EPL 2025/26
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@bayimports said in EPL 2025/26:
@sparky said in EPL 2025/26:
Fantastic 4-0 win against AFC Bournemouth.
Up the Villa!!!!!
We were off our game when Smith went off, Jimenez great attacking lines, but Morgan beat up on him. Thought we looked good just after the half then the easily read penalty save knocked any momentum well out and were poor to finish. Dust off and we go again
Well done, think we may have woken Villa back up
We've been alright after a chaotic start on and off the field. Interesting game despite the scoreline. Poor attempt from Petrovic from the Buendia free kick i thought, but you guys dominated the start of the 2nd half until Martinez saved the Semenyo penalty and tipped a deflection that was goalbound over the bar. Had one of those gone in, it's a different game, not too dissimilar from last year where we dominated early but only had one goal, invited you guys back in, and Evanilson snatched a winner at the death. This game, we took every chance.
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Buendia is a great little player who has struggled with injury. Adds a bit of craft to Villa's hard workers.
Doku is a joy to watch to anyone who likes freestyle football. City have moved him closer to the penalty area instead of being stuck out wide and defenders are scared of him when he runs at them. Not sure I can think of a player you can compare him to for playing style with his fast feet and acceleration. City use a Cherki, Foden, Doku triangle in the middle of the field, looking for one of them to get space facing forwards to either play a ball for Haaland or push to the full-backs out wide where it is usually defender free.
And in good news for everyone, Notts County won tonight to move up to 3rd and an automatic promotion spot - stop the season now!
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@KiwiPie said in EPL 2025/26:
Buendia is a great little player who has struggled with injury. Adds a bit of craft to Villa's hard workers.
Doku is a joy to watch to anyone who likes freestyle football. City have moved him closer to the penalty area instead of being stuck out wide and defenders are scared of him when he runs at them. Not sure I can think of a player you can compare him to for playing style with his fast feet and acceleration. City use a Cherki, Foden, Doku triangle in the middle of the field, looking for one of them to get space facing forwards to either play a ball for Haaland or push to the full-backs out wide where it is usually defender free.
And in good news for everyone, Notts County won tonight to move up to 3rd and an automatic promotion spot - stop the season now!
On Buendia, he adds energy too when he comes on, always gets about. He's improved on his shooting and pass range too. A crazy turnaround after we tried to sell him in the summer.
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@sparky said in EPL 2025/26:
The Scots lead the Danes 1-0. If it finishes like that Steve Clarke's men are off to the World Cup.
This wins the award for the most understated comment on one of the best finishes i've ever seen. McTominay's overhead was incredible. Got to love the guy, didn't look good enough at Man U and takes the decision to go to Napoli of all places. I went to watch them a few weeks ago and its remarkable how he has become something of a folk hero out there, not least I suspect because he's been filmed smoking and dancing with locals after games.
The game was nuts, three of the best goals Scotland will ever score and an end to the game which once again proves why other sports struggle to engender the love and passion that football does.
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@Dodge said in EPL 2025/26:
Love the stadium atmosphere but I’ve spent most of my day whilst pretending to work watching videos of people in pubs celebrating the winner and the goal at the death
yeah me too, and all of them put a massive smile on my face. Guys imploring the ref to blow the whistle and then suddenly everything just explodes!
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Premier League to introduce a spending cap from next season
Clubs' on-field spending will be restricted to 85% of their football revenue and net profit or loss on player sales.
Doesn't this continue to give the advantage to the richer clubs?
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@sparky said in EPL 2025/26:
A fantastic second half comeback by the Villa at Leeds. Two goals by Morgan Rogers. 2-1 and up to fourth.
The introduction of Malen after halftime changed the game.
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