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- Dec 16, 2018
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I know we’re just over the halfway mark of the season, so this thread may be a little premature, but in my opinion, this is one of the most anticipated title races of all time, so I’m going early with this thread.
Both teams have been absolutely dominant this season and I believe we are destined for a mouthwatering finish. We’re talking two teams that could both break the all time points record in the same season. Crazy.
City are seven points adrift but have a game in hand. Liverpool have a marginally superior goal difference (one goal), which could easily be overturned after City have their way with Wolves tomorrow.
Their respective run homes:
Liverpool
Crystal Palace (H)
Leicester City (H)
West Ham United (A)
Bournemouth (H)
Manchester United (A)
Watford (H)
Everton (A)
Burnley (H)
Fulham (A)
Tottenham (H)
Southampton (A)
Chelsea (H)
Cardiff (A)
Huddersfield Town (H)
Newcastle United (A)
Wolverhampton (H)
Manchester City
Wolverhampton (H)
Huddersfield Town (A)
Newcastle (A)
Arsenal (H)
Chelsea (H)
Everton (A)
West Ham United (H)
Bournemouth (A)
Watford (H)
Manchester United (A)
Fulham (A)
Cardiff (H)
Crystal Palace (A)
Tottenham (H)
Burnley (A)
Leicester City (H)
Brighton (A)
Just looking at their remaining fixtures and Liverpool’s looks slightly more favourable. They play one less top six side and both teams have to back up a Champions League leg against Manchester United away. City cop Arsenal (H), Chelsea (H), Schalke (A) and Everton (A) in a tough run of fixtures whereas Liverpool generally get more relief after challenging games.
One fixture I find particularly interesting is Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield late in the season. It was Chelsea who derailed their last title challenge at a similar stage of the season so I wonder if history will repeat itself. I’m sure Pool will be keen to make amends but no doubt that game will be in the back of their supporters’ minds.
So who will win? I am still of the opinion that City win it. I think there’s less pressure for them to deliver a title and that will be reflective in the way they play. They’ve also been there before and are hardened winners, so I can see experience playing a huge role in their run home. I feel Pool will start to feel the weight of the world on their shoulders and they will subsequently drop crucial points. I also feel that City are a stronger side, with a far superior midfield and greater depth, so in the end their quality will prevail.
Who I want to win is a different story. I’m not massive on either club as they’re both top six rivals, but a win for Liverpool is a win for football. This may sound rich coming from a Chelsea supporter, but Pool have assembled their squad a lot more honourably and haven’t relied on large cash injections from a billionaire owner. Their net spend since Klopp has taken over is close to zero. That’s an amazing accomplishment when you consider he has completely overhauled their squad and brought in numerous world class players. I think they have a pretty likeable team this time round as well (no Suarez, Sterling, Gerrard, etc.). The FFP allegations against Manchester City has also made me feel resentful towards them, but we’ll leave that discussion to the appropriate thread.
So over to you everyone. Who wins and who do you want to win? Why?
Image: Liverpool’s star left back Alberto Moreno
Image: ex Real Madrid superstar Danilo in action
I also apologise to Spurs fans if this thread comes across as disrespectful. I did not intend for it to be that way. I acknowledge that you’re still only two points off City and are quietly having a tremendous season, but I just don’t think you’ll close a nine point (plus goal difference) gap on the leaders and I have therefore written you off as a contender. Feel free to call me out if you finish above either of the aforementioned sides. I will happily own up to it.
Both teams have been absolutely dominant this season and I believe we are destined for a mouthwatering finish. We’re talking two teams that could both break the all time points record in the same season. Crazy.
City are seven points adrift but have a game in hand. Liverpool have a marginally superior goal difference (one goal), which could easily be overturned after City have their way with Wolves tomorrow.
Their respective run homes:
Liverpool
Crystal Palace (H)
Leicester City (H)
West Ham United (A)
Bournemouth (H)
Manchester United (A)
Watford (H)
Everton (A)
Burnley (H)
Fulham (A)
Tottenham (H)
Southampton (A)
Chelsea (H)
Cardiff (A)
Huddersfield Town (H)
Newcastle United (A)
Wolverhampton (H)
Manchester City
Wolverhampton (H)
Huddersfield Town (A)
Newcastle (A)
Arsenal (H)
Chelsea (H)
Everton (A)
West Ham United (H)
Bournemouth (A)
Watford (H)
Manchester United (A)
Fulham (A)
Cardiff (H)
Crystal Palace (A)
Tottenham (H)
Burnley (A)
Leicester City (H)
Brighton (A)
Just looking at their remaining fixtures and Liverpool’s looks slightly more favourable. They play one less top six side and both teams have to back up a Champions League leg against Manchester United away. City cop Arsenal (H), Chelsea (H), Schalke (A) and Everton (A) in a tough run of fixtures whereas Liverpool generally get more relief after challenging games.
One fixture I find particularly interesting is Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield late in the season. It was Chelsea who derailed their last title challenge at a similar stage of the season so I wonder if history will repeat itself. I’m sure Pool will be keen to make amends but no doubt that game will be in the back of their supporters’ minds.
So who will win? I am still of the opinion that City win it. I think there’s less pressure for them to deliver a title and that will be reflective in the way they play. They’ve also been there before and are hardened winners, so I can see experience playing a huge role in their run home. I feel Pool will start to feel the weight of the world on their shoulders and they will subsequently drop crucial points. I also feel that City are a stronger side, with a far superior midfield and greater depth, so in the end their quality will prevail.
Who I want to win is a different story. I’m not massive on either club as they’re both top six rivals, but a win for Liverpool is a win for football. This may sound rich coming from a Chelsea supporter, but Pool have assembled their squad a lot more honourably and haven’t relied on large cash injections from a billionaire owner. Their net spend since Klopp has taken over is close to zero. That’s an amazing accomplishment when you consider he has completely overhauled their squad and brought in numerous world class players. I think they have a pretty likeable team this time round as well (no Suarez, Sterling, Gerrard, etc.). The FFP allegations against Manchester City has also made me feel resentful towards them, but we’ll leave that discussion to the appropriate thread.
So over to you everyone. Who wins and who do you want to win? Why?
Image: Liverpool’s star left back Alberto Moreno
Image: ex Real Madrid superstar Danilo in action
I also apologise to Spurs fans if this thread comes across as disrespectful. I did not intend for it to be that way. I acknowledge that you’re still only two points off City and are quietly having a tremendous season, but I just don’t think you’ll close a nine point (plus goal difference) gap on the leaders and I have therefore written you off as a contender. Feel free to call me out if you finish above either of the aforementioned sides. I will happily own up to it.
