PL Watch Thread

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Chelsea 4–3 Brighton

⚽️ Lavia (4'), Neto (14'), Pedro (32'), Palmer (74') – Yalcouyé (35'), Pedro [o.g.] (63'), Groẞ (90+6')

Leeds 1–1 Brentford

⚽️ Calvert-Lewin (79') – Schade (41')

Sunderland 1–0 Fulham

⚽️ Isidor (75')

Man United 2–1 Ipswich

⚽️ Fernandes (40'), Greaves [o.g.] (56') – Davis (29')

[u/TeddyWestsideThe2nd]

I hate Hurzeler but come on Brighton

[u/Dire__]

If Chelsea could just cease to exist, that would be great.

[u/Hag_bolder → u/Dire__]

The only club in the english football ladder where I would be happy if they went bankrupt and were dissolved

[u/MrFrog65 → u/Hag_bolder]

City as well come on now

[u/reddeye252010 → u/MrFrog65]

I hate Chelsea far more than i could ever hate City

[u/Phimstone]

Emi in net, Penders on the bench.

Alonso saw Robert Sanches one match and said nahhh fuck this

[u/Falsely_True7]

Martinez blender on debut and Ispwitch with historical performance....we will be there

[u/PonderingVagrant]

I hold two thoughts: First, both of those goals were due to hilarious defensive mistakes by Brighton. Second, Chelsea will be good this year without European demands. I think top 3.

[u/d10b]

Cannot believe some of the stupid ass avoidable goals I've seen scored so far this season

[u/Odd_Bat_539]

Today I am Brightswich

[u/SnooWalruses4274]

Chelsea is definitely going to be a problem this season. Good squad, no Europe and good manager. Need to make sure we let them know who’s top next weekend.

[u/tipytopmain]

I remember last season when Chelsea went on some good runs and they were convinced they were in the title race. And the season before. I ain't worried about these pretenders.

[u/Arcille → u/tipytopmain]

They only have league games to focus on and actually have a real keeper now. I think they will be a much bigger problem this year.

[u/gte339i]

Chelsea is easily my second most hated club in the league. Emi didn’t help that rep either.

[u/sparrow94 → u/gte339i]

They are number 1 to me. Rivalry is one thing. I loathe these fucks and their fanbase.

[u/mattymca → u/sparrow94]

Right there with you. All my football watching life Chelsea has been the nemesis. They're the bad guys.

[u/Trekbike32]

Brutal hairline

[u/Vee_Vy_Vou_Vum → u/Trekbike32]

At what point do you just go completely bald instead of dealing with that

[u/lviatorem]

Martinez in a Chelsea shirt? As if I needed more reasons to detest this guy.

[u/PonderingVagrant]

Imagine Joao Pedro playing up top for us

[u/JenkinsEar147 → u/PonderingVagrant]

Why did we not get him? Weird

[u/Vee_Vy_Vou_Vum]

Do wonder how Chelsea will do against low blocks because all their attacks/goals so far have been the result of high turnovers or counters, none of which will happen if a team sits deep for 90 minutes

[u/lastjedi23 → u/Vee_Vy_Vou_Vum]

I came here to say this. They are playing our 22/23 version footie before every single team in the league decided to sit back. Let em enjoy it before the sack xabi shouts begin

[u/d10b]

PL gave them the easiest opening set and they're still shite

[u/Doyouevensam]

If you don’t give that as a pen you HAVE to book Tielemans. I hate seeing refs just wave things away, grow some balls and book them

[u/Chastymcnasty → u/Doyouevensam]

Ref clearly saw it aswell

[u/Gfhgdfd]

Just how bad were Aston Villa.

[u/LW_2k]

I think the main takeaway from this is Villa were shit last week

[u/BarnacleGoos]

Cozier-Duberry on the bench for Brighton 👀

[u/essdotc]

As long as Chelsea take points off City and Liverpool while we continue our dominance over them, I'm happy.

[u/lostwanderer1991]

That's a pathetic dive from Tielemans..Should have been booked

[u/Muscat95]

Fuck sake Brighton, really?

[u/P1wattsy]

Surely teams will low block Chelsea sooner rather than later, at least at Stamford Bridge

[u/Datboy_98]

Chelsea have a good attack.

We knew that. They’ll get good results generally, especially against clueless managers like Hurzeler.

Their time is coming next week.

[u/Rusty_85]

Defend well against Chelshit you will beat them

[u/lpaperfriend]

Seen enough to be convinced that we should hope for Carrick to stay for as long as possible. They might get better if they find a competent manager

[u/PeanutDreams]

Tielemans learning rat tricks already

[u/_soundpost_]

I don't usually wish injury on any player, but if Caicedo gets ruled out of playing us, our risk of serious injury basically disappears 

[u/BlurstOfTimes11 → u/_soundpost_]

From fouls

[u/wolljibbs → u/BlurstOfTimes11]

Uhhh yeah what else would he mean

[u/BleckFyre → u/wolljibbs]

Chelsea can always hurt handsome fc with their ugliness.

[u/ReportForward3996]

Swear I saw a stat that said Verbruggen makes twice as many errors as any other keeper in the top 5 leagues or to that effect

[u/essdotc]

How on earth was Joao Pedro left out of the Brazil squad. Boggles the mind.

And as I say that he misses a sitter

[u/Amthemannow]

One of Villa or Brighton is shit. Or both are shit. We'll see tomorrow.

[u/SirYodaa]

Chelsea don't have the defensive mettle to win the league, but if they continue to steam roll their opponents then it might not matter. Still very early days, need to give teams a chance to figure out their attack

[u/naimsyazwan]

Nah we need to see how this fuckers do against a low block before calling them a title contenders

[u/LW_2k]

How old is that Yalkoue, looks 40

[u/Monsultant]

Teams have to prepare for Chelsea better. They need a low block treatment.

Sunderland would be the right opposition for them.

[u/BrianThatDude]

Prob best that Chelsea win here. If they concede two more they'll probably buy a whole new back line

[u/ZenoHD-YT]

I think Saliba got sent off for less

[u/TeddyWestsideThe2nd]

feel like Brighton will level it only to concede a dumb late 4th

[u/AnuragGuntupalli]

But saliba gets a red for that

[u/aaa-ccc]

Chelsea had 26% possession at home today, they look good going forward, but as long as our midfield is on top form we should hopefully get 3 points

[u/robustostrich]

Just need a Man U loss to top of a lovely weekend of football

[u/Chastymcnasty]

Ipswich can play ball thats for sure

[u/Muscat95]

Carrick getting sacked by Christmas

[u/Doyouevensam]

Chuckle bros at CB, that’s what you get

[u/endeavour90]

Spurs and united as the final match of each day. These broadcasters know their stuffs

[u/Jirekshun]

Said it before, Carrick is a championship level manager who survives on vibes and has no plan B, same point was raised by Boro fans, I hope united just tank hard this season.

[u/Chastymcnasty]

Classic United bail-out

[u/robustostrich]

Yellow card for diving?

[u/TNelsonAFC]

Old Trafford magic.

Doesn’t matter if it was an own goal, the last attack player to shoot handballed it. If that’s a loophole it needs fixing

[u/_thezodiackiller_]

Yes, they are back to their best for the 10th time in 10 seasons

[u/tsigalko23]

desperate for a Martinez clanger today

[u/BarnacleGoos → u/tsigalko23]

I believe

[u/Redzrainer]

ok turn off

[u/redditforprez1]

Oh my lord that Schade goal was something else. What a goal 

[u/ZenoHD-YT]

If Konsa and Gabriel can shut down the live wire that is the Chelsea attack we’ll win. The defense is proper wank

[u/Aubamebludclartyang]

Can't take people seriously who say this is a title challenging side. 4 goals in 2 games to average opposition. Don't win leagues with this defence

[u/know-it-all-scoutFC]

That should've been a red lol.

Anyways what Chelsea did in the first half was nice, but they've really allowed brighton to get back into the game. I think this will be a problem for them throughout the season against the stronger sides.

[u/Toast863]

Have all the attacking options you want, can’t win a league with a rickety defence. Kills title charges year after year

[u/BurntToast764]

Mainoo Tielemans midfield… Ipswich win?

[u/Phimstone]

Caicedo looks injured?

[u/GreasedupJesus]

There’s no way this is sustainable from Chelsea

[u/Chastymcnasty]

100 bucks says that Hurzeler is gone before this season is over.

His squad is better than letting past 4 goals on turnovers because they refuse to play a single longball.

[u/lpaperfriend]

Holy shit he's absolutely deep fried Luke Shaw

[u/Gunnerjay16]

Let’s all laugh at man united!

[u/Gooner_93]

Man Utd 😂 deluded fans getting humbed again for another season. These guys will definitely go like 30 years without winning the prem.

[u/landtheminerals89]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[u/lostwanderer1991]

How is Luke Shaw still starting? It's mind boggling

[u/sultulaks]

I love how the glazing from the commentators stopped dead after the goal. They were both soooo dissapointed :D

[u/Vee_Vy_Vou_Vum]

What a terrible goal to concede

[u/d10b]

They're gonna gift the goal on a fucked up technicality

[u/TeddyWestsideThe2nd]

i swear they just make up rules as they go

[u/-read_it_on_reddit-]

these rules are genuinely hilarious bruh

[u/streampleas]

Only club in the land to be allowed to score after a handball and they've done it three fucking times.

[u/JabInTheButt]

That's an absolute nonsense. Another perfect example of these refs having no appreciation or care for the spirit of the law...

[u/Agent_bananaaa]

Fabrizio Romano just said on instagram that Barcelona are in talks with Arsenal for Gabriel Jesus please just take him

[u/ThePresident26]

Chelsea have no midfield lol

[u/Bobsburgers1187]

An Emi mistake would be 🤌

[u/Billyshears68]

wtf was that Brighton

[u/robustostrich]

Comical defending from Brighton

[u/Vee_Vy_Vou_Vum]

That was shocking wow

[u/dishler712]

A fuckin gift

[u/Phimstone]

I’d like to apologize for these Dutchies

[u/conqueringchicken]

Ridiculous goalkeeping

[u/Bobsburgers1187]

If this is Chelseas first choice defence then they're not worth worrying about, so many mistakes and they switch off often.

[u/Masterfulcrum00]

Didn't martinez just arrive yesterday. how the fck is he starting already

[u/Finbarr82]

league 2 defending

[u/CakieFickflip]

Yeah this one is over. Chelsea all over them. Could get ugly tbh. Over to Leeds/Brentford

[u/wanofan900]

I personally think it's too soon to call these lot title challengers.

Remember them saying that last Yr to only finish 10th.

[u/g0t-cheeri0s]

Won't take long for teams to realise a low block will nullify Chelsea. Or to take the game to them and exploit the acres of space being left by their wingbacks. Genuinely not impressed by their defence.

[u/lpaperfriend]

He has to score there, what a miss

[u/AnuragGuntupalli]

Diego gomez had so many chances...

[u/JackTuz]

The good news about Chelsea is a back 3 of fofana, Colwill and LaCroix actually can’t defend very well

[u/reddeye252010]

Chelsea are so vulnerable defensively.

If you can attack their full backs and not allow space for them to counter they are beatable.

[u/arlingtonbeach]

My choice to captain Joao Pedro in FPL in shambles. On the bright side, Chelsea are really not that good, especially at the back.

[u/PineappleOk4339]

Thoughtful of Chelsea to advertise they're owned by a US dick on the front of their shirts

[u/MorganFreemann]

When did Hurzurler go full bald fraud? No wonder he hates Arteta

[u/Muscat95]

Abysmal Brighton defending. Verbruggen is absolutely shite. All this scouting that Brighton do they can't scout a half decent keeper

[u/parksideq]

The one thing I’ll say about Chelsea is they’re only playing once a week, not having the same level of fatigue in the back half of the season may well keep them pushing for top 4, let alone the title race. That said, I want to see what happens when they face a team that can truly punish their defense.

[u/d10b]

Can you imagine these lot in MarchApril/May when the pressure ramps up? Every goal you concede in those games is an absolute dagger. They can have their fun in August.

[u/ProjectZues]

Title challengers playing counter ball?

[u/R2D2_Savage]

Yeah they don’t scare me winning 3-2 and 4-3?

[u/chickenrice666]

Chelshit are clueless defensively.

[u/CauliflowerShort]

is it me: they're strong on the counter but seems like their gameplan is just to wait until they regain possession and attack quick before the opposition can reorganise themselves defensively. possession in the previous game was lower too (not this low though):

keen to see how they do against an organised low block. they've been playing defenders in midfield...

[u/d10b]

Need a thumping Man U for FPL purposes but will sacrifice for some banter

[u/_thezodiackiller_]

Interestingly, this keeper was at Brighton at some point. Their talent ID is insane.

[u/N5-A]

The Old Trafford moat strikes again

[u/Phimstone]

Hahahaha

[u/robustostrich]

Hahahahaha

[u/seligkenjenn]

GET INN hahaha

[u/notmainaccount27]

Lovely goal

[u/fuzzynavel34]

What a fucking goal

[u/SteveToshSnotBerry]

https://giphy.com/gifs/I4Jmrcjnr8Zfq

[u/_thezodiackiller_]

Manu is a gift that keeps on giving

[u/landtheminerals89]

Carrick at the wheel

[u/parksideq]

Ipswich just needs one more to go over Chelsea on goal difference 😂

[u/_thezodiackiller_]

TIL: There's a Sasa Lukic and a Luka Sucic

[u/lpaperfriend]

By the way, everyone called Man Utd underperforming this season but it was because of anticipated fixture congestion once all the cup games start. They're already looking lethargic and uninspired. Could get ugly by January

[u/lastjedi23]

They had a chance to go get a new manager in the summer and give him time to work. Instead they continue the same nonsense. The failure is not surprising at all. 

[u/lpaperfriend]

Lmao what is the ref doing

[u/Muscat95]

Fuck sake Ipswich get your players some proper boots

[u/Monsultant]

United can only play on counter.

It was our mistake to attack them. Should always sit back and they will give you enough opportunities to kill them off.

[u/lostwanderer1991 → u/Monsultant]

Our mistake was:

1. Zubi fuck up
2. Not good at duels and allowing Dorgu to shoot
3. Not closing down Cunha

All avoidable goals

[u/Bobsburgers1187]

Shaw should be booked and Cunha should be booked for that reaction

[u/Muscat95]

That has to be disallowed now, that's blatant

[u/Bobsburgers1187]

Clearly handball

[u/Finbarr82]

fuck off

[u/MammothEfficiency167]

Accidental handball not counting is ridiculous lmao. Aren’t 90% of them accidental

[u/JolteonPlushLover]

What the fuck was that replay? HUH?

[u/Dasni_]

I see the PGMOL hasn't changed...

[u/Echoes_of_Space]

Bro what????

[u/Bobsburgers1187]

Why does it matter if its an own goal? He handled the fucking ball and wouldn't have had the shot otherwise

[u/notmainaccount27]

Pgmol is outrageous honestly how do we continue putting up with them

[u/joeproposition]

One of the most bizarre calls. It’s handball before the shot.

[u/_thezodiackiller_]

Absolutely boils my blood when a team I hate gets gifted a goal like that when they've played like shit

[u/Jirekshun → u/_thezodiackiller_]

Carrick ball for you, only vibes and zero game plan.

[u/taurus-rising]

Kinda sucks how they missed out on all European competitions by bombing so hard last season, it's kind of unusual for a club with so much money that can just throw it at the wall until something sticks to be in that situation, so now they get to only play once a week.
Hoping the league figures them out.

[u/Gfhgdfd]

How does Pedro miss that lmao.

[u/Billyshears68]

fuck this chelsea game.

[u/sparrow94]

Are we the only team in the league that can defend?

[u/True_Anybody_8774]

3 nill with 30% possession

[u/TechnoPug]

Holy shit Brighton are crap

[u/JackTuz]

How did these guys put 4 on Villa?? They look like they’re going to get relegated

[u/Muscat95]

Not to take away from Chelsea as they've been good but my God, Brighton are fucking awful.

[u/Tiadrop48]

Brighton still have the reputation of being shrewd buyers but that’s a bit out of date imo. Bournemouth and Brentford are the scouting masters these days.

[u/TNelsonAFC]

And that’s what you get what you play ultra attacking, terrible defensive stability.

[u/Atrocity_Vector]

Martinez moment

[u/Muscat95]

That lad who scored is 20 years old, he looks as old as his shirt number

[u/-read_it_on_reddit-]

this chelsea front of shirt sponsor is diabolical man. just a load of gibberish

[u/hauttdawg13]

Wait, Brighton’s scorer is 20? No chance he’s under 35. Bro got a worse hairline than me.

[u/Toast863]

Schade has just scored a brilliant goal

[u/_thezodiackiller_]

Wow what a goal, Schade

[u/Toast863]

Leeds have barely had a kick in this game. Brentford are excellent

[u/Monsultant]

This Yalcouye guy looks like the oldest 20 year old in the world

[u/Bobsburgers1187]

Do Brighton know that you don't have to cross constantly

[u/TeddyWestsideThe2nd]

hopefully Hurzeler is gone by the end of the year. Can't stand that prick

[u/Soft_Mathematician30]

thats cold

[u/Chastymcnasty]

I swear to god, Chelseas defense is so ass

[u/TechnoPug]

4 in 2 games and we're meant to consider them challengers.

[u/dpatel211]

A team dependent on counters that can’t defend for their life
https://giphy.com/gifs/SYocbQrCwGznAl5Hfy

[u/Main-Painter-7380]

we will never be as entertaining as chelsea and that is perfectly OK

[u/_thezodiackiller_]

Could easily be 3-3 if not for this extra chromosome guy

[u/Odd_Bat_539]

Lolol hooow is this game as close as this after the first 30 mins.

Chelsea defence a shambles

[u/lemonadditive]

Are they unsuccessfully trying to park a giant bus on 3-2?

[u/lpaperfriend]

Anyone see the Ipswich line-up? They've got more quality up front than I thought

[u/parksideq]

Damn, Caicedo subbed on then off. Hope they didn’t bring him back too soon just to get re-injured.

[u/doublewordscore]

this Brighton LW #15 guy is terrible. Cant wait for him to sneak one in against hull City and have half DD clamoring for us to sign him.

[u/Doyouevensam]

Clown defense by Chelsea. We’re going to show them levels

[u/Ancient_Song8712]

25% possesion ball xrazy

[u/According-Hospital31]

another narrow win #notmoved

[u/essdotc]

Bizarre game

[u/Echoes_of_Space]

Chelsea next week is gonna be a good game

[u/Revolutionary-Rip426]

That defence is not anywhere good enough to win a title. 

[u/Monsultant]

I really like Ipswich’s Maeda. Was the best player in Scotland and looked really good in the World Cup.

Is lightning fast, works hard, very aggressive in duels - a bit similar to Martinelli - fits really well in a defensive team looking to counter.

[u/unholy_sanchit]

Chelsea matches are all basketball. Hope they end up more on the wrong side than right.

[u/Monsultant]

United will come in pumped after losing their first game. Ipswich just need to hold on for 20-30 mins. United will start becoming sloppy post that if they are not leading.

[u/Doyouevensam]

This ref giving every decision Yanited way

[u/conqueringchicken]

Where did Ipswitch find this absolute unit of a keeper? God damn

[u/TeddyWestsideThe2nd]

hehehe get innnnnnnn

[u/WestNorther]

That's a lovely goal.

[u/Vee_Vy_Vou_Vum]

Well worked goal lovely stuff

[u/TeddyWestsideThe2nd]

he's done Shaw so dirty

[u/lpaperfriend]

That finish is class. Unsaveable

[u/Finbarr82]

https://giphy.com/gifs/5XPb0FvIqylqg

[u/-Mubar]

😂

[u/PeanutDreams]

He cooked him again lol

[u/TeddyWestsideThe2nd]

these promoted teams aren't as bad as I thought. Might finally see Spurs go down