Shock and surprises in the Premier League
Shock and surprises in the Premier League
Come first half of the season the Premier League, outlining exciting and unpredictable with his chaotic and osporvanost.
The surprising leader "Leicester City" made a laughing stock all preliminary estimates that threatened quick dismissal of the new manager Ranieri.
A newbies "Bournemouth", "Norwich" and "Watford" turned previous ideas about the huge difference in class between the Premier League and the Championship.
Jamie Vardi break records
Probably record Van Nistelrooy for goals scored in ten consecutive matches would be held forever, but few people expected that the goal of "Leicester" will improve the eleven games.
Especially considering that three years ago he played amateur football. Jamie Vardi could not be stopped in front of the opposition goal. Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho are two recent challengers who suffered from his trained eye for the smallest goal chance.
They even complained that previously knew them noted and tried to set up defenders to counter it, but they were powerless. This is the sign of a great scorer, at times Vardi murders efficiency in filling a position and finishing moves.
Yet debated whether Britain should rely on proven Wayne Rooney instead of far more effective and confident Vardi, who is on top of his game. But with hunger and enthusiasm of the late player he started Vardi is about to prove that it is a miracle for one season.
"Man Utd" threw € 340m. Without zero progress
Even going backwards, depending on the perspective I present paralysis of the team. Until recently, Van Gaal assured that "United" shows progress. After dropping out of the Champions League, he said that the club actually has qualified one round further in the League Cup.
A statement that seems like a provocation to its stupidity. There were ups, including victories over two teams from Liverpool, but the current fall overshadows everything else.
Only 7 shots in 4 home games would mean huge problems for which other manager "United." With far more financial support than its predecessor, Van Gaal is trying as David Moyes.
And despite the best intentions of all era after Ferguson seems doubly mistaken. Mourinho can fix things in the short term, but with 9 losses in the first part of the season he deserved dismissal of "Chelsea".
Fans, unlike the directors of "United" appreciate anything more excitement. Mourinho may not seem option in the long run, but at least he does not live in the past. Van Gaal still can not understand why Bastian Schweinsteiger is no longer that player that he had available at the "Bayern" 5 years ago
Jose chose a battle that can not win
The hidden tension "Bridge" attracted to honk the nation's attention when the manager of "Chelsea" unnecessarily humiliate their own medical team in the first game of the season. The scandal that Mourinho started with Dr Eva Carneiro and others, was probably more a symptom of his frustration and disappointment, not a reason for its removal.
But it was not the best position to strike and the subsequent unwillingness to apologize or explain the incident seriously damaged the Manager. It was like stirring in the eye of Tito Vilanova again and again, but at least the former assistant coach of "Barcelona" was rival.
From this point of the season Mourinho never took off, although he was supposed to be the happiest of all. He is now associated with "Real" (Madrid) and "Manchester United". Which is not bad at all, knowing that he had just left the "Bernabeu" last time was ignored by the leadership of "Old Trafford" for the vacancy in 2013
Only a year ago, "Lester" was the last
No excuses for the second time we are on the territory of foxes because they are undoubtedly the highlight of the season. And not only because Vardi.
Riyadh Mahrez was at least as strong, if not better than him, but there were other players with significant contribution by Kasper Schmeichel, Danny Drinkwater, Mark Olbraytan or Ngolo Cante, all except the last, were online and when "Lester" was anchored at the bottom of the Premier league last year at this time.
So credit is definitely Claudio Ranieri, who apparently contributes much more than the premiums for this pizza party. A "King Power" party's good these days. Those who complain that the new stadium lacking atmosphere and sound, let's see what offers "Lester."
Basically sound and color, although some traditionalists frown on plastic bells, aimed at raising the decibels.
"Arsenal" has a decent chance for the title
Surely they will find some new way to confuse everything by the end of the season (perhaps match in Southampton us a hint of what could happen), but halfway the season the Gunners look in good shape.
Of course, they are no longer invincible, but others are not. Petr Cech was definitely a wise acquisition, key players like Sanchez and Coughlan were injured, but their absence does not affect. Walcott is again effective and Olivier Giroud weighs his place up front.
He could not say when the "Arsenal" started the season with household draw with "Liverpool" and home loss of the "West Ham" followed by the usual loss of "Chelsea" but their prospects look more glamorous.
"Chelsea" this time will not fight for the title, neither "Manchester United" unless something dramatic happens to "Old Trafford" and the renaissance of "Liverpool" again stuck. And if it points to a struggle between "Arsenal", "Manchester City" and "Lester", then the team Wenger seems able to cope.
Their composition is more powerful than the current leader, and although "Manchester City" can not retreat from this, it seems citizens more difficult to replace absent, and are capable of mediocre games. While "Arsenal" is rarely mediocre.
Novices handle with ease
What happened to the alleged huge chasm gaping between the Premier League and the Championship? Christmas and the three newcomers were above the relegation zone, "Bournemouth" was a series of five games without a loss, and "Watford" looking at Europe.
The team of Eddie Howe is elite for the first time in its history with the stadium, which seats more than 12,000 people but far ahead of larger clubs like "Newcastle", "Sunderland" and "Aston Villa".
The manager of "Watford" Quique Sanchez Flores had never worked in England and received his current post after ranking in the top flight, but handle with ease in his new job.
It is true that Jürgen Klopp also had never worked in England before, and even had a little time from Flores to get to know their new employees, but the manager of "Liverpool" came with a huge reputation after winning two consecutive titles Bundesliga.
While Flores, whose coaching career is a series of short stays and dismissals, progressing with each passing week. Alex Neil in "Norwich" does the same in the league, which is supposed to be the hardest of all.
While this is not the most convincing proof of the level of the Premier League, as just noted Guus Hiddink, it certainly is very refreshing.
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