Liverpool thread 2018/19

[blue b4 the moon]

Over the last couple of weeks they have started to concede goals, this wasn't happening earlier this season, don't forget that this was at Anfield today not Selhurst Park, thy are grinding out results at the moment but they are also having a real wobble, A couple of injuries or suspensions and they are in trouble.

All it takes is one defeat for them and one win for us and the lead is 1 point.

Believe.

Drip drip fucking drip dippers...your slipping...I know it.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Staying to worry (read: flap) that we are going to run out of games.

Faith...keep it, plenty of time yet.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

they have been shit so far. they are beneath us in terms of playing football as a team. we are far better and more deserving than them to win the epl. the only thing they have going for them is absurd luck. without that they will be nowhere near the top. But as they say it does not matter how many times lady luck helps you if she decides to abandon you at the most crucial time. watch this space this is exactly what is going to happen to them.

I presume this is some sort of spoof posting. This year's title is between us and Liverpool. Much as I hate them it is absurd to suggest Liverpool are shit. They reached the Champions League Final last year. They are on track to achieve 100 points this season (as we did last year). Like all City fans I am hoping they stumble but if they get anywhere near 100 points they will be worthy champions.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Not read the whole thread, but has anyone actually said that?!

I suspect he is referring to the daft comment at the bottom of page 932.

Still,nowt like drawing unwanted attention to yourself on a rival forum

 

[Inter Me Nan]

As a Liverpool fan living in Manchester I've had many conversations with both the blue and red side of Manchester and have often been able to stay realistic. First of all it is clear to anyone without extreme bias that Manchester City are still the best side in England and this 4/7 point lead is 1 loss away from crumbling to nothing given Liverpool's recent history so I'll reserve calling my team the champions till the final day of the league.

What I do hear quite often though is this "Liverpool are so lucky and when will their luck end" etc. I just wondered whether we could put this to bed now. Kompany arguably should have seen red against Liverpool at the Etihad, 4 of our 6 first team defenders are currently injured. keita was out injured, as well as our captain for half the season. Clear handball today in the area not given. Yes we got lucky at Anfield with the penalty miss and a few dodgey penalties from Salah + some crazy deflections but baring the Everton win, most of these were in games we'd already comfortably won.

Finally, last season OPTA calculated the luckiest and most unluckiest teams based on wrong officiating decisions. Manchester City came out as the luckiest team in the league benefiting more from wrong decisions than any other team, and Liverpool came out the unluckiest, losing out on 12 points. The narrative that officials favour Liverpool etc etc just doesn't stand up to actually data and scrutiny.

I can't see Liverpool going away to United and Everton and picking up 6 points so there will definitely be a chance for City to close the gap and put the pressure on. I just pray City drop a point or 2 along the way as well. Title is far from over.

P.S, as a teacher of a Oldham primary school with links to Manchester City we were given a bunch of tickets to take the kids to the Burton game. What a pleasure it was to watch this team in action. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Bollocks.

 

[daztrueblue91]

As a Liverpool fan living in Manchester I've had many conversations with both the blue and red side of Manchester and have often been able to stay realistic. First of all it is clear to anyone without extreme bias that Manchester City are still the best side in England and this 4/7 point lead is 1 loss away from crumbling to nothing given Liverpool's recent history so I'll reserve calling my team the champions till the final day of the league.

What I do hear quite often though is this "Liverpool are so lucky and when will their luck end" etc. I just wondered whether we could put this to bed now. Kompany arguably should have seen red against Liverpool at the Etihad, 4 of our 6 first team defenders are currently injured. keita was out injured, as well as our captain for half the season. Clear handball today in the area not given. Yes we got lucky at Anfield with the penalty miss and a few dodgey penalties from Salah + some crazy deflections but baring the Everton win, most of these were in games we'd already comfortably won.

Finally, last season OPTA calculated the luckiest and most unluckiest teams based on wrong officiating decisions. Manchester City came out as the luckiest team in the league benefiting more from wrong decisions than any other team, and Liverpool came out the unluckiest, losing out on 12 points. The narrative that officials favour Liverpool etc etc just doesn't stand up to actually data and scrutiny.

I can't see Liverpool going away to United and Everton and picking up 6 points so there will definitely be a chance for City to close the gap and put the pressure on. I just pray City drop a point or 2 along the way as well. Title is far from over.

P.S, as a teacher of a Oldham primary school with links to Manchester City we were given a bunch of tickets to take the kids to the Burton game. What a pleasure it was to watch this team in action. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

I wonder if those OPTA stats from last season include all of the potential leg breakers we were on the receiving end of and wasn’t penalised.

 

[Moorsey 2002]

As a Liverpool fan living in Manchester I've had many conversations with both the blue and red side of Manchester and have often been able to stay realistic. First of all it is clear to anyone without extreme bias that Manchester City are still the best side in England and this 4/7 point lead is 1 loss away from crumbling to nothing given Liverpool's recent history so I'll reserve calling my team the champions till the final day of the league.

What I do hear quite often though is this "Liverpool are so lucky and when will their luck end" etc. I just wondered whether we could put this to bed now. Kompany arguably should have seen red against Liverpool at the Etihad, 4 of our 6 first team defenders are currently injured. keita was out injured, as well as our captain for half the season. Clear handball today in the area not given. Yes we got lucky at Anfield with the penalty miss and a few dodgey penalties from Salah + some crazy deflections but baring the Everton win, most of these were in games we'd already comfortably won.

Finally, last season OPTA calculated the luckiest and most unluckiest teams based on wrong officiating decisions. Manchester City came out as the luckiest team in the league benefiting more from wrong decisions than any other team, and Liverpool came out the unluckiest, losing out on 12 points. The narrative that officials favour Liverpool etc etc just doesn't stand up to actually data and scrutiny.

I can't see Liverpool going away to United and Everton and picking up 6 points so there will definitely be a chance for City to close the gap and put the pressure on. I just pray City drop a point or 2 along the way as well. Title is far from over.

P.S, as a teacher of a Oldham primary school with links to Manchester City we were given a bunch of tickets to take the kids to the Burton game. What a pleasure it was to watch this team in action. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

kompany’s yellow any different to Van Dijk’s yelllow against Napoli this season ?

How many injuries have you had to your most influential players (comparitively to us) such as Salah, Van Dijk, Firmino, Mane ?

Had you ‘already comfortably won’ the game against Palace today when Speroni unbelievably palmed it back into his own net ?

I think you’re a good team don’t get me wrong, but the denial of luck you’re getting is a bit strange.

Forgetting everything else that’s been mentioned and just minus the unreal Pickford and Speroni incidents, you’d only be 3 points ahead now with us having a game in hand.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

As a Liverpool fan living in Manchester I've had many conversations with both the blue and red side of Manchester and have often been able to stay realistic. First of all it is clear to anyone without extreme bias that Manchester City are still the best side in England and this 4/7 point lead is 1 loss away from crumbling to nothing given Liverpool's recent history so I'll reserve calling my team the champions till the final day of the league.

What I do hear quite often though is this "Liverpool are so lucky and when will their luck end" etc. I just wondered whether we could put this to bed now. Kompany arguably should have seen red against Liverpool at the Etihad, 4 of our 6 first team defenders are currently injured. keita was out injured, as well as our captain for half the season. Clear handball today in the area not given. Yes we got lucky at Anfield with the penalty miss and a few dodgey penalties from Salah + some crazy deflections but baring the Everton win, most of these were in games we'd already comfortably won.

Finally, last season OPTA calculated the luckiest and most unluckiest teams based on wrong officiating decisions. Manchester City came out as the luckiest team in the league benefiting more from wrong decisions than any other team, and Liverpool came out the unluckiest, losing out on 12 points. The narrative that officials favour Liverpool etc etc just doesn't stand up to actually data and scrutiny.

I can't see Liverpool going away to United and Everton and picking up 6 points so there will definitely be a chance for City to close the gap and put the pressure on. I just pray City drop a point or 2 along the way as well. Title is far from over.

P.S, as a teacher of a Oldham primary school with links to Manchester City we were given a bunch of tickets to take the kids to the Burton game. What a pleasure it was to watch this team in action. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Welcome Daniel, glad you and the kids enjoyed the Burton game.

I think you need to take some of the comments on here with a pinch of salt. I don’t think anyone can deny Liverpool are a very good team, but there is an element of luck in play this season and you will need it to wrestle the crown from us in May. I think what’s beginning to grate is that some of your very talented players are trying to con refs into making poor decisions, Mane and Salah to name two during the last couple of games....it’s sad to see players of their ability diving all over the gaff trying to get pens and players booked.

Good luck for...next season.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

Been sh*t all season and 7 points clear. Interesting opinion.

Well done @RedMen73, you are 3 for 3 in sh1te posts..........

 

[LPInPeace]

Glad that’s over! We really need Gomez back. Since his injury we’ve been looking like a bit of an accident waiting to happen at the back. Not impressed with the Salah incident. That’s twice now in recent weeks, Newcastle and Palace. He’s going to be the next Ashley Young at this rate! (I’m standing by the Brighton one as I think that’s a penalty all day long though).


Milner suspended now. Defensive line up for Leicester is going to be interesting! We really need no new injuries going into the Bayern matches and the Rags. Need 9 from 9 before those to keep this “title race” going into April and May!