GWT: PL Matchweek 1

[Blender]

Wonder if it's a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1.

EPL site says 4-3-3, but you can never trust this stuff until you actually see them playing.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Wonder if it's a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. Talk leading up seemed to be a 4-2-3-1 system to start.

I'd expect a 4-2-3-1, simply because Mount doesn't really play as a winger in any meaningful sense and so will be always looking to be inside.

 

[Blender]

I'd expect a 4-2-3-1, simply because Mount doesn't really play as a winger in any meaningful sense and so will be always looking to be inside.

Who would be playing on the wing there though, RLC?

 

[bleedblue1223]

I'd expect a 4-2-3-1, simply because Mount doesn't really play as a winger in any meaningful sense and so will be always looking to be inside.

Frank has put Mount and RLC there last season, Mount does it better than RLC though. I'd rather 4-2-3-1 to protect the backline more and give the attackers more freedom to cheat if need be. Let Havertz and Werner be more aggressive.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Who would be playing on the wing there though, RLC?

Technically, Mount and Havertz. I figure it'll probably end up looking, on the pitch, like a narrow 4-2-3-1 with Mount and Havertz as inside attacking midfielders on either side of RLC.

FWIW, the line-up news on the EPL feed had it as a 4-2-3-1 with Havertz and RLC as the wide guys either side of Mason.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Who would be playing on the wing there though, RLC?

Frank put him there in a game or 2 when he returned. Granted it didn't go very well, and he played out wide at Crystal Palace. I'd prefer him, Mount, and Havertz being pretty fluid in that attacking 3 line.

 

[Blender]

Frank has put Mount and RLC there last season, Mount does it better than RLC though. I'd rather 4-2-3-1 to protect the backline more and give the attackers more freedom to cheat if need be. Let Havertz and Werner be more aggressive.

I'd prefer they play a modified diamond with these players with the fullbacks helping to provide width in attack.

Werner
Mount - Havertz
RLC
Jorginho - Kante
Alonso - Zouma - Christensen - James

 

[robertmac43]

Score predictions Chelsea fans?

 

[Blender]

Technically, Mount and Havertz. I figure it'll probably end up looking, on the pitch, like a narrow 4-2-3-1 with Mount and Havertz as inside attacking midfielders on either side of RLC.

FWIW, the line-up news on the EPL feed had it as a 4-2-3-1 with Havertz and RLC as the wide guys either side of Mason.

Brighton v Chelsea, 2020/21 | Premier League

The game page has it as a 4-3-3.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Score predictions Chelsea fans?

1-4. Werner will open scoring early, then Mount. Y'all will bring back within one through Connolly. Jorginho will score a penalty to restore the lead. Abraham scores an insurance goal off the bench.

 

[robertmac43]

1-4. Werner will open scoring early, then Mount. Y'all will bring back within one through Connolly. Jorginho will score a penalty to restore the lead. Abraham scores an insurance goal off the bench.

I like how thought-out this was!

 

[bleedblue1223]

Did a free trial for Peacock and they don't even have an app for Roku. I genuinely don't understand these companies, HBO the other, debuting their streaming services marketed towards cord cutters and not setting themselves up for success with that targeted demo. I 100% won't continue past Werner's and Havertz's debuts. I was already on the fence, but what's the point if I have to put it on my phone, tablet, or laptop and then cast or connect it to my tv?

 

[Blender]

Did a free trial for Peacock and they don't even have an app for Roku. I genuinely don't understand these companies, HBO the other, debuting their streaming services marketed towards cord cutters and not setting themselves up for success with that targeted demo. I 100% won't continue past Werner's and Havertz's debuts. I was already on the fence, but what's the point if I have to put it on my phone, tablet, or laptop and then cast or connect it to my tv?

I'm lucky we have DAZN in Canada.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Christ almighty that's a stop from Ramsdale, wow

 

[bleedblue1223]

I'm lucky we have DAZN in Canada.

And I'm practically just waiting for a Roku app for HBO, wife needs Friends lol.

 

[robertmac43]

I'm lucky we have DAZN in Canada.

It's honestly so good! As a big american and Euro football fan it's amazing bang for buck! 150 Canadian got all those sports!? Count me in!

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Sheffield finally get it in the back of the net, but it is so cruelly ripped from them

 

[robertmac43]

Score prediction for Brighton v Chelsea; going with a 2-1 win. Ben White scores a debut header and Lallana provides a screamer from 30 yards out to open the scoring!


Ambitious and overly hopeful, I know!

 

[bleedblue1223]

Something like 4-2. Werner and Havertz with multiple goal contributions, but the back 5 remains will have their typical moments.

 

[robertmac43]

I really hope Brighton do not concede 4 times...

 

[bleedblue1223]

I really hope Brighton do not concede 4 times...

I'll most likely be a 1-1 or 2-2 draw.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

This score-line is harsh on Sheffield, but it was definitely a well played match by Wolves.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I really hope Brighton do not concede 4 times...

They won’t it will be a close game. Your lot might get something out of this fixture. Bank on it

 

[les Habs]

I really hope Brighton do not concede 4 times...

Sorry, but I do. I need them fantasy points. I had Willian and took him off so Werner and especially Havertz and that bum Pulisic better produce.