Pep Guardiola never guarantees his team will win titles all the time and he won't change his playing style and tactics just because of one or two setbacks. His tactics are proven and he's won numerous titles with them, but football always has its ups and downs for one reason or another.

Manchester City's performance has certainly been inconsistent since last season, but Pep Guardiola continues to find solutions. Squad depth is the reason in my opinion, but the improved performance of other teams can't be ignored either. Brighton aren't a weak team that can always be expected to lose by Manchester City, they can win and that's a fact.

Indeed, Barcelona's performance wasn't ruined by today's draw, proving they were still capable of avoiding defeat despite the pressure throughout the match. Barcelona now trails La Liga leaders Bilbao and Real Madrid by two points, but that's only temporary as the league is only in its week 3. Barcelona tried their best today, but failed to convert several scoring chances including one by Dani Olmo. I don't see that as a major issue, there's still plenty of time to see them comeback and take the lead.

The next match is against Valencia, where Barcelona will clearly have to give their all and not drop any points. They should win the home game, which will provide further motivation to rebuild the players' morale. The match against Rayo Vallecano will certainly be tiring, but I think Barcelona will pick up all 3 points in Week 4.

Luis Enrique decision to rotate Nuno Mendes and Vitinha in the second half, in my opinion, made PSG defense weaker. It was evident in the second half that PSG conceded two goals, although overall PSG managed to score six goals against Toulouse. However, I don't think Luis Enrique decision was wrong because they were in a safe position after being four goals ahead in the first half, and he was trying to give minutes to second tier players.

For Chevalier, conceding three goals in one match is certainly a bad statistic. His quality will be questioned, and he will be seen as not yet having replaced Donnarumma. Despite all that, the important thing is that PSG managed to secure the points with a promising score. Of course, many people didn't expect the match to end with nine goals scored.

In my opinion, Nicolas Jackson isn't good enough for Chelsea, and that's why Enzo Maresca brought in a new forward. If the loan deal with Bayern Munich is suddenly canceled due to Delap injury, this might be another opportunity for Jackson to prove his quality. Bayern Munich had already agreed to pay £13 million for the loan with a permanent purchase option, but it seems Enzo Maresca wasn't willing to take the risk amid the uncertainty of Delap injury.

If Jackson joins Bayern Munich, he'll likely be a second string player in Kompany main squad. Kane position as the primary striker is irreplaceable, so Jackson situation wouldn't be much different if he were to switch clubs. Maybe with this opportunity, Jackson will finally be able to live up to expectations. When he first arrived, Chelsea fans hoped Jackson could be the next Drogba.

Manchester United were fortunate to defeat Burnley, which was their first win of the season, although it was a hard fought one. Burnley put up a fierce fight at Old Trafford and were almost able to secure a draw. Bruno Fernandes saved Manchester United blushes at the end of the match, I can't imagine if he had failed to convert the penalty.

In my opinion, this first victory doesn't immediately lessen the pressure on Ruben Amorim. He still has to prove his managerial quality in the upcoming matches. The new signings also haven't been able to make an instant impact on the improvement of Manchester United quality of play. It's understandable, maybe that they might need a little more time to get through the adaptation period

In my opinion, Ancelotti has done a very good job, choosing players who are in their best form, so anyone can have a chance to get a call-up. Without Neymar, Vinicius, and Rodrygo, Brazil's squad depth still looks quite luxurious. I think Brazil will be able to defeat Chile and Bolivia. Ancelotti might be able to guide Brazil to a runnerup finish in the standings with 31 points, right behind Argentina. Of course, on the condition that Ecuador drops points in their last two matches, or Brazil manages to score more goals.

After experiencing some pretty severe ups and downs in performance, Brazil has finally reached a safe point, guaranteed to qualify for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Nevertheless, I still hope that Neymar will return to strengthen Brazil in the future, the 2026 World Cup is his last chance.

Experienced gamblers may already have a thorough understanding of the concept of gambling, risk management, limits, game strategies, and so on. Therefore, they are naturally prepared to lose money, viewing it as part of the game, intended for entertainment. However, this does not guarantee that a gambler will avoid addiction and will always act responsibly.

For novice gamblers, understanding the concept of gambling is crucial, it will shape their character and how they gamble in the future. At some point, I think having a good understanding of the concept of gambling makes a gambler more confident in making decisions. Regardless, the true essence of gambling is luck, so don't ever hope to find wealth through gambling, that's very wrong.

However, it's difficult to forget a major loss, especially if it occurs repeatedly. For some people, such losses create resentment, so they never forget it. Accepting the loss of money doesn't mean forgetting the loss. Therefore, among the many pieces of advice on gambling, one of the best, in my opinion, is to gamble with small amounts of money.

Betting small amounts automatically makes it easier for a gambler to control themselves, avoid addiction, and avoid wasting too much time gambling. Furthermore, another major advantage is that it doesn't cause negative impacts such as stress in life. If this is practiced, I believe the goal of seeking entertainment from gambling will be achieved.

Leverkusen is currently in a transitional period following a managerial change and a major overhaul of its squad. This situation certainly benefits Bayern Munich, making Kompany's efforts to defend the Bundesliga title easier. Dortmund, Bayern Munich usual fierce rivals, have yet to show any signs of seriously challenging for the title, so it's reasonable to expect Bayern Munich to dominate the competition this season.

With the squad depth Kompany has built, I believe Bayern Munich even looks well-prepared to compete in the Champions League. It's realistic for Kompany to also aim for the Champions League trophy this season, although we know that will be extremely difficult. Ten Hag needs time to stabilize Leverkusen's performance; to be fair, he deserves a chance, even if he doesn't necessarily live up to expectations.

Indeed, Manchester United suffered their worst defeat in history, and there's no sign of a comeback this season. Grimsby truly made Manchester United look like losers. Ruben Amorim and his players may have underestimated the strength of the fourth tier team. From the course of the match, Grimsby even played more effectively, despite not dominating possession. They looked more organized in both attack and defense.

If the situation doesn't improve, Ruben Amorim fate will likely be the same as Ten Hag. Defeated by Arsenal, held to a draw by Fulham, and the latest humiliated by Grimsby, it's clear they need a miracle to recover from their slump. Manchester United next matches will be against Burnley, Manchester City, and Chelsea, and it looks like the nightmare will continue.

Garnacho future remains unclear, but one thing is certain, Manchester United no longer want him. I'm a bit surprised that Garnacho considers Chelsea the ideal club to rebuild his fading career. Perhaps he has the ambition to prove that Ruben Amorim was wrong to let him go from Old Trafford. Given the situation, I think it's indeed better for Garnacho to leave Manchester United.

Chelsea is in a more advantageous position in the negotiations to recruit Garnacho, but without releasing their current players, they will most likely violate FFP rules. Enzo Maresca might push for Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson to leave to create balance in their salary structure this season.

Real Madrid secured another three points, with Real Oviedo unable to put up much resistance despite playing at home. Mbappe and Vinicius both scored today, indicating there are no concerns about Real Madrid attack. Xabi Alonso seems to be enjoying his work, I think he's successfully adapted to the expectations. Two important wins confirm that Real Madrid have rediscovered their best form.

Regarding Arda Guler, it seems Xabi Alonso will place greater trust in him this season, and I see him improving. If Real Madrid can maintain their consistency, I think this season El Clasico against Barcelona will again be an ideal match, unlike last season. Real Madrid defense has also improved this season, having not conceded a goal in two matches.

Massimiliano Allegri seems to need a little more time to get AC Milan back on track and back to being a title contender this season. The defeat to Cremonese showed that AC Milan defense is still very fragile, conceding goals easily due to a lack of concentration. Meanwhile, I think the midfield and attack have improved, they are quite creative and have managed to create many chances.

I think AC Milan will be successful in finding their best rhythm going forward. With them only focused on domestic competition and without a busy schedule, it should be a little easier to make happen. With the squad depth they have, AC Milan should be able to return to being Scudetto contenders, and at the very least Allegri can guide his team to a top four finish this season.

I agree with this one, but it would be nice if the OP closed this thread and started a new one, specifically for the 2025-2026 season.

Of course, it's a game worth looking forward to this week, but it last game for Week 2. There's a more interesting match between Manchester City vs Tottenham and I think it'll be a very difficult match for both teams. Manchester City has secured three points from the opening match, and Tottenham have the same, but Manchester City has a high probability of winning at home.

You're right, but people have their own ways of predicting who's most likely to win the UCL. Some indicators used include squad depth and recent domestic league performance, but neither is enough and things could be different when it comes to the UCL.

Nothing is certain in football. I mean, teams that weren't favored from the start can still perform well and beat the favorites. We remember, PSG won their first Champions League title when many people didn't have high expectations for them at the start of the season, but in the end, PSG succeeded in winning their first title. Chelsea could also surprise, as could a few other teams.

Saylor's investment approach to Bitcoin may have evolved over time. They wouldn't buy all at once and announce it publicly, that is allowing the market to move naturally and avoiding a major short-term surge. Saylor understands this very well and would certainly avoid making large purchases at once on one exchange, which would mean having to buy on multiple exchanges at different prices.

Regarding the timing gap, I think you're right. Saylor will only publicly announce his additional Bitcoin holdings after some time has passed since he purchased them. If he does so immediately, the price may could crash, which would certainly be detrimental to him. Saylor has already achieved significant returns on his investment, so i have no doubt about the ways of investing which in fact have made bitcoin more and more trusted.

I'm sure many of the users posting here aren't accumulating bitcoin over time with purchasing them, but rather by accumulating them through signature campaign fees. Over time, their bitcoin will grow as the campaign progresses, another smart move made by most signature campaign participants. Only a few of them buy and accumulate them, while others don't.

I also believe that the price of bitcoin will increase with each cycle, especially leading up to and after the halving. Investors who accumulate bitcoin will certainly see returns, the more bitcoin the greater the potential future profits. If bitcoin is at $116k today, we could see its price reach $500k within the next four years.

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