Morgan's Magic Snowplow said:
Possession before the sub was 63-37 Man Utd. Possession since is 55/45 Spurs. Some of that is score effects but the tactical realignment has made a big difference.
March 14-15 EPL Gamethread
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Possession before the sub was 63-37 Man Utd. Possession since is 55/45 Spurs. Some of that is score effects but the tactical realignment has made a big difference.
It has become a 5-team race for the top 4, and if Liverpool don't get 3 points tomorrow, it'll barely be that.
Awesome celebration from Rooney.
Very complete performance. Very nice to have Carrick back in the middle.
Will be interesting to see what the team is vs Liverpool next week with Di Maria eligible to play.
Very complete performance. Very nice to have Carrick back in the middle.
Will be interesting to see what the team is vs Liverpool next week with Di Maria eligible to play.
Thanks for the advice, just today he said "in 15 years, I have never seen a referee like this, in this shit country. This country doesn't deserve PSG" AwesomeZomp said:
I know it's a little suicidal but I'm rooting for Liverpool here. I can't give up the dream of United missing the CL once again and possibly firing another manager.
I'm rooting for a draw or a loss for Liverpool today and a draw in the NW Derby. Arsenal will be fine as long as they take care of their own business. Either of those teams could push Arsenal down to fourth too, so you don't want to see them too well.
Swansea look the better team so far. Finding open space in the middle and have had a few chances.
Swansea have come out of the blocks well. Liverpool haven't quite got into the game yet. Not much happening for them, credit to Swansea. If Liverpool can get in evens at the half it won't be too bad. On another day Swansea might have made more of their half chances.
I've watched plenty of Liverpool games where they dominate possession, have the other keeper make some great saves, and go into the half scoreless. Nice to see it occasionally happens the other way.
Swans have only conceded 5 second half goals this season. Swansea are shoring up midfield, so there's no space for Liverpool to play through the middle. I have to say Monk has set his team up well and they're doing a job.
But Liverpool have the players, be interesting to see what changes if any are made in terms of tactics and formation. I wonder when they'll bring Gerrard on.
But Liverpool have the players, be interesting to see what changes if any are made in terms of tactics and formation. I wonder when they'll bring Gerrard on.
Which reminds me, i want to congratulate Gus Poyet on being able to get the fuck out of Sunderland.
Liverpool look the stronger team now, but I can see Swansea hitting them on the counter if one of these outlets connects. Still waiting for the Shelvey goal.
fletcherpost said:
Kind of feels like if a goal is going to come for Liverpool it will have to be on a set piece or a wonder strike.
DennyDoyle'sBoil said:
Or a slice of good fortune. To be fair they have played better this half.
That commentary is why fans of opposing teams hate Gerrard. Yes, it was his influence and aura that caused Swansea to kick a ball right into Henderson's foot and bounce into the goal.
fletcherpost said:
Good fortune is right -- but it's true, I think Swansea used more than a half tank of fuel in the first half and now they are running on fumes.
swiftaw said:
Jeteresque. All we were missing were references to his "calm eyes" and "elegant gait".
I've seen that second half happen to Liverpool as well. When you put that kind of effort out in the first half and don't get the goal, it's easy to run out of gas in the second.
Professional victory, even though Swansea probably deserved a draw. Keeps the pressure on Arsenal and United. Tottenham and Southampton have to be considered long shots for top-4.
Big result there for Liverpool. I agree Swansea gave up a lot on the fist half energy wise. I liked how liverpool started the second half. They got some luck, but...it evens out over the course of a season, that's what they say and they also say you make your own luck and Liverpool did that. Credit to the keeper for making some good saves in the first half.
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