Premier League Matchday 1

[Brunkmeister]

White definately wasn't great. He stayed close to Zaha but got done a few too many times, and Saliba bailed him out quite a lot. What pissed me off the most though was White uncharacteristically giving the ball away in his own half about 4 times.

Considering it’s not his preferred position i think he did good. Not stellar in any way but against a notoriously great player one on one in Zaha i think he couldn’t have done much better. He’s a risktaker so he will always do stuff like that. Would still like to have Tomi back at RB as soon as possible. Some delightful problem at CB since Saliba are making it impossible to step him aside.

 

[maclean]

Lots of good things to take away from that game. Saliba finally starting is one. Also, Palace kicked our asses last time we played them, so this feels like retribution. Some classic head-grabbing moments on defence though still worrying

 

[HoseEmDown]

Palace to me seems like a team that could be a relegation contender. They have some decent individual pieces but Viera doesn't impress me at times in how they play and work together. Still seems a side too reliant on Zaha to make something happen for them. Their strikers aren't consistent enough to bag the proper goals to make them easily safe from relegation. Their window hasn't been anything special either. I think I had them 13th in my predictions but I think I was a bit generous on them, need to see a lot more next game. Arsenal got the 3 points but didn't change too many minds. Won't be a title contender and need to improve more to make the top 4. Luckily the other top 4 chasers this year are a bit weaker than normal so there's a chance.

 

[Savant]

The walk up to Craven Cottage is so good

 

[Brunkmeister]

Liverpool getting battered. Superagressive Fulham.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

One team looks like a top 3 club and the other is Liverpool.

It's early

 

[Brunkmeister]

It’s gonna be City again if this is the best Liverpool can come up with against a newcomer.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

...it's REALLY early

 

[Brunkmeister]

This time i think Mitrovic will bang in goals in the Prem too.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Big boy goal

 

[Savant]

Fulham deservedly ahead. Liverpool has been terrible.

 

[Chimaera]

If they’re gonna let Fulham foul without any real consequences, then sure.

 

[gary69]

Mitrovic is powerful and a good header, but I still don't like that TAA was left to defend against him (even if most teams do similarly).

There was time for defenders to pick their men and change their postioning o the pitch before the cross.

 

[Brunkmeister]

If they’re gonna let Fulham foul without any real consequences, then sure.

You missed the clear foul on a Fulhamplayer earlier? The ref sure did.

 

[Savant]

If they’re gonna let Fulham foul without any real consequences, then sure.

Was definitely a foul but hard to complain with this performance. The right team is ahead. Probably need to get Darwin on soon

Mitrovic is powerful and a good header, but I still don't like that TAA was left to defend against him (even if most teams do similarly).

There was time for defenders to pick their men and change their postioning o the pitch before the cross.

Henderson would have helped there but he was down after getting stepped on

 

[gary69]

Will Nunez come on at the start of the 2nd half? Probably should.

 

[GunkWinger]

Well deserved by Fulham. Can't complain about the fouls as Liverpool have gotten away with more of them. Really want Darwin in but I dont think he comes on until after the 60th minute.

 

[Savant]

Will Nunez come on at the start of the 2nd half? Probably should.

hopefully sooner than later

 

[gary69]

Nunez is on (along with Elliot) after 50 mins.

 

[hatterson]

Wow that was close.

Liverpool look like they're still on summer break.

Full credit to Fulham too. They're making so many interceptions because they're being aggressive and really getting after it.

 

[gary69]

Good pace for the game for a few minutes here. This kind of midfield play won't be enough for Liverpool, they're are being outplayed.

 

[gary69]

First good combo between Salah and Nunez, a bit too close to Rodak, who read the situation well and was able to block Nunez shot.

 

[Savant]

Good pace for the game for a few minutes here. This kind of midfield play won't be enough for Liverpool, they're are being outplayed.

It’s not just the midfield. whole team effort here

 

[John Price]

Tied up!

 

[Savant]

Okay Darwin! Starting to show signs of life after giving Fulham 60 minute head start.