Premier League 2023-2024

[Jell 0 Biafra]

Fergie won a league with 75 points in 1996–97. Newcastle were 2nd with 68. 

Have the top teams got better or have the lower teams got worse?

Yes, they have.

[mrdeeds]

Fergie won a league with 75 points in 1996–97. Newcastle were 2nd with 68. 

Have the top teams got better or have the lower teams got worse?

Yes, they have.

Also don't need near 40 points to be safe anymore which shows the quality at bottom is nowhere near same.

[imtommygunn]

This year at the bottom was as bad as you will see. Sheffield United were awful and Burnley weren't very good either. Luton tbf to them put up a good fight.

[square_ball]

Don't worry, the much talked about City "16 wins in a row streak" is right around the corner     

That's our Erling! Scores 5 against Luton. #beststrikerintheworld.

Not to fear though, City will go on a 15 game winning streak (tm) any. day. now.

Just the 9 game winning streak required this season.

[mrdeeds]

This year at the bottom was as bad as you will see. Sheffield United were awful and Burnley weren't very good either. Luton tbf to them put up a good fight.

Still been a few years since 40 was the minimum.

[jcpen]

Was easy enough for City in the end, it's bizarre how some thought it was bizarre that they were favorites 

[lurganblue]

I saw a snap of the run to the finish line from Arsenal and it was pretty impressive too.  The loss to Villa at home was a killer blow, while the city juggernaut rolled on.

[imtommygunn]

This year at the bottom was as bad as you will see. Sheffield United were awful and Burnley weren't very good either. Luton tbf to them put up a good fight.

Still been a few years since 40 was the minimum.

Been half a dozen years or so I'd say. Pretty much since City started being so dominant.

[johnnycool]

I saw a snap of the run to the finish line from Arsenal and it was pretty impressive too.  The loss to Villa at home was a killer blow, while the city juggernaut rolled on.

How their second goal yesterday still stood considering there was a blatant handball in the immediate build up to it, is staggering from the referee in particular who was asked to go look at it by VAR, but his balls disappeared up inside him and chose to ignore what was right in front of his eyes.

Those type of rules only apply to the smaller clubs.

[Milltown Row2]

Was easy enough for City in the end, it's bizarre how some thought it was bizarre that they were favorites 

Its great for the neutrals though....

Rags to riches, overcoming the big teams of British football who have used their money in the past to get the best players and dominate the leagues over many years

[lurganblue]

I saw a snap of the run to the finish line from Arsenal and it was pretty impressive too.  The loss to Villa at home was a killer blow, while the city juggernaut rolled on.

How their second goal yesterday still stood considering there was a blatant handball in the immediate build up to it, is staggering from the referee in particular who was asked to go look at it by VAR, but his balls disappeared up inside him and chose to ignore what was right in front of his eyes.

Those type of rules only apply to the smaller clubs.

I had the match on the radio while I painted the fence

The commentary were absolutely raging that it even went to a pitch side check as they said that the "goal scorer didnt handle it, and as it was accidental he didnt seek to gain advantage"... If this is the case then I am totally lost as to the rules of the game now. 

[thewobbler]

I truly despise how football analysts become cheerleaders for what they want to happen, rather than call it as it is.

A handball that gains a man an advantage has to be accepted a foul, regardless of intent or hand position. If not, they should just abolish the rule completely.

[johnnycool]

I truly despise how football analysts become cheerleaders for what they want to happen, rather than call it as it is.

A handball that gains a man an advantage has to be accepted a foul, regardless of intent or hand position. If not, they should just abolish the rule completely.

The game commentary team were expecting the goal to be ruled out based on precedent and the fact it had obviously touched his hand, but no, ref looked at the monitor and knew disallowing it would have meant Arsenal had no chance of winning the PL..

Other goals throughout the season have been ruled out for similar.

[Wildweasel74]

Wonder how many of them titles city lose in the boardroom?

[Mourne Red]

I truly despise how football analysts become cheerleaders for what they want to happen, rather than call it as it is.

A handball that gains a man an advantage has to be accepted a foul, regardless of intent or hand position. If not, they should just abolish the rule completely.

The game commentary team were expecting the goal to be ruled out based on precedent and the fact it had obviously touched his hand, but no, ref looked at the monitor and knew disallowing it would have meant Arsenal had no chance of winning the PL..

Other goals throughout the season have been ruled out for similar.

It hit the sleeve line of the jersey which is why it stood.. Line and above dine, below it is handball. Tbh the handball rules chnages that often it is hard to keep up with what is and isn't these days