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Who is going to win the league this year?

Discussion in 'The Premier League' started by Sharpe*, Oct 18, 2016.

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Who will be champions?

Poll closed Nov 15, 2016.
  1. Arsenal

    19.4%
  2. Chelsea

    12.9%
  3. Liverpool

    9.7%
  4. Manchester City

    38.7%
  5. Manchester United

    9.7%
  6. Tottenham

    9.7%
  1. Sharpe*

    Sharpe* Senior Member

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    Alright Lads,

    I thought it might be worth making a thread where we can put our prediction for title winners in at an early stage with no option of changing!

    This could of course bring a few 'Hiag' moments to the table to the amusement of everyone else <ok>

    Or, are Spurs going to win the title this year? Definitely in with a shout.

    Can Arsenal finally put a consistently strong season in rather than looking very good in patches?

    Can Liverpool keep picking up 3 points or will they continue to struggle against the smaller teams?

    Can Chelsea or United put in a challenge or will City romp it?

    What do you think?
     
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  2. Lovearsenalcock

    Lovearsenalcock Homeboy
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    I know Chelsea and United won't.

    The others are all in with a good chance.
     
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  3. Sharpe*

    Sharpe* Senior Member

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    You not reckon Chelsea might be in with a chance without Europe?

    I'm also inclined after last night to say United wont either.
     
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  4. Lovearsenalcock

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    I don't think they will. They are doing orite....but I see at least 4 other teams up to the task a bit better than them. This season they are a 1 man team. Just wait till Costa is not playing. Everyone else is average in that team. I'd cash in on Hazard...he's been long found out.
     
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  5. Chief

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    On last night's evidence neither United or Liverpool will. Mourinho still trying to sort out the mess left by van Gaal, we'll be better next year.

    Liverpool have a ****e centre midfield, both of the players who were there last night are gash, a ****e centre forward and two dodgy keepers. No way are they winning it.

    Sadly, I think City will win it this year as the rest of the competition will take points from each other while they have the beating of most when they are on form. Arsenal will push them closest this time, which seems weird to even say it.

    I think top four is;

    City
    Arsenal
    United
    Spurs or Liverpool.
     
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  6. PINKIE

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    Funny that the term HIAG has now become a verb for ****ing it up <laugh>
     
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  7. Skylarker

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    Not even sure why Chelsea or Man Utd are on the poll tbh.
     
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  8. Skylarker

    Skylarker PL High Commissioner

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    Just on this point. Last night we were forced to play Can, he's not to the level we need (currently). I know Jimmy and others worship him, but he's not mobile enough for Klopps style imo.

    However, When we play a midfield 3 of Wijnaldem, Hendo, and Lallana we're devastating in midfield. It's probably been the best midfield 3 in the PL this season (I'm sure some nerd could gets stats to show that).

    So yes, possibly not enough depth. But without many distractions and with those 3 playing, we're brilliant in midfield.
     
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  9. PINKIE

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    Arsenal are in with a really good shout this year. We've finally addressed weaknesses in the squad (GK, CB, DM) but I think our lack of clinical striker could cost us, although scoring hasn't been a problem so far.

    Still think the title is City's to lose though.
     
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  10. Skylarker

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    Arsenal had a very good transfer window, granted.

    I still think you need a CF though. Although I'd play Sanchez as a 9 for the whole season and see what happens.

    Very good chance this year, not quite Liverpool's level yet (as we saw when we played you), but you're getting there.
     
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  11. PINKIE

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    Are you saying that Liverpool will finish above Arsenal ?
     
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  12. Lovearsenalcock

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    Yes are you daring to make a prediction :shocked:. It could be used against you. You may be labelled a major **** up like lol. Your life may not be worth living.


    Say No bruh....don't say "yes"


    :emoticon-0184-tmi:
     
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  13. The RDBD

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    Same reason that Arsenal are (whatever that reason may actually be) ??
     
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  14. Sharpe*

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    Three horse race imo.

    City
    Arsenal
    Spurs

    Its hard to bet against City but I reckon Spurs are going to run close and Arsenal will probably be on their coat tails too with the possibility of nicking it.
     
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  15. PINKIE

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    I don't think sky will feel the need to call the old bill :police:
     
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    I think a lot will depend on how well Spurs' squad copes with CL football and premier league games when they come thick and fast. They've got something like 7 games in a month coming up now. It should be an indicator of how they will cope this season. Personally I think they will flatter to decive, bottling it at the sharp end of the season again.
     
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    It can only be between City, Arsenal & Chelsea others just don't measure up and Londons remaining teams are a joke.
     
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  18. The RDBD

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    IMHO the ominous thing is that they are ticking over quite well when you know
    how Pep wants them to play has not yet been fully engrained into the squad.
    Conversely it only took De Bruyne being out to lower their attacking threat, and
    their defence is fragile against ferocious pressure.

    So if they win the PL, IMHO they will not be miles ahead of the rest.
     
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  19. PINKIE

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    Can we expect another prediction like this one from HIAB ?
     
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  20. The RDBD

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    <HIAG/PIXIE law>
     
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