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    Premier League 2022 - 23

    As the transfer window is now open, deals are beginning to be done and fans are already looking forward to the new season, I thought I'd start the new season's thread for us.

    I predict City will win it with Liverpool second again. What I'd like to see from my club (Newcastle) is a few exciting signings, a top ten finish and a decent showing in the cups. The owners certainly don't lack ambition and I'm sure will do whatever it takes within FFP rules.

    Over to you

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    Premier League 2022 - 23

    I agree with your prediction regarding champions. Happy Liverpool have been quick in signing a Mane replacement though the uncertainty around Salah and potential further new players would make it hard for me to see how they would better City.

    A good season for me would be similar to the one we just had, only replacing the Carling Cup with the Champs League trophy perhaps.

    Will be also keenly watching what the neighbours up the road do with their new manager and outgoings and incomings, not banking on them making it as entertaining a season as they gave me last year, but one can live in hope.

    Chelsea without Roman will also be one to keep an eye on, be interesting to see how that plays out and what if any affect that has on them.

    Wish Newcastle all the best, big fan of Howe just hope Poch being available doesn't tempt the club to do the unthinkable.
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    City with a new proper striker will be terrifying, just don't try to tame him into being "attacking midfielder" *Groan*!
    Man City to win the league and at least one of the domestic trophies, plus a good showing in the Champions League (although I genuinely think it's our destiny to be always the bridesmaid.)
    Liverpool... I'm not sure. Who is going to challenge them in the league? The top 4 last year were a mess (City included, towards the end) but Chelsea look pretty formidable, top three finish there I'd say.
    Tottenham might have a good surge as well coming off the back of Son's epic season, although Arsenal have a decent team and if they sign Gabriel Jesus they might start seeing some decent scorelines, play his side by side with Martinelli and I'm scared to play them.

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    I fancy Nottingham Forest to do well. One of my best mates follows them so they are my spiritual second team and I was well pleased when they came up to the Prem. Unlike some of the lower league clubs coming up to the top tier they have been very active in the transfer market, putting some big money offers in to strengthen their side. Possibly a bit risky but definitely to be respected!

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    Chuffed with out transfer business so far, we some investment though in the midfield i think. I do worry about the Salah saga, I would have liked Sadio to stay too on all honesty.

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    Can't see past City with Haaland as point man, and I think they'll win it at a canter. Same top three in the same order, and I can only pray Spurs overcome Arsenal for a 7th straight season and take 4th. A couple of encouraging signings so far but keeping Conte is the key.
    Expect it will take Newcastle a few seasons to build into CL regulars and title contenders.
    Ten Hag has a rebuild project on his hands and they'll be another year or two in the wilderness

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    I've renewed my season ticket (Arsenal) ready for another season of random result generation. They risked it all with fire sale and loan of pretty much everyone other than a starting 11 with a couple prone to injuries but still the taste of no beer football on a mid week at least will mix things up a bit.

    Can't see past (Man) Citeh for the league, Liverpool will go close again if good Chelsea turn up they will be third and VAR will see (Man) United for 4th close between Spurs us (and Toon depending on signings) for 5th given our deals so far (19yo Brazilian winger, and Europa and the blood soaked World Cup in (November 21 - December 18) topped off with horrendous flu/covid/respiratory season we could end up 8th again with the lack of depth. Yes I'm quietly optimistic

    Citeh and Pool have enough squad depth for the domestic cups between them but I think they said it was still not their turn this year in Chumps league. Man United and Arsenal for the Europa final and West Ham to win Europa Sunday lge cup.

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    Good to see Liverpool buying early to match city,I think it’ll be between those 2 again.
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    My prediction

    Man city
    Chelsea
    Liverpool
    Man utd
    Spurs

    If mane stays then maybe they will get 2nd. Whilst Jota, Diaz and possibly Nunez are good they are not mane, salah and firmino. Mane will leave, salah and firmino are both in their last year, it's amazing how many games players miss in their last year of contract, trying to protect their big payday.

    United were awful last year, but without the last 8 game collapse they could of got 4th, so bad were the others. Conte will blow up, it's what he does. Lack of a striker will stop arsenal.




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    Here’s hoping Forest survive the first season

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    Fixtures are out
    Tough start for the champions at West Ham . With our notoriously poor early form it won’t be easy .
    Got a free pass that weekend too . Hmmmm , Hadrians Wall or London Stadium ??
    Toon two weeks later . Can’t wait to see what the witty journalists dream up as a title for this one .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chewitt13 View Post
    My prediction

    Man city
    Chelsea
    Liverpool
    Man utd
    Spurs

    If mane stays then maybe they will get 2nd. Whilst Jota, Diaz and possibly Nunez are good they are not mane, salah and firmino. Mane will leave, salah and firmino are both in their last year, it's amazing how many games players miss in their last year of contract, trying to protect their big payday.

    United were awful last year, but without the last 8 game collapse they could of got 4th, so bad were the others. Conte will blow up, it's what he does. Lack of a striker will stop arsenal.




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    You honestly believe Chelsea will turn around a 22 point gap from Liverpool this season ????

    Theyve lost their best CB and also Christensen and still have lukaku as their striker.

    If anything I can see them finishing 4th or 5th.

    As for Firmino. He was only a bit part player last year, Jota and especially Diaz are a level above him now.

    For me it’s City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs in that order.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Drago View Post
    You honestly believe Chelsea will turn around a 22 point gap from Liverpool this season ????

    Theyve lost their best CB and also Christensen and still have lukaku as their striker.

    If anything I can see them finishing 4th or 5th.

    As for Firmino. He was only a bit part player last year, Jota and especially Diaz are a level above him now.

    For me it’s City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs in that order.


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    CFC supporter here and IMO a top six would be good Gallagher and Broja back and whoever sanctioned buying that overpriced Belgian donkey wants sacking
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    Quote Originally Posted by mart broad View Post
    CFC supporter here and IMO a top six would be good Gallagher and Broja back and whoever sanctioned buying that overpriced Belgian donkey wants sacking
    I think Chelsea will be fine. Tuchel knows what he's doing.

    Mane has gone as expected.

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    Happy with our opening 5 fixtures.

    Also pleased we do not meet the formidable champions too soon into the new season.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tango View Post
    Happy with our opening 5 fixtures.

    Also pleased we do not meet the formidable champions too soon into the new season.
    Playing us at the beginning of the season is usually the best time to catch us . Fraudiola is notorious for being nice to his players and giving them extra time off early in the season. We’ve had some memorable beatings early on in the last few years .

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    1st October, Haaland vs. Maguire. Eeeek! One to watch from behind the sofa.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BillyCasper View Post
    1st October, Haaland vs. Maguire. Eeeek!
    Only if we draw Hull in the Cup

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    Mane will be greatly missed, my favourite player in our squad. Wish him all the best, model professional.

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    You can't look past citeh really, but I pin my hopes on them blowing up in the champions League quarters or semi as they do, and pep getting sacked.

    Liverpool need a rebuild, Klipperty could do it.... Let's see what happens in the window.

    Manure, club is broken but fans still think they are entitled, so do the players. Can't see them doing anything without a major overhaul.

    Chelski need a new name now obvs. Beohly has spent a fortune to buy them, they will spend money on players.... How about psg clear out the whiny big names and Beohly says, ' hey, Thomas, I got you assume great players!....' 🤣🤣. In all seriousness though, I can see them looking strong.

    Woolwich I hope continue to struggle too attract the quality players they need to step up. No CL football hurts most teams

    The mightySpurs! We have a season to see if levy backs Conte all the way, summer and January. January could be huge given world cup and injuries I can see many clubs having obvious gaps by Jan. Paratici needs to work magic. Can't see the point in Richardson though. Weaker than Kane, son, kulesevski, Lucas.. but I trust Antonio. As said, we are busy early which is amazing! Let's see. I'd like to think top 4, but can we win something, that is a big ask

    Forest, glad see them back in the top flight!

    Barcodes. Eddie is astute and they've money to spend.... They could be one to watch.

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    Pep getting sacked. 🤪🤣🤔

    You'll get exceptional odds on that bet.

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    Piss away...

    Tottenham legend Erik Thorstvedt with an explosive rant on Norwegian tv after their exit in the CL.

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    Arsenal just wrapped up the Jesus signing and apparently in for Tielemans and Raphinha. Lets see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Arsenal just wrapped up the Jesus signing and apparently in for Tielemans and Raphinha. Lets see.
    I don't see confirmation of Jesus anywhere, Ryan. What's your source?

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    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    I don't see confirmation of Jesus anywhere, Ryan. What's your source?
    Well if the rumours are to be believed he may be heading to Spurs instead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tango View Post
    Well if the rumours are to be believed he may be heading to Spurs instead.
    That would by hysterical, and actually a decent addition for us.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tango View Post
    Well if the rumours are to be believed he may be heading to Spurs instead.
    Sure, so he's going to get in the side ahead of Kane and Son then?

    I've decent sources saying it's a done deal to Arsenal, delay was that his first child was born overnight (big congrats to him)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Sure, so he's going to get in the side ahead of Kane and Son then?

    I've decent sources saying it's a done deal to Arsenal, delay was that his first child was born overnight (big congrats to him)
    Well, no. Kane, Son and Jesus would be our front three, Ryan (although I think we’re more likely to end up with Richarlison, tbh).

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Sure, so he's going to get in the side ahead of Kane and Son then?

    I've decent sources saying it's a done deal to Arsenal, delay was that his first child was born overnight (big congrats to him)
    Is an announcement imminent?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Arsenal just wrapped up the Jesus signing and apparently in for Tielemans and Raphinha. Lets see.
    I can’t see Raphinha ending up at Arsenal given alleged interest from far bigger clubs. Tielemans may well end up there if nobody else shows an interest, Liverpool we’re linked with him a couple of seasons ago when Wijnaldum left us but I don’t think he’s in the clubs plans any longer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tango View Post
    I can’t see Raphinha ending up at Arsenal given alleged interest from far bigger clubs. Tielemans may well end up there if nobody else shows an interest, Liverpool we’re linked with him a couple of seasons ago when Wijnaldum left us but I don’t think he’s in the clubs plans any longer.
    Difference is Raphina would be a starter at Arsenal, re the supposed 'bigger' clubs (of which there are only 7 bigger globally in terms of wealth- and only 4 of these in the Prem : Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool) he probably wouldn't start. Apart from Man City Arsenal can match the wage structure of the others.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Difference is Raphina would be a starter at Arsenal, re the supposed 'bigger' clubs (of which there are only 7 bigger globally in terms of wealth- and only 4 of these in the Prem : Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool) he probably wouldn't start. Apart from Man City Arsenal can match the wage structure of the others.
    Agree valid point, however I don’t know many modern players who would pick a club not in the Champions League over the glamour of Barcelona for example, even if it may mean they have more bench time. It surprises me that Jesus would take that step down too, but for Jesus him being a bit part player at City may have made him change his outlook. That and the fact there doesn’t seem to any genuine interest in him from elsewhere, I don’t think we can apply the same to Raphina, though if Arsenal do pull that off it will be some coup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tango View Post
    Agree valid point, however I don’t know many modern players who would pick a club not in the Champions League over the glamour of Barcelona for example, even if it may mean they have more bench time. It surprises me that Jesus would take that step down too, but for Jesus him being a bit part player at City may have made him change his outlook. That and the fact there doesn’t seem to any genuine interest in him from elsewhere, I don’t think we can apply the same to Raphina, though if Arsenal do pull that off it will be some coup.
    Sure but then of the Prem teams in the CL next season only City or Liverpool have a realistic chance to win it. Liverpool won't pay huge wages so City is the only option and they won't be in for him.

    CL is all good and well but very often the focus of the LATAM players is to secure their family for life and Arsenal could easily pay him £250k per week on a 4 year deal and that'd be the future sorted. Spurs won't pay that and im not sure Chelsea would either. Man Utd would pay that however but going from Leeds to Utd isn't for the faint hearted. Let's see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tango View Post
    Agree valid point, however I don’t know many modern players who would pick a club not in the Champions League over the glamour of Barcelona for example, even if it may mean they have more bench time. It surprises me that Jesus would take that step down too, but for Jesus him being a bit part player at City may have made him change his outlook. That and the fact there doesn’t seem to any genuine interest in him from elsewhere, I don’t think we can apply the same to Raphina, though if Arsenal do pull that off it will be some coup.
    He was never a bit part player at City .
    His appearances will stand up to anyone else . He was a squad player, that’s what City do .
    Pep wants him to stay but he won’t stand in anybodys way if they want to try elsewhere .

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Difference is Raphina would be a starter at Arsenal, re the supposed 'bigger' clubs (of which there are only 7 bigger globally in terms of wealth- and only 4 of these in the Prem : Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool) he probably wouldn't start. Apart from Man City Arsenal can match the wage structure of the others.
    Raphinha wants a move to Barcelona.
    If the deal doesn't go through then hopefully he will stay.

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    On a separate note, good to see the leak culture is going strong......

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    Impressed by Arsenals activity thus far. Working hard in the transfer market, makes a refreshing change for Gunners fans no doubt.




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    Looking more and more likely that Sterling will be joining Chelsea in the next day or so.
    It’ll seem much changed next season without him and Gabby. Both thoroughly professional and excellent players. Chelsea and Arsenal are both getting cracking players who fully deserve a shot at being the main man up front.
    I shall wish them both all the best and look forward to John Stones kicking them both up and down the pitch when we play them .

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    And I am hoping both get hatricks against you and take 12 points off your team for both home and away fixtures.

    We need any assistance we can get to stand a chance.

    I know, I know, chance would be a fine thing, but one can always dream.


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    Pleased with the signing of Gabriel Jesus - apart from being an excellent striker my City mates all say he's a good egg, no trouble whatsoever and won't end up with some dodgy headlines in the gutter press.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Pleased with the signing of Gabriel Jesus - apart from being an excellent striker my City mates all say he's a good egg, no trouble whatsoever and won't end up with some dodgy headlines in the gutter press.
    Good signing, that. I was quietly hoping he'd come to us, but with Kane and Son always likely to start Arsenal are a better fit for him.

    Perhaps that means one of Raphinha or Richarlison coming to the top club in North London instead - time will tell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    Perhaps that means one of Raphinha or Richarlison coming to the top club in North London instead - time will tell.
    I think Raphinha said he wanted to move so he could win trophies so surely that rules Spurs out ;)

    :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    I think Raphinha said he wanted to move so he could win trophies so surely that rules Spurs out ;)

    :)
    Touché

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    “Manchester United have rejected an attempt from Barcelona to sign England centre-back Harry Maguire.”

    Why? Take the money and run. Fast.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BillyCasper View Post
    “Manchester United have rejected an attempt from Barcelona to sign England centre-back Harry Maguire.”

    Why? Take the money and run. Fast.


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    Is it April 1st or something?

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    Quote Originally Posted by kultschar View Post
    Is it April 1st or something?
    Thats about the only thing that could explain such a ridiculous story.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tango View Post
    Thats about the only thing that could explain such a ridiculous story.
    It was on the BBC sports site yesterday, gossip related to United’s attempts to prise deJong out of Barcelona.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BillyCasper View Post
    It was on the BBC sports site yesterday, gossip related to United’s attempts to prise deJong out of Barcelona.


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    I believe it was a player plus cash deal for De Jong.

    On his own De Jong would cost Man Utd £75m but if United added Maguire to the deal then United would have to pay £100m

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    Jesus..completely over rated and a downgrade on Pierre. He had great service at City, wont get flat at arsenal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdesouza View Post
    Jesus..completely over rated and a downgrade on Pierre. He had great service at City, wont get flat at arsenal.

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    Sigh
    He wasn’t the one being served , he was one of the servers .
    Completely different player to Aubameyang but if you don’t rate Brazils No 9 , then fair comment .

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    Quote Originally Posted by thegoat View Post
    Sigh
    He wasn’t the one being served , he was one of the servers .
    Completely different player to Aubameyang but if you don’t rate Brazils No 9 , then fair comment .
    Described by Pep as the best pressing forward in the world.

    Strikers are asked todo so many different roles in the modern game goal scoring is but one ( albeit the most important ) aspect.

    Still 90odd goals and 50 odd assists in 300 games isn’t too bad.

    Will be interesting to see how he takes to being the default first choice striker by the fact he can actually run unlike lacazette makes him an upgrade.

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