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    Re: 2014-2015 EPL Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor View Post
    City really looks dominant 2 games in -- absolutely no weakness with the squad that I can readily see.
    They are huge and fast. I thought Liverpool played well. Couldn't crack that defense in the first half.


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    Quote Originally Posted by hebroncougar View Post
    They are huge and fast. I thought Liverpool played well. Couldn't crack that defense in the first half.
    I agree. There were times when Liverpool appeared to be the better side but City was a nut that just couldn't be cracked. Then City absolutely punished the few mistakes made by Moreno and the back four in general (I thought Lovren played a pretty poor game). The depth they have on the attack is almost unbelievable.

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    Re: 2014-2015 EPL Thread

    Arsenal get the job done to reach the group stage of the Champions League. 1-0 win, with the goal from Sanchez. Only saw highlights, but looked like a solid performance. Went down to 10 men with about 15 minutes to go after a bogus card on Debuchy.

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    Champions League draw was yesterday. Completely satisfied w/ Chelsea's group (Schalke, Sporting Lisbon & Maribor).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor View Post
    Champions League draw was yesterday. Completely satisfied w/ Chelsea's group (Schalke, Sporting Lisbon & Maribor).
    Liverpool got a fairly nice draw as well. They look like they should be able to advance out of their group with some luck and get a pair of glamour ties with Real Madrid as well.

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    Re: 2014-2015 EPL Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor View Post
    Champions League draw was yesterday. Completely satisfied w/ Chelsea's group (Schalke, Sporting Lisbon & Maribor).
    It's utterly absurd how garbage their draw is every year.
    2013-14: Schalke, Basel, Steau Bucuresti
    2012-13: Juventus, Shakhtar Donetsk, Nordsjælland (Which they didn't even get out of)
    2011-12: Bayern Leverkusen, Valencia, Genk
    2010-11: Marseille, Spartak Moscow, Zilina
    2009-10: Porto, Atletico Madrid (Who were not good here), APOEL
    2008-09: Roma, Bordeaux, CFR Cluj

    I mean, it's absurd. Best team is Juventus in that time frame.

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    That 2008 Roma team wasn't too bad.

    But, overall, I'd agree that Chelsea has gotten exceptionally lucky with their draws recently.
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    Re: 2014-2015 EPL Thread

    United are a hot mess. They have NO linkup play from the back line. They have a ton of firepower up front and can't get them the ball. What a disaster.
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    Everton v. Chelsea today was the EPL's rebuttal to anyone who thinks soccer is boring. Hello.
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    Re: 2014-2015 EPL Thread

    Liverpool looking sharp........

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    Well, United are certainly not sitting still. They've brought in Di Maria, Luke Shaw, Rojo, Blind, Herrera, and now Falcao. That is an impressive haul. Hopefully for them they have bought a back line, replaced Welbeck, and shifted Rooney into a deeper role. Rooney has always been excellent at tracking back and I think he will play well in a deeper role (like Gerrard has).
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    Liverpool looking sharp........
    Sterling is really starting to look sharp. Sturridge and Mario up front with Sterling right behind them is scary.
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    Sterling is really starting to look sharp. Sturridge and Mario up front with Sterling right behind them is scary.
    I agree, his quickness is unbelievable. Once he gets better touch, he's going to be downright scary.

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    Re: 2014-2015 EPL Thread

    Champions League group play starts at 2:45 ET. The Arsenal game is on FS1 and Liverpool on FS2. Too bad I have to work... oh wait, I have a home office and the TV is right over there.
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    Re: 2014-2015 EPL Thread

    First year following EPL after getting into the World Cup. I'm confused by the Champions League. Do teams from several different leagues compete? I just get confused because it seems like the EPL season takes breaks for different leagues. Just doesn't seem to run anything like American sports. Any explanation would be appreciated.


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