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2015/2016 Premier League

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  • mariner4lifeM Online
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    mariner4life
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    #14

    <p>Their entire squad cost less than $20M. And they play great footy, they're disciplined at the back, and have pace to burn up front. They just hammer teams on the counter. Add in a couple of guys who can't stop scoring, and it's a winning combo. I hope they do it, i really hope the reality doesn't get to them like it got to Liverpool a couple of years ago. The mentality of the squad seem really good though, they didn't bring big names in over the transfer window, keeping faith with the spirit in the team. And it's working. </p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>And in an even bigger shock, their biggest threat seem to be Spurs. Fucking Spurs!</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>This is the best season ever, the money available to the mid-table sides means there is a better spread of talent, and you get more "shocks". </p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>Liverpool have firmly ensconced themselves in their rightful place in mid-table, and going on cup runs. It's a shit squad of ordinary players bought by a guy with no fucking clue. Fuck you Rodgers, you got lucky with Suarez, and having Sturridge for the 3 months he was actually fit. But you filled the squad with over-priced junk. I feel for Klopp, he's a dude, but this job might be the death of him. He needs to burn the place to the ground, and start again.</p>
    <p> </p>
    <p>Go Leicester!</p>

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    • HoorooH Do not disturb
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      Hooroo
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      #15

      <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Virgil" data-cid="557486" data-time="1454976223">
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      <p>Paying 1/5000 to win as well, wonder how many placed a lazy £5 on that..</p>
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      </blockquote>
      <p> </p>
      <p>I didn't realise they were so short!  I wouldn't have had them certain favourites at the beginning of the season.... :)</p>

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      • V Offline
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        Virgil
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        #16

        No one likes sarcasm ;)<br><br>
        Everyone keeps expecting them to hit the wall and start losing, with Man U bombing I'm mor than happy to see them keep going

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        • KiwiPieK Offline
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          KiwiPie
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          #17

          <p>Spot on Mariner - Leicester's 2 gems are obviously Vardy (who wasn't even played as a central striker last season) and Mahrez who they bought for a song from a lower league French club and is phenomenally gifted, pace, a superb shot and some of the best feet you'll ever see, he really does beat players for fun sometimes. Add to that the sheer hard work of the likes of Drinkwater and Konte, the resurgence of Albrighton and a very solid defence and they look a really tough team to beat.</p>

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          • mariner4lifeM Online
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            <p>I like Claudio Ranieri as well, he got hammered in the press during his time at Chelsea, but always seemed to keep a sense of humour. Was widely tipped to be a disaster at Leicester, and first out of the job, and here he is, top of the table. </p>

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              #19

              <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="557488" data-time="1454976311">
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              <p>Liverpool have firmly ensconced themselves in their rightful place in mid-table, and going on cup runs. It's a shit squad of ordinary players bought by a guy with no fucking clue. Fuck you Rodgers, you got lucky with Suarez, and having Sturridge for the 3 months he was actually fit. But you filled the squad with over-priced junk. I feel for Klopp, he's a dude, but this job might be the death of him. He needs to burn the place to the ground, and start again.</p>
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              </blockquote>
              <p> </p>
              <p>And get rid of Mignolet ffs.</p>

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              • MajorPomM Away
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                MajorPom
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                #20

                <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="557494" data-time="1454977459">
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                <p>I like Claudio Ranieri as well, he got hammered in the press during his time at Chelsea, but always seemed to keep a sense of humour. Was widely tipped to be a disaster at Leicester, and first out of the job, and here he is, top of the table. </p>
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                <p> </p>
                <p>Yeah agree, massive fan of Ranieri here. Really stoked for the guy and what he's achieved so far this season.</p>
                <p> </p>
                <p>Still don't think LC will win it though.</p>

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                • mariner4lifeM Online
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                  <p>get rid? They signed him for 5 years! 5 fucking years!! He generally concedes the first shot on target sent at him!! Our defense is prone to huuuge lapses, and what do we have to bail them out? A fucking keeper who can't keep a shot out?! jesus that deal defies belief. He's got to be one of the worst keepers in the league. </p>

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                  • HoorooH Do not disturb
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                    Hooroo
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                    #22

                    <p>OOoooooh Scousers out in the 120th minute (+1) away at West Ham. Pens looked a certainty.</p>

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                      #23

                      <p>I wonder how patient Liverpool ownership will be.  It's taken Pochettino almost two years to weed out the chaff and rebuild the squad from the grass roots up, Klopp has a full on rebuild of his own</p>

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                      • mariner4lifeM Online
                        mariner4lifeM Online
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                        #24

                        <p>I watched that shit this morning. What a crap game. The 2nd half was nearly devoid of shots, just both teams turning the ball over. Liverpool are crap, good luck Klopp, you're going to need it. </p>
                        <p> </p>
                        <p>If they are ever going to challenge for anything meaningful, they need to bring in an entire new starting side. And that will not only cost money, but take 6 months to gel. I doubt he'll get that time. So I doubt any improvement is on the way. </p>

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                        • BovidaeB Offline
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                          #25

                          <p>Big wins by Arsenal and Spurs yesterday to close the gap to leaders Leicester to only 2 pts.  Although Man City aren't out the title race it's probably a 3-horse race with 12 games to go.</p>

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                          • mariner4lifeM Online
                            mariner4lifeM Online
                            mariner4life
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                            #26

                            <p>and those three are Leicester, Arsenal, and Spurs? Bizarro world</p>

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                              <p>With Spurs and Leicester showing more form and having the easier runs home.</p>
                              <p> </p>
                              <p>I wouldn't mind any of those 3 winning it</p>
                              <p> </p>
                              <p>In another shocking development Fulham had their second win in 4 mths :huh:</p>

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                                KiwiPie
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                                #28

                                <blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="558947" data-time="1455576319">
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                                <p>Big wins by Arsenal and Spurs yesterday to close the gap to leaders Leicester to only 2 pts.  Although Man City aren't out the title race it's probably a 3-horse race with 12 games to go.</p>
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                                </blockquote>
                                <p>City certainly have the capacity to go on a winning run - but appear to be a little too dysfunctional to do it.</p>

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                                  <p>You'd think the players would be out to impress Pep seeing as how he has allegedly been given an open cheque to sign whoever he wants.</p>
                                  <p> </p>
                                  <p>But the reverse seems true. Totally unmotivated in the main.</p>

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                                    Bovidae
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                                    <p>There will be more twists and turns.  The top 4 teams all have to play eachother (excluding Arsenal and Leicester City), so points will be won and lost, and all play Man Utd.  Games vs Liverpool and Chelsea also lurk for most of them.</p>

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                                    • HoorooH Do not disturb
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                                      Hooroo
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                                      #31

                                      <p>Err I didn't think Leicester had to play Spurs or City either</p>

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                                      • HoorooH Do not disturb
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                                        Hooroo
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                                        #32

                                        Leicester

                                        			Tottenham
                                        		
                                        			Arsenal
                                        		
                                        			Manchester City
                                        	
                                        			Norwich (h)
                                        		
                                        			Swansea (h)
                                        		
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                                        			<b>Tottenham (a)</b>
                                        		
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                                        			Man Utd (h)
                                        		
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                                        • HoorooH Do not disturb
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                                          Hooroo
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                                          #33

                                          <p>Leicester have in order,</p>
                                          <p> </p>
                                          <p>Norwich</p>
                                          <p>West Brom</p>
                                          <p>Watford</p>
                                          <p>Newcastle</p>
                                          <p>Palace</p>
                                          <p>Soton</p>
                                          <p>Sunderland</p>
                                          <p>Hammers</p>
                                          <p>Swansea</p>
                                          <p>Man U</p>
                                          <p>Everton</p>
                                          <p>Chelsea</p>

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