Premier League 2021-22 Discussion Thread Soccer

[Boot Cleaner]

A leveraged buyout creating even more pressure than there otherwise would be. Crazy decision.

I read somewhere that a lot of the squad are going to be out of contract soon and they have one of the oldest squads in the league so maybe Burnley will "disappear" if they end up being relegated.

 

[Ray Gin]

Manchester United announce the appointment of Erik ten Hag as the club's new manager.

 

[Jason]

A good appointment, the fans will be happy to give him plenty of time.

He can only hope he's given the support from the owners he needs to sort this mess of a club out.

 

[Bandit]

Will they though?

 

[Tom]

No other manager has been given that? Erik ten Hag doesn't have the credentials of LVG or Mourinho or the history of Solskjaer - he is up against it.

 

[Crabtree]

I think Arsenal beating Man United today finally puts to rest any lingering hopes United had of Champions League qualification next season.

 

[Franco Pinion]

Burnley win again. They beat Wolves 1-0 at Turf Moor and as a result send Everton into the bottom 3.

Everton plays Liverpool today and will still have a game in hand but they are now two points behind Burnley and in real danger of going down!

 

[Crabtree]

Norwich are officially relegated from the Premier League after losing 2-0 at Aston Villa.

It is the SIXTH time they have been relegated - a Premier League record.

Burnley came from a goal down to score twice in the last 10 minutes to beat Watford 2-1 and moved 5 points clear of Everton. Burnley have now gone level on points with Leeds.

Watford are all but relegated following that defeat.

 

[Tom]

Big win for Everton today against Chelsea. I can't say I enjoyed the way they played or their sportsmanship but they are fighting for their survival so they are going to do what is best for them to retain their Premier League status.

Leeds are definitely in the mix now and will look at the games against Brighton and Brentford. I think Everton has winnable games, they should beat Watford and will look at the home matches against Brentford and Palace, and Burnley will look at the games against Villa to try to secure their status. This could go to the last day of the season.

Burnley's remaining fixtures

Aston Villa – H – 7 May
Tottenham – A – 15 May
Aston Villa – A – 19 May
Newcastle – H – 22 May

Leeds remaining fixtures

Arsenal – A – 7 May
Chelsea – H – 17 April
Brighton – H – 15 May
Brentford – A – 22 May

Everton's remaining fixtures

Leicester – A – 7 May
Watford – A – 11 May
Brentford – H – 15 May
Crystal Palace – H – 19 May
Arsenal – A – 22 May

 

[Crabtree]

Man City have agreed personal terms with Erling Haaland and are expected to pay the release clause this week