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[Trader Pat]

I'm undecided on Liverpool. WIth VVD back in the mix defence should be sorted, but your front line is looking a little tired? Will need to see a few more matches before I can really say that, but that's my gut feel.

Yeah another attacker would have been nice but its essentially the same squad as two years ago, more midfield options though even with Gini gone.

Saturday might give us a clue, can't wait to see VVD against Lukaku!

[Trader Pat]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/100 ... g-director

I hope he walks on a free transfer next season with a Champions Lge winners medal and gives 2 fingers to everyone on the way out the door

He wanted parity with Neymar as the clubs highest earner but then Messi came along and that went out the window. So if he stays he'll be 3rd highest earner, which must grate a bit especially as he's Paris born and bred.

Plus the fans seem to be siding with the club and have already started to boo him.

[Realrocknrolla]

Saturday might give us a clue, can't wait to see VVD against Lukaku!

He will do much better than that turnip Pablo Mari did.

[Kai]

I'm undecided on Liverpool. WIth VVD back in the mix defence should be sorted, but your front line is looking a little tired? Will need to see a few more matches before I can really say that, but that's my gut feel.

Yeah another attacker would have been nice but its essentially the same squad as two years ago, more midfield options though even with Gini gone.

Saturday might give us a clue, can't wait to see VVD against Lukaku!

Hoping for one last transfer surprise, there is a spot now that Shaqiri is gone

Been a boring window but gotta stay sensible, all of the key players had only 2 years left so the money has to go into re-signing them first, only Salah and Hendo left which will get sorted in the upcoming days and weeks.

[Realrocknrolla]

I hope he walks on a free transfer next season with a Champions Lge winners medal and gives 2 fingers to everyone on the way out the door

Me too bud!

[Euler]

I'm undecided on Liverpool. WIth VVD back in the mix defence should be sorted, but your front line is looking a little tired? Will need to see a few more matches before I can really say that, but that's my gut feel.

A bit stale, more than tired. Actually for players like Mane and Salah this was the most rest they've had in years, and I think the longest pre-season as well for everyone including Klopp. Firmino came back last but will get plenty of rest on the bench because Jota seems to have taken his false nine position for now, he's a bit of a poacher.

Y, I was going to use the word stale. I think that's more appropriate.

I have this view that you can only play a system or style for a short period before opponents learn to nullify it. So unless you keep changing your system or the players you will find it harder and harder.

[Kai]

I'm undecided on Liverpool. WIth VVD back in the mix defence should be sorted, but your front line is looking a little tired? Will need to see a few more matches before I can really say that, but that's my gut feel.

A bit stale, more than tired. Actually for players like Mane and Salah this was the most rest they've had in years, and I think the longest pre-season as well for everyone including Klopp. Firmino came back last but will get plenty of rest on the bench because Jota seems to have taken his false nine position for now, he's a bit of a poacher.

Y, I was going to use the word stale. I think that's more appropriate.

I have this view that you can only play a system or style for a short period before opponents learn to nullify it. So unless you keep changing your system or the players you will find it harder and harder.

I would agree, that Liverpool period last season when they couldn't score at home no matter the opposition was brutal and almost so costly. I would love for Klopp to drop the false 9 approach and switch it up with an energetic striker like Haaland instead and to keep evolving his style of play.

Speaking of which, he has already started doing something new, with playing the young winger Harvey Elliott and Ox on the right side of central midfield, they join Salah and Trent on the right flank during attacks, something to watch for this season.

[firlandsfarm]

Heartbreaking News : Harry Kane has decided to remain trophyless.

[firlandsfarm]

What a shambles from start to finish!

Looks like Daniel Levy is due some love from Spurs fans

Only shambles was Kane ... went public before Levy had agreed to let him go. That probably made Levy even more determined to get his cash. Kane was warned that Levy is a very hard negotiator, he was wrong to think he could put pressure on Levy.

[firlandsfarm]

I do wonder how this title race will play out.

City have reshaped a bit, but don't look convincing so far. Chelsea look very well organised and a clear title threat.

Not sure others are really in the same arena as those two?

I'm a Gooner but have to admit they had no answer to Lukaku and I don't think many others will. It was good to see a strong, old fashioned No. 9 take control around the opposition's penalty area, holding the ball up and distributing it dangerously. I think he will have a big influence on the PL this season not just in scoring but also by creating goals with direct assists and by drawing defenders out of position to cover him.

[Trader Pat]

What a brilliant story this is!

Why didn't I think of it?!

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic ... -1.4654000

[Euler]

Arsenal going for a morale boosting win tonight!

[Realrocknrolla]

Arsenal going for a morale boosting win tonight!

[Realrocknrolla]

Arsenal seem to have plenty of decent players, but not a team. You would think that is a management issue.

Captain issue!

But i suppose a bout of Malaria and Covid can make you a bit shit!

This aged well!

[Realrocknrolla]

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