Roland17:




The UCL is renowned to be the ultimate test of competition in European club football, consequently, if you can not replicate your domestic dominance when you play with the big boys especially as champions, then it invariably questions the integrity and competitiveness of the domestic league. The La Liga have continued to show us every season that despite the fact they may be considered a 2 club league, they can dominate the other big boys from other countries when they meet. The same can be said about the Serie where Juvetus continue to assert their dominance and this dominance is replicated in their UCL performance and appearances in the finals. The champions of the premier league struggling to get only 1 point from a possible 6 out of a fixture against Lyon buttresses the fact that UCL is an exalted level of competition that exposes the EPL.

Over the past decade, only one EPL team has won the champions league (Chelsea) , despite the immense amount of investment in the league. Last season, Manchester City won the league by an amazing 19 points, scoring 106 goals but guess who knocked the "ALMIGHTY" city out of the champions league? Monaco!!!! Yes.. Monaco beat the highly respected local champion in the round of 16. If that does not mean exposure of the league as local champions then I am not sure what explains it. I mean, even the much maligned Bakayoko scored in the 2nd leg. Do we need to review their past performances in the competition since they became dominant in the league?


Manchester United making their worst start to the EPL makes no excuse because this same United side finished 2nd and 19 points away from eventual champions City. So they entered this season, including the champions league on a good foot. While their level may not be comparable to Juve, beating Juve is not unimaginable considering the individual talent they possess, consequently, they should match up well, man to man against Juve. The same applies to Liverpool who are parading the world'd most expensive defender in their line up and a dynamic front trio that took them to the finals last season, so if they beat PSG or pick up points, it should not be shocking. Are you seriously consoling us with Liverpool's appearance in the finals? The last time I checked, the UCL is all about that trophy and champions league winners medal and not a 2nd place finish. All these permutations and results does not underscore the fact that the EPL needs to show up and win the UCL so we can regain the respect of other leagues in Europe.

Have you tried this new fish?

Lana1:

Sooooo....
1. In the last decade it's only one English team that has won the UCL?

2. Monaco knocked out City last season??

Greatihex:
i am not arguing that with you. the fact is that, we are stuck with sarri for now

Roland17:

The champions of the premier league struggling to get only 1 point from a possible 6 out of a fixture against Lyon buttresses the fact that UCL is an exalted level of competition that exposes the EPL.

Roland17:


Counting from the last 10 winners,

Chelsea won the UCL during the 2011/2012 season.

United won the UCL during the 2007/2008 season.

My error for the second one. That should have been Liverpool. Monaco beat them the previous season before April 2018.

vicot:
Just read sarri presser
dude was blaming Kante ffs

Lana1:
Last 10 winners and last 10 decades is not the same thing.
Cant be quoting decades and then be dropping numbers in seasons.

Anyhow, i get ur point. EPL teams dey underperform in the UCL. But tbh, this might be the first time where there are no outright favorites to win the UCL. All the big teams have been below par this season so we might just get to see an English team win it.....or we may be in for a surprise and have an underdog lift it.

Roland17:


Folks construe my criticism of the EPL's performance in Europe as disdain for the EPL which is totally false. Even though I am a footaball fan first, I love the EPL passionately, however, we have been very poor in the UCL and it is frustrating to watch sometimes, particularly in the knock out stages. We were beasts in the early 2000's and feared by other leagues, not so much now. Like you said, English teams would need the luck of draws to win it this time because if English teams are matched against the big dogs from other prominent leagues, I worry they would get knocked out. It is imperative that EPL teams replicate its domestic competitiveness in the UCL.

vicot:
Just read sarri presser
dude was blaming Kante ffs

Skimpledawg:

I really feel for Kante this period.
Dude be running around like Rashford

Roland17:


Folks construe my criticism of the EPL's performance in Europe as disdain for the EPL which is totally false. Even though I am a footaball fan first, I love the EPL passionately, however, we have been very poor in the UCL and it is frustrating to watch sometimes, particularly in the knock out stages. We were beasts in the early 2000's and feared by other leagues, not so much now. Like you said, English teams would need the luck of draws to win it this time because if English teams are matched against the big dogs from other prominent leagues, I worry they would get knocked out. It is imperative that EPL teams replicate its domestic competitiveness in the UCL.

Leyqute:


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Don't disrespect Rashford

Afolabi6046:
We can't sack him because of one loss naa, but he should adapt, Chelsea noh dey chill for person especially for a coach with unimpressive CV

Skimpledawg:

Rashie has 1 World Cup, 2 Premier league titles, PFA player award?

Abi, are you Mad?

It's even a privilege to use his name same sentence with Kanteholic.



Now, swerve!

Roland17:




The UCL is renowned to be the ultimate test of competition in European club football, consequently, if you can not replicate your domestic dominance when you play with the big boys especially as champions, then it invariably questions the integrity and competitiveness of the domestic league. The La Liga have continued to show us every season that despite the fact they may be considered a 2 club league, they can dominate the other big boys from other countries when they meet. The same can be said about the Serie where Juvetus continue to assert their dominance and this dominance is replicated in their UCL performance and appearances in the finals. The champions of the premier league struggling to get only 1 point from a possible 6 out of a fixture against Lyon buttresses the fact that UCL is an exalted level of competition that exposes the EPL.

Over the past decade, only one EPL team has won the champions league (Chelsea) , despite the immense amount of investment in the league. Last season, Manchester City won the league by an amazing 19 points, scoring 106 goals but guess who knocked the "ALMIGHTY" city out of the champions league? Monaco!!!! Yes.. Monaco beat the highly respected local champion in the round of 16. If that does not mean exposure of the league as local champions then I am not sure what explains it. I mean, even the much maligned Bakayoko scored in the 2nd leg. Do we need to review their past performances in the competition since they became dominant in the league?


Manchester United making their worst start to the EPL makes no excuse because this same United side finished 2nd and 19 points away from eventual champions City. So they entered this season, including the champions league on a good foot. While their level may not be comparable to Juve, beating Juve is not unimaginable considering the individual talent they possess, consequently, they should match up well, man to man against Juve. The same applies to Liverpool who are parading the world'd most expensive defender in their line up and a dynamic front trio that took them to the finals last season, so if they beat PSG or pick up points, it should not be shocking. Are you seriously consoling us with Liverpool's appearance in the finals? The last time I checked, the UCL is all about that trophy and champions league winners medal and not a 2nd place finish. All these permutations and results does not underscore the fact that the EPL needs to show up and win the UCL so we can regain the respect of other leagues in Europe.

Have you tried this new fish?

Roland17:


Counting from the last 10 winners,

Chelsea won the UCL during the 2011/2012 season.

United won the UCL during the 2007/2008 season.

My error for the second one. That should have been Liverpool. Monaco beat them the previous season before April 2018.

popizaino:




The embolded is wrong.
Liverpool knocked out man city not monaco last season.

Greatihex:
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11565948/eden-hazard-to-miss-chelseas-europa-league-match-against-paok



Hazard injured again.

Jemi7:


Last time Man United won the league, 5 years ago. Not even top 6 in the league. Last time Juventus last won the league, last season Number one in their league standings.

Last time Liverpool won the league, The devil was still trying to tempt Jesus, Highest league finish in the last 3 years, 4th. Last time PSG won the league, last season, Number one in their league standings.

It is very clear who the Champions League is exposing here. Your logic, not mine

At least I am kind enough to hand you this precious L with a smile on my face

popizaino:



Great news.

nihilistjnr:
Sarri is saying its coming to a point where if Jorginho must play, Kante will be dropped.


I can't argue with that logic.

If the man wants to build his house on Jorginho's shoulders, then that's on him.

Greatihex:
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11565948/eden-hazard-to-miss-chelseas-europa-league-match-against-paok



Hazard injured again.

nihilistjnr:
Sarri is saying its coming to a point where if Jorginho must play, Kante will be dropped.


I can't argue with that logic.

If the man wants to build his house on Jorginho's shoulders, then that's on him.

TalabiAudu:



Drop Kante.
Abi Sarri wan run mad.

I still dey look this Sarri.
He wan see our real agbero shekpe fans.

Who go drop Kante?

TalabiAudu:



Drop Kante.
Abi Sarri wan run mad.

I still dey look this Sarri.
He wan see our real agbero shekpe fans.

Who go drop Kante?