# EPL 2021-22 Omnibus Thread
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623
**Category:** The Game Room
**Tags:** football-soccer-fifa
**Created:** [August 13, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623 "2021-08-13T18:29:48Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/1 "2021-08-13T18:29:48Z")
We’re about a half an hour from the EPL debut of Brentford.
[Brentford F.C. - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brentford_F.C).
This is an analytically driven club that has punched above its weight. Cant wait to see how they do against Arsenal who will be without Auba and LaCazette.
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/2 "2021-08-13T19:23:42Z")
Brentford scores first. Pandemonium in the finally full stands. What a great moment.
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/3 "2021-08-13T20:32:23Z")
2-0
Brentford partying like its 2019.
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### Author:  [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/4 "2021-08-13T20:53:11Z")
Why oh why do I keep rooting for Arsenal???
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/5 "2021-08-13T21:00:10Z")
It is only the first match with a couple of your best players missing. This was going to be a tough match anyway. Its so awesome watching the Brentford fans celebrate singing Hey Jude. Its making me a little teary but then Im a softie,
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### Author:  [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/6 "2021-08-14T03:53:27Z")
[ _We are Brentford_
_Super Brenford_
_Super bees_ ](https://www.fanchants.com/football-songs/brentford-chants/super-brentford-bfc/)
Go Bees go! ⚽ 🏆
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### Author:  [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/7 "2021-08-14T13:32:41Z")
It’s the first season in a little bit where Man City aren’t overwhelming favorites to win the league. I still think they’re favorites, but ManU and Chelsea are legit contenders, I think. Unless the Kane deal happens, then I think City are pretty clear again. I guess Tottenham to round out the top 4?
Last season the EPL overtook La Liga as the best in the world (maybe a year prior?) but this year it’s miles better than the rest. Should be a fun season.
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/8 "2021-08-14T13:34:07Z")
Real Madrid petitioning to join the EPL?? Crazy right?
> **[Madrid deny considering Premier League switch](https://www.espn.com/soccer/real-madrid/story/4453088/real-madrid-deny-reports-of-leaving-la-liga-for-premier-league-switch)**
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> Real Madrid have denied reports that the club are considering leaving LaLiga to join the Premier League, calling the claims "absurd and impossible."
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/9 "2021-08-14T13:35:03Z")
Man U just destroyed Leeds 5-1. They are looking like a favorite after one match.
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### Author:  [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/10 "2021-08-14T13:46:54Z")
Interesting. They obviously think La Liga is holding them back with the Super League and then this rumor. I think that’s probably accurate. If the EPL continues to attract the most money it’ll be interesting to see if anything happens.
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/11 "2021-08-14T13:50:00Z")
Maybe Im misreading the English FAs mentality but I think they would never allow a ‘foreign’ club to join. Celtic and Rangers would be admitted before RM, imo.
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### Author:  [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/12 "2021-08-14T14:46:30Z")
Allow it, but start Madrid at the bottom of the professional pyramid, with opponent’s reasonable travel costs coming out of their share. If they play their cards right, they can keep Champions League football through tournament play, but also bring a bit of money to some clubs that wouldn’t otherwise get it. (And by that, I mean it makes me laugh to think about)
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### Author:  [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/13 "2021-08-14T14:56:53Z")
Yeah, I don’t think the FA would allow it either. I am curious what sorts of things other clubs will try if the EPL sucks up most of the global market share. Will the non-English super clubs still be able to compete in 10 years?
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/14 "2021-08-14T15:03:30Z")
Kudos to Richarlison for playing in the finals of the Copa America, the finals of the Olympics last week and now starting for Everton in week 1.
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### Author:  [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/15 "2021-08-14T16:12:49Z")
Looks like it got ugly in Manchester today with a bunch of football hooligans
> **[Violent scenes between Manchester United and Leeds fans in city centre](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/breaking-shocking-video-shows-violent-21311362)**
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> "Good job we're in here. Oh my god."
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/16 "2021-08-15T16:42:28Z")
Tottenham go up 1-0 without Kane. They sure are looking good. I really wish the EPL had tampering rules.
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/17 "2021-08-15T17:23:42Z")
Great first week of footie bookended by the Brentford upset of Arsenal and the Tottenham upset of Man City. With the fans back this looks to be a magical season in the making.
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### Author:  [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/18 "2021-08-17T16:15:38Z")
Great start for Spurs. Terrace chant (to “Frere Jacques”): “Are you watching?/Are you watching?/Harry Kane?/Harry Kane? 🤣”
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### Author:  [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/19 "2021-08-17T16:18:17Z")
Agreed. They played with great passion. I also love Espirito Santo. If Kane decides he wants to stay they will threaten for the title as long as he stays healthy.
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### Author:  [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)
#### Post date: [August 18, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epl-2021-22-omnibus-thread/948623/20 "2021-08-18T00:08:20Z")
I think they’re more likely to miss the CL than win the league, even if Kane stays, but they’re a good team.
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