They're not paying them off anymore to help them win
Champions League 24/25 | Matchday 3: October 22-23
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Henry used to love doing that one, but this one is more aesthetically pleasing and impactful than any time Henry tried it.
Find it bizarre that I gobble up all the manutd news and updates…injuries, transfers, pressers etc
But outside of our games I literally have zero interest these days in any other match
Sky (like last time around) trying desperately to create a Utd/Arsenal or Chelsea/Liverpool type narrative. But Arsenal city is just so unbelievably dull
But outside of our games I literally have zero interest these days in any other match
Sky (like last time around) trying desperately to create a Utd/Arsenal or Chelsea/Liverpool type narrative. But Arsenal city is just so unbelievably dull
Spitzenreiter Spitzenreiter hey hey
After watching us get absolutely demolished in the CL finals in '09 and '11, I will never not enjoy seeing Barcelona lose.
Ter Stegen had a mare of a game, his error caused the red card and then made a shocking attempt at a save for the second goal. I always hate it when keepers try to guess a side when saving rather than reacting to the shot, so many times they could've saved the shot had they stayed at their spot. Had Ter Stegen just stayed at his spot, it was a shot straight at him that he would've saved. Neuer never does that and it makes him formidable on 1v1s.
Also, I'll never not be sad watching Yildiz score another blinder and become the great player he's destined to become. Born and raised in Germany but decided to play for Turkey (though he always represented Turkey at youth level so fair play on that) but also was playing at Bayern until 2 years ago and they let him go for free.
Also, I'll never not be sad watching Yildiz score another blinder and become the great player he's destined to become. Born and raised in Germany but decided to play for Turkey (though he always represented Turkey at youth level so fair play on that) but also was playing at Bayern until 2 years ago and they let him go for free.
He was always rated in our youth department but there were concerns about his character and mentality. I think this was the reason why he didnt get a better chance in our first team.
Or maybe the fact that we have 2 similar players who are at least equally talented in Wanner and Licina.
I didn't watch the City match but just saw some pics of them in their kit. Absolutely hideous.
Looks like when you've had an old pillow too long and it goes all yellow and gross.
Looks like when you've had an old pillow too long and it goes all yellow and gross.
Really enjoyed this new format of not having any clue why one team is playing another or if it even really matters who wins, which in most cases it seems it didn't
Yea watching him play and his attitude on the pitch, it does seem very arrogant and can ruffle feathers. I remember there was a dispute with his contract in that he wanted more money, which is why he left.
Wanner is quite different though, he's more of a CAM (very Ozil like) but Yildiz is a left winger. Don't think both would come in each other's way. Don't know if Licina.
I don't think Frankfurt will perform worse than the teams you mentioned. Hoffenheim and Heidenheim will be "interesting" however.
Not scared by Frankfurt. Half of their players play in Bundesliga, I know their value and they are not that good..
I don't get the Raya save, they're going on like it was a worldie. Was a shit pen and a shit follow up.
Same as his save in the Villa game. Going overboard.
It's mental how the media treats some players as superstars when they're bang average. I think I'm just pissed off some lemon called him one of the top 3 keepers in the world yesterday.
By definition, if it was a good follow up, it wouldn't have been saveable at all. A keeper can only make a great save in that situation if the finish is subpar. It's very harsh to say there are only 2 options, either a good finish and the keeper has no chance, or a poor finish and the keeper therefore gets no credit.
The 2nd save is clearly a great save in the sense that not all keepers in that scenario would have been up in time to stop it crossing the line. The save he makes is right on the line, there's many keepers where it would have sneaked over the line as they wouldn't have reacted fast enough.
Very fair point.
Media so fickle. Last season their entire narrative was that Ramsdale was the better keeper and they were pouncing on any mistake made by Raya (Brentford from memory). Suddenly as Arteta has grown in status so has Raya. Pen should have been re taken as Raya was well off his line.
Raya is a way way better gk than Ramsdale and the save was exceptional
He's not amazing or anything but this place is has a real problem with british media for some reason...
He's not amazing or anything but this place is has a real problem with british media for some reason...
I know old news now but the over the top talk about the double save has totally melted my brain.
Matchday 2
New
The league table just looks silly
Meh. If I ignore my team, then there are only two games, I'd really want to watch.
Which one? Arsenal - PSG could be class, but besides that I don't really see anything truly interesting?
Leverkusen - Milan
I really don't like this new format. I understand UEFA is desperate to do new things to keep the ESL at bay, but this wasn't it in my view. Too many meaningless games.
This one, @stefan92 . It is not dramatically sexy, but could make for a good game.
I don't know, there's something about it i like
Hm. Milan somehow really escaped my attention in recent years so didn't think about that.
I do as well. I think the best change is that there are more different games in the league stage than in the former group stage. No more return legs really shuffles it up a bit. Having this one big table also means that we no longer need to talk about "group of death" and similar stuff. Draws seem to be fairer this way as well.
@stefan92 I was mostly referring to Bayern at the top 
But i also like the larger number of match-ups in the 'group' stage instead of two-legged ties.
But i also like the larger number of match-ups in the 'group' stage instead of two-legged ties.
I don't have to like the same thing you like@stefan92 I was mostly referring to Bayern at the top
Dembele not in the team for disciplinary reasons is good but Barcola, Nuno Mendes, Hakimi, Neves, Vitinha is pretty scary...
I can see another draw before we start winning the easier games and climb up the table.
I can see another draw before we start winning the easier games and climb up the table.
Really curious to see what Bundesliga will do in the next couple of days, there's a concrete chance they do an outstanding 5W-0D- 0L to show the world they're the best league in Europe.
Arsenal - PSG will be a banger, same for Villa Vs Bayern.
I dont have great expectation fo AC Milan, we were shit vs Liverpool and Leverkusen have a similar playstyle
Arsenal - PSG will be a banger, same for Villa Vs Bayern.
I dont have great expectation fo AC Milan, we were shit vs Liverpool and Leverkusen have a similar playstyle
As is fitting for the most bestest league, Stuttgart take the lead
Brest had just conceded the dumbest own goal of the year but got "Brighton vs United" lucky 
Stuttgart v Sparta Prague has been lively.
I like the new format, it only took 32 years for the Champions League to actually become a league.
Stuttgart not up to much. Guess the CL is different gravy compared to the teams they face on a weekly basis domestically.
Salzburg having a bit of a shocker
Getting some popcorn ready to see Arsenal embarrassed at home.