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Can’t quite believe we’re here again after the chaos of Paris last year + promises made that Istanbul would be better …. but we’ve tried to collate the experiences of Man City fans in the paper today + I’m properly shocked at what went on last weekend in Istanbul…
Shocked that having put some work into this, @UEFA wouldn’t even comment or offer any apology. I’m guessing they will in time but impression it gives is that they don’t care (FWIW I know there are people who do, but the official face is so tone deaf)…..
I can’t think of any other leisure event where you would pay between €70 to €690 (+flights + hotels) + then be asked to queue for 2hrs to get a bus to take you there, which itself might take 3hrs….this is queue for shuttle buses from @PeterCampbe11 
FT: Arsenal 3 Southampton 3. Two late goals rescue #AFC an astonishing point. It hands #MCFC a big title advantage. Arsenal will likely have to now win at the Etihad on April 26. But a tremendous fightback nonetheless despite the poor result in the bigger picture.
Arsenal naturally dejected at full-time. But the manner in which they came back at least gives them something positive to cling to ahead of #MCFC. But failing to beat the bottom side and move seven-clear, is nothing to celebrate and the final whistle scenes reflected that.
Southampton will also feel gutted. A win would have taken them off the bottom. It still might prove a valuable point for them in their fight against relegation. Really neither side will be happy with a draw, but it could have been worse for #AFC and title is still in their hands.
🗣️ Thierry Henry speaks to us at @CBSSportsGolazo on Arsenal's Premier League chances. "The last game [against West Ham] didn’t reassure me. From Arsenal's point of view, since the beginning of the season, I have been saying you don’t win a title on emotions...
"You can win a cup, the #UCL, maybe even the World Cup. But across 38 games you can’t be too emotional about it, and recently we’ve been too emotional...
"You can feel the emotion coming, but don’t be emotional. There’s a difference. Stay calm. We are still ahead of #MCFC, but I am saying they need to get rid of the emotional part of the game and concentrate on what they have to do...
🧵Predicted line-ups thread Double Gameweek 27
🔮 Predicting XIs for each Premier League club before the #dgw27 deadline
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🔮 Predicting XIs for each Premier League club before the #dgw27 deadline
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🐻❄️ Leeds
🗣️ Bamford fitness in question. Roca could come in if Gracia seeks greater solidity
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🗣️ Bamford fitness in question. Roca could come in if Gracia seeks greater solidity
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📘 Everton
🗣️ Keane appears to have ousted loanee Coady, though Godfrey could move centrally if Mykolenko makes the XI
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🗣️ Keane appears to have ousted loanee Coady, though Godfrey could move centrally if Mykolenko makes the XI
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🧵Pre-match press conference thread Double Gameweek 27 [Friday]
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Arsenal’s man-to-man high press, with Gabriel (LCB) press high Mahrez (RW). Both fullbacks also step up to press aggressively Man City’s progression outlets. (Grealish and KDB), forcing Man City to go long.
While Saliba marks Haaland in the center.
While Saliba marks Haaland in the center.
Arsenal managed to limit City’s possession with 36 % only (Pep’s lowest EVER in a league game)
City also record its lowest this season for xT created, build completion percentage, and percentage of sequences that reached the final third.
City also record its lowest this season for xT created, build completion percentage, and percentage of sequences that reached the final third.
On-Ball Value rankings for EVERY Premier League team: a thread 🧵
On-Ball Value (OBV) is a model that values each action based on the +/- impact it has on their team's likelihood of scoring and conceding (explainer: statsbomb.com/articles/socce…)
First: Arsenal 🔽#AFC
On-Ball Value (OBV) is a model that values each action based on the +/- impact it has on their team's likelihood of scoring and conceding (explainer: statsbomb.com/articles/socce…)
First: Arsenal 🔽#AFC
Aston Villa On-Ball Value per 90, 2022/23
OBV is a model that values each action based on the +/- impact it has on their team's likelihood of scoring and conceding
(Explainer: statsbomb.com/articles/socce…) #AVFC
OBV is a model that values each action based on the +/- impact it has on their team's likelihood of scoring and conceding
(Explainer: statsbomb.com/articles/socce…) #AVFC
AFC Bournemouth On-Ball Value per 90, 2022/23
OBV is a model that values each action based on the +/- impact it has on their team's likelihood of scoring and conceding
(Explainer: statsbomb.com/articles/socce…) #AFCB
OBV is a model that values each action based on the +/- impact it has on their team's likelihood of scoring and conceding
(Explainer: statsbomb.com/articles/socce…) #AFCB
🧵 Predicted line-ups thread Double Gameweek 23
🔮 Predicting XIs for each of the 20 Premier League clubs before the #DGW23 deadline
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🔮 Predicting XIs for each of the 20 Premier League clubs before the #DGW23 deadline
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🧵 Pre-match press conference thread Double Gameweek 23 [Friday]
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(1/4) No confirmation yet if the law firm behind the Super League, @Clifford_Chance, that also have helped #MCFC stall and delay the PL’s investigation, will assist City in these proceedings.
(2/4) I am the first to defend the order where a criminal — no matter how heinous the crime is — get an attorney in the court of law. But the same does not apply to Sovereign Wealth Funds launching an attack on Fair Play or football as we know it.
(3/4) In fact, many law firms nowadays have rather, strict CSR policies on which clients they accept. Why? We are greedy, but our reputation actually matters. Hence, I think it’s only fair that one of the entities that seem to be the greatest enabler of… cliffordchance.com/news/news/2021…
The Premier League’s decision to hit Manchester City with more than 100 financial fair play-related charges is unprecedented, surprising & potentially transformative in terms of the football landscape.
This is what has happened, why it has taken place now & what comes next 🧵
This is what has happened, why it has taken place now & what comes next 🧵
Manchester City are accused by the #PL of the following:
▪️ Not providing accurate financial information
▪️ Not disclosing managerial remuneration for a four-year period
▪️ Breaching profit & sustainability rules
▪️ Not complying with UEFA regulations around club licensing & FFP
▪️ Not providing accurate financial information
▪️ Not disclosing managerial remuneration for a four-year period
▪️ Breaching profit & sustainability rules
▪️ Not complying with UEFA regulations around club licensing & FFP
Manchester City expressed their “surprise” at the Premier League’s charges & pushed back against claims they had failed to cooperate fully with the investigation.
#MCFC are determined to defend themselves against the allegations & are confident of doing so.
#MCFC are determined to defend themselves against the allegations & are confident of doing so.
Yaya Touré sells a license for his “image rights” to a 3rd party, “the Company”. Then #MCFC’s owner, ADUG, pays €2m per year or 40k a week to “the Company” to license these image rights and get advice on how to exploit them. Is this a legit business transaction or an attempt…
…for an owner to reimburse a player outside of the books of the club to improve its FFP position? Pep claims to be unaware of any wrong doing. Have anyone asked him if he think it’s likely that ADUG would want to pay €4m for YTs image rights — when he already is obligated to…
…participate in customary marketing events for MCFC, such as team and individual photos? MCFC released a statement this morning welcoming a review because it would show that it had done nothing wrong. Yet, this is one of the instances they fought really hard to not have …
(1/22) The below thread includes a summary of Premier League’s accusations against #MCFC. In this thread, we look at the substance of the accusations to the extent they are known and speculate on what they could mean.
(2/22) In short, #MCFC is alleged to have breached the rules in 5 different ways. The details of the accusations and evidence of them has not been announced. But we can still speculate on what is behind them.
💣🚨(1/15) The Premier League has issued a statement that it has referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Pep Guardiola’s #MCFC to a Commission. In this 🧵, we cover what this means and what the implications could be. premierleague.com/news/3045970
(2/15) #MCFC is alleged to have breached the PL Rulebook in no less than – five – ways. These allegations require a thorough analysis, but this is Twitter, lets try the super-fast version of it.
(3/15) What rule has #MCFC allegedly broken? The PL rulebook includes a provision stating that clubs cannot make false statements to UEFA when reviewed in light of FFP rules. Currently, its in J.7, previously it was J.8, unless I am mistaken.
🚨 Manchester City have been charged by the Premier League with "a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules". A Premier League statement confirms #MCFC have been referred to a Commission.
The charges are extensive, varied and cover a period between 2009/10-2017/218. The Premier League cite breaches of rules E3, E4, E11 and E12, which relate to the submission of accounts. Sponsorship revenue and third-party transactions have been questioned.
#MCFC also investigated for breaches of "manager remuneration" between 2009/10-2012/13 and failing to provide full details of "player renumeration" between 2010/11-2015/16. There are even charges relating to drug-testing protocol and grass length/patterns.
Detailed review of the Deloitte Money League 2021/22 can be found on my Substack, but some snippets in this short thread.
swissramble.substack.com/p/money-league…
swissramble.substack.com/p/money-league…
#MCFC £619m reported the highest revenue, just ahead of #RealMadrid £605m with #LFC £594m up to 3rd, overtaking #MUFC £583m, #PSG £554m, #FCBayern £554m and #FCBarcelona £540m.
11 Premier League clubs make the top 20 in Deloitte's Money League, which ranks the world's richest clubs from 2021/22.
#MCFC top the list with €731m in revenue. Real (€713.8m), Liverpool (€701.7m), Manchester United (€688.6m) and PSG (€654.2m) complete the top five.
#MCFC top the list with €731m in revenue. Real (€713.8m), Liverpool (€701.7m), Manchester United (€688.6m) and PSG (€654.2m) complete the top five.
Chelsea (€568.3m), Spurs (€523m) and Arsenal (€433.5m) all are in the top 10. West Ham (€301.2m), Leicester (€252.2m), Leeds (€223.4m), Everton (€213.7m) and Newcastle (€212.3m) are in the top 20.
The top 20 clubs made €9.2bn, a 13% increase from last season. It's also the first time over half the clubs in the top 20 have all come from one league.
🧵 Pre-match press conference thread Double Gameweek 20 [Friday]
🏰 Newcastle
📢 Eddie Howe on Joelinton availability after drink-driving charge: "I’m not 100 per cent sure..."
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🏰 Newcastle
📢 Eddie Howe on Joelinton availability after drink-driving charge: "I’m not 100 per cent sure..."
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📢 Howe on Joelinton availability after drink-driving charge: "...I’m going to have to reflect and analyse on that. I’ll make a decision closer to the game, in consultation with him. Joe was very upset yesterday."
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🧵 Predicted line-ups thread Double Gameweek 20
1⃣1⃣ Predicting the XI of each Premier League team
⏰ Due to the Friday deadline, commentary will be limited - hoping to expand this next gameweek
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1⃣1⃣ Predicting the XI of each Premier League team
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🐻❄️ Leeds predicted line-up Double Gameweek 20
🗣️ versatile Wober could be in XI as soon as tomorrow. Koch, Adams filmed in training. No sign of Cooper, who has declared himself fit.
Team news ⤵️
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🗣️ versatile Wober could be in XI as soon as tomorrow. Koch, Adams filmed in training. No sign of Cooper, who has declared himself fit.
Team news ⤵️
#fpl #gw20 #fantasypl #dgw20 #FPLCommunity #lufc #AvlLee
☔️ Aston Villa predicted line-up Double Gameweek 20
🗣️ Ramsey fitness remains in question but should earn more minutes at least. Between him, Coutinho and Ings for a front-four role
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🗣️ Ramsey fitness remains in question but should earn more minutes at least. Between him, Coutinho and Ings for a front-four role
Team news ⤵️
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Jack Grealish returns from illness for Man City. Kyle Walker starts again. Bench for Lewis, Ake, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Haaland. No John Stones in the squad
#fpl #dgw20 #mcfc #gw20 #MunMci #MciTot #eflcup #SouMci
#fpl #dgw20 #mcfc #gw20 #MunMci #MciTot #eflcup #SouMci
Chelsea have moved fast to agree a verbal deal with Atletico Madrid for Joao Felix after late night internal talks where they decided to proceed. As reported, Atleti's loan price dropped from original quote & #CFC expected to pay around £9m & 100% of Felix's wages (£5.3m).
As revealed, although #CFC would love an option to buy, Atleti's starting position has always been a straight loan & they are yet to budge on this position. Chelsea know without one there is less long-term value. But the consensus is short-term needs make a deal worth pursuing.
🧵 Pre-match press conference embargo thread Gameweek 18
💠 Man City
📢 Pep Guardiola asked if he's been surprised by Man City performances since returning: "I would say surprised, no, because we have done it..."
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💠 Man City
📢 Pep Guardiola asked if he's been surprised by Man City performances since returning: "I would say surprised, no, because we have done it..."
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🧵 Injury + team news thread ahead of Gameweek 19 [deadline Mon Jan 2, 4pm gmt]
🐦 Liverpool
📢 Jurgen Klopp on Andy Robertson: "Funnily enough, Harvey [Elliott] - before the game - injured Robbo..."
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🐦 Liverpool
📢 Jurgen Klopp on Andy Robertson: "Funnily enough, Harvey [Elliott] - before the game - injured Robbo..."
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