

BBC Sport has learned that British Cycling has been asked to represent the Olympic and Paralympic sports, with a first meeting having taken place last Thursday and been chaired by UK Sport chief executive Sally Munday. It also included athlete representatives and the English Institute of Sport.

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Premier League set for its big return

We're just minutes away from a moment of sheer delight for football fans - Aston Villa v Sheffield United, and the return of Premier League football for the first time since March.

Later on, Manchester City host Arsenal.

The whole thing will take place in front of almost empty stadiums. The scenes are of football reporters sitting well-spaced apart, firing up their laptops, and the commentators report an eerie atmosphere, as players warm up amid silence.
 
Arsenal hammered away to one of the top four teams.

So in other words, nothing has changed.
 
Arsenal's David Luiz was sent off in a performance riddled with mistakes as Manchester City secured a comfortable victory behind closed doors on the first night of the Premier League's return.

Luiz, who came on as a first-half substitute, failed to clear the ball just before half-time and Raheem Sterling fired in City's opener.

The defender was then sent off after pulling back Riyad Mahrez in the second half to give away a penalty, which Kevin de Bruyne coolly slotted in for City's second.

Substitute Phil Foden netted a third for the defending champions, capitalising on a rebound from Sergio Aguero's strike.

There was concern for City late on as Eric Garcia needed several minutes of treatment on the pitch after a nasty collision with goalkeeper Ederson, and was carried off on a stretcher.

Arsenal were second best throughout as manager Mikel Arteta left Alexandre Lacazette on the bench and Mesut Ozil was kept out of the extended 20-man squad.

There were bursts of energy from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah going forward in the first half but it was City who were more dangerous.

De Bruyne, Sterling and David Silva were all denied by Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno, who produced an impressive display, but it seemed inevitable City would move ahead when Luiz's mistake gifted Sterling a chance from close range.

Victory for Pep Guardiola's side means league leaders Liverpool remain six points away from winning the title - writing off any potential celebrations in Sunday's Merseyside derby.

On an evening in which thousands tuned in to watch a new-look Premier League on their TV screens, players from both clubs used their platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement for racial equality.

All players and staff took a knee immediately before kick-off, mirroring the actions of those at Villa Park in the earlier match, and the words 'Black Lives Matter' replaced players' names on the back of their shirts.

After being left out of the starting line-up by Arteta, Luiz was handed his chance when he was brought on in the 23rd minute as Arsenal suffered their second injury of the match.

Pablo Mari, making just his second Premier League start for the club, followed Granit Xhaka, who was taken off on a stretcher early on.

But Luiz, prone to questionable decision-making, only confirmed his manager's decision to leave him out initially had been for the best.

Failure to clear the ball properly led to Sterling's opener - the ball bouncing off Luiz's knee from De Bruyne's pass, landing straight into the path of the City forward.

And Luiz completed a dreadful night four minutes into the second half when he tugged Mahrez's shirt with no intention to play the ball, giving away a penalty and receiving a red card.

Some things were different on the league's return.

Fans were absent, players wore face masks in the dugout, there was enhanced crowd noise for television viewers and managers did post-match press conferences via Zoom.

But some things remained the same. De Bruyne was the best player on the pitch.

The Manchester City midfielder, widely regarded as one of the best in the business, reminded those watching at home of his quality with several intricate passes in the first half.

He forced the first save of the match from Leno with a curling free-kick in the first three minutes and two of his defence-splitting passes again tested the keeper's reactions half an hour later.

It was ironic one of his poorer passes would lead to Sterling's opener - helped by Luiz's poor control - but De Bruyne stamped his mark on the game even further by scoring City's second from the spot.

He needed only 69 minutes to whet the appetite of those who feared football would not be the same on its return.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, speaking to Sky Sports: "We are really concerned [about Eric Garcia]. He responded quite well but we have to wait. He is conscious which is a good sign. We will make another test.

"In the beginning it was a lot of energy. Everybody wanted the ball. It was not quiet. We had chances. It was important to score before half time. I am happy with the performance of the team."

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, speaking to Sky Sports: "Everything went wrong from the first minute. Every possible accident that could have happened hopefully happened today.

"[David Luiz] is someone that is very honest and straight forward. My opinion on David Luiz hasn't changed. It won't change because he had a difficult performance tonight.

On leaving Mesut Ozil out of the squad: "It was a tactical reason."

Manchester City have won their past seven matches against Arsenal in all competitions, extending their best ever winning run against the Gunners.

Arsenal have lost by three or more goals both home and away in a league season versus an opponent (Man City in 2019-20) for the first time since 1969-70, against Chelsea.

Arsenal are winless in their past 26 Premier League away games against fellow 'big six' opposition (D10 L16), with their last such victory coming at Etihad Stadium in January 2015 (2-0).

Kevin de Bruyne has been directly involved in more Premier League goals than any other player this season (25 - nine goals and 16 assists) - it's also his best goal involvement tally in a single top-flight campaign in England.

Raheem Sterling became the first player to score a goal in the month of June in the English top-flight since Walter Rickett, for Sheffield United against Stoke on 14 June, 1947.

Sterling also scored in his 50th home club game in all competitions - he's never been on the losing side in those fixtures for Liverpool and Manchester City (W47 D3).

David Luiz became the first player to be sent off, concede a penalty and commit an error leading to an opposition goal in a Premier League match since Carl Jenkinson for West Ham against Bournemouth in August 2015.

He has conceded four penalties in the Premier League this season - the joint-most in a single campaign in the competition's history (also Jose Fonte 2016-17, Gary Caldwell 2011-12, Ibrahima Sonko 2007-08, Claus Lundekvam 1999-00, Ken Monkou 1993-94 and Luc Nijholt 1993-94).

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Today's Spurs and United match will be boring as hell to watch. Spurs are gonna park the bus and United will just pass the ball around because they are only good at counter attacks.
 
Terrible goalkeeping by De Geay as Spurs take the lead.
 
Bournemouth 0 Crystal Palace 2

Bournemouth in big trouble now - still in the relegation zone.
 
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised "world class" goalkeeper Alisson after his late save secured a point against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's close-range flick was kept out by the Brazilian before Tom Davies' shot from the loose ball struck the post.

That was the closest either side came to scoring in a low-key Goodison Park encounter, which ended goalless.

"We should not take him [Alisson] for granted," said Klopp.

"Absolutely outstanding. That's what a world-class goalkeeper is - nothing to do for pretty much 90 minutes then he's there."

Liverpool now need five points to be sure of the Premier League title and can still clinch their first top-flight trophy in 30 years against Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday - but only if Manchester City fail to beat Burnley at Etihad Stadium on Monday.

Alisson also saved well from Brazilian compatriot Richarlison as a largely tame game, with the surreal atmosphere of a derby played behind closed doors, sprang to life.

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford saved well from Fabinho's free-kick in the closing moments but it was a game that highlighted two understandably rusty sides - although Liverpool's coronation will come soon.

Liverpool would have hoped to set up a potential title win at Anfield on Wednesday with victory here at Goodison Park - but after 106 days out of action, it was perhaps understandable that a side that have overpowered so many were short of their best.

Forward Mohamed Salah was only fit enough for the bench while left-back Andy Robertson was injured. Both were missed as Liverpool saw plenty of the ball but struggled to seriously test Pickford.

Naby Keita looked energetic until he came off but boss Jurgen Klopp now has further concerns over James Milner, who sustained a hamstring injury, and Joel Matip who also limped off - although Joe Gomez is an ideal replacement there.

Liverpool's star of the show was keeper Alisson, who was in superb form when called upon in those crucial late moments.

This point - and Liverpool certainly did not deserve more - means the celebratory champagne may be on ice a little longer but it is only a matter of time, even days, before they are back at the peak of the domestic game by clinching that long-awaited title.

"The point is one we deserve," added Klopp.

"Everton were well organised so we had to run a lot but we looked fit and ready.

"Now we've got three days. Crystal Palace looked good on Saturday and we have to make sure we are ready for Wednesday."

Ancelotti can be pleased with Everton

Nobody deserved to lose - Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti's predecessor Marco Silva was sacked after a 5-2 derby capitulation at Anfield in December - and the difference the decorated Italian has made since was in evidence here.

Ancelotti had already made a good start to his Goodison career before the season was halted, but he has now had more of a chance to impart his methods and can be well pleased with what he saw here. In fact, he may feel disappointed his side did not win.

Everton conceded possession for long periods but were superbly organised defensively, and Alisson was much the busier goalkeeper.

Captain Seamus Coleman was simply outstanding for Everton, while the budding leadership qualities of young defender Mason Holgate could be heard as his instructions echoed around Goodison Park.

Ancelotti also has two dangerous forwards in Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison while talented teenager Anthony Gordon, who struggled to make an impact, will be better for the experience.

Ancelotti will know he needs more strength and physical presence in central midfield but this is a different Everton side to the one that capitulated so miserably in December, before also losing to a youthful Liverpool side in the FA Cup third round under the new manager.

Everton will be better when Ancelotti has more of his own signings in the team, but the signs are still promising.

"Honestly we were really close to winning but it was a tough game, difficult game," Ancelotti said.

"We performed really well. We were focused, we sacrificed. We had opportunities to score at the end.

"Liverpool played a good game, they had more possession but defensively we were really good."

An expected result? The stats

Seven of the last eight Premier League Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park have ended level. Indeed, Everton-Liverpool has finished goalless on more occasions than any other Premier League fixture (11, includes Anfield meetings).
Liverpool have gone 22 games without defeat against Everton in all competitions, since a 0-2 loss at Goodison in October 2010 (W11 D11) - the Reds' joint-longest unbeaten run against a single opponent in their history (also a run of 22 games without defeat against Aston Villa from 1981-92).
Everton remain winless in their last 22 matches against Liverpool in all competitions (D11 L11) - only against Chelsea (24 games from 2001-09) have the Toffees gone longer without a victory against a single opponent.
Everton are the only Premier League side to remain unbeaten at home in 2020 in all competitions (P5 W2 D3).
Liverpool have failed to win two of their last three Premier League games (W1 D1 L1) - as many as in their previous 38 (W36 D2).
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has managed more games against Everton in all competitions without defeat than against any other opponent in his managerial career (P11 W7 D4).
The average age of Everton's starting XI here was 24 years 356 days - the Toffees' youngest starting line-up for a league match against Liverpool since February 1986 (24 years 250 days), when they won 2-0 at Anfield.
Liverpool's James Milner made his 535th Premier League appearance in this game, the joint-fifth highest total in the competition's history, alongside Gary Speed.

What next?

Everton travel to Norwich on Wednesday, 24 June (18:00 BST) while Liverpool will hope to cement the Premier League title (if Manchester City fail to win on Monday) when they host Crystal Palace on the same night (20:15).
 
Another 5 0 thrashing for Burnley at The Etihad.

Awful stuff from Burnley.
 
Saj said:
Another 5 0 thrashing for Burnley at The Etihad.

Awful stuff from Burnley.
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Make matters worse for Burnely, their supporters flew a 'white lives matter' banner over the stadium.

Personally I see no issue with it but due to the current context more issues for the club. PL should never got itself involved in politics, now they have opened a can of worms with others expressing their views.
 
Todays fixtures:

Leicester vs Brighton (0-0 after 17 minutes)

Tottenham vs West Ham
 
It was like a walk in the park for Liverpool tonight. 4-0 versus Crystal Palace.
 
Wolves boost top-four charge with win at struggling Villa

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Wolves continued their charge for a Premier League top-four finish as Leander Dendoncker's second-half strike earned them victory at under-pressure Aston Villa.

The visitors, surprisingly, only managed two efforts on goal but they made it count with their second when the Belgium midfielder made a foray forward before striking low past Orjan Nyland.

It is now three wins out of three following the restart and Nuno Espirito Santo's side are fifth on 52 points with Chelsea, above them on 54, in their sights.

As for Dean Smith's men, they remain in 19th with 27 points. A draw could have lifted them out of the bottom three, which was as much as they looked like achieving at Villa Park.

Jack Grealish's first-half low driven effort was their only shot on target.

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Watford drop three players for breach of virus protocols

Premier League strugglers Watford said that three players had been removed from their match day squad against Southampton to protect “the health and safety of all players, staff and officials”.

According to AFP, Andre Gray, Nathaniel Chalobah and Domingos Quina were not part of Nigel Pearson's 20-man squad.

The action by the club came after Gray posted a series of videos on social media of a large gathering to celebrate his birthday on Friday. Quina, 20, was seen in the videos as a group played football on an artificial pitch in Gray's garden.
 
Another win for Burnley as they beat Crystal Palace 1 0.
 
2-0 to Manchester United at half time.

That midfield duo of Pogba and Fernandes look brilliant.

Dominating the match so far.
 
Comfortable 3-0 win for Manchester United away at Brighton.
 
Humongous 3 rounds of games coming up. Leicester have tough fixtures, and Chelsea have a couple of London derbies, so United could get right back into the mix for top 4.
Wolves also have some difficult games coming up.
Just need to get champs lge and then Jadon Sancho.
Will have been an amazing season for us.
We know how to play the better sides, and the pogba -Fernandes- Matic axis should be able to find ways through the lower sides now.
Huge month coming up
 
HT Scores:

Arsenal 2-0 Norwich

Bournemouth 0-2 Newcastle

Everton 2-0 Leicester
 
FT Scores:

Arsenal 4-0 Norwich

Bournemouth 1-4 Newcastle

Everton 2-1 Leicester
 
Big win for West Ham over Chelsea 3-2.

Chelsea's defending woeful yet again.
 
Man City 4 Liverpool 0

Liverpool playing like a team tonight who had been partying hard.
 
LFC played like a team which didnt want overtime at work, so will laze around before clocking out.

City v LFC will be a good battle next year.
 
Saj said:
Man City 4 Liverpool 0

Liverpool playing like a team tonight who had been partying hard.
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This was a harsh lesson for the champions. Liverpool were not at their usual intensity but they shouldn't be getting manhandled like this.

One thing this game proved at the back end of the season is that DeBruyne is the best midfielder in Europe and probably only bettered by Messi as the best footballer right now.

This guy is unstoppable and always looks threatening. The passes that lead to goals, the free kicks and now Man City have also a reliable penalty taker. He never seems rushed or under pressure.

I think this game also proved that Salah can be bit of a FTB. After some initial probing runs and hitting the post early on, he was largely anonymous for the remainder of the game. There's every chance he will be back firing in the next game at home to Aston Villa.

But Salah needs to bring more to tougher games especially away from home where he can be quite subdued at times. I'm sure Salah will be aware of this and will be eager to rectify the situation.

Nevertheless, Liverpool have still won the war after losing this final battle. They will be aware that City mean business and will not allow them to race off into the distance when the new season resumes in a short while.

It all makes for an engrossing season to come where the battle for supremacy could be as tight as we had a couple of season ago where City went on a relentless run after the new year to upend Liverpool's Title hopes.

Should be a fun watch with Man United looking much better with the highly influential and positive Bruno Fernandes in their ranks alongside comeback man Pogba. Chelsea also look a good side, but it will still come down City and Liverpool to fight it out for the Premier League trophy.
 
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION], if Klopp won yesterday's game it would have been genius tactics. But when Pep does it, it's because of the players.
 
Kroll said:
This was a harsh lesson for the champions. Liverpool were not at their usual intensity but they shouldn't be getting manhandled like this.

One thing this game proved at the back end of the season is that DeBruyne is the best midfielder in Europe and probably only bettered by Messi as the best footballer right now.

This guy is unstoppable and always looks threatening. The passes that lead to goals, the free kicks and now Man City have also a reliable penalty taker. He never seems rushed or under pressure.

I think this game also proved that Salah can be bit of a FTB. After some initial probing runs and hitting the post early on, he was largely anonymous for the remainder of the game. There's every chance he will be back firing in the next game at home to Aston Villa.

But Salah needs to bring more to tougher games especially away from home where he can be quite subdued at times. I'm sure Salah will be aware of this and will be eager to rectify the situation.

Nevertheless, Liverpool have still won the war after losing this final battle. They will be aware that City mean business and will not allow them to race off into the distance when the new season resumes in a short while.

It all makes for an engrossing season to come where the battle for supremacy could be as tight as we had a couple of season ago where City went on a relentless run after the new year to upend Liverpool's Title hopes.

Should be a fun watch with Man United looking much better with the highly influential and positive Bruno Fernandes in their ranks alongside comeback man Pogba. Chelsea also look a good side, but it will still come down City and Liverpool to fight it out for the Premier League trophy.
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lol it was a dead rubber.

Man City and LFC will be the two condentors, Utd are are way below.
 
KingKhanWC said:
lol it was a dead rubber.

Man City and LFC will be the two condentors, Utd are are way below.
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There was nothing at stake except pride but Liverpool still put out their strongest team and obviously they wouldn't have wanted to get beat 4-0.

As the Champions, they still would have wanted to show why they are.
 
Wolves 0-2 Arsenal

This is a terrific win for Arsenal. Big three points. No mistakes at the back, a clean sheet and an honest performance.

Good work from Mikel Arteta. Wolves just not at their best and haven't created anywhere near enough.
 
Wolves 0-2 Arsenal

This is a terrific win for Arsenal. Big three points. No mistakes at the back, a clean sheet and an honest performance.

Good work from Mikel Arteta. Wolves just not at their best and haven't created anywhere near enough.
 
MenInG said:
Wolves 0-2 Arsenal

This is a terrific win for Arsenal. Big three points. No mistakes at the back, a clean sheet and an honest performance.

Good work from Mikel Arteta. Wolves just not at their best and haven't created anywhere near enough.
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Wolves own clean sheet run eventually had to come to an end. What a goal by Saka though!
 
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