• Daver7692@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Exact same happened to us, we played more attacking and generally better football the year we won the UCL compared to a more controlled style when we won the league the following year.

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      1 year ago

      Honestly I think it was more the determination to win the league after losing by a point and the motivation from winning the UCL that launched us to the title the next season.

      I actually think our major style change occurred after 17/18, we were way more free flowing and open that season and changed it all up the next season.

      • lotsofdeadkittens@alien.topB
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        1 year ago

        I mean you all had less points the next year. Just teams fluctuate and city didn’t get such an insane point total the next year

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        1 year ago

        To be fair we had to because the defence was still a total shambles at that point. No VVD until January and no Alisson either.

    • BearsPearsBearsPears@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      I honestly think the title race will be so close between Liverpool, Arsenal and City that it’s a complete toss-up at this stage over what happens. I’m dying for Arsenal to win, but I can’t say it’s more than a 1/3 chance.

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        1 year ago

        Injuries and fitness are likely going to be the decider. In that case, I’d give an edge to City, unfortunately.

        • BarmeloXantony@alien.topB
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          1 year ago

          Experience as well. Liverpool still have prime players who’ve won everything (Salah, vvd, Alisson, Trent)

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          1 year ago

          I don’t see it as even that close tbh… 60% chance city wins it, 20% each for Arsenal/Liverpool

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        1 year ago

        I think AF Cup is the difference this season. Liverpool loses Salah, Arsenal loses Saka, but City loses no one.

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          1 year ago

          Has to be trolling lmao.

          But yea, Liverpool lose Salah and Endo, possibly Matip aswell? Not sure if he still plays for his national team or that he retired.

          Arsenal will lose Partey, which we have done for the whole season anyway, Elneny (who is just getting fit) and Tomiyasu (who has been very important for us.

          Not ideal, but could be worse

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            1 year ago

            Could be worse yes. But Partey and Timber are huge loses.

            I do think we would be much more legitimate contenders if Partey was fit

        • diegoarellanes96@alien.topB
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          1 year ago

          City lost Rodri and dropped important points. I know they have more squad depth than both Liverpool and Arsenal but it’s Rodri the one player they cannot replace in case he gets injured again or suspended, unlike any other position on the field. It’s definitely unlikely that we’ll miss more games this season but anything can happen

        • KingTani-@alien.topB
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          1 year ago

          Do you know that black doesn’t mean they play for an African country? Try reign in your racism a bit. Here’s a clue, neither of the two Arsenal players you mentioned, will be going to an African competition

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        1 year ago

        Arsenal are nowhere near 1/3 chance. Iirc city are at 80 or 90% and Liverpool are a bit above arsenal.

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      1 year ago

      Very similar to man city too. Won the treble last year because they improved defensively.

      We saw it in the Arsenal v Man city match, 2 teams that set up to make it very difficult for the opposition to play through them. Resulting in an arguably more turgid encounter.

    • lotsofdeadkittens@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      I mean this ignores that you had the second most points in history

      If just was unlucky it was city’s best league campaign

      Had zero to do with playstyle

      • RyanMcCartney@alien.topB
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        1 year ago

        The fact they got 98pts and didn’t win the league is astonishing. I can confidently say that will never happen again. Definitely won’t be beaten!

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          1 year ago

          They got 97, and honestly I feel like it will happen again it cuz it happened in 21-22 w Liverpool getting 92 and still losing by a point

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          1 year ago

          Didn’t Barca get 100 in Madrid 102 season? It will never happen again for sure tho

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            1 year ago

            No offense to La Liga, but i think it’s a bit different than Premier League. Barcelona and Real Madrid are so much better than all the other teams