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Narrowest of quarter final exits against a CL giant is pretty much par for the project this season I think. Confirmed one of Europe's top 8 clubs.

Sours going to sour as usual though.

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04-18-2024 , 10:21 AM

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Italy are all but assured of one of the two extra places after the strong performances of their clubs in Europe this season, with the second coming down to a fight between England and Germany.

The pendulum has swung in Germany’s favour, particularly after Bayern Munich progressed into the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Arsenal. Borussia Dortmund had gone through on Tuesday, getting past Atlético Madrid, while City came up short against Real Madrid, losing on penalties.

Clubs score two Uefa coefficient points for a win, one for a draw and nothing for a defeat. Penalties are not taken into account, meaning City scored one point for the “draw” after 120 minutes against Madrid. There are also bonus points for getting to certain stages of competitions, with clubs at this stage getting one per round that they reach. The points from a nation are divided by the number of teams they have competing in Europe to get their coefficient average.

After Wednesday’s ties, Germany have 123.5 points for a coefficient of 17.642 from their seven clubs while England have 135 points for 16.875 from their eight. Italy lead the table with a coefficient of 18.428.

West Ham would score points with a win or draw against Leverkusen in the second leg at the London Stadium but, 2-0 down from the first leg, their hopes of progress are slim. Ditto Liverpool, also in the Europa League, after their 3-0 home defeat against Atalanta in the first leg. They are in Bergamo for the return.

Villa could be left to carry the flag for England. They are 2-1 up from the first leg of their Conference League tie against Lille. They play the second leg in France at 5.45pm BST.

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04-18-2024 , 11:40 AM

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No cup replays from round one onwards next season, disgraceful

Yeah I am curious who actually decided that. Was it just premier league clubs that voted on it? Did all clubs get to vote on it? Or was it just decided by some bro.

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Yeah I am curious who actually decided that. Was it just premier league clubs that voted on it? Did all clubs get to vote on it? Or was it just decided by some bro.

Premier league obviously wanted it. In exchange the PL is giving additional money to grassroots football and agreed on no league fixtures clashing with 4th round+ FA cup games.

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04-18-2024 , 01:36 PM

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Yeah I am curious who actually decided that. Was it just premier league clubs that voted on it? Did all clubs get to vote on it? Or was it just decided by some bro.

Big six saying jump and the FA, rather than saying **** off, asking how high in all likelihood

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Big six saying jump and the FA, rather than saying **** off, asking how high in all likelihood

The alternative might have been what we just see with the US Open Cup that's down to 8 out of 26 MLS teams participating, starting in the round of 32.

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04-18-2024 , 05:36 PM

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Meanwhile in the Midland Football League, Highgate United are three points and a twelve goal differential behind the last playoff place with just one game in hand to be made up away at bottom of the league. Anyone want to have a wild guess at what the final score was?

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04-18-2024 , 06:53 PM

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Just looked this up. 56 attendance- quality lol

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04-19-2024 , 07:25 AM

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Fools and Spam are out, Villa the only ones through.

I guess that's it for a 5th PL CL spot.

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04-19-2024 , 09:10 AM

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The agreement which now sees the abolition of replays from the competition format was agreed solely between the Premier League and FA. Ahead of the deal being announced there was no agreement with the EFL nor was there any formal consultation with EFL Clubs as members of the FA and participants in the competition.

https://www.efl.com/news/2024/april/...a-cup-replays/

EFL going in studs up there

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https://www.efl.com/news/2024/april/...a-cup-replays/

EFL going in studs up there

Good!

The greed at the top level is insane. Even this PSR not allowing Newcastle/Villa to spend and potentially have to sell their best players despite clearly being able to afford to pay.

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04-20-2024 , 11:59 AM

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Sheffield Utd are bad and should feel bad

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04-20-2024 , 12:11 PM

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Who the **** do I want to win this cup semi......

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04-20-2024 , 12:26 PM

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Lol just leaving the Cardiff - Saints game. Totally on par. Thoroughly looking forward to losing in the playoff final.

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04-20-2024 , 12:46 PM

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Put Ivan Toney instead of Nicolas Jackson up front for this Chelsea team and they're actually good. Jackson is just horrendous.

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04-20-2024 , 01:28 PM

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So wasteful

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04-20-2024 , 01:28 PM

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Jackson looking like he just wants to pass the ball and responsibility for scoring to someone else when Chelsea are attacking.

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04-20-2024 , 01:30 PM

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Sheffield Utd are bad and should feel bad

That might be the worst we've played all season. Wilder as usual not helping things with inexplicable subs and going to a back four because reasons

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04-20-2024 , 01:56 PM

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Jackson looking like he just wants to pass the ball and responsibility for scoring to someone else when Chelsea are attacking.

Of course he does. That's what happens when a striker loses his confidence. He's not a great striker but he's not as bad as he's been playing recently. Can't think who'd want to buy him, though.

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04-20-2024 , 02:05 PM

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Haven't got the data to back it up but it feels like Chelsea are 20% at Wembley the last decade whereas they were 80% the decade before that

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What a garbage semi-final

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04-20-2024 , 03:09 PM

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Not sure how kilman escapes a red card for that challenge on havertz

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04-20-2024 , 03:12 PM

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Not sure how kilman escapes a red card for that challenge on havertz

because it's rigged against Arsenal.

Or alternatively because he's going straight for the ball and Havertz comes in from the side to take it away.

Looks pretty bad though.