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[SAFC_ABZ]

Only scored one less than city

And handed out a few wallopings along the way, too

They lack backbone at the tail end of the season, not goal scoring ability, IMO

 

[cluffy]

Still games to play and points to lose. Folk going way over the top

 

[Qwerty]

Arsenal haven't folded, they've had a bad result. They've won 10 of the previous 11. The one draw was against Man City. Still a few twists and turns yet

 

[parsonjohn1985]

Desperate for a striker, whether arteta actually accepts that and buys a top class 25+ goals striker is anyones guess. Always seems to me he’d rather his teams walk the ball into the net than take the easy option of having that striker or two who may not be as silky or run around as much as the other players but consistently score
If they stump up for Toney or that isak lad or both by selling some players, they’d be proper contenders. But big number strikers come with huge price tags as well those two are gonna be nudging 100m each potentially

They've been heavily linked with Watkins.

But it won't happen if villa get champions league this year imo

 

[chopsfc007]

And handed out a few wallopings along the way, too

They lack backbone at the tail end of the season, not goal scoring ability, IMO

They had 10 wins in 11 with one draw against City so that's harsh

 

[Boz33]

They've been heavily linked with Watkins.

But it won't happen if villa get champions league this year imo

Yeh doubt Watkins would even think about it if villa get that 4th spot, and would villa even think about selling if he’s still got time on his contract with the massive extra revenue from even the group games to come in.
Saying that I think Toney and isak are both better than him

 

[Roker Mackem]

Apparently not, Italy and Germany are the nations currently getting them.

Thats a massive change on just a week ago then. Was about a 75% chance England over Germany

 

[Qwerty]

Yeh doubt Watkins would even think about it if villa get that 4th spot, and would villa even think about selling if he’s still got time on his contract with the massive extra revenue from even the group games to come in.
Saying that I think Toney and isak are both better than him

Villa might need the cash. Pretty close the FFP limits I think.

 

[Roker Mackem]

1,950/1 at Betfred as Palace were 12/1, Ross County 14/1 & Villa 9/1. Other bookies still over 1,000/1 as most around 10/1 or more for a game

Fair play, was guessing the prices. Didnt realise Palace and Ross would be that high

 

[Qwerty]

Thats a massive change on just a week ago then. Was about a 75% chance England over Germany

This explains it better than me.
Liverpool and West Ham looking like they're going out will knack up English chances

The battle for extra Champions League places is tight between Italy, Germany and England

Two leagues will be rewarded with extra places in next season's Champions League as part of the 36-team competition revamp -- but who will benefit?

www.espn.co.uk

 

[Boz33]

Villa might need the cash. Pretty close the FFP limits I think.

I’m guessing they may squeak it with some minor sales…then they’ll have an extra 40m or so just from group stages of champs league the year after it they can stay under the bar
And if what they do sell is academy products, that stretches the money a little further again, but I guess most teams will have to horse trade this summer with ffp, could well be a quiet summer for most clubs and not lots of massive fees being thrown about

 

[Roker Mackem]

This explains it better than me.
Liverpool and West Ham looking like they're going out will knack up English chances

The battle for extra Champions League places is tight between Italy, Germany and England

Two leagues will be rewarded with extra places in next season's Champions League as part of the 36-team competition revamp -- but who will benefit?

www.espn.co.uk

Looking like 50/50 at the moment then

They had 10 wins in 11 with one draw against City so that's harsh

Theyve bottled it

 

[chopsfc007]

Looking like 50/50 at the moment then


Theyve bottled it

How is one game bottling it

 

[Roker Mackem]

How is one game bottling it

Slipped from their grasp

 

[Safc98]

How is one game bottling it

Playing like that in the second half at home in a title race is bottling it

 

[chopsfc007]

Slipped from their grasp

Leicester if they don't go up is bottling it but losing one game against a good side isn't

Playing like that in the second half at home in a title race is bottling it

I just don't like the term its one game if liecester don't go up that's a better example

 

[Safc98]

Leicester if they don't go up is bottling it but losing one game against a good side isn't

I just don't like the term its one game if liecester don't go up that's a better example

I do get what you mean tbf

 

[harryCLSsafc]

Villa were excellent.

title race still very much on but City c clearly in the driving seat now.

Fine margins at that level.

 

[Cridge]

Thats a massive change on just a week ago then. Was about a 75% chance England over Germany

England and Germany are virtually level. We look like losing both teams from the UEFA Cup, Leverskuen look like winning it. If Man City and Arsenal both go through, 2nd spot should go to England. If Bayern beat Arsenal, it will be tight.

 

[Safc98]

Villa were excellent.

title race still very much on but City c clearly in the driving seat now.

Fine margins at that level.

City best Villa 4-1 without their two best players. That’s the difference c

England and Germany are virtually level. We look like losing both teams from the UEFA Cup, Leverskuen look like winning it. If Man City and Arsenal both go through, 2nd spot should go to England. If Bayern beat Arsenal, it will be tight.

What a load of shite, 5 teams from one league