Who is going to win the English Premier League?

[theonlywayisup]

Who's going to win the EPL?

Liverpool - the unbeaten leaders. However, the BBC showed at stat that in the past 10-15 years that the leader at Christmas has always gone on to win the title apart from on two occasions. On those two occasions, that team who lost out was Liverpool.

Man City (4 points behind) - playing great football, but do they have the resilience that Liverpool seem to have discovered this year.

Spurs (6 points behind) - great to watch, but they seem to be reliant on three or four key players, one of which they'll lose for the Asian Cup.

Chelsea & Arsenal (both 11 points behind) - have they got it to go on that long unbeaten run, which will mean beating the top three teams as well.

Man United - Too far (19 points) behind, but what will the Solskjaer effect be?

That's the current top six, the winners IMO will come from the top three.

[theonlywayisup]

I voted Liverpool, but it's difficult to choose between the top three. All great sides, great to watch.

[Sir David Gray]

Abl

[WeeRussell]

Up until very recently I was very much in the confident city camp. Now I think either them or Liverpool (who must be getting close to favourites)... still more than happy to discount Spurs.. and everyone else for that matter.

[Lendo]

I have a bit of a soft spot for Spurs and based on their performance on Sunday I've voted for them.

[MWHIBBIES]

Spurs won't win it. Liverpool or City.

[hibsbollah]

I like the humourous inclusion of Man Yoo in the poll

[Michael]

Still can't see Liverpool doing it. I think they'll dip second half.

[bingo70]

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Still can't see Liverpool doing it. I think they'll dip second half.

Don’t know why but when you say that I just think of Newcastle signing Tino Asprilla to help them see out the league.

Think he was quite a good player but did he not totally disrupt the balance of the side?

Bravest thing Klopp could do would probably be to sign nobody and go with what he’s got till the end of the season but rarely seems to happen these days.

[Winston Ingram]

Spurs have had their best start to a season since 1961.

The 2nd half of the season is usually much better than the first half for them. They’re a decent outside bet.

[Winston Ingram]

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Who's going to win the EPL?

Liverpool - the unbeaten leaders. However, the BBC showed at stat that in the past 10-15 years that the leader at Christmas has always gone on to win the title apart from on two occasions. On those two occasions, that team who lost out was Liverpool.

Man City (4 points behind) - playing great football, but do they have the resilience that Liverpool seem to have discovered this year.

Spurs (6 points behind) - great to watch, but they seem to be reliant on three or four key players, one of which they'll lose for the Asian Cup.

Chelsea & Arsenal (both 11 points behind) - have they got it to go on that long unbeaten run, which will mean beating the top three teams as well.

Man United - Too far (19 points) behind, but what will the Solskjaer effect be?

That's the current top six, the winners IMO will come from the top three.

I think that could be said for all the teams, particularly Liverpool. If they lost Salah and Van Dijk it be a completely different story. If Chelsea lost Hazard they’d drop like a stone. Arsenal are massively reliant on Aubamayang. The only team I think that aren’t are City.

[Hibeesmad]

I think City will win it. Spurs are highly under rated. OP mentions they rely on 3 or 4 players, they comfortably rotate their squad with similar quality players in every position. They will win a trophy this season.

[calumhibee1]

I still think City but I’m not a mile off changing my mind to Liverpool.

[Hibeesmad]

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I think that could be said for all the teams, particularly Liverpool. If they lost Salah and Van Dijk it be a completely different story. If Chelsea lost Hazard they’d drop like a stone. Arsenal are massively reliant on Aubamayang. The only team I think that aren’t are City.

I agree

[Smartie]

If Liverpool can avoid slipping up in the run in then I think it's theirs.

I wouldn't mind seeing Liverpool winning it. They play great stuff and were the top team in my youth. They've gone a long time without winning it.

[MWHIBBIES]

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I think that could be said for all the teams, particularly Liverpool. If they lost Salah and Van Dijk it be a completely different story. If Chelsea lost Hazard they’d drop like a stone. Arsenal are massively reliant on Aubamayang. The only team I think that aren’t are City.

Arsenal aren't that reliant on Aubameyang. They generally play better when Lacazette plays instead or with him. Ozil is the one they miss when he's not there, he's the only creativity they have.

[theonlywayisup]

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I think that could be said for all the teams, particularly Liverpool. If they lost Salah and Van Dijk it be a completely different story. If Chelsea lost Hazard they’d drop like a stone. Arsenal are massively reliant on Aubamayang. The only team I think that aren’t are City.

Yes - agree. Thought that as I was typing it, but still didn't correct it. You could argue that Liverpool losing Salah would be a bigger loss than Spurs losing Kane.

[theonlywayisup]

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If Liverpool can avoid slipping up in the run in then I think it's theirs.

I seem to recall Liverpool slipping up in the past, but can't recall which player it was who slipped up.

[ScottB]

The upcoming Liverpool City game will be a big one, a 7 point gap would be a big one even for City. A win for City and Spurs the same weekend would close things up nicely.

Don’t think Spurs have the squad depth to go the distance. Which out of Liverpool and City do it may well depend on how far they go in the Champions League.

[Northernhibee]

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I seem to recall Liverpool slipping up in the past, but can't recall which player it was who slipped up.

Andy Halliday? Or did he play for someone else?

[Lago]

​Would love Spurs to do it.

[Hibeesmad]

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The upcoming Liverpool City game will be a big one, a 7 point gap would be a big one even for City. A win for City and Spurs the same weekend would close things up nicely.

Don’t think Spurs have the squad depth to go the distance. Which out of Liverpool and City do it may well depend on how far they go in the Champions League.

Looking at spurs players who didn’t start last night

Defence- Aurier, Vertonghen, Rose, Foyth

Midfield- Dembele, Dier, Wanyama

Attack- Lucas, Lamela, Llorente

Wouldn’t say squad depth is a huge issue. They have played 9 games in the last 4 weeks and have changed their team repetitively around this still pulling out amazing results like wins over Chelsea, Inter, Arsenal and drawing away to Barcelona

[Northernhibee]

Man City. Really can’t see past them and their squad.

[HibbySpurs]

Spurs obviously 🙄.... GGTH

[McD]

Liverpool looking ominous, city still very dangerous, almost too close to call. Champions league progress may be a factor. I think Liverpool will edge it, but still a long way to go, and a winter transfer window that will have an effect too. If Liverpool can add 1 or 2 to compliment what’s already there, or city finding a player or system that allows them to rest Fernandinho without the drop off they have when he’s not there, either of those scenarios could play a big part yet.

spurs I think will not be able to catch either of them, I think moving to their new stadium will have a natural disruption to their season and comfort levels, the Man Utd - pochettino links aren’t going to go away, possibly one or two players eyeing the exit door as well.

[cabbageandribs1875]

this will be the season of the L's in the english footy leagues


Liverpool
Leeds
Luton
Lincoln


i'm tellin yi

[Eyrie]

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I like the humourous inclusion of Man Yoo in the poll

I couldn't resist it

I think the winner will be decided by Liverpool's trip to Man City. Might even watch that one.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I still think City will do it. Huge game when Liverpool go to the Empithad at new year.

[mjhibby]

Too many people getting carried away with man city. Liverpool are stronger defensively and should Allison and van dyck stay fit I think they will win the title. I think a few teams have sussed City now. Spurs are on a roll but it will take some effort to take seven more points than Liverpool but I'd love to see them win it as they are a joy to watch and we're awesome v Everton especially the sixth goal.

[heretoday]

Spurs. Hurrah!