Football 2016/17 Predictions

[Tiki-Taka]

Liverpool have got more votes then United and Everton combined.

Did you honestly expect Everton to have any votes?

I am sure Man United would lead the poll if everyone in this board just voted for their favorite team.

 

[TheMuzziah]

Did you honestly expect Everton to have any votes?

I am sure Man United would lead the poll if everyone in this board just voted for their favorite team.

lol good point about the bluenoses.

Well yeah I guess, think you'd be one of them as well, you seem to have got a soft spot for United for some strange reason.

 

[Tiki-Taka]

lol good point about the bluenoses.

Well yeah I guess, think you'd be one of them as well, you seem to have got a soft spot for United for some strange reason.

That's because of some individuals like Sir Alex, Scholes and Rooney. Mourinho is now making it hard for me to keep going.

 

[TheMuzziah]

1) Man City
2) Arsenal
3) Chelsea
4) Liverpool
5) Man United
6) Spurs

18) Palace
19) West Bromwich/Watford
20) Hull

FA Cup: Arsenal
League Cup: Liverpool

Champions League : Dortmund
Europa League: Sevilla if they finish third in their group. Otherwise, Bilbao.

Top scorer: Aguero/Kane
Player of the season: De Bruyne
Signing of the season: -
Flop of the season: Having a hard time choosing between Pogba and Ibra. I'll go with Pogba.

Not sure about the best signing yet, I'll probably edit this post and add my pick later in the week, stay tuned lol

That's because of some individuals like Sir Alex, Scholes and Rooney. Mourinho is now making it hard for me to keep going.

I've got Barca for the Spanish league, rest assured.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Seems that delusion is spreading. It can't be contained.

I don't think it is that delusional to say United have a chance. It doesn't feel like a 2004/2005 season when you knew Chelsea would win. Roman changed the game. This season feels like a fresh start, yeah, doesn't every season, but this time, City, United and Chelsea have new managers, Klopp is going to get a full season with Liverpool, etc.

Probably less delusional to say City will win. I have no idea. I need to see what they've got. I'm not going to bet against United at this stage of the game.

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

Jose to use EPL experience and outsmart Pep and United to use their recent edge over City and crush them again.

I'll only say Bayern will win the Champions League. Ancelotti is the master of that competition and the squad is very powerful and complete.

4) Liverpool
5) Man United

Flop of the season: Having a hard time choosing between Pogba and Ibra. I'll go with Pogba.

You'd rather have this than Liverpool 1st and Man United 2nd.

And the other part... Too obvious.

 

[TheMuzziah]

You'd rather have this than Liverpool 1st and Man United 2nd.

And the other part... Too obvious.

You kidding? Of course I'd rather we win the title and United finish second. Actually it would be the best possible way to end our title drought, preferably with an Aguero-esque last minute winner in the final game of the season Although come to think of it, my heart won't be able to handle it, seriously lol

As for that other part, I dunno what you mean. think both of them will be big letdowns, especially Pogba considering the money spent for him. It's got nothing to do with the fact they play for United alright!!!

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

As for that other part, I dunno what you mean. think both of them will be big letdowns, especially Pogba considering the money spent for him.

It's got nothing to do with the fact they play for United alright!!!

I don't know about this correlation between transfer fee and required performances... Bale cost more than Ronaldo, he certainly didn't outshine Ronaldo but it was still a very good purchase. Also we have rarely or never had Pogba type of a player break the record, what do you expect from a midfielder to do for 100 million?

Wow, I have been convinced.

 

[Arya Stark]

Oh yes! Your the perfect person to ask about Messi's new blonde look

@Arya Stark

He looks like a ****boi now
I hate it so much
Makes me wanna cry
I feel like Messi is the kind of dude who was wayy too docile when he was really young, and didn't really lash out or have fun doing what teenagers and college fratboys do.
So when he hits 40/50, he might have the biggest mid-life crisis ever. And it might not be pretty.
Still the GOAT though, Alves and Neymar influence too strong haha

 

[Noleberic123]

He looks like a ****boi now
I hate it so much
Makes me wanna cry
I feel like Messi is the kind of dude who was wayy too docile when he was really young, and didn't really lash out or have fun doing what teenagers and college fratboys do.
So when he hits 40/50, he might have the biggest mid-life crisis ever. And it might not be pretty.
Still the GOAT though, Alves and Neymar influence too strong haha

As long as that blonde hair helps us win the UCL I don't mind it

 

[Slice'n'dice]

I don't know about this correlation between transfer fee and required performances... Bale cost more than Ronaldo, he certainly didn't outshine Ronaldo but it was still a very good purchase. Also we have rarely or never had Pogba type of a player break the record, what do you expect from a midfielder to do for 100 million?

Wow, I have been convinced.

There has to be. You expect huge things of a 100 million transfer of course. Especially as you say given that he's a midfielder and forwards cost more than midfielders that's the way it works. Bale was of course a bit over-priced too, but yeah he's been good for Madrid and is a top player. He was getting a lot of criticism the other season when he had very similar stats to the Premier League player of the season that year in Eden Hazard. That alone goes to show what the pressure and expectation that the transfer fee creates in terms of required performances.

As I said in my predictions for that sort of price he needs to pretty much be player of the season or he could easily be considered a flop. Doesn't mean he will play badly or have a bad season exactly, but that transfer fee creates enormous expectations and falling short of that could be argued to be flopping.

Similarly to what I mentioned with City signing Stones though, it doesn't really matter overpaying if he does well as money is kind of unimportant to someone like Man Utd. The amount they can spend without even being in the champions league shows you that. Just goes to show what a failure financial fair play has been, although Europe is littered with examples of that even Manchester itself.

I do think Ibra is much more likely to disappointment than Pogba people are taking it as a given that he is going to be amazing, But it's far from a guarantee given that he's 34, never played in England spent years playing in a poor French league etc. Think he will be pretty good but I doubt he's getting anywhere near his PSG numbers. But even if he does a Shevchenko like flop, he's a free transfer (albeit with wages and enormous signing on fees, agent fees and whatever he's probably one of the most expensive free transfers ever) so it would not be as significant as if say Pogba had say an average season.

1) Man City
2) Arsenal
3) Chelsea
4) Liverpool
5) Man United
6) Spurs

18) Palace
19) West Bromwich/Watford
20) Hull

FA Cup: Arsenal
League Cup: Liverpool

Champions League : Dortmund
Europa League: Sevilla if they finish third in their group. Otherwise, Bilbao.

Top scorer: Aguero/Kane
Player of the season: De Bruyne
Signing of the season: -
Flop of the season: Having a hard time choosing between Pogba and Ibra. I'll go with Pogba.

Not sure about the best signing yet, I'll probably edit this post and add my pick later in the week, stay tuned lol



I've got Barca for the Spanish league, rest assured.

Yeah I like those predictions I must say. But I do think we can finish higher than fourth, if we can come out of those opening games with a decent points tally, the sky's the limit. Would be absolutely hilarious for Man Utd to finish outside the top 4 given what they've spent.

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

There has to be. You expect huge things of a 100 million transfer of course. Especially as you say given that he's a midfielder and forwards cost more than midfielders that's the way it works. Bale was of course a bit over-priced too, but yeah he's been good for Madrid and is a top player. He was getting a lot of criticism the other season when he had very similar stats to the Premier League player of the season that year in Eden Hazard. That alone goes to show what the pressure and expectation that the transfer fee creates in terms of required performances.

As I said in my predictions for that sort of price he needs to pretty much be player of the season or he could easily be considered a flop. Doesn't mean he will play badly or have a bad season exactly, but that transfer fee creates enormous expectations and falling short of that could be argued to be flopping.

Similarly to what I mentioned with City signing Stones though, it doesn't really matter overpaying if he does well as money is kind of unimportant to someone like Man Utd. The amount they can spend without even being in the champions league shows you that. Just goes to show what a failure financial fair play has been, although Europe is littered with examples of that even Manchester itself.

I do think Ibra is much more likely to disappointment than Pogba people are taking it as a given that he is going to be amazing, But it's far from a guarantee given that he's 34, never played in England spent years playing in a poor French league etc. Think he will be pretty good but I doubt he's getting anywhere near his PSG numbers. But even if he does a Shevchenko like flop, he's a free transfer (albeit with wages and enormous signing on fees, agent fees and whatever he's probably one of the most expensive free transfers ever) so it would not be as significant as if say Pogba had say an average season.




Yeah I like those predictions I must say. But I do think we can finish higher than fourth, if we can come out of those opening games with a decent points tally, the sky's the limit. Would be absolutely hilarious for Man Utd to finish outside the top 4 given what they've spent.

If a player is considered overpriced as soon as the transfer happens you shouldn't expect him to perform according to that fee. You can either say the club is overspending or you can expect miracles from the record breaking player, but not both at the same time. And the way Man United have been spending recently (7 out of their 10 most expensive signings happened in the last 3 years), I think it's the former case.

I honestly don't remember when did someone get punished for breaking the financial fair play rules nor do I know the exact rules at all and what do they include. What I know is that United's marketing team is probably the most profitable in the world and there is no money earning trick that they don't know. The revenue we are talking about is about 500 million pounds last year and it is expected they will earn the same amount this year as well. It has almost come to that point that they can afford a record breaking transfer every summer.

Don't forget that Ibrahimovic will play in Manchester United for 1 or 2 seasons max. Pogba is one of the best young players in the world expected to remain in the club for a long time so he shouldn't be judged on the first season alone.

 

[Slice'n'dice]

If a player is considered overpriced as soon as the transfer happens you shouldn't expect him to perform according to that fee. You can either say the club is overspending or you can expect miracles from the record breaking player, but not both at the same time. And the way Man United have been spending recently (7 out of their 10 most expensive signings happened in the last 3 years), I think it's the former case.

I honestly don't remember when did someone get punished for breaking the financial fair play rules nor do I know the exact rules at all and what do they include. What I know is that United's marketing team is probably the most profitable in the world and there is no money earning trick that they don't know. The revenue we are talking about is about 500 million pounds last year and it is expected they will earn the same amount this year as well. It has almost come to that point that they can afford a record breaking transfer every summer.

Don't forget that Ibrahimovic will play in Manchester United for 1 or 2 seasons max. Pogba is one of the best young players in the world expected to remain in the club for a long time so he shouldn't be judged on the first season alone.

Whilst I think you're right in a sense, but the fee demands the performances so to speak. It dictates expectations, overspending is a reason for a flop, when it's that sort of money it's down to the player to prove it isn't over-spending so that requires something extra-extra-ordinary in Pogba's case and Bale before him. It's just the way things work, which is partially why Bale got so much criticism earlier on, in spite of actually doing pretty well in reality.

I think City got a fine a couple of seasons ago for going over (ironic punishment if you ask me) and a reduced champs league squad. Also I think PSG were investigated as to being in a breach at one point, don't remember what happened, probably a fine or maybe somehow not in breach. As you say though there are so many of these marketing tricks that so many clubs will be using, so many loopholes that mean it's pointless. It just creates a monopoly and makes it even harder for smaller teams to break through (making Leicester's achievements last season even more impressive). So yeah it's stupid it hasn't worked and should just be scrapped in my view.

Well I agree with that, but "flop of the season" is specific for that one season. Just as signing of the season is. Like that Michu at Swansea a couple of years ago might've got signing of the season (not sure, was pretty great though would've been a good case for it if not). But after that he's done very little to my knowledge, certainly didn't do much more for Swansea, but that season, signed him for next to nothing and was very good for them, thus one of the signings of the season.

 

[TheMuzziah]

Don't forget that Ibrahimovic will play in Manchester United for 1 or 2 seasons max. Pogba is one of the best young players in the world expected to remain in the club for a long time so he shouldn't be judged on the first season alone.

But he will. Sadly that's how football works nowadays and make no mistake if Pogba doesn't have a good first season, I expect a fair few people will consider him a flop, not to mention the media will crucify him, heck even some United fans, like they did with Di Maria or Falcao. Di Maria actually started great but completely faded after Christmas I think and that break in attempt on his house.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

And Falcao was **** from the first minute. Not the same player after he turned his back on football and signed for Monaco.

Buying the league in sweet harmony. I love it.

 

[TheMuzziah]

And Falcao was **** from the first minute. Not the same since he turned his back on football and signed for Monaco.

Agreed, waste of space and wages. Most shocking thing is he signed for Chelsea next year and of course did **** all there as well. Although I think he's got an excuse, suffered a horrific injury before signing for Man United didn't he, sidelined for 6-7 months? think he missed the World Cup too.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Agreed, waste of space and wages. Most shocking thing is he signed for Chelsea next year and of course did **** all there as well. Although I think he's got an excuse, suffered a horrific injury before signing for Man United didn't he, sidelined for 6-7 months? think he missed the World Cup too.

Yeah, the dreaded ACL surgery.

He was another top gun on football manager. Wanted him for years and then he went to Monaco! Still was looking forward to him coming but it was clear from the off that he was done.

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

Whilst I think you're right in a sense, but the fee demands the performances so to speak. It dictates expectations, overspending is a reason for a flop, when it's that sort of money it's down to the player to prove it isn't over-spending so that requires something extra-extra-ordinary in Pogba's case and Bale before him. It's just the way things work, which is partially why Bale got so much criticism earlier on, in spite of actually doing pretty well in reality.

I think City got a fine a couple of seasons ago for going over (ironic punishment if you ask me) and a reduced champs league squad. Also I think PSG were investigated as to being in a breach at one point, don't remember what happened, probably a fine or maybe somehow not in breach. As you say though there are so many of these marketing tricks that so many clubs will be using, so many loopholes that mean it's pointless. It just creates a monopoly and makes it even harder for smaller teams to break through (making Leicester's achievements last season even more impressive). So yeah it's stupid it hasn't worked and should just be scrapped in my view.

Well I agree with that, but "flop of the season" is specific for that one season. Just as signing of the season is. Like that Michu at Swansea a couple of years ago might've got signing of the season (not sure, was pretty great though would've been a good case for it if not). But after that he's done very little to my knowledge, certainly didn't do much more for Swansea, but that season, signed him for next to nothing and was very good for them, thus one of the signings of the season.

I think in Real they are more impatient than any other top club. They all want everything to work in every game, the media, Perez and the fans, who from what I remember burned or attacked Bale's car. I think people are less demanding and strict here. Martial for example broke the transfer record for a teenager and I think many now will say it was a good purchase despite the numbers maybe not "living up to the fee".

Yes my bad, I misread. I was thinking about a flop in general, not a flop of the season. Michu was league's top goalscorer until December or January that season and ended in the top 4-5 I believe, but the signing of that season has to be Van Persie. Won the Golden Boot and brought the title back with several game winning performances.

But he will. Sadly that's how football works nowadays and make no mistake if Pogba doesn't have a good first season, I expect a fair few people will consider him a flop, not to mention the media will crucify him, heck even some United fans, like they did with Di Maria or Falcao. Di Maria actually started great but completely faded after Christmas I think and that break in attempt on his house.

Di Maria started very well but apart from slightly fading later, Van Gaal stopped playing him regularly and gave Young many chances. I think the fans don't have the problem with his performances, the guy had second most assists in EPL only behind Fabregas who was in great form that season just like the most of Chelsea's squad. Him leaving after only one season, not trying to impress even more but just leaving to what is considered an easier league and the way he left suddenly without knowledge of many at the club was why some fans partially never forgave him. It's a shame really, I think if he stayed there would have been far less problems for the club in terms of creativity and scoring goals. Pogba is our son and a youngster in here for a long term though, I don't expect him to be treated badly even if he doesn't have a mind-boggling first season (or it's just me hoping he won't be treated badly ).

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Pogba to be loaned to Wrexham in season 17-18

Di Maria had personal issues and was thrown under the bus by the philosophy of the time. Yes, LVG is the devil. Or maybe Di Maria was cut from the not being able to handle the cold rainy night cloth. I don't know.

Pogba will get protection that Di Maria didn't.

 

[TheMuzziah]

Just noticed, Liverpool have now got three votes lol.

Pogba to be loaned to Wrexham in season 17-18

I very much doubt it! They can't afford his massive wages.

Pogba will get protection that Di Maria didn't.

Tend to agree but with Mourinho you never know. If it goes balls up like his last season at Chelsea he'll blame anyone but himself. Although usually he protects his players, "credit" where it's due.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Just noticed, Liverpool have now got three votes lol.

I very much doubt it! They can't afford his massive wages.

Tend to agree but with Mourinho you never know. If it goes balls up like his last season at Chelsea he'll blame anyone but himself. Although usually he protects his players, "credit" where it's due.

The Liverpool revolution.

Yeah, unless they do the football manager stunt and have United pay him while he is at Wrexham. That is something I'd do just to get rid of players I don't want.

Maestro Mourinho has their back. Funny listening to him talk about homogenization being to blame for the Leicester goal.

Meanwhile, in the reserve team, Schweinsteiger is doing pushups with Memphis Depay. He has Ana Ivanovic to do pushups with as well, so it isn't all bad.

 

[TheMuzziah]

Maestro Mourinho has their back. Funny listening to him talk about homogenization being to blame for the Leicester goal.

I've heard he's a tennis fan. Maybe he's a member of the forum? Would explain his comments

Meanwhile, in the reserve team, Schweinsteiger is doing pushups with Memphis Depay.

Depay was supposed to be the second coming of Cristiano, no? Much better signing then Firmino and all that. What went wrong? (had to take a dig at United to feel better, after "praising" mourinho before )

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

I've heard he's a tennis fan. Maybe he's a member of the forum? Would explain his comments



Depay was supposed to be the second coming of Cristiano, no? Much better signing then Firmino and all that. What went wrong? (had to take a dig at United to feel better, after "praising" mourinho before )

He attended the Wimbledon final, was a lucky charm for your favorite. You better be nicer to him now.

Maybe #7 should be retired, it seems cursed ever since Cristiano's departure.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I've heard he's a tennis fan. Maybe he's a member of the forum? Would explain his comments

Depay was supposed to be the second coming of Cristiano, no? Much better signing then Firmino and all that. What went wrong? (had to take a dig at United to feel better, after "praising" mourinho before )

Wouldn't shock me if he posted here, why not?

hahah you're going a bit overboard. More like the second coming of Kieran Richardson.

 

[Tiki-Taka]

I've got Barca for the Spanish league, rest assured.

You guys aren't without a chance in the league either.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I'm not ready to put the house on Barca this year. I don't watch much La Liga, but I will have to see what Real can do with a full season under Zidane, unless they sack him before that, of course.

 

[DreddyTennis45]

Lol people hyping up Pogba just because he cost £89 Million. He can't dictate play, he doesn't assist much, his passing is average, he isn't a destroyer, he isn't creative, all he does is score some goals from outside the box.

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

Lol people hyping up Pogba just because he cost £89 Million. He can't dictate play, he doesn't assist much, his passing is average, he isn't a destroyer, he isn't creative, all he does is score some goals from outside the box.

Overpriced, but still you better check out how he played last season for Juve.

 

[DreddyTennis45]

Overpriced, but still you better check out how he played last season for Juve.

Most of that video was just him making simple passes. If you actually watch him for 90 minutes he doesn't even do half the stuff people claim he does. A few flicks and tricks here and there and people go mad.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

A poor man's Nicky Butt.

 

[Tiki-Taka]

Most of that video was just him making simple passes. If you actually watch him for 90 minutes he doesn't even do half the stuff people claim he does. A few flicks and tricks here and there and people go mad.

Which midfielders would you personally rate higher? He is one of the very best players of his generation.

 

[DreddyTennis45]

Which midfielders would you personally rate higher? He is one of the very best players of his generation.

Kroos, Khedira, Özil, Ramsey, Fabregas, Matic, De Bruyne, Pirlo, Vidal, Pjanic, Marchisio, Veratti, Krychowiak, Di Maria, Pastore, Motta, Alonso, Xavi Martinez, Isco, Modric, James Rodriguez, Koke, Turan, Iniesta, Rakitic, David Silva, Turan, Cazorla

Are all better than him, and that list isn't even complete.

He hasn't done anything on the biggest stage- The Euro final and UCL final where he went missing. The title of him being "the best of his generation" is false.

 

[Tiki-Taka]

Kroos, Khedira, Özil, Ramsey, Fabregas, Matic, De Bruyne, Pirlo, Vidal, Pjanic, Marchisio, Veratti, Krychowiak, Di Maria, Pastore, Motta, Alonso, Xavi Martinez, Isco, Modric, James Rodriguez, Koke, Turan, Iniesta, Rakitic, David Silva, Turan, Cazorla

Are all better than him, and that list isn't even complete.

He hasn't done anything on the biggest stage- The Euro final and UCL final where he went missing. The title of him being "the best of his generation" is false.

Going by performing on the biggest stage, that list would be noticeably shorter (not that we agree with it in the first place, but we don't have to). Some of them don't even know what the biggest stage is.

I did say one of the best, not on the very top.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I can't even joke about my original tip for player of the season.

I'll go with Paul Pogba. I will believe the hype for now.

 

[TheMuzziah]

He attended the Wimbledon final, was a lucky charm for your favorite. You better be nicer to him now.

Maybe #7 should be retired, it seems cursed ever since Cristiano's departure.

Jose Mourinho has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp over Manchester United’s world record signing of Paul Pogba.

Speaking to MUTV, Mourinho took aim at “some of the managers” criticising United’s £89m deal for the French international midfielder.

And though he didn’t refer to either Klopp or Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger by name, his comments left little room for interpretation.

“I know the discussion,” Mourinho said. “I understand that, sometimes in football, things happen and the club breaks the record, but this is only possible at clubs like Man United.

“When I heard some of the comments and heard some of the managers criticising that, I don’t think they ever have this problem because, to have this problem, you need to be at one of the top clubs in the world. So at Man United it can happen."

Yeah, with comments like this he'll deffo make me like him more eh lol. I want to see more of his special meltdowns next season "I've got nothing to say. I'm so sorry, Ive got nothing to say" or "if zey sack me, zey SACK the best manager this club has ever had"

Now you mentioned that, I wouldn't be against Liverpool retiring number 8. Then again we didn't retire 7 (Keegan, McManaman, Beardsley, Suarez and of course King Kenny) or 9 (Torres, Rush, The God etc). So I'm not sure.

 

[Emperor of Belgrade]

Yeah, with comments like this he'll deffo make me like him more eh lol. I want to see more of his special meltdowns next season "I've got nothing to say. I'm so sorry, Ive got nothing to say" or "if zey sack me, zey SACK the best manager this club has ever had"

Now you mentioned that, I wouldn't be against Liverpool retiring number 8. Then again we didn't retire 7 (Keegan, McManaman, Beardsley, Suarez and of course King Kenny) or 9 (Torres, Rush, The God etc). So I'm not sure.

Hey, don't bring up Pogba's fee and other Man United related subjects if you don't want Jose to respond. I sink that's fair.

 

[TheMuzziah]

Hey, don't bring up Pogba's fee and other Man United related subjects if you don't want Jose to respond. I sink that's fair.

hahaha

Remember Klopp's dig at Man United last season, before the European games? Absolutely epic.

"I'm not going to discuss tactics here. I think even in Manchester they've got televisions"

 

[JRAJ1988]

Where do you think Leicester will finish? Top ten???

 

[TheMuzziah]

Where do you think Leicester will finish? Top ten???

I see them finishing somewhere between 8th and 12th.

 

[TheMaestro1990]

Barcelona to win the Champions League and La Liga. Ronaldo to win his fourth Balon d'Or, but Messi will once again dominate (he is looking very hungry and motivated so far this season) and will be the heavy favourite for the price in 2017.

Juventus will win Serie A.

United or Chelsea to win Premier League. If Aguero gets injured, City are screwed. Otherwise, they will have a shot at the title.

The race for Bundesliga will be closer than for some time. But Bayern will still win.

Suarez will win the Golden boot. Ronaldo, for once, will come up with a "mediocre" number, 24-27 goals. Messi will lead the assist league, maybe even set a record, while scoring anywhere between 20-30 League goals if not injured. Suarez will outscore him though.

Arsenal will flop. Not even top 5.

Two English teams and two Spanish teams will reach the semis of the Champions League.

 

[TheMuzziah]

Predict top 6 + bottom 3
Top 6: Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal, Spurs, Man U, Liverpool
Bottom 3: Hull, Sunderland, Crystal Palace pls, more likely Burnley than Palace though.

The only member who backed Chelsea for the title before the start of the season. Decent bottom three picks as well. Swap Arsenal with Liverpool and we have a winner.

Top scorer: Kane
Flop of the season: I'll go with Pogba.

Looking good.
Seriously though, Kane has been magnificent. One season wonder my arse. Madrid should be after a striker in the summer, no?

 

[Wynter]

The only member who backed Chelsea for the title before the start of the season. Decent bottom three picks as well. Swap Arsenal with Liverpool and we have a winner.

Looking good.
Seriously though, Kane has been magnificent. One season wonder my arse. Madrid should be after a striker in the summer, no?

Conte is a genius and they didn't have Europe to bother with this year, it felt like a pretty safe bet.

If only I put my money where my mouth was

 

[Slice'n'dice]

Got to vote for Liverpool although I don't really expect us to do it. Although we have a chance. Voting with heart not head.

General prediction though

Top 6 - City, United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs
Bottom 3 - Hull, Burnley and Watford
FA Cup - Chelsea
League Cup - Liverpool
Champions League - Barcelona
Europa League - Sevilla of course finishing third in their group in the Champions League and winning it. They just love it too much.
Player of the Season - Sanchez
Top Scorer - Aguero
Signing of the season - Tough one probably someone that's gone under the radar may come back to this one at a later date
Flop of the Season - If he's anything other than player of the season it should probably be Pogba given the money paid for him.

Hmm, I was way off. Got Liverpool's position right and Hull and could get the FA Cup. Flop of the season too by my criteria, but probably Moussa Sissoko or Zaza from West Ham. Signing of the season probably have to give it to Ibrahimovic to be fair.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Fa Cup winners: Exeter City
League cup winners: Liverpool
CL winners: Real Madrid
EL winners: Man United
Player of the season (premier league) : Memphis Depay
Top scorer (PL) Harry Kane
Signing of the season (PL): Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Flop of the season (PL): Leroy Sane. Nah, like a poster above said, if Paul Pogba doesn't win player of the year or take us to the title, etc, then he could be considered a flop.

At least I got a couple right. Still in there with EL/CL

Way off on my player of the season prediction.

 

[TheAssassin]

I'm not ready to put the house on Barca this year. I don't watch much La Liga, but I will have to see what Real can do with a full season under Zidane, unless they sack him before that, of course.

Looking good.

No doubt he would get sacked after just one average season. Not even legends get second chances in Real.

 

[TheMuzziah]

1) Man City
2) Arsenal
3) Chelsea
4) Liverpool
5) Man United
6) Spurs

18) Palace
19) West Bromwich/Watford
20) Hull

Top scorer: Aguero/Kane
Flop of the season: I'll go with Pogba.

wow so the most expensive squad ever assembled with the "special" one* in charge couldn't even manage a top4 finish. Perhaps they'll spend another £300m this summer and go one better next year, would be a sign of progress - after all fifth looks nicer than SIXTH doesnt it?!

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[Poisoned Slice]

A work in progress.

Looking good.

No doubt he would get sacked after just one average season. Not even legends get second chances in Real.

Zexi Zidane made sure he didn't need a second chance. Well, at least not yet.

I know I selected Real Madrid to win the Champions league, but I think my heart is still with the old lady in the final.

 

[TheAssassin]

wow so the most expensive squad ever assembled with the "special" one* in charge couldn't even manage a top4 finish. Perhaps they'll spend another £300m this summer and go one better next year, would be a sign of progress - after all fifth looks nicer than SIXTH doesnt it?!

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Spoiler

Special man and special club when even in average days they win more shiny stuff than 90% of other big names.

Spoiler

Meanwhile, there is a possibility that Wenger got a long time successor, may the fourth be with him (and nothing else).

Spoiler

 

[Slice'n'dice]

Guess Zidane must be the new best manager in the world. Like Pep Guardiola was when he went to the best team in the world with the best players in the world with as much money as most teams in the world when he went to Barca. Maybe he is a great manager but people are going to jump on the bandwagon with him no doubt when really, it's not the most challenging job.

Klopp's won titles and trophies with a team without the most money in the League, having to lose his players to his direct rivals in Bayern and still continuing. The guy is ****ing class. With Liverpool he's got 4th place with the sixth best squad, making a profit from his transfers too.

Klopp the new Wenger circa 2001-4 maybe. Mourinho's Pulis with cash.

 

[Chicharito]

Pulis with cash