Running Them into the Ground: The EPL Holiday Fixtures Bonanza Gamethread (26-12-19 - 02-01-2020)

Cellar-Door

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West Ham stat I just saw that is amazing... 15 points dropped from winning positions. That's insane, if they hold all of those they are in 4th, hold half... 9th.
 
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This Newcastle vs Everton match has been a decent watch. Evenly contested. Everton have a bit more options going forward and they've made it count.

Also Iain Dowie doing the colour commentary just used the word 'oxymoron' - which is way above and beyond the call and might actually get him fined. Le Saux is the only person who gets to use such words.
 

Kliq

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Juan Foyth has been a spectacular disaster so far and we are only 20 minutes in!
 

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That’s harsh, takes away a great goal from Pukki, who is my favorite non-Spurs player in the league.

I hate Aurier so, so much. I will fight anyone who thinks he’s better than Trippier.
 

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I wish people who complained about nfl and nba had VAR in their lives. They'd send officials xmas gifts after dealing with this crap
 

Kliq

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That’s not really Aurier’s fault but I’m blaming him anyway.
 

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DCL with a brace. Newcastle 1-2 Everton. Magpies had their moments but Toffees were the better side.

2 wins in 3 days for Carlo to start his Everton tenure. 3 wins and 2 draws give Everton the most points in the league (other than the Reds) since Silva got sacked. 18th up to 10th.

After years of bitching that the club never got a 20-goal striker to replace Lukaku, DCL haterz on the Everton boards have taken a whipping as he hits the 10-goal mark halfway through. 5 in his last 5.

nice little run.
 

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Smart striker play by Kane to get the penalty. I did love Krul’s swagger before the penalty.
 

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I’m just glad we made it out of there alive. The fact that Burnley didn’t get anyone sent off is a testament to how terrible Mike Dean is.
 

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Rafa please.
Moyes was trending on my twitter feed, but I have it set to Glasgow. However i did just read this tidbit.

"Moyes, who took charge of West Ham for six months between November 2017 and May 2018, is one of the favourites to replace Pellegrini, although no deal has been finalised."


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50362337
So, best have a sick bucket handy.
 

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A few weeks ago I sent in a message to Everton Customer services asking them not to hire Moyes:

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So I take full credit for Carlo.
 

fletcherpost

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Celtic riding their luck against Stevie G's boys in blue. Kent scored a really good goal for the Gers, Celtic missed a penalty, but managed to get a lucky equaliser when Callum Mcgregor's shot glanced off Edouard's hand and into the net. Nae VAR in 3rd world Scotland. Stevie G is rightfully beelin.
 

Time to Mo Vaughn

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Lacazette denied a PK by trying to stay on his feet instead of going down. This is why player's embellish contact especially in the box.
 

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Point for Arteta - forcing Lampard into a tactical sub after a half hour.
 

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Guendouzi should be in the showers after that tactical foul.
Could say the same for Jorginho I really didn’t like that tackle on Lacazette.

Arsenal looked really good for 20 minutes but clearly aren’t fit enough to play this way. They were swarming and pressing until Chambers injury and have been giving Chelsea time and space since
 

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Honestly I have no idea impressive to be subbed on mid way and deserve like 4 yellow cards.
 

tmracht

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Holy crap what a counter. Willian salvaged that awful touch. But yay redemption for Tammy!