Damn, Spurs are so fucking good at the minute.
-
Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules.
-
Congrats to the winners of the 2023 Smog Awards!
2016/17 Soccer/Football Thread
- Thread starter Aurious
- Start date
- Status
Beating a Pulis team with a header from a set-piece. What a nice feeling:-)
Liverpool must be thanking Firmino right now, I don't know what on earth Moreno was thinking other than 'I'mma make sure we get dem points'
Exactly. A pass to Sturridge and it's 2-0.
Anyway, how bad are Chelsea lol
Anyway, how bad are Chelsea lol
The point where Zlatan looks confused that United can win without him
Spurs back in business for the title? Chelsea were abysmal today while Spurs have been excellent and on the rise. If they win in the FA Cup then Chelsea are going to be properly rattled. As for this game, credit where it's due - Mourinho got his tactics spot on. Alonso was a big miss for Chelsea though to be fair.
Also, Herrera's pockets - keys, wallet, Hazard. Didn't give him a sniff all game!
Also, Herrera's pockets - keys, wallet, Hazard. Didn't give him a sniff all game!
Costa has gone completely off the boil now and from what I have seen Chelsea seem to have been hanging on to the last few matches (winning but still "hanging on a bit" if that makes sense...). Spurs are playing with freedom and they have a relatively shallow but high quality bench that has come in and played really well lately. But I still expect Chelsea to win it. They have a 4pt lead with an arguably much easier run-in against teams with not much to play for; Everton is the only fixture that stands out. Spurs have to play Palace next who are in good form and still on the hunt for the last few points that will guarantee safety, followed by fixtures against Arsenal and Utd.
If Utd win the EL this season then it will be terribly unlucky for the team in 4th. With Sanchez looking fed up and Ox rumoured to be going to Liverpool, next season is not looking good for Arsenal...
If Utd win the EL this season then it will be terribly unlucky for the team in 4th. With Sanchez looking fed up and Ox rumoured to be going to Liverpool, next season is not looking good for Arsenal...
One bit of good news is that Ozil is allegedly going back on contract strikes as interest from big clubs has not been substantial (only Turkish side Fernerbache). Think I'd like Tottenham to win it because it would be funny seeing Chelsea bottle an 11pt lead. Do expect Conte to get his squad into shape though. Man Utd vs Spurs is looking like the biggest game of the rest of the season, Spurs win and they're still in contention, Man Utd win and not only do Man Utd make a crucial three points for top 4, but puts a massive dent in Spurs campaign (unless aforementioned Chelsea go on a losing streak, which probably won't happen).
As for fourth, I think they'd still have a chance to qualify for Champion's League. Unless Leicester end up winning the whole thing and Man Utd the Europa.
As for fourth, I think they'd still have a chance to qualify for Champion's League. Unless Leicester end up winning the whole thing and Man Utd the Europa.
The thing is, anyone can point at moments which cost them thr title. Spurs have Kane missing at some point, Liverpool have a bad January and February while Man City had Bravo and Stones making errors.
..and only a Chelsea's goal would be enough for my bet :(
Bad first half, decent second half.
Don't think it changes much in the grand scheme of things though.
Don't think it changes much in the grand scheme of things though.
Real Madrid for CL again? The amount of decisions that go in the favour of Spanish clubs are ridiculous though.
And then Dybala will dribble past the entire Barcelona "defence" and that will be pulled back for offside somehow
Monaca vs Dortmund was very entertaining.
Certainly better to watch than Barcelona vs Juventus
EDIT: PFA Team of the Year
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39648483
For the lazy:
De Gea
Walker Luiz Cahill Rose
Hazard Alli Kante Mane
Kane Lukaku
Pretty noticeable omissions (such as Sanchez, the Tottenham CB pairing)
Certainly better to watch than Barcelona vs Juventus
EDIT: PFA Team of the Year
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39648483
For the lazy:
De Gea
Walker Luiz Cahill Rose
Hazard Alli Kante Mane
Kane Lukaku
Pretty noticeable omissions (such as Sanchez, the Tottenham CB pairing)
Last edited:
Crap. I wanted Monaco or Juventus to win.
Monaco - Dark horse.
Juventus - Buffon clearly deserves it at least once.
Monaco - Dark horse.
Juventus - Buffon clearly deserves it at least once.
- Status