They've been in this cycle since they won the CL 2 years ago, it remains to be seen how they cope with this season, and more importantly next season. Keeping up the level of performance they've had for 4 years is incredibly unlikely, even Fergie struggled with that.
Premier League Gameweek 3
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I know we are a shambles but you can’t help but piss yourself at these Bloo pricks.
Regrettably I have to agree with you. Unless they massively feck up, title is theirs to lose (Liverpool)
Out of 24 games so far only 6 have been won by a home side.
Due to No fans in.the stands?
Could Arsenal win it this year if they get a couple of more signings?
Everton will be in the mix this season. Wonder what the odds are
That’s completely bonkers. I speculate that home advantage is reversed because the home side are disturbed psychologically because they don’t have the home crowd behind them. It doesn’t feel right for them.
Pep has and is failing at City, the money that man has spent is insane.
No. imo
They’re in Europe. Possibly Everton would be a better bet as they are not in Europe so won’t be as affected by tiredness as much.
If those signings are Messi and Ronaldo, perhaps.
They're about to sign another £70m CB, I'm sure he'll manage.
Arsenal will finish above you IMO
Seems like way more penalties than normal this year, there's the handballs obv but any contact in the box and they're being given left right and centre.
How many games were clear off penalties??
We could've been well in this with a good transfer window.
Micah Richards is fuming 
Have that bitters!
Don't worry, Liverpool make that 7 tomorrow.
Bet he still finds a way to laugh a lot.Micah Richards is fuming
Nah shits got real
Good to see Micah Richards behaving professionally and without bias.
Sadly another league title to be wrapped up by Liverpool with about 8 games to spare. Their so called challengers simply aren't good or consistent enough to mount a challenge.
Wolves starting with 6 Portuguese players
Edit: With two more on the bench!
Edit: With two more on the bench!
To be honest, the league's best teams have always been like this. Liverpool have just been more or less faultless for the last two seasons. 90+ points a season is not normal. Surely, it isn't sustainable.
Aouar and Partey would give us a shot at top four. Without them, we will lack the creativity/steel in the midfield.
Don't see a title bid happening. Arteta is already getting the best out of a rather average group of players...
Whenever I see Brendan Rodgers, my first thought is “lip balm.”
All of the studies I've seen on the subject seem to downplay the role of the crowd on performance almost entirely. I've seen claims that the crowd accounts for less than 2% of the variance in performance.
But we're going to have a lot more very high quality data after this period of empty stadia, and so far it does seem to point to a big effect size for crowds. I wouldn't be surprised if your explanation for the phenomenon was the best one.
Mine is "character"
We may not be able to do it but we can't just assume that Liverpool would continue at current level or even if they do that they can't be surpassed, it would require something extraordinary from us and some tough decisions need to be made but we can't just keep writing off season's .
This season may be too early but next season we got to challenge.
Just seen the results. Honestly anything can happen in this league. Leicester putting 5 past City I did not expect at all!
I guess all football fans will have to calm down and accept the rocky ride to the start of the season.
I guess all football fans will have to calm down and accept the rocky ride to the start of the season.
Seems like? You'd be right there.
There's been 21 in the 24 games.
Can't remember the stat but there was a fair few less in the first 30 games last season.
It looks painful doesn't it?
It doesn't affect performance too much but it has a big affect on the refs doesn't it?
Weren't they shown to be much fairer towards away sides since there were no crowds?
West Ham take the lead. Bowen.
Said in January we should have taken a chance on Bowen
That goal should not stand, the ball was still moving when they took the freekick (I think)
Still no 0-0s this season.
Anyone know what the record is?
Anyone know what the record is?