Matchweek 2
Matchweek 2
Welcome to 'This Week' from Premier Skills English, a weekly review of the action from the Premier League for learners of English from across the globe. In 'This Week', Jack and Rich talk about all of the weekend's action in the Premier League; the big headlines and the main talking points. We also ask you to get involved; do you agree with Jack and Rich's choices of best player, best team and best match of Matchweek 2? Make your prediction for next week's big match and tell us how your club or fantasy football team is doing. We welcome comments from all football fans and especially welcome comments from football fans who are learning English.
Transcript
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Rich: Hello my name’s Rich and welcome to our Monday round-up section on Premier Skills English.
Jack: Hi everyone. I’m Jack. Every Monday, we discuss last weekend’s action, the best players, the best matches, Fantasy Football, Football English phrases and make some predictions for next weekend.
Rich: We want you to practise your English and, at the same time, interact with Premier League fans in our comments section.
Jack: Either on the Premier Skills English website or the Premier Skills-British Council Facebook page - if that’s where you are listening to us.
Rich: Let’s get on with this week’s round up!
Jack: Let’s take a look at this week’s headlines …
Next, we’re doing section 2: the headlines
Headlines
Rich: Chelsea win at Wembley.
Jack: Chelsea got their first win of the season as they beat Tottenham 2-1. Marcos Alonso scored a stunning free-kick for the visitors. Spurs equalised with 10 minutes to go but there was still time for Alonso to get his second and Chelsea’s winner.
Rich: United hit four past Swansea to record back to back 4-0 wins.
Jack: Manchester Utd won 4-0 for the second week running and are the early Premier League leaders. The scorers were Eric Bailly, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial.
Rich: Jese stuns Arsenal on debut to give Stoke all three points.
Jack: Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season as they lost 1-0 at Stoke City. The ex-Real Madrid player, Jese Rodriguez, scored the winning goal on an exciting debut for Stoke.
Rich: A great weekend of Premier League matches.
Jack: Yeah, some great matches. What about that game at Wembley?
Rich: Not the best start for Tottenham at their new home. I think they were a bit unlucky - Chelsea scored a stunning goal but Spurs had all the possession but just couldn’t get the ball in the net.
Jack: Maybe … Chelsea showed how strong they are at the back and it looks like they are getting back into form after that surprise home defeat to Burnley on the opening day of the season.
Rich: Manchester Utd scored another four goals. That’s back to back wins for Utd - two consecutive 4-0 wins. They’re looking really strong in attack.
Jack: Yes, you’re right, although it was only 1-0 until the last few minutes. I think 4-0 was a little harsh on Swansea. They didn’t deserve to lose so badly.
Rich: Arsenal didn’t look so good at Stoke.
Jack: I think they were just unlucky. The opposite of your team, Liverpool, who got a lucky 1-0 win against Crystal Palace.
Rich: Lucky? We should have scored 10!
Matchweek Awards
Rich: Right, every Monday, we give out three Matchweek awards. Player of the week, Team of the week and match of the week.
Jack: In the comments section, you need to tell us if you agree with our choices …
Rich: Last week, most of you agreed with our match and team of the week, but some of you had some different ideas about who should have won player of the week.
Jack: Italy96 from Italy, Amgad from Egypt and Neryweh from Turkey all thought that the prizes should have gone to Lukaku for his performance against West Ham. It was a tough choice as there were some great performances - what about this week, Rich?
Rich: So many to choose from again … Jese Rodriguez getting the winner on his debut for Stoke, Henrikh Mkhitaryan with a couple of assists for Manchester Utd or maybe Riyad Mahrez who was looking really good for Leicester City in their 2-0 home win.
Jack: But we can only choose one and our Matchweek 2 Player of the week award goes to … (drumroll) Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso.
Rich: A great match for Alonso; a fantastic free-kick and the winning goal for the Blues.
Jack: Our next award is for team of the week …West Brom, Manchester Utd and Huddersfield all have two wins out of two but …
Rich: Our Matchweek 2 Team of the week goes to … (drumroll) Manchester United!
Jack: A perfect start for Jose Mourinho’s men.
Rich: And our third and final award is for the match of the week.There were 20 goals scored on the second weekend of the Premier League season - not including the Manchester City - Everton match that is being played tonight. Our match of the weekend is Southampton 3-2 West Ham.
Jack: A fantastic match; 5 goals, a red card, a comeback and a late winner for the hosts.
Rich: Charlie Austin got the winner so I’ve got to say this.
Jack: Say what?
Rich: Austin powers Saints to victory. Austin Powers. Do you get it?
Jack: Not awful but pretty bad, Rich.
Fantasy Football
Rich: What’s been happening in fantasy football this week, Jack?
Jack: Lots of points being scored - it was a good weekend for Manchester Utd defenders - especially Eric Bailly - Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso was the top scorer with 16 points.
Rich: Remember that Premier Skills also has a private league which you can join for free. The only thing you need is a private league code.
Jack: The code is 883788-212918.
Rich: You can join now and each matchweek we will announce the Fantasy Premier Skills team of the Week!
Jack: Who’s this week’s Fantasy Premier Skills team of the week so far?
Rich: The Premier Skills Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week for Matchweek 2 is The Ekualisers which is managed by Marc Harrison from Malaysia (clapping) The Ekualisers have scored 76 points and have gone to the top of the Premier Skills league!
Matchweek Prediction
Jack: Last week’s prediction was Tottenham v Chelsea. You thought Spurs would win - bad prediction, Rich. However, some of our listeners predicted a Chelsea win. Amgad from Egypt, Italy96 from Italy, and RafaelRC from Brazil all predicted a Chelsea win. Well done to all three of you!
Rich: Not a great prediction from me but most people thought Tottenham would win, you know.
Jack: Yeah, yeah … Which match are you going to look at this week?
Rich: This weekend’s big match is Liverpool v Arsenal. It’s my team against yours Jack! Both teams have had a mixed start to the season. Liverpool have four points and Arsenal have three. Liverpool are playing an important Champions League match on Wednesday so could be a bit tired on Sunday. That’s my excuse in case we lose, but I think Liverpool will have too much for Arsenal. Liverpool are at home and I think Sadio Mane will get the winner in a 2-1 win for the Reds!
Jack: You must be joking! Arsenal will be nice and relaxed and win the match 2-0!
Rich: We’ll see … we want you to make your predictions at the bottom of the page on the website. Are you a good predictor?
Jack: Right, that’s all we have time for now. I hope you have enjoyed this Monday round-up. Don’t forget to join the discussion at the bottom of this page.
Rich: Bye for now and enjoy your football.
Results
There were some brilliant matches in Matchweek 2. Here are the full results:
Swansea City 0-4 Manchester Utd
Bournemouth 0-2 Watford
Burnley 0-1 West Brom
Leicester City 2-o Brighton
Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace
Southampton 3-2 West Ham
Stoke City 1-0 Arsenal
Huddersfield Town 1-0 Newcastle
Tottenham 1-2 Chelsea
Manchester City 1-1 Everton
Fantasy Football
Fantasy Premier League has kicked off and the Premier Skills Fantasy League has also started. Our Fantasy Premier League Team of the Week is The Ekualizers who is managed by Marc Harrison from Malaysia. THe Ekualizers scored 76 points. Well done, Marc! Each Matchweek, we will announce our weekly winner on this page. Maybe you could be our winner next week? If you want to play Fantasy Football, you can find out more here and if you want to join the Premier Skills private league, this is the code you need: 83788-212918 883788-212918
The Big Match
Rich's prediction this week is the match between Liverpool and Arsenal. It's a battle between two big clubs who hope to challenge for the Premier League title this season. Liverpool have started the season with a win and a draw while Arsenal have one win and one defeat. Rich thinks that Liverpool will win 2-0 but he is a Liverpool fan!! Have a listen to what Rich says and then make your prediction at the bottom of the page.
Last week Rich got it wrong! He predicted a 2-1 win for Tottenham but Chelsea won 2-1. Some of our listeners predicted a Chelsea win. Well done to:
- Amgad from Egypt
- Italy96 from Italy
- RafaelRC from Brazil
Five Questions
Jack and Rich have spoken about last weekend's Premier League football, now it's your turn! Have a look at the questions below and tell us if you agree or not with what Rich and Jack said. Write your answers in the comments section below.
- Jack and Rich chose Chelsea's Marcos Alonso as the Player of the Week. Who do you think played well in Matchweek 2?
- Jack and Rich picked Manchester Utd as the Team of the Week? Which team do you think played well in Matchweek 2?
- Jack and Rich selected Southampton v West Ham as the best game in Matchweek 2. Which match do you think was the best?
- This weekend's big match is Liverpool v Arsenal. Rich has predicted a 2-0 win for Liverpool. What do you think will happen?
- Tell us about your club, your fantasy football team, or anything connected to Matchweek 2 in the Premier League.
Don't forget to reply to fans of different clubs from different countries. Let's create a community!
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31/03/2022
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I predict it will be a 3-1 win for Liverpool in this weekend big match Liverpool vs arsenal.
31/03/2022 15:58
Manchester United
738
I predict it will be a 3-1 win for Liverpool in this weekend big match Liverpool vs arsenal.
28/03/2022
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Phrase
• After pre-election at the party he won consecutively regional and national election.
• Social media have been harshing on the famous movie star for her criticism about pets.
28/03/2022 16:51
Tottenham Hotspur
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Phrase
• After pre-election at the party he won consecutively regional and national election.
• Social media have been harshing on the famous movie star for her criticism about pets.
26/08/2017
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My humble prediction is Liverpool 3 : 2 Arsenal.
26/08/2017 19:53
Liverpool
6578
My humble prediction is Liverpool 3 : 2 Arsenal.
26/08/2017
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I'll be happy with that!!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
26/08/2017 21:51
Liverpool
594
I'll be happy with that!!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017
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1. I saw Alonso in the first Chelsea match of the season and I can say that he has been trying during all the play to do good things. His kick-offs were great and he pushes all the way through on his side. Undoubtiously he will be one of the stars this year.
2. Second best week match for Moreno' players. The Man United manager is still looking for adding new great names to the squad. Of course there will be some title on the end.
3. I can't choose the best match since I have seen only two of them involving the foxes and the blues.
4. The gunners will win and I agree with Jack's final score. Two from Welbeck and Giroud!
24/08/2017 13:48
Manchester City
3988
1. I saw Alonso in the first Chelsea match of the season and I can say that he has been trying during all the play to do good things. His kick-offs were great and he pushes all the way through on his side. Undoubtiously he will be one of the stars this year.
2. Second best week match for Moreno' players. The Man United manager is still looking for adding new great names to the squad. Of course there will be some title on the end.
3. I can't choose the best match since I have seen only two of them involving the foxes and the blues.
4. The gunners will win and I agree with Jack's final score. Two from Welbeck and Giroud!
24/08/2017
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Hi Elghoul
Alonso is brilliant going forward. I'm surprised that he hasn't been called up by Spain Yet. Did you know that his dad and his granddad played for Spain?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017 22:39
Liverpool
594
Hi Elghoul
Alonso is brilliant going forward. I'm surprised that he hasn't been called up by Spain Yet. Did you know that his dad and his granddad played for Spain?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017
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The Reds are back to where they belong -- the Champions League!
Get in !!!
As for this week's awards, no doubt that Marcos Alonso is a great pick for the player of the week.
Man Utd a team of the week? I can't argue about that!
I agree with the choice of the Saints against the Hummers as the match of the week. It was another thriller!
My prediction for Liverpool-Arsenal game, well,,,, with the two sides easily conceeding goals, I think we could see a lot of goals. Of course, I hope for a Liverpool win, but sorry I predict a 3-3 draw. I hope the Reds prove me wrong!
24/08/2017 13:41
Liverpool
2903
The Reds are back to where they belong -- the Champions League!
Get in !!!
As for this week's awards, no doubt that Marcos Alonso is a great pick for the player of the week.
Man Utd a team of the week? I can't argue about that!
I agree with the choice of the Saints against the Hummers as the match of the week. It was another thriller!
My prediction for Liverpool-Arsenal game, well,,,, with the two sides easily conceeding goals, I think we could see a lot of goals. Of course, I hope for a Liverpool win, but sorry I predict a 3-3 draw. I hope the Reds prove me wrong!
24/08/2017
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Hi Ahmed Adam
Have you seen the Champions League draw? A pretty good draw for Liverpool, what do you think? A tough draw for Spurs, though!
RIch - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017 22:37
Liverpool
594
Hi Ahmed Adam
Have you seen the Champions League draw? A pretty good draw for Liverpool, what do you think? A tough draw for Spurs, though!
RIch - The Premier Skills English Team
27/08/2017
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Hi R!ch
Yeah, I think the Reds are in a much better group. hope they will go further this season.
As for Spurs, the are not lucky as they have been put in the group of death! Knowing that the German side are beasts at their home, I still think Spurs are capable of snatching the second seat to the last-16, if I said the Spanish Giants are the favourites to win the group. Of course anything can happen in this crazy game, so, that's only on paper!
27/08/2017 09:08
Liverpool
2903
Hi R!ch
Yeah, I think the Reds are in a much better group. hope they will go further this season.
As for Spurs, the are not lucky as they have been put in the group of death! Knowing that the German side are beasts at their home, I still think Spurs are capable of snatching the second seat to the last-16, if I said the Spanish Giants are the favourites to win the group. Of course anything can happen in this crazy game, so, that's only on paper!
24/08/2017
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Please correct if there is an error. At first I thank Manchester United who did not take me down. As such, I think Manchester United is the best team in the second week of the Premier League, if in just four minutes they could score three goals. I wish to go that way. Thank you
24/08/2017 05:06
Manchester United
7
Please correct if there is an error. At first I thank Manchester United who did not take me down. As such, I think Manchester United is the best team in the second week of the Premier League, if in just four minutes they could score three goals. I wish to go that way. Thank you
24/08/2017
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Hi Ahmed Musa
Thanks for your message. Manchester Utd had a great week! The main correction that I want to look at is: '... Manchester Utd who did not take me down'
The correct phrase is to let someone down which means to fail to help or support someone as expected.
The correct sentence should be 'Thanks to Manchester Utd who did not let me down'
Hope that helps!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017 22:45
Liverpool
594
Hi Ahmed Musa
Thanks for your message. Manchester Utd had a great week! The main correction that I want to look at is: '... Manchester Utd who did not take me down'
The correct phrase is to let someone down which means to fail to help or support someone as expected.
The correct sentence should be 'Thanks to Manchester Utd who did not let me down'
Hope that helps!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017
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I agree with you Ahmed Musa about Manchester Utd.
Don't forget to watch the UEFA Champions League draw at 07:00 pm on BeIN Sports News channel
24/08/2017 13:46
Liverpool
2903
I agree with you Ahmed Musa about Manchester Utd.
Don't forget to watch the UEFA Champions League draw at 07:00 pm on BeIN Sports News channel
23/08/2017
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the best player is pol pogba and manchester u the best team
chelse v totenham the best match
I predicat won liverpool 3-2
23/08/2017 18:21
Manchester United
3
the best player is pol pogba and manchester u the best team
chelse v totenham the best match
I predicat won liverpool 3-2
22/08/2017
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Hi guys! :)
First of all, thank you very much for the podcast; it's a pleasure studying with you!
I definitely agree with your choices of "Team of the week" and "Player of the week".
However, also Huddersfield Town played very well, an impressive start by this team!
For the "Match of the week", I would have chosen Tottenham vs Chelsea.
It was a very great match with a fantastic final.
I have seen also another great match that is Huddersfield - Newcastle; very tactical one, congratulations to David Wagner and his team!
Steve Mounie, Huddersfield's striker, is a talented player, we should keep an eye on him.
Then, I really loved the atmosphere of John Smith stadium, what a wonderful fan base they have!
Regarding this week's big match, I predict a draw between Liverpool and Arsenal, maybe 0-0 or 1-1.
I don't want to talk about the disaster that I have made with my fantasy football team ahahah; Just to give an idea, I played the "Triple captain" and my captain was Salah...you can imagine!
22/08/2017 18:17
Chelsea
8
Hi guys! :)
First of all, thank you very much for the podcast; it's a pleasure studying with you!
I definitely agree with your choices of "Team of the week" and "Player of the week".
However, also Huddersfield Town played very well, an impressive start by this team!
For the "Match of the week", I would have chosen Tottenham vs Chelsea.
It was a very great match with a fantastic final.
I have seen also another great match that is Huddersfield - Newcastle; very tactical one, congratulations to David Wagner and his team!
Steve Mounie, Huddersfield's striker, is a talented player, we should keep an eye on him.
Then, I really loved the atmosphere of John Smith stadium, what a wonderful fan base they have!
Regarding this week's big match, I predict a draw between Liverpool and Arsenal, maybe 0-0 or 1-1.
I don't want to talk about the disaster that I have made with my fantasy football team ahahah; Just to give an idea, I played the "Triple captain" and my captain was Salah...you can imagine!
24/08/2017
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Hi Italy96
Thanks for your message of support, it's very much appreciated! I didn't watch the Huddersfield match but I did notice Steve Mounie on the opening day when he scored two goals against Crystal Palace - he looked very good! Salah as captain - not a good choice! Player rotation can be a nightmare sometimes!! Martial as captain next week? That's a bit risky too!!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017 22:48
Liverpool
594
Hi Italy96
Thanks for your message of support, it's very much appreciated! I didn't watch the Huddersfield match but I did notice Steve Mounie on the opening day when he scored two goals against Crystal Palace - he looked very good! Salah as captain - not a good choice! Player rotation can be a nightmare sometimes!! Martial as captain next week? That's a bit risky too!!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
28/08/2017
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Hi Rich,
Player rotation is really a nightmare ahah!
And I have changed Salah...Martial played but he didn't score :(
28/08/2017 11:06
Chelsea
8
Hi Rich,
Player rotation is really a nightmare ahah!
And I have changed Salah...Martial played but he didn't score :(
24/08/2017
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Salah was well yesterday adding his goal to the qualifier against Hoff. But in your place I would choose Mane from the same team.
24/08/2017 13:52
Manchester City
3988
Salah was well yesterday adding his goal to the qualifier against Hoff. But in your place I would choose Mane from the same team.
24/08/2017
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I saw the match yesterday, well done Liverpool!
They absolutely destroyed Hoffenheim.
However, Martial is my new captain for this week, I hope he will play 90 minutes but I also have Sadio Mane as a midfielder; Thank you for your advice, have a nice evening :)
24/08/2017 18:40
Chelsea
8
I saw the match yesterday, well done Liverpool!
They absolutely destroyed Hoffenheim.
However, Martial is my new captain for this week, I hope he will play 90 minutes but I also have Sadio Mane as a midfielder; Thank you for your advice, have a nice evening :)
22/08/2017
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Hi my friends,
I agree with the award to Marcos Alonso, but he was very lucky that Wayne Rooney played on monday. This guy is wonderful.
I think Manchester Utd has started very well this season, but they have scored many goals in the last minutes, when the other team has their arms down. This weekend I would give the award to Chelsea. They win away to Tottenham at Wembley.
My prediction for the next big match is 1-0 win for Liverpool.
See you. I really like learn english in this website!!!!!
22/08/2017 16:53
Liverpool
58
Hi my friends,
I agree with the award to Marcos Alonso, but he was very lucky that Wayne Rooney played on monday. This guy is wonderful.
I think Manchester Utd has started very well this season, but they have scored many goals in the last minutes, when the other team has their arms down. This weekend I would give the award to Chelsea. They win away to Tottenham at Wembley.
My prediction for the next big match is 1-0 win for Liverpool.
See you. I really like learn english in this website!!!!!
24/08/2017
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Thanks for your message, Javi. We're really happy you enjoy the website! The Chelsea - Spurs match was a great game, too. I hope you're right about the Liverpool result!!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017 22:51
Liverpool
594
Thanks for your message, Javi. We're really happy you enjoy the website! The Chelsea - Spurs match was a great game, too. I hope you're right about the Liverpool result!!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
22/08/2017
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I agree with the awards this week. Marcos Alonso played very well, Man Unt had a excelent start of season. I didn't see Southampton 3-2 West Ham, but It must have been a huge match.
I predict a draw between Liverpool v Arsenal (1-1).
22/08/2017 11:27
Arsenal
663
I agree with the awards this week. Marcos Alonso played very well, Man Unt had a excelent start of season. I didn't see Southampton 3-2 West Ham, but It must have been a huge match.
I predict a draw between Liverpool v Arsenal (1-1).
22/08/2017
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I agree with Rich and Jack for the player and team of the week respectively. I however disagree with them on the best match of the week. I think the match between themselves, Liverpool and Arsenal is the best and biggest match. Jack i would love to know your predictions too ;) .
22/08/2017 08:01
Manchester United
4779
I agree with Rich and Jack for the player and team of the week respectively. I however disagree with them on the best match of the week. I think the match between themselves, Liverpool and Arsenal is the best and biggest match. Jack i would love to know your predictions too ;) .
24/08/2017
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Hey, Kwesimanifest!
The Southampton - West Ham match was last week. The Liverpool -Arsenal match is this week
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
24/08/2017 22:53
Liverpool
594
Hey, Kwesimanifest!
The Southampton - West Ham match was last week. The Liverpool -Arsenal match is this week
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
22/08/2017
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I think Liverpool will win against Arsenal.The score will be 2-1 for Liverpool.
22/08/2017 06:37
Manchester United
2663
I think Liverpool will win against Arsenal.The score will be 2-1 for Liverpool.
22/08/2017
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I agree with Jack and Rich that Marcos Alonso is the player of the week. but i disagree with them abut the team of the week,i think chelsea is. Liverpool v Arsenal ,i predicate 2-1 for reds
22/08/2017 05:56
Chelsea
2
I agree with Jack and Rich that Marcos Alonso is the player of the week. but i disagree with them abut the team of the week,i think chelsea is. Liverpool v Arsenal ,i predicate 2-1 for reds
23/08/2017
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Hi man, Chelsea played a fantastic match, it wasn't easy defeating Tottenham at Wembley with about 70000 Spurs' fan.
Do you think Chelsea can win again the title this season ?
23/08/2017 09:28
Chelsea
8
Hi man, Chelsea played a fantastic match, it wasn't easy defeating Tottenham at Wembley with about 70000 Spurs' fan.
Do you think Chelsea can win again the title this season ?