Man United are favourites at 7/4. Inter second favs at 10/3.So who are favourites for the EL? Inter?
Man United are favourites at 7/4. Inter second favs at 10/3.So who are favourites for the EL? Inter?
Sevilla aren't favourites at all, they're actually only bookies 4th favourites after United, Inter and Leverkusen. Their 3 wins under Emery are meaningless because he isn't there anymore.Sevilla then we are. Conte record in European competition ain't very good. Inter is not that consistent either.
538soccer has the percentages at:So who are favourites for the EL? Inter?
So the toughest possible semi final based on those ratings.538soccer has the percentages at:
But then team SPI ratings are:
- United
- Inter
- Sevilla
- Leverkusen
- Wolves
- Shakhtar
- Basel
- Copenhagen
For reference, Norwich was a 53.1, Watford 70.8, Leicester 81.1, Liverpool 91.1 and City 95.6. Leeds United 70.0.
- United - 88.0
- Sevilla - 82.4
- Inter - 81.8
- Wolves - 81.4
- Leverkusen - 80.4
- Shakhtar - 72.1
- Basel - 66.8
- Copenhagen - 55.3
I'd say thats pretty accurate ratings. United the clear favourites and with the easiest quarter final. Only question will be motivation.
Sevilla then we are. Conte record in European competition ain't very good. Inter is not that consistent either.
We hardly convincingly won the game at our ground in FA Cup. In PL, it was a draw, and both games were very tight. Their style of play is the one we're not really comfortable playing against.Yeah I know, I just don't feel particularly threatened by them this time. It's worth remembering we've had to play at their place 5 times since they've been promoted, they've often had the home advantage.
I am talking from my own perspective, by what I saw from Sevilla this past La Liga season. Very difficult team to beat. IIRC Sevilla only got defeated by 2+ goals margin twice. One by Barcelona early in the season, and in Copa del Rey. They only lost 6 games in La Liga. Not a team they can get defeated easily despite La Liga team often throw in a tower vs non direct rival teams once they can't save the game (goal difference is not the most important stats). And they're undefeated since the restart.Sevilla aren't favourites at all, they're actually only bookies 4th favourites after United, Inter and Leverkusen. Their 3 wins under Emery are meaningless because he isn't there anymore.
Our players are on their arses though and in one off games anything can happenWill be a massive bottlejob from Ole if we don't win this. We're by far the best team left.
Yep Sevilla are very good. Haven't lost since early Feb, finished level on points with Atleti and qualified for the CL, very good defensively.So the toughest possible semi final based on those ratings.
Its a cup competition with some very good sides left, in one off games. Likely semi finalists will be:Will be a massive bottlejob from Ole if we don't win this. We're by far the best team left.
Roma went back on their word, this was the point where they were supposed to offer a specific transfer fee but they tried to offer less than they initially promised because Smalling turned out to be very happy there. So with no deal agreed, he's come back.Why didn't Roma extend Smalling's loan? Did you lot say no to that?
Nah, it’s one off game. One mistake and you’re out.Will be a massive bottlejob from Ole if we don't win this. We're by far the best team left.
Celtic are bigger than Leicester. This season is actually the best Scotland has done in years! Don’t think there’s any shame in Rangers going out to Bayer. Celtic losing to Copenhagen, perhaps as they’re probably similar in playing squadsLittle off subject but saw an old interview with Chris Sutton and other players bemoaning Brendan Rodgers going to Leicester from Celtic. Were saying daft things like Celtic reserves are bigger than Leicester.
Everytime I see Scottish teams play in Europe, they lose. I believe that Gerrard could lace up his boots and put a shift in the middle of the park for the Gers today.
You jammy feckers!Inter Milan vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Manchester United vs Copenhagen
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Basel
Wolves vs Sevilla
United, as favourites and indeed the best team left, have a one in three chance of winning the competition. And if they don't, Ole will have bottled it? What nonsense.Will be a massive bottlejob from Ole if we don't win this. We're by far the best team left.
He said Celtic reserves are bigger! Balony.Celtic are bigger than Leicester. This season is actually the best Scotland has done in years! Don’t think there’s any shame in Rangers going out to Bayer. Celtic losing to Copenhagen, perhaps as they’re probably similar in playing squads
Oh right, yeah. That’s nonsenseHe said Celtic reserves are bigger! Balony.
Its not overrating. Its just their defensive boring game that irks everyoneThe usual Wolves overrating by the Caf in full flow
I agree with this.I would like us to play against Sevilla in semis.
From what I've seen they are a better team then Wolves and play good football. If we play them it will be a hard one I think but that all the fun in that. I'm so bored to watch us play the likes of lask and Copenhagen...
It will be even more depressing to play against boring Wolves for the fourth or fifth time this season. And I don't like us to play against english teams in Europe.
Just hope we have the hardest of draws : Sevilla and Inter...Otherwise I don't even see the point to play in Champions league...it should be a good experience for the lads with hopefully a trophy at the end !
Getting those same old tiresome digs in nice and early, I see. You do understand how football works don't you?Will be a massive bottlejob from Ole if we don't win this. We're by far the best team left.
Inter will be a problem and we know we struggle against WolvesWill be a massive bottlejob from Ole if we don't win this. We're by far the best team left.
United because we were up 5-0.Why do most teams seem to be using a bunch of reserves? United, Leverkusen today, etc
Because ties were as good as won already. United and Leverkusen will be playing full strength sides on MondayWhy do most teams seem to be using a bunch of reserves? United, Leverkusen today, etc
I don't think anyone overrates them. Just sick of the fecking sight of them.The usual Wolves overrating by the Caf in full flow
still were a good opportunity to gain rythm after long time offBecause ties were as good as won already. United and Leverkusen will be playing full strength sides on Monday