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Some interesting quotes from Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, who has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Mourinho said: "Well if Bale is playing tomorrow, no I wouldn't think of that, it would be because he's in the coach's plans and the club's plans because he also has that motivation to continue at Real Madrid. So I haven't even thought about the possibility.

"If he is not in the club's plans, that with the arrival of another player would mean he was on his way out. I will try to be waiting for him on the other side and fight with other coaches that would want him on their team. But if he plays tomorrow that is the best confirmation that he is still wanted by the team."

Bale has travelled with Real's squad to Skopje for the Uefa Super Cup final against United tomorrow but has struggled with an ankle injury in pre-season.

Odd quotes.

 

Chelsea apparently looking at Bale. That'd suck.

 

Alright, this will be the year I don't give up on fantasy close to Thanksgiving. Christmas or bust for me!

 

Chelsea is going to sign van Dijk and Bale and then poop on everyone again.

 

Bale's buyout clause is 500m...is Madrid selling or are these clubs triggering? It's not like he's not quality, but last season showed they lose nothing if it's Isco or Vasquez out there in his place.

 

I remember reading some rumor about him not being completely happy there. But no clue how true it was.

 

Gareth Bale is only happy in a cave, him being a caveman and all

 

Bale is happy at Madrid. Madrid not so much it seems. Their newspapers have started their character assassination on him.

Van Dijk has officially handed in a transfer request. Been a while since I've seen an official one.

 

Spanish John O'Shea would be a brilliant squad option. Hope that news is true. I'm only on board with Bale if he's 100% on board to fight and to win here.

 

I believe Xhaka actually got MoTM.

 

Duelefeu has slotted insanely nicely into an otherwise first choice XI. A goal and two assists in 27 minutes if I'm understanding this Arabic stream right.

 

I'm bored so I'm gonna do it....predictions!

Top 4:
1. Tottenham
2. Manchester United
3. Chelsea
4. Arsenal

Relegated:
18. Swansea
19. Burnley
20. Huddersfield

Awards:
Player of the Year - Christian Eriksen
Golden Boot - Harry Kane
Young Player of the Year - Gabriel Jesus

Not biased at all.

 

Heart:

1. United
2-18. The rest
19. City
20. Liverpool.

Head.

City
Spurs
United
Liverpool
Arsenal

United/Liverpool in either place. Can't separate.

 

Top 6:
City
United
Tottenham
Arsenal
Chelsea
Liverpool

Relegated:
Huddersfield
Stoke
Swansea

POTY: Paul Pogba
Golden Boot: Harry Kane
YPOTY: Bernardo Silva

 

This is a head not heart gut instinct list haha.

Top 4:
1. City
2. Spurs
3. United
4. Chelsea

Relegated:
18. Brighton
19. Burnley
20. Swansea

Awards:
Player of the Year - Dr Brunye
Golden Boot - Lukaku
Young Player of the Year - not quite sure on eligibility for this one, probably Dele Alli

 

Shit, totally forgot about Stoke. Could see them going down too like.

 

Top 4:
1. Manchester City
2. Manchester United
3. Arsenal
4. Tottenham

Relegated:
18. Watford
19. Burnley
20. Huddersfield

Awards:
Player of the Year - Alexis Sanchez
Golden Boot - Harry Kane
Young Player of the Year - Ademola Lookman

 

Dele has won young poty 2 times and is still eligible for 3 more seasons.

I wonder if they'll vote for other players just to change it up lol

 

I too forgot about Stoke. I think they probably have enough quality going forward to survive though.

 

Honestly assumed he wasn't eligible. Maybe making previous winners ineligible would be a good idea?

 

Top 6:
Man United
Chelsea
Liverpool
Man City
Tottenham
Arsenal

Relegated:
West Ham
Burnley
Swansea

POTY: Eden Hazard
Golden Boot: Sergio Aguero
YPOTY: Dele Alli

 

Fuck, forgot Bournemouth too... Think they might just escape, but it'll be close. Can't see Defoe scoring the goals they need for some reason.

 

Chelsea
Arsenal
United
City

Liverpool
Tottenham

If Everton's purchases turn good, they're a surprise top six for me.

POTY: Hazard
YPOTY: Gabriel Jesus
Golden Boot: Lukaku

Relegated:
Huddersfield
Bournemouth
Burnely

 

I want City to flop more than any other top 6 squad.

 

My god yes.