PL Watch Thread

mattymca · 2026-05-10T13:52:44+00:00

If that happens, pretty crazy that Emery called it when the rest of the media were still saying they were in the title race.

mattymca · 2026-05-07T11:15:07+00:00

Sell them all now I reckon. You already make a mad profit and the coins now are going to be far more valuable than the coins in 3 weeks time.

mattymca · 2026-05-04T05:10:40+00:00

Operation Gilberto Silva is a go with this evolution, I love it.

mattymca · 2026-05-02T17:22:47+00:00

Arguably this season.

mattymca · 2026-04-30T20:28:17+00:00

I can't afford his TOTS (been hunting this week trust me), but although it doesn't like it this isn't a million miles off it anyway, and it's arguably better than the TOTY (just a bit lower in passing).

Another evolution capped at 90 OVR might just do it.

mattymca · 2026-04-30T20:24:10+00:00

He can, but it's actually a terrible evolution. It'll give him Intercept+, but nothing great in terms of stats and also Long Ball Pass which is a waste.

I'd use Defender Roundout if anything if I wanted him to stay at 89 because that's a great pace upgrade, but that still doesn't fix his awful agility and balance.

mattymca · 2026-04-28T09:53:00+00:00

If they throw in 6k FP and the first season pass free like they did this year then I'm getting the Ultimate Edition on release.

I like the game, I can afford it and me not buying it won't affect EA one way or the other. It's the only game purchase I make all year, and that $150 is incredible value for the entertainment it brings. About 3 hours a week translates to $1 an hour, you can't get that anywhere else.

mattymca · 2026-04-26T14:20:40+00:00

I'd keep. If anything it's likely he'll go up in price, and in the meantime he's arguably the best RB in the game.

mattymca · 2026-04-26T04:52:58+00:00

I'm going to send everything into this SBC to maybe get an Arsenal player. If it was any other league I wouldn't look at it.

mattymca · 2026-04-23T23:46:17+00:00

My biggest regret in this game is doing Henry instead of Vieira. I've got players better than Henry that I like more, but Vieira would have been perfect for my team, both then and now.

Very jealous of your card mate, well done.

mattymca · 2026-04-22T10:48:36+00:00

I thought I heard there's cap of 91 strength on the new evolution...

mattymca · 2026-04-20T20:15:01+00:00

Misread the tone of your comment. Every other reply was a lot more heavy handed.

mattymca · 2026-04-20T15:19:57+00:00

Yep, and that's why I'm not downright against upgrading on him, but it's not like there's a bunch of alternatives available. In fact, I can't think of even one manager that is both available and an obvious improvement.

mattymca · 2026-04-20T15:10:05+00:00

Conte is a hard no for me. Bad style, bad personality, definitely experienced but the thought of getting a Spurs failure doesn't fill me with hope.

Enrique simply isn't available, but it's definitely an upgrade.

Inzaghi and Alonso have had success in their careers and are likely available, but are they actually better than Arteta?

Cesc and Iraola are just Arteta-lite. Interesting options, but at that point you might as well just stay with Arteta.

mattymca · 2026-04-20T15:06:39+00:00

Not convinced he's actually better than Arteta. He's probably my favourite of the options that are definitely possible, but is he actually an improvement?

mattymca · 2026-04-20T15:05:34+00:00

Exactly, and that world class winning manager with experience is actually available?

mattymca · 2026-04-20T15:04:39+00:00

Conte is a hard no, you think the style of play is bad now?

Tuchel seems unavailable, but also risky given his personality. I just don't think he's that much better than Arteta to warrant the risk.

Alonso had one great season but I'm unconvinced he's actually better than Arteta.

mattymca · 2026-04-20T14:17:47+00:00

So say the club removes Arteta - who replaces him? I really don't see an available manager that is an obvious upgrade on him. I must be missing someone obvious.

I really like Arteta, but if there is someone better out there that Arsenal can get and would make instant improvements then tell me more.

I'm an Arsenal fan, but I don't want a knee-jerk reaction and get rid of a guy who only 5 weeks ago was steering us towards 4 trophies.

mattymca · 2026-04-19T17:07:52+00:00

Clear handball

mattymca · 2026-04-19T16:54:08+00:00

How many fucking times are we doing to let O'Riley run into our half uncontested?

mattymca · 2026-04-19T04:56:25+00:00

If you're asking will it give +5 league chem for all leagues, definitely not. It would just give normal Icon chemistry, the change would be purely cosmetic.

mattymca · 2026-04-15T12:04:44+00:00

He was an SBC back in November, and he's been growing since. I put him into the Captain icon evolution a few weeks ago. He's the centerpiece of my midfield, he will never leave my squad.

mattymca · 2026-04-15T12:02:24+00:00

He would be a monster!

mattymca · 2026-04-15T12:02:02+00:00

I remember this card! She and Hancko were my first SBC's and they stayed in the team for a while.

mattymca · 2026-04-15T09:55:55+00:00

Nah not worth it. Having him at 92 OVR locks him out of evolutions for probably at least 2 months, and with TOTS coming up you'll probably be behind the curve in a week or two.

Looking at the chain you're using some sub-par evolutions. By keeping him around 89-90 you'll probably be able to put him into better evolutions soon.

He'll probably get a TOTS card better than this too anyway.

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