News: General 2016-17 Ligue 1 Discussion

Not on these boards.

 

Damn, when AS Monaco offense is click on, they are so fun to watch ! It has been goals galore so far this season for Jardim and teams.

Across the top 5 leagues in Europe, Monaco is currently stand at top as the most prolific team in finding the back of the net, scoring an incredible 53 goals in 17 leagues games into the season, this is an average of 3 goals a games, my target of 100 goals set for them was a real possibility I think.

Why care for "MSN" or "BBC" when you can have Monaco for the sheer of goalscoring entertainment.

 

Huge win today for Lyon at Monaco. I wasn't very optimistic before the match but now I'm obviously feeling better about the rest of the season.

 

Ridiculous commentary from the AS Monaco president imploring the press to investigate "pro-Lyon officiating". His team blew a fuse today so now so does he. This might be the beginning of a melt-down.

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actu...naco-lyon-est-favorise-par-l-arbitrage/761616

 

Met up with a few mates at an internet cafe and watched Lyon/Monaco on an internet stream since Be in didn't have the game. One supports Bayern and Lyon. Other likes Chelsea doesn't follow other leagues too much but likes the game. Had 2 mochas each with a shot of peanut butter (wooo hooo)!!! OL_English retweeted my tweet!!! Super awesome!


Went into this match expecting Monaco to rip apart the Lyon defense, had 3-0 predicted. My notes on the match:

- I thought this game was thoroughly enjoyable. Had a good pace, some scrapiness, and end to end action. Game kept me guessing

- Lopes had a great game. He is a brave keeper and made a handful of saves and punches on crosses. Has to get some credit for organizing the D too. The defenders did pretty well, could tell the Monaco players were getting frustrated

- Can't believe Mendy kick Tolisso like he did, clear red probably will get a few extra games for that.

- The front 3 of Lacazette/Valbuena/Ghezzal were phenomenal. Countless times I was getting mad at Valbeuna for not shooting only to find a better option with a brilliant pass

- Ghezzal's finish was beautiful. Had an amazing cross on the 2nd. Sublime technique from Valbuena to score the 2nd. Perfectly controlled volley into the corner. He nestled it in the net like Santa delivering presents under the tree. Prime control from Lacazette with a cracking finish to ice the match

- Defending was good for the most part. A lot of well timed tackles, blocked shots, and good support. Got unlucky on the goal. Should have been a PK (handball) 2nd half

- Lacazette shouldn't take PKs anymore. Good pace on that shot but when taking a PK NEED to hit one of the 5 spots. Anyone who can't do that shouldn't be taking them.

- On the PK scrum, Subasic should have been sent off or carded and so should have 2 of the Monaco players who pushed Valbuena. Would have gave one to Valbuena too

- Not used to seeing Monaco so scrappy. They play with some physicalness but they got caught up in the BS. M'Bappe is a heck of a talent for them, surprised he didn't come on sooner...

- Fekir has been disappointing, has the quality but really has looked out of form, except on free kicks

Thats all I got, huge 3 points. Nice with a 4pt lead. Would be surprised if Monaco/PSG fall out of the race. Lyon is really turning it around, think its too late for a title push but UCL qualifying is definitely realistic

 

Ouch ! double blows as red card for both Balotelli and Belhanda, luckily Nice still managed to come away with a draw and a point at Bordeaux.

 

Nice's luck is about to run out. I don't think they have the depth to compete the entire way. I also believe Monaco will make it farther in the CL than PSG, which means they'll be thinned out on two fronts by March, which all in all should bode well for PSG to make their way back to the top despite Unai's questionable tactics and squad rotation thus far in Ligue Un.

 

Ligue 1 mid-season review article on ESPN :-

http://www.espnfcasia.com/french-li...int-germain-suffer-without-zlatan-ibrahimovic

 

I'd disagree with N'jie's inclusion in this list. He's been pushed out wide, which simply doesn't always seem to work for him. But, with Gomis suspended either against Monaco or Toulouse (in the Coupe de France) I think he'll finally get his chance. He seems so cool in front of goal (except when he should have scored the winner against Lyon...) and three goals he has were rather impressive, or at least a bit better than Gomis', who usually relies on tap-ins.

But yeah, Leya Iseka was a waste of time.

/http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/marseille-seeking-to-terminate-aaron-leya-iseka-loan/

 

Le' equipe reporting Marseille are plotting a 40m bid for Payet

Would like to see it happen for the sake of the league. Doubt it would since I think West Ham will ask for more $$$

 

40 m for Payet? LMAO.

 

Hey I think that would be a better value than Pogba for 100.