The Premier League 2019/20 thread - sorry Harry

[thaiguzzi]

well i am backing Norwich to stay up - sorry Guzzi, that may kill it for them.

Ta velly much.

[Luigi]

Good game that Man Utd V Milan, 2-2 with James winning it on penos after Paolo Maldini's son missed one.


Great to see the young blood, 17-20 year olds that have been at the club since the age of 5 all coming though and beating a European great with exciting attacking football.


Even if they end up trophyless and in 6th this season, it's gonna be a damn good season to watch what can be done with young home-grown talent.

[Luigi]

Paolo Maldini's son

Doesn't need a DNA test.

[harrybarracuda]

Even if they end up trophyless and in 6th this season, it's gonna be a damn good season to watch what can be done with young home-grown talent.

Is that before or after Solskjaer gets shitcanned?

[harrybarracuda]

Well the big match of the day is being streamed on Barca's website at 1am Thailand.

https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/match...phy-2019-2020#

[NamPikToot]

Season defining game today - charity shield - i'm tipping Phil Foden for a goal and Manc to win.

[Dillinger]

Nah, Foden will be on the bench., Pep regards the Charity Shield as part of last seasons quadruple

[harrybarracuda]

Nah, The Academy (Foden) will be on the bench., Pep regards the Charity Shield as part of last seasons quadruple

FTFY.

[Dillinger]

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Guardiola hits out at lack of City players in Fifa Best awards
Ben Finnegan
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02:17 4 AUG 2019

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he was surprised none of his players were featured in the nominees for Best Fifa Football Awards.

The list that was announced earlier this week included five players from the Premier League - but none from the champions.

Speaking ahead of the Community Shield at Wembley where the Citizens take on Liverpool, Guardiola said, “it’s a little surprising for us because they were incredible last season. We won four titles

4 titles
Tell that to the poor fuckers who bet on the quadruple

https://www.offtheball.com/sport/gua...-awards-890549

[Chittychangchang]

First blood to the only team to come from Manchester

[Dillinger]

Man U have just signed the collosus Maguire, the highest ever paid for a defender.

[Luigi]

The PL window closes tomorrow.

Fokin' tomorrow.


And the madness is starting.

Looks like Dybala to Spurs for 64m.

Billy-no-mates Lukaku in Belgium.

Could see Eriksen to Utd. Coutinho to Spurs.

[NamPikToot]

Transfer Deadline day - some interesting moves already suggested being done.

Manchester United had been interested in both Dybala and Eriksen but could now make no deadline-day signings.


English clubs can still sell players after the deadline - with Romelu Lukaku likely to leave United for Inter Milan, who have made a fresh bid for the striker.


Likewise, Eriksen could leave Spurs any time until 2 September. But with Premier League clubs unable to sign replacements after Thursday, a Paul Pogba exit from United seems less plausible.


Arsenal could do with a defender after letting captain Laurent Koscielny go to Bordeaux - with Chelsea's David Luiz emerging as a surprise target. A deal for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney is possible after a £25m fee was agreed. RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano has also been linked.


Champions Manchester City signed Portugal right-back Joao Cancelo from Juventus for £60m on Wednesday evening, but title rivals Liverpool are not expected to make any new additions.


Chelsea, who sold Eden Hazard to Real Madrid for up to £150m, are unable to sign anybody - bar Mateo Kovacic, who had been on loan - because of a transfer ban.


Everton could be busy on deadline day. They are expected to improve on their £30m bid for Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi, while they also want Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha.

[Jack meoff]

Breaking news on Lukaku

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49263195

[Jack meoff]

Danny Welbeck to Watford on a free.

[Switch]

Looks like Spurs might be taking the PL seriously this season, if they land all their targets.

I know Poch had a bit of a clear out early on, but did he put a mickey in the chairmans tea?

[NamPikToot]

Danny Welbeck to Watford on a free.

Kind of feel for him really, hard worker and a great touch but a career blighted by injury - hope it works out for him.

[Luigi]

Kind of feel for him really

Wouldn't feel too much, mid 20's and worth probably 15 mill. Hang up the boots like that David Bentley lad.

[NamPikToot]

Yeah, now what happened to Gazza....trouble is if your passion is something you can't do then no amount of dosh can really make up for it, unless you are a fluffer and then viagra was your saviour

[Luigi]

what happened to Gazza....trouble is if your passion is something you can't do

Gazza's passion was getting fokin' hammered with his mate Dilly 5 bellies.

[NamPikToot]

The clock is ticking! Only THREE hours to the deadline. Here's the top stories so far:


Paulo Dybala to Tottenham is OFF
Man Utd reach £74m agreement to sell Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan
Newcastle sign Emil Krafth for £5m from Amiens
Derby keeper Scott Carson set for Man City loan
Brighton close to signing Huddersfield's Aaron Mooy
Andy Carroll is set to re-sign for Newcastle according to reports.
Burnley are close to signing Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater on loan.
Everton are keen to sign Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo.
Arsenal close to finalising £8m deal with Chelsea for David Luiz.

[Luigi]

Same story.

Utd signing Dybala.
Utd end interest in Dybala.

Utd signing Eriksen.
Utd end interest in Eriksen.

Utd signing Mandzooookidch
Utd end interest int Mandzoooookidch


At least they've got 52m Fred.

I think.

[cyrille]

Dybala definitely better off in Italy.

AWB is a good signing.

[Luigi]

AWB is a good signing.

Sure hope so. There have been some shockers in the last few seasons.

Dybala

Makes Sanchez look like someone who signs for the love of a club.

[NamPikToot]

ONLY AN HOUR LEFT! Here's the top stories so far:


Paulo Dybala to Tottenham is OFF
Inter Milan announce Romelu Lukaku on five-year deal worth £74m.
Tottenham sign Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham for £25m
Newcastle sign Emil Krafth for £5m from Amiens
Brighton take Huddersfield's Aaron Mooy on loan after he signs a new three-year deal with the Terriers.
Burnley are close to signing Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater on loan.
Everton are keen to sign Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo.
Arsenal close to finalising £8m deal with Chelsea for David Luiz and £25m for Celtic's Kieran Tierney.
Stoke City sign Spurs' Cameron Carter-Vickers on a season-long loan.
West Brom sign Charlie Austin on permanent deal and Grady Diangana on a season-long loan
Watford sign Ismaila Sarr for record fee.
Andy Carroll is finalising a return to Newcastle.
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha will not be leaving.