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Even if Leicester go 8 points clear I still think they have some work to do. If they go 8 points clear with 6 to play, it's over, end of. They would only need 11 points from 6 matches and that's assuming Spurs somehow bounce back and win their last 6 which ain't happening They're 90% of the way there already, but 8 points and you may aswell present the trophy tomorrow |
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#1202 |
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Really tough to call.
After the collapse at Southampton I would have expect a response from Liverpool tomorrow but the international break may have given time for the pain to fade. I have feeling Spurs could nick it. Tough game for Leicester, if we are still five points clear come Sunday night I would be very happy. Really big game for them. If they lose today they can have no complaints if they lose the league tbh. Liverpool are still a long way behind them in the table We'll learn far more about their league credentials today than against an "on-the-beach" Bournemouth and hopeless Villa Hoping Pool do it, **** it we'll never get a story like this again! any other season I'm fine with Spurs! |
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I know it's easy to assume Leicester might bottle it but they've been fearless so far and are admirably grinding out wins.
If they go 8 points clear with 6 to play, it's over, end of. They would only need 11 points from 6 matches and that's assuming Spurs somehow bounce back and win their last 6 which ain't happening They're 90% of the way there already, but 8 points and you may aswell present the trophy tomorrow |
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Just a minute or so into the 2nd half a 3rd for Chelsea
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I'm not assuming they'll bottle it, but they have tricky games to come and thus there's still work to do. The way this season has gone, I wouldn't feel comfortable crowning anyone until they're mathematically safe.
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Car crash tv at villa
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Car crash tv at villa
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Car crash tv at villa
Lescott is there in body only. |
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What makes it worse is Chelsea are currently a less than industrious collection of individuals playing in 3rd gear.
Villa are a disgrace |
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Burnley equalise in injury time to make up for a disallowed goal 5 minutes ago that was over the line
I decided to watch this game instead of Villa-Chelsea because it's a more important game........ |
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And now Hutton's been sent off
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You have to think that unless they go through some sort of massive rebuilding process in the summer - which looks unlikely with the current uncertainty at the top of the club - there's no way Aston Villa are going to come straight back up from the Championship. In fact, you could even say that another relegation battle was a likelier possibility. "Proud history, what future" indeed. Quote:
I decided to watch this game instead of Villa-Chelsea because it's a more important game........
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The worst thing about Villa is the lack of fight. They seem to have their minds on the beach in the summer.
Agbonlahour showing no respect whatsoever doesn't help either. The championship is a very tough league. Refs don't blow the whislte everytime someone falls over. Villa will be in for a shock next season. |
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I find it difficult to get my head round the notion of professional footballers not trying, which seems the almost taken for granted perception of the current Aston Villa squad. It's okay to talk about a rotten apple or two, but Villa seem to have a complete barrel load. Why would any other club want to take on players who appear to have no integrity, no pride in their performance, no commitment to the fans and no sense of the privileged nature of their jobs compared to most other people of their age. The contrast with their Midlands neighbours Leicester could not be more stark.
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The contrast with their Midlands neighbours Leicester could not be more stark.
Could almost be seen as a defining moment in both clubs' whole seasons now. On a similar note, it's conceivable that Villa could be mathematically relegated after playing Man Utd in two matches' time - which would be poignant because Villa were toe-to-toe with them as a club when the Premier League began. |
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Do you remember the match they played at the start of the season when Villa led 2-0 and Leicester came back to win 3-2?
Could almost be seen as a defining moment in both clubs' whole seasons now. ![]() Truth to tell, I probably didn't give the match much thought back then. After all, who were Leicester at the start of the season, so my guess is I didn't watch it, as Villa haven't exactly been a must watch side for quite a while. |
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Halfway through the first half at Carrow Road and it's been all Norwich so far.
They should be in front but Mbokani had a goal correctly disallowed for offside. Man City are doing a bit of a job on Bournemouth at the moment... |
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City showing why - when they're in the mood - they're far too good to finish outside the top 4. Now that sh1t is hitting the fan I expect them to get their act together and possibly even finish in the top 3
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City could hit double figures if they are in the mood. Bournemouth still giving it a go. Even 0-3 down after 19 minutes, they aren't Villa.
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Where was this City weeks ago?
Where was this Arsenal weeks ago? |
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Where was this City weeks ago?
Where was this Arsenal weeks ago? I've given up trying to predict what Arsenal will do. |
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City showing why - when they're in the mood - they're far too good to finish outside the top 4. Now that sh1t is hitting the fan I expect them to get their act together and possibly even finish in the top 3
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Norwich lead, Tim Klose heading home a perfectly delivered free kick to the far post.
Completely and totally deserved on the balance on the play so far. Speaking of free kicks, Dmitri Payet has just scored another fantastic one to put West Ham 2-1 up on Palace. |
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Not really. They've been consistent in beating the poorer sides, as they undoubtedly have the ability in forward areas. They just can't get enough points against the better teams that take advantage of their open midfield and weak defence. Their competitors are getting more points against the better sides, with most of them (especially the top two) being as efficient against the strugglers. Flat track bullies this season.
Yes, they've been off form but lets be honest now they actually have to start giving a sh1t they're more likely to be an entirely new animal |
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Where was this City weeks ago?
Where was this Arsenal weeks ago? 2. To be fair Arsenal are always capable of great showings, it just rarely happens when there's any sort of pressure on them :P but it's always enough to get top 4 |
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