All right! Games all start at 11 AM EST. Leicester, Chelsea, and Manchester United can all qualify for the Champions League. Bournemouth, Aston Villa, and Watford can all be relegated. United and Leicester are playing each other. I’ll be in here right around game time, but until then, share your predictions for how this is all gonna go.
Welp. That should've been a little more fun, huh? Here's where we end things:
1: Liverpool, 99 points
2: City, 81
3: United, 66
4: Chelsea, 66
5: Leicester, 62
17: Villa, 35
18: Bournemouth, 35
19: Watford, 35
20: Norwich, 21
Huge bummers for both Watford and Leicester (and Bournemouth, too). Congrats to Villa (and United and Chelsea). Thanks, all, for following along with me all season. I love doing these chats; they're always thoughtful and lively. Sorry to all the Watford, Bournemouth, and Leicester fans out there.
Watford had a minus-6 goal differential under Nigel Pearson, who was hired in early December. They have a minus-7 goal differential under Hayden Mullins, who has been the coach for less than a week.
I don't feel confident in any of this! The most likely outcomes are wins for United and Chelsea and losses for Villa and Watford. But why make a prediction if you're not willing to be wildly wrong? (I would not place wagers on any of this.) Something about Chelsea's midfield v the Wolves counter-attack really scares me, though.
Wes Morgan being in a position to completely whiff a wide-open, point-blank volley from eight yards out sums up Leicester's current situation pretty nicely.
If both games end scoreless, then the Premier League should only get two Champions League teams next year and we should all get vouchers of a commensurate value to the two hours of our lives that were lost.
Lampard benching Kepa is the right move, and it seems permanent. Changing goalkeeper on the final day with Champions League on the line is a statement.
I was about to mention the Kepa benching. I believe it's the correct move, too, and even if Caballero has a rough outing, I think any alarmist that wants to burn Lampard at the stake would be mad. Kepa hasn't shown to be able to step up when the moment calls this season, so why would he against Wolves?
When he just stood there like a statue as that cross came across the 6 yard box towards end of Liverpool game when Van Dijk missed that sitter as his teammates are screaming at him to come get it, that was when you knew he was a mental basket case and completely agree with benching
You think that Brendan Rodgers still has that giant painting of himself? You think he’s going to apologize to it tonight? “I’m sorry Brendan. I can do better Brendan, I swear it.”
Hate the two-TV set up -- if you're watching two, are you ... even watching one? -- but I've got United-LC on the TV and Chelsea-Wolves on a second screen. Monitoring the relegation battle on my computer, while also chatting with you goofballs.
1) pay luxury tax when you have nba mvp 2) take a loss on AV after relegation 3) invest in daughters instagram modeling career...you can only pick 2/3 when your a multi billionaire!
Welp. That should've been a little more fun, huh? Here's where we end things:
1: Liverpool, 99 points
2: City, 81
3: United, 66
4: Chelsea, 66
5: Leicester, 62
17: Villa, 35
18: Bournemouth, 35
19: Watford, 35
20: Norwich, 21
Huge bummers for both Watford and Leicester (and Bournemouth, too). Congrats to Villa (and United and Chelsea). Thanks, all, for following along with me all season. I love doing these chats; they're always thoughtful and lively. Sorry to all the Watford, Bournemouth, and Leicester fans out there.
Thanks for doing the best football writing out there, Ryan
LMFAO FINALLY SOME DRAMA
THE BARCLAYS
i guess i cant celebrate the DJ Wilson extension yet
Like much of the 2020 season: we had to wait A LONG TIME for it, but it got there.
Fitting for United to (nearly) clinch qualification on their ... checks notes ... 84th penalty of the season.
Was just gotta write this, but I didn't have the total amount of PKs in front of me. Bruno Penandes to the rescue
Anyone who doesn't have Bruno Fernandes on their fantasy team due to the automatic PK a match is a fool
Some halftime xG totals, per Stats Perform:
-Watford 1.64, Arsenal 1.4
-Leicester 0.3, United 0.3 (yeesh)
-Chelsea 0.99, Wolves 0.06
-Villa 0.24, West Ham 0.38
-Bournemouth 1.4, Everton 1.32 (TURN ON CNBC EVERYBODY)
Wolves, wyd
0.06 is like a goal kick that went long and Caballero had to grab
Bournemouth are up 1-0 and now even with Villa on goal-differential. Whoa.
I’m pulling for Bournemouth to stay up
That escalated quickly. Chelsea did nothing for 45 minutes, and they go into halftime up 2-0.
Vintage Chelsea
lol what does this even mean?
Playing like garbage and somehow getting a goal or two
Completely agree I’ll take it
Opta has a stat called "big chances", which is basically any time a player should be expected to score. Watford have FIVE today against Arsenal.
Can't believe I'm saying having Mustafi might have helped...
Good Lord. Martinez is keeping Watford at Bay. Doubtful that he stays at Arsenal long-term.
Sam, are you here? And have you bet your life savings on anyone?
lol yes...was on vacay and had bad internet past few weeks. apologies for missing any chats. i took man u -.5 and chelsea pk.
Until two weeks ago, I had never heard of multiple players on the field for Leicester right now.
United have one shot in the second half. Jesus.
It'll work in the UCL next year
It's the shot that mattered! 😛
Ayoze Perez on for Kelechi. I don't understand Brendan Rodgers. I never will.
Watford had a minus-6 goal differential under Nigel Pearson, who was hired in early December. They have a minus-7 goal differential under Hayden Mullins, who has been the coach for less than a week.
Looks like Foofi (sp?) is gonna be wearing Jack Grealish calf prosthetics on the next podcast to celebrate
Happy to see Watford go down. What kind of club has a moose on its badge but its nickname is the hornets. It's like pick an animal ffs.
This man speaks the truth.
The worst part is it's not even a moose, apparently it's supposed to be a stag - the heraldic animal of the county Watford is in, Hertfordshire.
It's definitely a Moose though.
This always bothers me
I just can't get over the Watford-Arsenal result.
Shots: 19 W, 13 A
Big Chances: 7, 2
xG: 3.75, 2.3
Woof. That's how you wanna play it in a must-win game, too.
Update from games that don’t matter, Origi having a classic Origi games. Has been awful all game and then scores a banger out of nowhere.
Hello! Predictions:
-United 1, Leicester 1
-Wolves 2, Chelsea 1
-West Ham 3, Aston Villa 1
-Arsenal 0, Watford 0
I don't feel confident in any of this! The most likely outcomes are wins for United and Chelsea and losses for Villa and Watford. But why make a prediction if you're not willing to be wildly wrong? (I would not place wagers on any of this.) Something about Chelsea's midfield v the Wolves counter-attack really scares me, though.
Jimenez is definitely going to score an 85th minute goal in an open net off a square ball from Traore.
if graelish is born in US he peaks as 2nd team all patriot league RB
jack grealish, i rate him
Newcastle takes the lead lol
I would pay big money to have a live mic on Brendan Rodgers today
Its days like this with multiple good games at the same time that I wish there were something akin to NFL Redzone for the PL
I've got the TV plus two laptops running :)
Wes Morgan being in a position to completely whiff a wide-open, point-blank volley from eight yards out sums up Leicester's current situation pretty nicely.
Whiff of the season. Teammates laughing on the bench. Ouch.
Watford are down 3-0. Poor Hayden Mullins. What a mess.
Seems like firing Nigel Pearson was a good idea...conceded 7 (so far) in the 2 games since he he left
We're about 30 minutes in, and United and Chelsea have each taken one shot apiece.
i was def better off w/ bad internet
If both games end scoreless, then the Premier League should only get two Champions League teams next year and we should all get vouchers of a commensurate value to the two hours of our lives that were lost.
in this world perhaps mybook.ag will refund my bitcoin as well
Watford already down 1-0 ...
Alright, that Giroud goal was at least legit
Does Iheanacho still have a career solely because he was on City at one point? Is he the Bojan of City?
He has five goals and three assists in about 900 minutes this year. That's pretty good!
also, only 23!!
solanke up next
Lampard benching Kepa is the right move, and it seems permanent. Changing goalkeeper on the final day with Champions League on the line is a statement.
I was about to mention the Kepa benching. I believe it's the correct move, too, and even if Caballero has a rough outing, I think any alarmist that wants to burn Lampard at the stake would be mad. Kepa hasn't shown to be able to step up when the moment calls this season, so why would he against Wolves?
When he just stood there like a statue as that cross came across the 6 yard box towards end of Liverpool game when Van Dijk missed that sitter as his teammates are screaming at him to come get it, that was when you knew he was a mental basket case and completely agree with benching
adama traore is so jacked... its so beautiful
Spurs finishing sixth this year is WILD
Hate to see Watford go down, but would love to see Villa save themselves.
FEAR THE (LUXURY TAX PAYING) DEER!
Time for Liverpool to start raiding for Sarr
Meanwhile Man City put up another 5 spot
You think that Brendan Rodgers still has that giant painting of himself? You think he’s going to apologize to it tonight? “I’m sorry Brendan. I can do better Brendan, I swear it.”
this WH AV match is brutal
Announce havertz
I will be hearing no mason mount slander at this time
GORGEOUS free kick from Mount
Chelsea have had so many dumb free kicks given and scored against this year. I don't care that Alonso flopped.
That was a pretty weak free kick call on Wolves. Not even community theater level acting by Marcos Alonso, either.
What does everyone’s setup look like? I’m going TV/Laptop/Laptop and its about as stressful as driving in a pretty bad thunderstorm
Hate the two-TV set up -- if you're watching two, are you ... even watching one? -- but I've got United-LC on the TV and Chelsea-Wolves on a second screen. Monitoring the relegation battle on my computer, while also chatting with you goofballs.
my wife is watching real housewives of ny on main tv rn and ill accept my 30 min suspension from chat as punishment
RN have three tabs open with livestreams and my laptop is straight up dying
I’ve got Chelsea on the big screen and two laptops with United/LC and Bournemouth/Everton
I’m just TV/laptop/Twitter and this chat on the phone. Can’t handle the second laptop
Bouncing between Spurs/CP on the computer and Chelsea/Wolves on the TV (but paying attention to the TV more)
One screen. Might flick between some games depending which seems interesting and if the current one is a bit dull
big mke bucks fan so need an AV win so wes edens doesn't try to skip paying the luxury tax again
lmao love this
1) pay luxury tax when you have nba mvp 2) take a loss on AV after relegation 3) invest in daughters instagram modeling career...you can only pick 2/3 when your a multi billionaire!
What. Was. That???
Johnny Evans MOTM, red card for a proper Red
1-1 draw for Spurs. Against 14th place Crystal Palace. To back into Europa. Feels about right.
Oh dip! Hold on to your butts—West Ham isn't done yet!
Grealish hadn't scored in 16 matches, but he scored when it mattered, I guess.
Disappointing when Bournemouth are leading 3-1, too.
Wolves have been...not good. It's almost like playing a season that lasts over a year with basically zero rotation isn't ideal?
He finally rotated today, though!
Solid point. So maybe the actual lesson is NEVER ROTATE EVER NOT EVEN ONCE
Skipp on for Sissoko. This is... something else.