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Aug 13, 2011 11:59 AM
figured it was better to start a thread since there's quite a few followers of the EPL and it's easier than the random soccer thread


kinda disappointed in the Reds opening performance, but a points a point I guess
Aug 13, 2011 11:59am
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Aug 13, 2011 12:06 PM
Opening day is always a little screwy. Can't read anything into the results whatsoever.
Aug 13, 2011 12:06pm
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Aug 13, 2011 12:07 PM
Chelsea
Man City
United
Arsenal

in that order
Aug 13, 2011 12:07pm
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Aug 13, 2011 1:29 PM
United
City
Chelsea
Arsenal
Aug 13, 2011 1:29pm
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Aug 13, 2011 2:09 PM
hoops23;861191 wrote:United
City
Chelsea
Arsenal

I agree with the top 3. Not sure Arsenal even gets 4th with Cesc (apparently) gone.

The Arsenal - Newcastle match just got interesting. Joey Barton is the biggest fucking douchebag I've ever seen. He definitely should have been given a red.
Aug 13, 2011 2:09pm
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Aug 13, 2011 2:13 PM
Joey Barton strikes again lol

Should not have been straight red
Aug 13, 2011 2:13pm
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Aug 13, 2011 2:23 PM
This game sucks by the way
Aug 13, 2011 2:23pm
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Aug 14, 2011 11:40 AM
Rooney scored early then man u's new keeper fucked up an easy save, its now 1-1
Aug 14, 2011 11:40am
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Aug 14, 2011 11:43 AM
I can't believe the season starts this early wow. It's nice to see ESPN increasing their coverage of good soccer. In their latest issue of ESPN magazine, they devoted a few pages to a Premiere League preview. First time I have seen a preview for a soccer league in ESPN's magazine.
Aug 14, 2011 11:43am
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Aug 14, 2011 12:07 PM
like_that;861945 wrote:I can't believe the seasons starts this early wow. It's nice to see ESPN increasing their coverage of good soccer. In their latest issue of ESPN magazine, they devoted a few pages to a Premiere League preview. First time I have seen a preview for a soccer league in ESPN's magazine.

SMH at ESPN, don't they know that cross country is a more up and coming "sport" than soccer?
Aug 14, 2011 12:07pm
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Aug 14, 2011 12:46 PM
like_that;861945 wrote:I can't believe the season starts this early wow. It's nice to see ESPN increasing their coverage of good soccer. In their latest issue of ESPN magazine, they devoted a few pages to a Premiere League preview. First time I have seen a preview for a soccer league in ESPN's magazine.

FWIW for a good amount of time yesterday Joey Barton was trending on twitter in the US. To me that shows it's definitely growing in popularity.

I was watching the Herd the other day for a couple minutes and Colin brought up how much his son and his friends love playing FIFA, and how that game is single handedly pushing the popularity of soccer in the US. I agree
Aug 14, 2011 12:46pm
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Aug 14, 2011 12:48 PM
lhslep134;861994 wrote:FWIW for a good amount of time yesterday Joey Barton was trending on twitter in the US. To me that shows it's definitely growing in popularity.

I was watching the Herd the other day for a couple minutes and Colin brought up how much his son and his friends love playing FIFA, and how that game is single handedly pushing the popularity of soccer in the US. I agree

I agree as well. Living in Europe is what got me into soccer, but I know a lot of friends who become soccer fans because of FIFA.
Aug 14, 2011 12:48pm
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Aug 14, 2011 1:06 PM
like_that;861996 wrote: but I know a lot of friends who become soccer fans because of FIFA.

That's how I got into it, and that's why I like Liverpool. When I started playing I loved using Gerrard and Torres
Aug 14, 2011 1:06pm
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Aug 14, 2011 3:07 PM
When ManU won the EPL last season, Both ManU and Wayne Rooney were trending in the US.

And I agree, FIFA is definitely a big reason on why soccer is growing. It's by far my favorite sports game and I know FIFA '11 was being played by a bunch of celebs/athletes of other sports as they were posting it on twitter.
Aug 14, 2011 3:07pm
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Aug 14, 2011 8:37 PM
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!! 2-1 winners over West Brom Albion!

Horrible, horrible goal conceded by United (and mainly, De Gea).

Top 3 so far:
Bolton
Man United
Wolves


We won't be seeing that long...:).
Aug 14, 2011 8:37pm
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Aug 15, 2011 12:59 AM
Sucks that ManU got hit with some injuries though.
Aug 15, 2011 12:59am
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Aug 15, 2011 8:34 AM
hoops23;862634 wrote:Sucks that ManU got hit with some injuries though.

Yeah. Missing Rio is something they've had to get used to...unfortunately.

It'll be interesting to have to see how deep they are...and so early.
Aug 15, 2011 8:34am
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Aug 15, 2011 9:50 AM
lhslep134;861994 wrote:FWIW for a good amount of time yesterday Joey Barton was trending on twitter in the US. To me that shows it's definitely growing in popularity.

I was watching the Herd the other day for a couple minutes and Colin brought up how much his son and his friends love playing FIFA, and how that game is single handedly pushing the popularity of soccer in the US. I agree

I was listening to that and I agree. Before FIFA I only followed the EPL and the US mens team. My addiction to that damn game opened me up to all of the Euro leagues/competitions.

I don't think it will happen, but I won't be surprised if Arsenal falls out of the top 4.
Aug 15, 2011 9:50am
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Aug 15, 2011 12:24 PM
Automatik;862758 wrote:.....I don't think it will happen, but I won't be surprised if Arsenal falls out of the top 4.
I agree, and as an Arsenal fan, it hurts me to say it...

...and the loss of Cesc (and Nasri?) is just one facet...they really did very little in the transfer market to shore up what has turned into a weak defensive team...

I think Liverpool is a good bet to get back to a Champions League finish this year...
Aug 15, 2011 12:24pm
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Aug 15, 2011 12:35 PM
Yeah I could see Liverpool or Tottenham taking their spot in the top 4. I'm just not thrilled with the off season departures and signings. Gervinho getting sent off in his first league match? wtf?!
Aug 15, 2011 12:35pm
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Aug 15, 2011 4:31 PM
I don't know if anyone is watching the Swansea v. Manchester City game but...Sergio Aguero is phenomenal so far. He almost had a goal with his first touch of the game (came on as a sub in the 2nd half). He bagged one goal and just got an assist.

Nice stuff! As much as it pains me to say it though...

Oh...so far, 3-0 to City with 17 left.

UPDATE:
Sergio Aguero just gets goal number 2!!! What a strike!!! 4-0 with just a minute or so left.
Aug 15, 2011 4:31pm
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Aug 15, 2011 4:59 PM
I love Sergio. I'm starting to hate Man City. It's a bummer.
Aug 15, 2011 4:59pm
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Aug 15, 2011 5:08 PM
No one likes a team that buys their talent. Unless you root for them of course.
Aug 15, 2011 5:08pm
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Aug 15, 2011 6:36 PM
I love Man City for the fact they fucked up the boring routine of only 4 teams competing for the CL spots. Now we have them, Spurs, and a few others with legitimate shots.

I expect it to be:
1. Manchester United
2. Manchester City
3. Chelsea
4. Tottenham
5. Liverpool
6. Everton
7. Arsenal

Last 3 or 4 could go either way. But I think Tottenham sneaks in this year.
Aug 15, 2011 6:36pm
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Aug 18, 2011 12:41 PM
Petr Cech out at keeper due to knee injury...anticipating 2-3 weeks...

should not have much bearing over the next 2 matches (WBA and Norwich), but an extended absence could be problematic for Chelsea...certainly Cech is one of the better "between the posts" keepers in the EPL.
Aug 18, 2011 12:41pm