Weekly Comments
JE: “Rushed and thanks for the prompt.”
Looks like I can bring back Mourinho time
KMFE: “Giving Spurs the benefit of the ‘new manager’ doubt. More time I’m going to have to spend with Jose Mourinho? Sigh.”
Yes, we’re all excited to see how he can turn Spurs into that 1 goal a week scoring machine.
ME: “Let’s hope the chosen special one causes an immediate effect…”
The chosen special one? I saw this online and it made me laugh
ME: “I think Watford may just beat Burnley.. least I hope so as your season needs to improve…”
We’re only six points behind the mighty Spuds!
ME: “Kris and yourself can celebrate after the matches this weekend… be the first time this year ??”
Kris has not enjoyed this year that much – well the 8-0 drubbing was a high point. Me? I think we won recently in a comfortable hanging on for dear life with 10 men special. We’ll play a back 5 against Burnley and see what we can do!
ME: “Done early this week from a bar in Portugal!!!”
I expect to see a marked improvement in your picks despite your reasonable level of success this year!
AM: “In need of a good week and more. Teams are not conforming to my wishes! 🙁 Great to be back in action though. Happy days. 🙂 Stop Press: Had United down for a 2-2 draw but had to change at the last moment, will I pay the price?! haha. 😐
The fact that you, Mr GGMU, had even considerations of a draw with Sheffield United says everything about how crazy this year has been… actually, Sheffield are higher up the table so a result for them makes sense!
Summary of Picks
Every time I do a pick summary I end up with a points tally that only Norwich would be jealous of but what the heck, let’s give it a go.
Arsenal vs Southampton 2-0
Surprise surprise! Unai Emery is still at Arsenal despite a defense that doesn’t know how to stop anyone from scoring and Spurs are down a manager. I would say I’m surprise but Poch played his hand and wanted a Spanish future.
Southampton are probably looking and wondering what is happening to their team – I think we can look at their assistant manager moving to Bayern in October as a clue. It’s a clue but the answer is that their best player is Ward-Prowse who’s main talent is crossing the ball like Beckham occasionally.
I expect Aubameyang to single-footedly win this game for the Arse.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle 2-1
Villa look good on a weekly basis and have been unlucky to not get some wins. They were cheated by Liverpool (technically it wasn’t cheating and they were heavily out-shot and out-possessed but it feels good to say they were cheated).
Newcastle are once again that team that think they should be more than they are.
They need a joke to keep them awake
Bournemouth vs Wolves 2-1
Wolves haven’t been great and Bournemouth continue to get results. Looks like ME and BE are off scouting for In Spiritu Sanctum the manager of the Wanderers.
Brighton vs Leicester 1-2
Leicester are a solid team and the team issues seem to mostly be around Colleen Rooney and Mrs Vardy. It will be close but the Foxes will put a win out of the hat at the end after an inspired Kasper keeps them in the game.
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool 1-3
Who wants Liverpool to win? A few Liverpool fans.
Who wants Liverpool to lose? Everyone else.
Don’t see much of a fight with Palace but I”m sure they can get Zaha to fall over in the box and win a penalty.
Everton vs Norwich 2-0
Silva is on the outs. Watford fans are grateful that Dr House is back in charge and we don’t need to think about bringing back Silva and Richarlison (though I definitely would take Richarlison). Should be a win – Everton are simply too good to be this bad.
Man City vs Chelsea 2-2
Fat Frank has his team playing well and all of America is watching Pulisic
But I don’t see CIteh losing. A draw it is.
Sheffield Utd vs Man Utd 0-2
Lets turn back the clocks to 1990s!
Watford vs Burnley 1-0
I don’t see any goals in this game but after a win last week have Watford turned the corner? Oh wait… Deeeeennneeeey!! The Watford hero is back.
West Ham vs Spurs 1-2
I’m not sure how Spurs are scoring two goals with the new formation but I don’t think its possible for the Hammers to win.
Good luck everyone. Picks will be put up tomorrow.