Oosala May 14, 2023 Share May 14, 2023 (edited) On 4/26/2023 at 2:52 PM, Wee S said: And how they laughed at Gary Neville when he said Arsenal would bottle it.... Forgive me (Man City fan), but this is what I was telling myself when City lost to Brentford before the WC break. If Brentford repeat their victory in their second match-up, I will really cry. I must give major props to @AimingforYoko. You are so funny and clever. And you even gave a shout out to a Minnesota Twins baseball player. I was born and raised in Minnesota in the Harmon Killebrew days. Oh shit, you guys. I'm so sorry. I read the Arsenal result incorrectly. Leave me alone! I'm an old woman and I don't watch the games live because it's too early here! But seriously, it isn't over yet and, once again, Arsenal are in the building stages of a championship team. Also, Haaland and Guardiola will be leaving City soon. Edited May 14, 2023 by Oosala Edited because I fucked up while reading the Arsenal result. God! Link to comment
isalicat May 14, 2023 Share May 14, 2023 Welluh, Arsenal aren't going to win the league this year but second place is way better than this young team did previously and now we are guaranteed Champions League play so more dosh to splash out as needed. Go you Gunners! 2 Link to comment
proserpina65 May 15, 2023 Share May 15, 2023 15 hours ago, isalicat said: Welluh, Arsenal aren't going to win the league this year but second place is way better than this young team did previously and now we are guaranteed Champions League play so more dosh to splash out as needed. Go you Gunners! Yep, I think that was kinda getting lost in all the title hope, that Arsenal really has had a terrific season despite a few bobbles. 2 Link to comment
AimingforYoko May 15, 2023 Share May 15, 2023 Re: Leicester Is seven seasons between winning the title and being relegated the quickest downfall ever? (Certainly in the EPL era.) Ironically, seven seasons before winning the League, they were mired in League One. Link to comment
Kip Hackman May 16, 2023 Share May 16, 2023 15 hours ago, AimingforYoko said: Re: Leicester Is seven seasons between winning the title and being relegated the quickest downfall ever? (Certainly in the EPL era.) Ironically, seven seasons before winning the League, they were mired in League One. Blackburn Rovers won the Premiership in 1994-95, and were relegated from the EPL after the 1998-99 season. 4 Link to comment
Oosala May 20, 2023 Share May 20, 2023 (edited) @Wee S said "And how they laughed at Gary Neville when he said Arsenal would bottle it...." YEAH BABY! I also expected Arsenal to fade at the end but not this badly. I am thrilled, but it does take away the fun of the remaining games. Both of my teams have pulled off a three-peat now -- Man City and the Lakers. 🎵 Blue Moon.... This .gif is relevant since they're listening to Queen and that reminds me of the MC/QPR League-winning match in May 2012. I just watched the end of that match again on YouTube. Martin Tyler saying, "it might just be the start of a dynasty." The Everton drama remains, though. I hope they're not relegated. Edited May 21, 2023 by Oosala Link to comment
Oosala May 20, 2023 Share May 20, 2023 And yes, I'm aware of the $$ controversies surrounding MC, but I'm in this quiet little corner of California, pretending that's not out there. 😉 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 May 23, 2023 Share May 23, 2023 (edited) On 5/20/2023 at 2:41 PM, Oosala said: @Wee S said "And how they laughed at Gary Neville when he said Arsenal would bottle it...." YEAH BABY! I also expected Arsenal to fade at the end but not this badly. I am thrilled, but it does take away the fun of the remaining games. Both of my teams have pulled off a three-peat now -- Man City and the Lakers. 🎵 Blue Moon.... This .gif is relevant since they're listening to Queen and that reminds me of the MC/QPR League-winning match in May 2012. I just watched the end of that match again on YouTube. Martin Tyler saying, "it might just be the start of a dynasty." The Everton drama remains, though. I hope they're not relegated. IDK, if you have more money than God, you too can buy a successful football club, lol. In all seriousness, Arsenal needs to invest in defense over the summer. It's the one place where they're thinnest on the bench and it really let them down. Saliba's injury was the beginning of the end for our title hopes. At least that loss allowed Notts Forest to stay up. I've had a soft spot for them since the 98/99 season (my first watching the Premier League) because they were in it then but went down at the end of the season. I was happy when they came back up in August and am glad they're staying. Edited May 23, 2023 by proserpina65 1 Link to comment
Oosala May 23, 2023 Share May 23, 2023 56 minutes ago, proserpina65 said: At least that loss allowed Notts Forest to stay up. I've had a soft spot for them since the 98/99 season (my first watching the Premier League) ... I've always had a soft spot for Everton, even though Pickford's goal kicks often end up in the stadium seats. At least they're in the expensive seats! This is a controllable part of a goalkeeper's job, and one that could definitely be improved by practice. He's England's goalkeeper, for Christ's sake. Guess I'm in good company here because Dame Judy is also an Everton fan. Link to comment
proserpina65 May 23, 2023 Share May 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Oosala said: I've always had a soft spot for Everton, even though Pickford's goal kicks often end up in the stadium seats. At least they're in the expensive seats! This is a controllable part of a goalkeeper's job, and one that could definitely be improved by practice. He's England's goalkeeper, for Christ's sake. Guess I'm in good company here because Dame Judy is also an Everton fan. Yeah, I like Everton too. Relegation this season is something of a bitch since I don't dislike any of the teams in the bottom. Why can't they relegate Spurs, just on principle? 😁 On a related note: how the hell does Pickford keep his national team place? Surely Pope or Ramsdale (both, really) deserves a shot at it. 2 Link to comment
Oosala May 23, 2023 Share May 23, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, proserpina65 said: Yeah, I like Everton too. Relegation this season is something of a bitch since I don't dislike any of the teams in the bottom. Why can't they relegate Spurs, just on principle? 😁 On a related note: how the hell does Pickford keep his national team place? Surely Pope or Ramsdale (both, really) deserves a shot at it. Yes, please, to relegating the Spurs. Fecking Son is the very definition of a diver. Re: Pickford, it's a long-standing mystery to me why Southgate is so loyal to the guy. He really needs to re-think this, especially considering the massive difference between Arsenal and Everton's 2022-23 seasons. Give the spot to Ramsdale because he's more than earned it. Edited May 23, 2023 by Oosala 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 May 30, 2023 Share May 30, 2023 That was a wild finish to the season. I feel a bit sorry for Leicester going down but they played really badly this year. 6 points ended up separating Arsenal from the title. Argh! Oh well, it still was a fantastic season and justified the faith upper management had in Arteta during a frustrating rebuilding period. And there's the Champion's League to look forward to next season. 2 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 July 6, 2023 Share July 6, 2023 Farewell, Granit Xhaka! It's been a wild ride, but you really came through last season. I hope Leverkusen works out for you. 1 Link to comment
isalicat July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 22 hours ago, proserpina65 said: Farewell, Granit Xhaka! It's been a wild ride, but you really came through last season. I hope Leverkusen works out for you. He is 30 years old and got a 5 year contract in an easier league so I think its already worked out for him. Arsenal is getting some amazing young talent so I think its working out for the Gunners as well! 😺⚽ 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, isalicat said: He is 30 years old and got a 5 year contract in an easier league so I think its already worked out for him. Arsenal is getting some amazing young talent so I think its working out for the Gunners as well! 😺⚽ True dat. I was texting a friend yesterday about snagging Kai Havertz off Chelsea. But I will miss shouting "Xhaka!" like Michael Caine in Zulu. (At least I assume it was Michael Caine. I've never actually seen it.) 1 Link to comment
Wee S July 9, 2023 Share July 9, 2023 Absolutely raging about how United have handled the De Gea saga. I'm a longtime fan, so I get that he is past his prime, we needed a new #1 however he served us so well for 12 years. Saved us so many times. He was our last member of our last title-winning team; our longest serving keeper....he deserved a better send-off than a post on social media. Hope he gets his testimonial and does not follow the recent trend of making his way to saudi. Thank you De Gea! 1 Link to comment
DoctorAtomic August 10, 2023 Share August 10, 2023 Looks like we're going to be seeing extra stoppage time this season. Games will be longer to start, but I think once the refs start issuing cautions for rolling around or dallying for goal kicks, it will even out. 1 1 Link to comment
DoctorAtomic August 12, 2023 Share August 12, 2023 I certainly think it's a good idea to issue cards for time wasting, but I also think you need a hard limit on VAR too. That wastes time as well. 1 Link to comment
DoctorAtomic August 14, 2023 Share August 14, 2023 Nice to see Chelsea play a full 90' and not roll over. They even had some chances to go ahead towards the end. I think Wolves may have got robbed of a PK at the end. I only saw the second half, but I don't know how they could finish at least one. Link to comment
isalicat October 8, 2023 Share October 8, 2023 Bumping this thread up to say "Go you Gunners!!". Arsenal defeated Man City today to break a many year, 13 game losing streak. HAH! 1 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 October 10, 2023 Share October 10, 2023 We fucking beat City! We fucking beat City! I've been going around saying that since Sunday. I think I hurt my throat screaming when Martinelli scored. 1 Link to comment
isalicat November 17, 2023 Share November 17, 2023 Those of you who follow the EPL may have seen the news that Everton are to be docked 10 points for financial malfeasance....whereas Man City and Chelsea, who have done far, far worse, are still not being penalized accordingly. On top of the obvious refereeing bias that is being exhibited this season and the benighted use of VAR, its been a real shitshow to watch the EPL lately and I wonder how long this goes on before all the fans just tune out for good. 😿⚽ Link to comment
proserpina65 November 28, 2023 Share November 28, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 2:26 PM, isalicat said: Those of you who follow the EPL may have seen the news that Everton are to be docked 10 points for financial malfeasance....whereas Man City and Chelsea, who have done far, far worse, are still not being penalized accordingly. On top of the obvious refereeing bias that is being exhibited this season and the benighted use of VAR, its been a real shitshow to watch the EPL lately and I wonder how long this goes on before all the fans just tune out for good. 😿⚽ Apparently the FA is still investigating City and Chelsea - we'll see if anything comes of it. It is exceedingly unfair to punish Everton for something other teams have been getting away with for years. As to VAR, my go-to phrase is now "If there's any way VAR can screw over Arsenal, it will. But hey, at least they've overcome that for the moment and are on top of the table. 1 Link to comment
isalicat December 2, 2023 Share December 2, 2023 And...Arsenal are still four points clear at the top of the EPL table! A gutsy win...after that midweek CL triumph. Loving it! 😺⚽❤️ 1 1 Link to comment
isalicat December 5, 2023 Share December 5, 2023 Okay - that was a win!!! 4-3 in the 96th minute!! COYG! Its is OUR year! 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 December 11, 2023 Share December 11, 2023 And then they screw up at Villa Park. Oh, Arsenal, you inconsistent drama queen. While I like to think that Arteta knows what he's doing, but I fail to see the point of the David Raya experiment. He brings nothing to the team that Ramsdale didn't, and Ramsdale was more consistent in goal. 1 Link to comment
AimingforYoko January 26 Share January 26 The Klopp era at Liverpool is coming to an end. 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 February 5 Share February 5 Well, maybe Arsenal has finally exorcised that demon. 1 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 February 12 Share February 12 Now THAT is the Arsenal I want to see! One more goal and they'd have moved ahead of City on goal difference. 1 1 Link to comment
isalicat February 17 Share February 17 Another satisfying win for the Arsenal (coupled with a defeat for the bar stewards down the road and a draw for MC)...still second but looking fierce! 1 1 Link to comment
DoctorAtomic February 18 Share February 18 I'm interested if Villa can hold on to #4. They choked the last couple of matches, but held on today, and got a gift from Wolves. Link to comment
proserpina65 March 5 Share March 5 On one hand, I wanted to feel sorry for Sheffield United for getting crushed by Arsenal like that, but on the other, goal difference might come into play at the end of the season, so . . . 1 1 Link to comment
isalicat March 10 Share March 10 Sing! We are top of the league, top of the league, top of the league!! Come on you Gunners! (the Manshitty keeper also is now suspended due to too many fouls plus he got a knock, so the stars are aligning!) 2 1 Link to comment
DoctorAtomic March 10 Share March 10 33 minutes ago, isalicat said: the Manshitty keeper also is now suspended due to too many fouls plus he got a knock, so the stars are aligning!) What a bonehead, weak play too. Not that it wasn't a PK; it most certainly was. If he goes to the ground and takes the ball off the face, worst it's a corner. He doesn't get the starting job back if I'm the manager. I was surprised for such an end to end game, there weren't any goals in the run of play. That 6-0 result could be the most important of the season. Link to comment
proserpina65 March 11 Share March 11 20 hours ago, DoctorAtomic said: That 6-0 result could be the most important of the season. I've rarely been so focused on goal difference before. 1 Link to comment
isalicat March 30 Share March 30 Big game on Sunday! Man City vs. Arsenal - Pep Guardiola vs. Mikhail Arteta! Its at ManCity...but since the Gunners left Highbury I'm not sure how much that will matter. I'm jittery already because this might just determine the league winner...! Link to comment
proserpina65 April 1 Share April 1 Well, I'd much rather Arsenal had won, but a non-loss at the Etihad is pretty damned good. They hadn't managed that since 2016. And a two-point difference with Liverpool is far from insurmountable. 2 Link to comment
DoctorAtomic April 1 Share April 1 I thought Man City was largely flat. I don't think they're going to be able to overtake the top 2. 2 Link to comment
isalicat April 7 Share April 7 Well thank you Salah for the equalizer in the Man U/Liverpool game....so Arsenal (due to goal differential) is still top of the league!! Go you Gunners! 1 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 April 8 Share April 8 16 hours ago, isalicat said: Well thank you Salah for the equalizer in the Man U/Liverpool game....so Arsenal (due to goal differential) is still top of the league!! Go you Gunners! Yep, all they have to do now is win their remaining games and the title is theirs. 1 Link to comment
AimingforYoko April 14 Share April 14 Liverpool and Arsenal both go down today (Bad week for Liverpool), is City going to be handed the title again? 1 1 Link to comment
DoctorAtomic April 14 Share April 14 I'm rooting for Villa to hang on to 4th. I didn't think City would stumble, but I also didn't think they'd be able to overtake the other 2. You have to beat Palace at home if you expect to be a champion. Come on. Link to comment
proserpina65 April 15 Share April 15 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Seriously, Liverpool hands you a gift and you blow it against Villa! What the fucking hell?!?!?! 1 1 Link to comment
isalicat April 21 Share April 21 Back on top of the league, for the moment...a nice little display against the Wolves and its always good to see Chelsea lose (even to ManShitty). There is only one team in London!! 😸 1 1 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty April 21 Share April 21 North London wankers. 😀 At least Chelsea didn't embarrass themselves. I fully expected a lopsided score. Link to comment
proserpina65 April 22 Share April 22 On 4/20/2024 at 10:04 PM, isalicat said: Back on top of the league, for the moment...a nice little display against the Wolves and its always good to see Chelsea lose (even to ManShitty). There is only one team in London!! 😸 All we need now is for Arsenal to win the rest of their matches and City to draw one. Not holding my breath since I've been burned before. 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 April 24 Share April 24 On one hand, in your face, Chelsea!!! On the other, this weekend might be slightly awkward with my Chelsea-supporting best friend. 1 1 Link to comment
isalicat April 24 Share April 24 Lets make this perfectly clear! There is only ONE team in London! ⚽😺 1 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 April 29 Share April 29 Happy St. Totteringham's Day everyone! Perfect that it actually happened against Spurs. 1 1 1 Link to comment
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