Topic: 2020/2021 Fixtures

[redgriffin73]

They're already crying about the fixtures over on Redcafe btw.

They've been "shafted" according to them 

Did the PL not receive Whiskey Nose's email in time?

[Red_Rich]

Probably since the Sturridge 1-0 game in 13/14?

That was early in the season.


I can't ever remember getting past Christmas having not yet played United.

[Qston]

February looks the toughest month potentially. And could have FA Cup and CL in there too.

....and what will happen is inevitable. The debate about rotation will become tiresome

[kloppagetime]

Those opening 5 fixtures minus Aston Villa are all really tough including Leeds at home as it's their first game back in the Premier League and they will be looking to make a statement against the current champions. Win all five of those opening games at it would be a hell of a statement in terms of retaining the title.

[deano2727]

Happy enough with the way the fixtures have been drawn for us.

Couple of tricky patches, but nothing we aren't capable of overcoming.

As always, getting off to a winning start before the City game will go a long way.

[RedSince86]

Decent end of year, and the run in is a cinch.

Man City Home next year, packed house.

CL final a week after the season ends.

[Snail]

Shame we won't have fans for Leeds at home, would be a laugh.

[UntouchableLuis]

I'd rather play those first 5 fixtures in September than during the winter or the run in, that's for sure! Need it wrapped up before the last game of the season as City have Everton at home - can see that ending 18-0 if the title is on the line.

[Hoenheim]

I bet Milner is buzzing, playing leeds at home in the first match.

[Crosby Nick]

An easy looking run in is never quite the same when it rolls round and half those teams are fighting to stay up. United away for example.

[rocco]

They're already crying about the fixtures over on Redcafe btw.

They've been "shafted" according to them 

What’s their main moan

[UntouchableLuis]

What’s their main moan

That they support Manchester United.

[Dull Tools]

Hard start.

I always think it is underplayed how important starting well is for a season.

If you don't start well it can build up pressure and lead to more mistakes and slip ups due to pressure.

[rocco]

That they support Manchester United.

All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the fresh-water system, and public health, And supporting man united

[UntouchableLuis]

Hard start.

I always think it is underplayed how important starting well is for a season.

If you don't start well it can build up pressure and lead to more mistakes and slip ups due to pressure.

It will be difficult to top the start of last season possibly ever! Did we win 17 in a row or something? Crazy.

[amir87]

What’s their main moan

Finding their siblings attractive.

[DonkeyWan]

Everton right after the international fixtures is a nuisance.

[KevLFC]

That’s a tough first three.

Goodison without fans may be advantage.

Just like last time then?

[Red Beret]

That’s a tough first three.

Goodison without fans may be advantage.

Watch them fewm if there's fans in Anfield by February.

[RedForeverTT]

It’s hard to tell if we have any advantage from the fixtures. I think we will know when we look at them together with the Champions League fixtures list.

[RedSamba]

That’s a tough first three.

Goodison without fans may be advantage.

dross 0-0 with or without fans

[RedSince86]

United game squeezed in between the CL QF games.

[disgraced cake]

Not too bad, some tough runs here and there but you always get them. Leeds will be up for it as the promoted sides always are in the first games, but our quality should see them aside. From what I've seen of them in the championship they have the look of a team who'll go back down straight away, so there's no excuses there. Nice to see the tradition of Arsenal being our 2nd home game continues  think you could put your house on that happening

[keano7]

Everton right after the international fixtures is a nuisance.

Nailed on 0-0 yet posters will continue to say we’ll smash them 0-3.

[Ziltoid]

Just texted a Leeds mate saying an easy 3 points and 4 goals for us 1st game - he came back and said "It'll be nearer 8 mate"

[JackWard33]

Looks like a very hard fixture list for all the teams that have to play us twice 

[redgriffin73]

Everton right after the international fixtures is a nuisance.

I'm sure that's happened to us recently too. Although it's only European players in the October break I think isn't it, so at least the Brazilian lads won't be disappearing, or have I imagined that?

[Tony19:6]

Looks like a very hard fixture list for all the teams that have to play us twice 

+1 

[redgriffin73]

Which weekend is the FA Cup Final? Will be weird having it before the end of the season, doesn't happen often.

Edit - just seen it's 15th May.

[daindan]

Three seasons running West Ham away is end of jan/first days of Feb.

[MJD-L4]

What’s their main moan

They're upset that most of their big away games are in the 2nd half of the season so more likely to have fans there.

They're moaning about their October,  December & January fixtures as well as Wolves on the final day.

Also something about playing us in the league during the latter stages of the CL as if they're still going to be in it at that point lol.

[Crosby Nick]

Which weekend is the FA Cup Final? Will be weird having it before the end of the season, doesn't happen often.

Edit - just seen it's 15th May.

Remember when they did that through choice for a short while? 2001 definitely, and maybe some other years too. Idiots.

[markedasred]

Over the moon with Leeds on the opening day. Good to get 2 big games in Chelsea & Arsenal out of the way early.

Run in doesn't look too bad either. Who fancies winning it at Old Trafford on May 1st?   

No I have a taste for the guards of honour now. I'd like that to be the 4th or 5th one at least by then.

[Kashinoda]

Do we play Newcastle every Christmas?

Got them on my Birthday (28th) again, takes me back to the 5-1 in 2009 - was a belter.

[reddebs]

They look a pretty even spread to be honest.

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[whtwht]

Tricky start but I'm looking fwd to it. Lets get into a good rhythm early

[rocco]

They're upset that most of their big away games are in the 2nd half of the season so more likely to have fans there.

They're moaning about their October,  December & January fixtures as well as Wolves on the final day.

Also something about playing us in the league during the latter stages of the CL as if they're still going to be in it at that point lol.

Full out moan as usual  then

[MNAA]

Man Utd away in between 2 Champions League semi’s

No worries. They’ll have one eye on their Europa League semi final tie as well. Their only chance to get into Champions League

[smutchin]

It will be difficult to top the start of last season possibly ever! Did we win 17 in a row or something? Crazy.

I feel the "one game at a time" mantra is going to be more important than ever this season. The players really can't allow themselves to be distracted by thoughts of what they have achieved over the past two seasons. If we lose one game early on, disappointment could quickly turn into self-doubt and a run of bad results...

But they haven't earned the reputation of Mentality Monsters for nothing and I see no reason not to feel confident going into this season. We may or may not match the levels of last season in terms of wins/points, but the primary objective remains the title, not entries in the record books.

[smutchin]

Looks like a very hard fixture list for all the teams that have to play us twice