Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 20, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 20, 2021 Kick-off 20.00 (BST) Live on Sky Sports VS Last 3 Meetings 11/04/2021 - West Ham 3-2 Leicester 04/10/2020 - Leicester 0-3 West Ham 22/01/2020 - Leicester 4-1 West Ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Dan+ 1,918 Posted August 20, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 20, 2021 Said when I saw our fixtures were out I wanted 7 from the first 3. This was the game I pinned as the likely draw. We performed worse against these than anybody last season so I feel like it's a bad matchup. Home crowd back. It will be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw 28 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 The last three meetings have yielded 13 goals so a draw seems unlikely. I thought a draw until I saw the stats now I'm not so sure. 2 evenly matched teams I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2021 Vestergaard already injured. Our defensive woes continue. It's getting beyond ridiculous now. Bertrand, Evans, Justin, Vestergaard, Fofana all out injured, and Castagne just getting back to fitness. Probably means we line-up like this: Schmeichel Pereira - Amartey - Soyuncu - Thomas Ndidi - Tielemans Perez - Maddison - Barnes Vardy If Soyuncu gets injured we're royally screwed in central defence. With how physical West Ham can be, it wouldn't surprise me if Soumare played instead of Maddison. Very glad to have Barnes back, as well as Pereira for this game. We missed their energy and wing-play in the 3-2 game last season. Sounds weird but with how good West Ham can be, and our injuries, I'd be satisfied with a draw. Even if we win, it won't be comfortable. Could be a good game for the neutral though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw 28 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Stan said: Vestergaard already injured. Our defensive woes continue. It's getting beyond ridiculous now. Bertrand, Evans, Justin, Vestergaard, Fofana all out injured, and Castagne just getting back to fitness. Probably means we line-up like this: Schmeichel Pereira - Amartey - Soyuncu - Thomas Ndidi - Tielemans Perez - Maddison - Barnes Vardy If Soyuncu gets injured we're royally screwed in central defence. With how physical West Ham can be, it wouldn't surprise me if Soumare played instead of Maddison. Very glad to have Barnes back, as well as Pereira for this game. We missed their energy and wing-play in the 3-2 game last season. Sounds weird but with how good West Ham can be, and our injuries, I'd be satisfied with a draw. Even if we win, it won't be comfortable. Could be a good game for the neutral though. Spot on about the neutral, this match actually interests me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Perez needs to be off. And he is. I don’t care if he is off balance, he was reckless there. He could have avoided that contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw 28 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Stan said: Vestergaard already injured. Our defensive woes continue. It's getting beyond ridiculous now. Bertrand, Evans, Justin, Vestergaard, Fofana all out injured, and Castagne just getting back to fitness. Probably means we line-up like this: Schmeichel Pereira - Amartey - Soyuncu - Thomas Ndidi - Tielemans Perez - Maddison - Barnes Vardy If Soyuncu gets injured we're royally screwed in central defence. With how physical West Ham can be, it wouldn't surprise me if Soumare played instead of Maddison. Very glad to have Barnes back, as well as Pereira for this game. We missed their energy and wing-play in the 3-2 game last season. Sounds weird but with how good West Ham can be, and our injuries, I'd be satisfied with a draw. Even if we win, it won't be comfortable. Could be a good game for the neutral though. Spot on about the neutral, this match actually interests me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw 28 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Leicester down to 10 men, often 10 draw with or beat 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2021 12 minutes ago, Rick said: Perez needs to be off. And he is. I don’t care if he is off balance, he was reckless there. He could have avoided that contact. Not sure how he could have avoided the contact given he was off balance and pushed. It's dangerous so I think it is a red. Endangered the opponent. But don't think you can just not care he's off balance. Cos that's literally what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Just now, Stan said: Not sure how he could have avoided the contact given he was off balance and pushed. It's dangerous so I think it is a red. Endangered the opponent. But don't think you can just not care he's off balance. Cos that's literally what happened. Just go down on the floor, easily could have just went to ground and avoided it all together. He see’s Fornels is there, yet off balanced , he still goes in to win the ball, that’s pretty reckless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Wonder how many Leicester fans will call for a lifetime ban on Ayoze, funny how the tables turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rick said: Just go down on the floor, easily could have just went to ground and avoided it all together. He see’s Fornels is there, yet off balanced , he still goes in to win the ball, that’s pretty reckless. I don't see that he sees Fornals is there. From the replay they just showed on Sky, you can't see his eyes. Also, a player going in to win the ball is never a reckless thing. Players get criticised for going down easily. I don't think Perez should have gone down. I don't think there was intent there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2021 Just now, Whiskey said: Wonder how many Leicester fans will call for a lifetime ban on Ayoze, funny how the tables turn. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 For me, it’s one of those where he’s stretched to block the ball and get himself there first, but he’s just too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 2-0 as Leicester roll out the red carpet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 18 minutes ago, Stan said: I don't see that he sees Fornals is there. From the replay they just showed on Sky, you can't see his eyes. Also, a player going in to win the ball is never a reckless thing. Players get criticised for going down easily. I don't think Perez should have gone down. I don't think there was intent there. I’m not saying there was intent. I just think going into a challenge when you’re off balance is never a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,186 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Lol that second goal made me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,662 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 2-1 stroke of fortune for Tielemans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,662 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 Lukaku is a poor man's Antonio . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Antonio makes it goal number 50. I like him, so I’m glad to see him get on the scoresheet. Also doesn’t hurt that he’s in my fantasy team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 And he gets another! Haha he’s triple captain for me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw 28 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I mentioned before the match about the goals tally between these two clubs in recent matches and here we have another 5 goal haul. Didn't expect 4-1 I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2021 I enjoyed about 20 seconds of that. (insert 'that's what she said' joke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reluctant Striker 134 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Are West Ham really Arsenal in disguise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Wish Shut Up was here to see this after all the debate over how amazing Leicester's squad is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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