Gameweek 1: New Season's Buzzing

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I have to say that I like the new offsides rules. Last year, we’d be in a five minute microscopic forensic examination with a protractor after that goal.
 

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I have to say that I like the new offsides rules. Last year, we’d be in a five minute microscopic forensic examination with a protractor after that goal.
is that an example of how the new rules will operate? If so I like it. I thought it was off, but better to just accept and move on than kill the momentum, especially in a barn burner like this one.
 

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is that an example of how the new rules will operate? If so I like it. I thought it was off, but better to just accept and move on than kill the momentum, especially in a barn burner like this one.
It’s supposed to be a thick line on each this year and if the lines touch, you’re onside. I have to imagine that one would have taken much longer to legislate if it was last year’s skinny line. It will be interesting to see if they show the graphic on that one at some point to explain it. Obviously doesn’t matter in this game but would be good to show in Goal Zone or something.
 

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It appears Pogba forgot that he’s playing for ManU today, not ales Bleus.
 

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Liverpool transferee Taiwo Awoniyi with the first goal of the Bundesliga season for Union. Great start to the season!

Really nice shot from near the edge of the box to top of the goal - no chance for the keeper.

...and now 1-1. Good times don't always last so long.
 
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United hung 6 on Leeds last season, so maybe this is a bit of an underperformance?

we’ve seen Leeds get ripped before. Their man-marking system can be absolutely abused at times, especially by squads with great string-pullers. And Pogba was at his creative best today, which is a very scary site for the rest of the league.

but it’s all moot until we see Bruno get manhandled by VVD & Konate.
 

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Seems like Peacock got worse at streaming for the new season, which is nice.
On my TV app, the Everton game, which was supposedly (I thought) on NBC Sports Network, wasn't shown as available. It was on my phone app.
 

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they finished 2nd last year. How much more back do you want them to be?

what “annual good result” did we have last year? The one vs you guys?
Want them to be? How about relegated?

I’m mostly pointing out that United have flattered at times. I believe you were top for a bit last season early and the chatter had already started about winning the league. It’s a good result but your fanbase (not you specifically) can be unbearable at the merest sniff of a return to success
 

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Great Premier League debut for Trevoh Chalobah for Chelsea, academy product who’s been out on loan for the past few years. Played great defense and had an absolute strike for a goal.
 

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Almost exactly as I predicted! Except…Milner got Fabinho? Did Fab pick up a knock?

 

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Could be VAR'd for a VVD foul on Pukki?

Guess not - nice ball in from Trent, deadened by Salah, slotted home by Jota
 

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Richarlison finds DCL and it's quickly 3-1 Everton
Great time today at the Everton pub. Keane at fault for the Southampton goal, miserable unforced error to give the ball up, but Toffees played with real passion in the second half. Richy, Doucoure (who had his shirt ripped off in the celebration), and DCL. Fan whipping boy Alex Iwobi was massive as an impact sub, with a hand in buildup to two goals, although he fluffed a one on one with the keeper.

Fans still not entirely on board with Rafa but recognize that he got the side to play well today
 
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The annual “United have a good result” and their fans declare them back game
Leeds have that Air Coryell Chargers/Westphal Nuggets thing going, but regardless Utd would have stomped any side in the world today.
 

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That better be Fabinho for Milner.

edit - just having Fabinho on the field brought my blood pressure down significantly.
 

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Who at Norwich pissed off the schedule makers? They open with ‘Pool, Citeh, and Leicester before getting a break against Arsenal.
 

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Salah has now scored in 5 straight opening matches.

waiting for Alison to get in on the action now.
 

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I'm really, really, really happy about the rule changes. The games were fast paced and I could actually cheer for a goal without dreading an after the fact VAR call.

I think the linesmen appreciate that they can make the call right away and avoid the extra vitriol that after the fact flags were bringing their way.
 

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Want them to be? How about relegated?

I’m mostly pointing out that United have flattered at times. I believe you were top for a bit last season early and the chatter had already started about winning the league. It’s a good result but your fanbase (not you specifically) can be unbearable at the merest sniff of a return to success
Him specifically too.
 

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I stayed out of here today because I was making sure to avoid the Union-Leverkusen score while watching Palace and Chelsea, and let me just say that whatever hopes I had that 120 minutes of action the other night for Chelsea might have left them with a hangover for the game with Palace were dashed quite quickly. Chelsea just thoroughly dominated every facet of the game. Which is not surprising, but it is disappointing.

At least Union managed a draw with Leverkusen, which seemed a fair result.
 

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I stayed out of here today because I was making sure to avoid the Union-Leverkusen score while watching Palace and Chelsea, and let me just say that whatever hopes I had that 120 minutes of action the other night for Chelsea might have left them with a hangover for the game with Palace were dashed quite quickly. Chelsea just thoroughly dominated every facet of the game. Which is not surprising, but it is disappointing.

At least Union managed a draw with Leverkusen, which seemed a fair result.
to be fair, it's a rebuilding Palace team
 

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to be fair, it's a rebuilding Palace team
I love what the club has done in recruitment, but is there enough depth and experience to grind out 40pts? Can Viera be both very pragmatic and quickly develop the young’uns? What is Zaha pulls a hammy and misses a month? I want them to stay up because it’s a great stadium, passionate supporters, and a board that invests in the squad. But this is going to be a tough one.
 

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I love what the club has done in recruitment, but is there enough depth and experience to grind out 40pts? Can Viera be both very pragmatic and quickly develop the young’uns? What is Zaha pulls a hammy and misses a month? I want them to stay up because it’s a great stadium, passionate supporters, and a board that invests in the squad. But this is going to be a tough one.
I’m already rooting hard against Côte d’Ivoirie in the ACON. (Does that make me a bad person?)
 

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Palace may struggle this year, but I wouldn't read too much into getting thumped at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are just really good.
 

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Didn’t hear this on the broadcast, but Liverpool fans sang a homophobic tune towards Billy Gilmour. Disgusting.