PL 2021/22 Season

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https://twitter.com/MelissaReddy_/st...13402524094465

I've enjoyed Mel's articles this year. She's regularly sticking the boot into United and certain sections of supporters.

If she was a true Liverpool fan she would be praising him, We want him there as long as possible

[spud_gun]

Really hope you’re right- another narrative is that they’re going through a bad spell atm, but are still racking up the points and keeping up with the rest… a good spell may come!

This time last season they were going through a similar poor spell but were dropping points most weeks, and caught up afterwards.

They don't play anyone of significance until us at the end of October. The opening two months of fixtures have been extremely kind to them.

The run from the end of October until Arsenal () at the end of November is brutal.

[RedReet]

They don't play anyone of significance until us at the end of October. The opening two months of fixtures have been extremely kind to them.

The run from the end of October until Arsenal () at the end of November is brutal.

I wonder if Ole will have a go again or go back to playing for a 0-0?

He'll have to go for it at Old Trafford which will play into our hands. Pogba CM please.

[Buzzo]

Chelsea play City next. Then City play us and Chelsea play Southampton.

Big few weeks for City.

[Mr Pink]

They don't play anyone of significance until us at the end of October. The opening two months of fixtures have been extremely kind to them.

The run from the end of October until Arsenal () at the end of November is brutal.

True they have had an easy start to things. Hopefully the games against everton and leicester before against us, might be potential banana skins too.

[RedReet]

Chelsea play City next. Then City play us and Chelsea play Southampton.

Big few weeks for City.

I've been to 5 of the last 7 City games at Anfield. We have won 5 times with me there, lost and drew the two I missed.

I'm in Liverpool that weekend. If this was any sort of proper forum, you would work together to get me a ticket.

[BigChief]

Really hope you’re right- another narrative is that they’re going through a bad spell atm, but are still racking up the points and keeping up with the rest… a good spell may come!

This time last season they were going through a similar poor spell but were dropping points most weeks, and caught up afterwards.

It's about sustaining form. If you're using up "fighting spirit" now, what will happen when busy Xmas schedule comes round? There will be nothing left in the tank. They don't have a world class defence or midfield to call upon to see them through.

Last season they had something like 14 penalties awarded, most of which were turned down for any other team. They aren't getting them this season as witnessed even today.

[SB]

I've been to 5 of the last 7 City games at Anfield. We have won 5 times with me there, lost and drew the two I missed.

I'm in Liverpool that weekend. If this was any sort of proper forum, you would work together to get me a ticket.

Absolutely shameless begging

[baitman]

I've been to 5 of the last 7 City games at Anfield. We have won 5 times with me there, lost and drew the two I missed.

I'm in Liverpool that weekend. If this was any sort of proper forum, you would work together to get me a ticket.

My mate works for LFC, i will see if we can get you chained to a steel support beam under the Anny road end to keep you there forever. Happy to help

[SB]

My mate works for LFC, i will see if we can get you chained to a steel support beam under the Anny road end to keep you there forever. Happy to help

[RedReet]

My mate works for LFC, i will see if we can get you chained to a steel support beam under the Anny road end to keep you there forever. Happy to help

Cheers. Just not too close to the away section.

[BobTheCharmer]

Watford away without Allison or Fabinho isn't an exciting prospect. Looks like Brazil are calling up 8 English based players in October.

[Exiled_red]

Watford away without Allison or Fabinho isn't an exciting prospect. Looks like Brazil are calling up 8 English based players in October.

Nice to see the authorities (FIFA, The FA/PL) working hard to find a solution or at least mediate between the clubs and national sides in an attempt to avoid another **** show like the one of a couple of weeks ago

[Exiled_red]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58753489

Premier League players can travel to red-list nations for internationals if fully vaccinated

Premier League players will be allowed to travel to red-list nations to represent their countries in this month's World Cup qualifiers - but only if they are fully vaccinated.

Players must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding transport, close contacts, testing and bubbles.

They will have to quarantine in "bespoke facilities" for 10 days upon their arrival back in the UK.

They will be permitted to leave quarantine once a day to train or play.

"We have worked closely with football authorities to achieve an outcome that balances the interests of both club and country while maintaining the highest levels of public health and safety," said a government spokesperson.

"Our best defence against the virus is vaccination and these new measures will allow fully vaccinated players to fulfil their international duties in the safest, most practical way possible, while allowing them to train and play with their clubs as early as possible upon their return."

The UK government has relaxed Covid-19 regulations after the problems it caused during the September international break.

On that occasion, the Premier League decided not to release players, prompting a clash with football's world governing body Fifa, which had demanded individuals be allowed to travel and play.

Aston Villa and Tottenham did allow their Argentina internationals to represent their country for their World Cup qualifiers in South America.

However, it led to farcical scenes at the Brazil v Argentina game in Sao Paulo where the match was abandoned after five minutes when Brazilian health officials came on to the pitch to stop play, saying Argentina's four England-based players had to quarantine.

They returned via Croatia to avoid having to quarantine when arriving back in the UK.

In addition, eight Nigeria internationals based in the UK missed their country's second September World Cup qualifier in Cape Verde, while other UK-based African players could also not report for international duty.

Argentina and Brazil had already named Premier League players in their squads for October's qualifiers before the relaxation of the UK's quarantine rules for footballers.

Since Friday, Argentine nationals do not need to quarantine after arrival in the country from overseas, if they are vaccinated and test negative for Covid.

The Brazilian football federation, meanwhile, will have to reach a separate agreement with the country's health authority to exempt England-based players from quarantine on their arrival.

Currently, anyone travelling to Brazil from the UK must quarantine for 14 days when they arrive in the country.

'It's not a real solution' - Klopp
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has criticised the new UK plan, saying it is not "properly thought through".

"It's 10 days' quarantine, allowed to play the games, allowed to go to work, not allowed to live at home but don't need to live in a hotel chosen by any authorities and you can choose it yourself. Food has to be delivered in front of your room door. You're not allowed any visitors," he said.

"That would mean for the players after the international break that they go for 10-12 days with their national teams and then they go another 10 days into quarantine away from their families. That's 22 days and two weeks later there is the next international break.

"It doesn't sound to me like a real solution."

He added: "I don't expect the Government to be 100 per cent concerned about the Premier League situation, about the needs of specific players. But the Premier League has to fight for our players. That's not the situation now."

Klopp's spot on

[Fivex]

Just get our players retired from international duty if they’re gonna keep trying to shaft them. Brazil have enough players to choose from who live on their own continent.

Once this has blown over the players can come out of international retirement if they want, and it’d be up to Brazil if they want to recall their better players.

Edit, not exclusively a Brazil thing I realise.. same applies to all players. Should just **** off internationals imo.