Rorshach Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Looked like Palace lucked out there. Seemed to be a stonewall penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 That was an entertaining game. City created more than enough to get at least a point and were a bit unlucky with a good penalty shout being turned down as well as Palaces' first goal looked to be offside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Okay, City are probably safe in the top four due to Spurs' and Liverpools' recent struggles, but bloody hell, what's going on? Wasn't that long ago they were exactly equal with Chelsea. And Liverpool do have a relatively easier run-in. They're really gonna need to beat us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davrum Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I've been listening to the new Noel Gallagher record over the last month or so. Seems more and more bittersweet as the weeks roll on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 We have a tough run in and probably have the greater need for securing at least a draw at the weekend. Given our upcoming fixtures, we might need every bit of that 8 point lead over Liverpool. On the other hand, if we can string together a run of victories, second place (or more) is not out of the question. Looking at the fixture list, the title race is not done and dusted just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex. Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I feel sad and I'm not interested in any of your opinions. Cheers.Sometimes it's not your night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 We have a tough run in and probably have the greater need for securing at least a draw at the weekend. Given our upcoming fixtures, we might need every bit of that 8 point lead over Liverpool. On the other hand, if we can string together a run of victories, second place (or more) is not out of the question. Looking at the fixture list, the title race is not done and dusted just yet. Given that we're now in really good form and have done fine against the big teams even when we weren't, I'd be amazed if we got ourselves into a position where Liverpool can catch us from here.I don't think we'll catch Chelsea, they're just too good at limping to wins, but second is what we should definitely be aiming for. Especially if we beat City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDonegal Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Stand back, mate. I've already told you the title decider is at The Emirates on 26th April. And I'm going to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm curious if Chelsea continues to limp wins with Diego Costa out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm curious if Chelsea continues to limp wins with Diego Costa out. Probably. Spawny bastards that they are. Saw an interesting stat this morning. Costa has played 10 more PL games than Giroud, but has only scored 3 more than him. The idea that Costa is the best striker in the league is something of a fallacy. All Costa does, apart from score goals, is start fights. So meh. His overall game is nowhere near as good as Giroud or Rooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Maybe it'll hurt them, but although he's had a couple of goals and assists the last couple of weeks he's been pretty pants for a while now, and the enforced playing of Remy might actually make them better. Saw an interesting stat this morning. Costa has played 10 more PL games than Giroud, but has only scored 3 more than him. The idea that Costa is the best striker in the league is something of a fallacy. All Costa does, apart from score goals, is start fights. So meh. His overall game is nowhere near as good as Giroud or Rooney.Yeah. I thought before the season that he'd underwhelm. Then he had the blisteringly good start (where he genuinely was really good all-round), and I thought I'd got it wrong. But it turns out my initial instinct was right. He's mostly good for running around a lot and causing aggro.Exactly the same happened with Pelle. Go me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The idea that Costa is the best striker in the league is something of a fallacyDon't think many people rate him over Aguero tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The idea that Costa is one of the best three strikers in the league is a fallacy. Can probably extend that further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Don't think many people rate him over Aguero tbh I'm sure there are plenty of people who rate him over Aguero. They are all wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Probably. Spawny bastards that they are. Saw an interesting stat this morning. Costa has played 10 more PL games than Giroud, but has only scored 3 more than him. The idea that Costa is the best striker in the league is something of a fallacy. All Costa does, apart from score goals, is start fights. So meh. His overall game is nowhere near as good as Giroud or Rooney. Giroud has the best goals per minute in the league at the moment and has for a bit. He's been one of the top 2 strikers in the PL since start of 2015. Whether he can keep up that form remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The idea that Costa is one of the best three strikers in the league is a fallacy. Can probably extend that further. The best three strikers are, in no particular order: Giroud, Rooney, Aguero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The idea that Costa is one of the best three strikers in the league is a fallacy. Can probably extend that further.He's definitely top 3 imo, lethal finisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Giroud has the best goals per minute in the league at the moment and has for a bit.Nah, it's still Cisse. And Remy's is better too, albeit with drastically limited gametime. He's definitely top 3 imo, lethal finisher. I'd put the three Spocky named higher plus, if he does continue his form long-term (and after all this is only Costa's second season as a real scorer), Harry Kane. Possibly also Sakho and Bony, though I'd like to see how Bony settles in at City and how Sakho does in the longer run, since he's had quiet times and came from nowhere, before I call that. All of them with the possible exception of Sakho have much stronger all-round games, and Sakho seems to be a smarter runner and is obviously faster. I also rate Lukaku more, but he's obviously had a pants season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 All those names and no Sturridge? :PI think Chelaea will be fine without Costa though, Remy is damn good and seems to perform well in his appearances so far this season, weird how Cuadrado has been worse than Schurrle and even Salah was for them though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I forgot Sturridge because he's barely played. :P He's definitely better than Costa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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