wangus12 said:

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My bad. Guess it would just matter if an English team outside the Top 4 won the CL, in which case the 4th spot would go to the CL winner. Or has that rule simply changed completely.

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Too many technicalities for a highly unlikely situation.

I mean it happened like 5 years ago.

wangus12 said:

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I mean it happened like 5 years ago.

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Since they changed the rule to allow the EL to go to UCL it changed again.

Gotcha

wangus12 said:

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My bad. Guess it would just matter if an English team outside the Top 4 won the CL, in which case the 4th spot would go to the CL winner. Or has that rule simply changed completely.

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Actually you were half correct. There is a total of 5 spots assuming a team from England won Europa and another team won the UCL the top 2/3 + those 2 teams would qualify. Depending where in the table they were would depend if there would be 4 or 5 allocations in the tournament. This article summarizes it better than I can and was posted just a few days ago on this exact question. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3097329/how-many-english-teams-play-champions-league-fourth-place-premier-league-team-miss-out/

I rewatched the last few games and as a whole I think we look much better with the new formation. We still have issues passing 1-2 touches too many in the final 3rd but guys that were struggling before look much better now. If we can add a new starting CB, LWB and ST this summer plus some quality CM depth and/or a starter there we could be in exceptional shape next season.

--------------------- New ST ---------------------
---------- Alexis ------------------ Ozil ----------
New LWB --- Xhaka -- Ramsey --- Bellerin
----------- Kos --- New CB --- Mustafi -------
---------------------- Cech ------------------------

Could also consider a new starter for Ramsey as well but he and Xhaka have looked good together lately so I think you could save a little and just add CM depth.
Could also move Alexis to ST and get a new CAM/LF if you have trouble finding a proper ST.

As far as exits, I would...

Sell Ospina, Jenks, Debuchy, Walcott, Lucas and Coq
Woj I would either let him compete with Cech or use him as leverage to get a solid roster player
Consider selling Jack, Ox (if they don't want to resign), Giroud, Gabby and Elneny

Assuming we keep our key guys and some of the latest rumors have any truth to them, how would you feel about starting next season with the following lineup?

------------------------ Morata ------------------------
---------- Alexis --------------------- Ozil ----------
Kolasinac --- Xhaka -- Ramsey --- Bellerin
------------ Kos --- Boateng --- Mustafi --------
------------------------ Cech ---------------------------

backup 11 (barring any depth signings) would be...

----------------- Welbeck/OG ------------
---------- Iwobi -------------- Lucas ------
Gibbs ----- Coq --- Wilshire ----- Ox
------ Nacho -- Gabby -- Holding ----
------------------ Martinez -----------------

chjoak said:

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Assuming we keep our key guys and some of the latest rumors have any truth to them, how would you feel about starting next season with the following lineup?

------------------------ Morata ------------------------
---------- Alexis --------------------- Ozil ----------
Kolasinac --- Xhaka -- Ramsey --- Bellerin
------------ Kos --- Boateng --- Mustafi --------
------------------------ Cech ---------------------------

backup 11 (barring any depth signings) would be...

----------------- Welbeck/OG ------------
---------- Iwobi -------------- Lucas ------
Gibbs ----- Coq --- Wilshire ----- Ox
------ Nacho -- Gabby -- Holding ----
------------------ Martinez -----------------

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Morata won't happen. Alexis is likely gone. Ramsey gone. Not boateng from Bayern shurely? Giroud gone. Gibbs coq and Wilshire gone.

Gigem Trevas said:

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chjoak said:

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Assuming we keep our key guys and some of the latest rumors have any truth to them, how would you feel about starting next season with the following lineup?

------------------------ Morata ------------------------
---------- Alexis --------------------- Ozil ----------
Kolasinac --- Xhaka -- Ramsey --- Bellerin
------------ Kos --- Boateng --- Mustafi --------
------------------------ Cech ---------------------------

backup 11 (barring any depth signings) would be...

----------------- Welbeck/OG ------------
---------- Iwobi -------------- Lucas ------
Gibbs ----- Coq --- Wilshire ----- Ox
------ Nacho -- Gabby -- Holding ----
------------------ Martinez -----------------

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Morata won't happen. Alexis is likely gone. Ramsey gone. Not boateng from Bayern shurely? Giroud gone. Gibbs coq and Wilshire gone.

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Morata wants to leave RM due to lack of PT and we are one of a short list of suitors and possibly the only one that is high profile enough and can damn near guarantee him PT.

What I have been hearing is that Alexis is leaning towards staying as long as we make efforts to improve the squad this summer.

Why do you think Ramsey is gone?

Boateng is rumored to want out at Bayern due to the glut of CB on the roster and Sule joining the mix this summer. He has had trouble getting PT after coming back from injury and has only played 19 matches this season total. We are said to be one of 2 clubs currently expressing interest.

If Gibbs leaves, slide Nacho over and keep Chambers around for CB

AW is trying to re-sign Wilshire. If he and Coq do leave they can be replaced with younger options.

I like this back 3. Not sure why Ramsey got benched other than tired legs. He's been playing really well the last few games

Gorgeous goal by Ozil with the assist from Alexis!

Nicely done Alexis!

3 Points! Missed most the game except for one goal while passing thru airport. Good result.

Resign him

gougler08 said:

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Two wins in a row at places we've normally struggled. I'll definitely take it! Now just need Pool to slip up

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So you're probably asking - how far-fetched will the results need to be to send the 2016-17 Premier League season into an unlikely 39th round?
Well it's far from impossible and here are the exact results needed, over the last six days, to send us into a three-way play-off for the third (automatic) and fourth (qualifying) UCL spots:

Liverpool (Third, PTS 73, GD 33, GF 75)
Liverpool 0-1 Middlesbrough

Manchester City (Fourth, PTS 72, GD 34, GF 72)
Manchester City 2-2 West Bromwich Albion
Watford 3-1 Manchester City

Arsenal (Fifth, PTS 69, GD 29, GF 72)
Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
Arsenal 0-0 Everton

If all these results eventuate, all three sides would finish on 73 points, with a goal difference of 32 and goals for of 75, with a three-way play-off for third and fourth place respectively to take place, at a neutral venue.

http://www.worldfootball.net/table_calculator/eng-premier-league/

If that happens, go ahead and pencil in LFC for the 5th spot.

Your focus should be on that FA Cup Final.

News circulating that the Kolasinac deal is final and he will join 7/1.

Also hearing that AW is looking to add additional starters/depth at CB, ST, GK & W (Alexis & Ozil spot).

Frustrating game to watch. Outshot them 20-2 so far.

Xhaka to Ozil to Sanchez. Beauty.

Glad Cattermole's ass is going put of the top tier

Love that Sanchez can play like **** the entire game and still is in the right spot to score twice

This keeper has been incredible. 23 years old.

Nice to get a win, but looks like it'll be for nothing. There's no way in hell Liverpool doesn't get the win against Boro.

But we only need a tie.

When does the 2017/2018 schedule get released?

I may be in London in October and want to make sure I get to see a game.

Usually in the middle of June

Agreed. That was a total clusterf*ck. It was amateur hour (and always is) with Roger East

Usmanov just bid 1.3 billion for majority share of the club.

agdoc2001 said:

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Usmanov just bid 1.3 billion for majority share of the club.

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Please dear Baby Jesus let this happen.