KopTalk.com Forums Football Liverpool FC Forum If the season is stopped, how best to conclude?

To be fair to smaller PL teams, home advantage is one of the few things they can use against the big teams, in smaller grounds with their own fans behind them, they can get unexpected results against the big teams, especially during the run-in when we have seen small teams beat relegation like Fulham/WBA/Leicester.

There is usually one team who puts an unexpected run together, that's what makes football interesting, if we knew every result would be as expected, it wouldn't be very interesting, look at how Watford beat us unexpectedly to end our unbeaten run.

The teams at the bottom are using this cynical argument to force an agreement on no relegation, I cannot blame them doing what they can to preserve their status, I just do not know if the PL will get an agreement they can all settle on, something needs to give to move on, but there is so much money involved, who's going to take one for their club to ensure the PL can finish?

But they’ll be playing behind closed doors anyway so they’ll have none of the benefits of being at home apart from knowing the pitch, changing rooms etc. The ‘12th man’ won’t be there to help them which is what inspires these runs at times. You could say the same about the top teams losing an advantage from not playing at home too but they’re not really moaning (yet) about it.

I agree, they are using what they can to try and get some sort of concession on relegation.

On the pitch size, that does matter, as each team does have the pitch to suit their style of play, if it's a narrow pitch it can stop a team like City's expansive passing style, like some teams grow the grass longer if us or City are playing as it helps stop our fast passing football.

But this is why I said it’d effect the top teams too. A neutral ground will likely not suit the style of the ‘top’ team that’s playing so for me it’s a level playing field.

On a level playing field, generally the team with the best players will win, Crystal Palace or Bournemouth playing on their pitch for their 'home game' against City might fancy their chances, but playing their 'Home Game' at Villa park, City would be favourites as they have far superior players.

So I do not think it is a level playing field at a neutral ground, as the team with the best players (big club) will usually win at a neutral ground.

What is interesting is the motivation of the mid table teams? most players I would imagine just want to get it over. Liverpool too once they have completed the formality of winning the league.

The bigger question for me is next season I dont see how it can go ahead ?

I’d be amazed if the new season starts any where close to on time. I’d also be surprised if we had a full league program by Christmas.

Next season depends on when/how this season ends, I doubt we will have fans back in the stadia next season, we need to get this season done first.