English Premier League 2023/2024 Season Thread

[Grantysghost]

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I think letting oil money from nations come into the premier league has really destroyed it's remaining integrity, outside of the pure amount of money from these countries.

The Everton penalties are highlighting this. The fact that nations own teams means it's now a political league. Clubs are tied to international politics.

I blame City

Yeah it's a worrying trend. It's a hard one, Newcastle for example is a working class city. The football team lifts the entire population when going well, so for someone to invest money and time into the club and the area really gives a boost to the entire region.

Where do you draw the line when it comes to where the capital comes from. I'm not sure anyone is squeaky clean when it comes to that level of cash, however I totally understand the arguments against.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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Yeah it's a worrying trend. It's a hard one, Newcastle for example is a working class city. The football team lifts the entire population when going well, so for someone to invest money and time into the club and the area really gives a boost to the entire region.

Where do you draw the line when it comes to where the capital comes from. I'm not sure anyone is squeaky clean when it comes to that level of cash, however I totally understand the arguments against.

It's extremely difficult to draw a line. For sure.

I've felt the mixed emotions recently as a united fan. The excitement of what oil money could do. But then the guilt. And then the thinking that Ratcliffe is a better option as a result. Until you read about how his wealth is built. Most billionaire money is tainted in one way or another. It just seems oil money is much more blatant in its exploitation.

It's tough but not something that should be ignored.

[The Underdog]

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What is VAR even for?
If they’re too afraid to overturn referees decisions so they don’t hurt their feelings, don’t bother.

Grim 2nd half from Wolves, didn’t handle the loss of Neto or the conditions, but Christ on a cross, I’m over the refereeing / VAR bullshit.

[Grantysghost]

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Toon v Arsenal some game.

Big moment for our season.

[Grantysghost]

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What is VAR even for?
If they’re too afraid to overturn referees decisions so they don’t hurt their feelings, don’t bother.

Grim 2nd half from Wolves, didn’t handle the loss of Neto or the conditions, but Christ on a cross, I’m over the refereeing / VAR bullshit.

Wow that was very similar to the one you copped against us.

Neither a pen imo.

[GVGjr]

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Toon v Arsenal some game.

Big moment for our season.

Really good win and that one might set-up your season.

[The Underdog]

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Wow that was very similar to the one you copped against us.

Neither a pen imo.

Both soft, and yes very similar. Shouldn’t have put ourselves in that position but we have had an absolute shocking run with the refs / VAR this season. O’Neil claimed we were down 6 points due to incorrect ref decisions which is getting ridiculous.

[jeemak]

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Newcastle benefitted from another VAR review, seems we're getting the good end o f the stick at the moment but that can change any minute.

Mikel Arteta was beside himself in his post game interview.

[Bornadog]

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Newcastle benefitted from another VAR review, seems we're getting the good end o f the stick at the moment but that can change any minute.

Mikel Arteta was beside himself in his post game interview.

The ball was out, but for some reason no one picked it up. A disgrace

[chef]

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The ball was out, but for some reason no one picked it up. A disgrace

The lino thought it was still in and VAR couldnt overturn it with that footage. BeIn had different analysis that should it was still just in.

Arteta would like his time again after the game, bit embarrassing.

[Eastdog]

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Huge win for Man Utd last night against Fulham 1-0. Takes the pressure slightly off Ten Hag but still lots of work to do for us.

VAR could have been the story from our game as we had a goal disallowed early on.

[jeemak]

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The ball was out, but for some reason no one picked it up. A disgrace

Well the bottom of the ball had crossed the line, but I think they couldn't be 100% sure the whole ball had crossed the line. The push in the box should have been given in my view.

Arsenal should have been down to ten men, after an incident that saw three Toon player carded.

[jeemak]

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The lino thought it was still in and VAR couldnt overturn it with that footage. BeIn had different analysis that should it was still just in.

Arteta would like his time again after the game, bit embarrassing.

If you're going to sook you should at least articulate what you're specifically sooking about.

[chef]

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If you're going to sook you should at least articulate what you're specifically sooking about.

I guess at least he didnt cry for a replay like Klopp did.

[jeemak]

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I guess at least he didnt cry for a replay like Klopp did.

Klopp did the humble-sook taking the line that everyone makes mistakes and nobody wants to fail, but then suggests a replay is the only fair outcome as if he's never played or coached a team that's benefitted by unjust decisions.