Coffee 8:09 Sat Apr 22
Saturday football
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A massive week ahead that will go a long way to deciding the important stuff at the top and bottom of the Premier League. Starting last night with league leaders Arsenal generously donating points to bottom side Southampton. Or was it the Saints who were being generous? Either way, it was a game that once again had Arsenal wobbling and Pep quietly whooping.
FULHAM vs LEEDS UNITED (1230)
Fortune’s given Leeds a pass in recent games. They’ve shifted 16 goals in the last four games and now find themselves visiting a Fulham side hoping to get their season back on track. It’s not looking great for Leeds. Home win.
BRENTFORD vs ASTON VILLA (1500)
Brentford’s phenomenal season is eclipsed only by Villa’s ascent since Unai Emery’s arrival. The visitors have Spurs – and Europa League qualification – firmly in their sights, but will have their work cut out against the Bees. Draw.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs EVERTON (1500)
Palace on 36 points – three points behind Chelsea – are virtually safe for another year. Everton, meanwhile, are deep in the brown stuff as only goal difference keeps them above the dotted line. Selhurst Park is rarely an easy place to go, the more so when you’re in desperate needs of points. A nervy game in store. Draw.
LEICESTER CITY vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (1500)
Wolves have probably done enough to ensure another season in the top flight. Leicester haven’t, and have a decidedly tricky run-in to negotiate. A must-win for the Foxes – but even then they won’t be out of the mire. Draw.
LIVERPOOL vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST (1500)
Inconsistent Liverpool will do themselves, and their Stanley Park neighbours, and us, a massive favour with a spot of deforestation this afternoon. Home win.
*SUNDAY*
BOURNEMOUTH vs WEST HAM UNITED (1400)
The games are coming thick and fast now. Bournemouth under Gary O’Neil have shown fantastic belief and determination. They will not be easy opponents. But if we can bring forth the same guts as in the last two games, there’s no reason we can’t come away with a point at least. Draw.
NEWCASTLE UNITED vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (1400)
The battle for fourth goes head-to-head. Newcastle have a three-point lead, home advantage and a game in hand. In the unlikely event that you won’t be watching the other game kicking off at the same time, this one could well be a decent watch. Home win.
*TUESDAY*
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS vs CRYSTAL PALACE (1930)
There’s likely to be a growing sense of relief among both sets of supporters as they inch towards mathematical safety. Draw.
ASTON VILLA vs FULHAM (1945)
The wind is in Villa’s sails. Home win.
LEEDS UNITED vs LEICESTER CITY (2000)
The game of the night – a huge six-pointer. Inevitability and foreboding are increasingly embedded within the Leicester soul. The Foxes’ owners may now be rueing Brendan Rogers’ departure. Despite some seriously bad results of late, you get the sense that Leeds still have it within them to dig themselves out of trouble. The same confidence does not apply to Leicester. Home win.
*WEDNESDAY*
NOTTINGHAM FOREST vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION (1930)
Away win.
CHELSEA vs BRENTFORD (1945)
Draw.
WEST HAM UNITED vs LIVERPOOL (1945)
Draw.
MANCHESTER CITY vs ARSENAL (2000)
Home win.
*THURSDAY*
EVERTON vs NEWCASTLE UNITED (1945)
Away win.
SOUTHAMPTON vs BOURNEMOUTH (1945)
Draw.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs MANCHESTER UNITED (2015)
Draw.
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Mex Martillo
9:44 Sat Apr 22
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That would keep us OKish in the relegation fight.
I think we will get a win in one of those games, so 3-4 points.
Thanks Coffee
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Manuel
9:53 Sat Apr 22
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When I address you in future on here, your new name is 'draw' I think it needs honouring.
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Banjo
9:59 Sat Apr 22
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Thanks Coffee.
A very important week by the end of which the relegation situation should be a lot clearer. four points from two games will be hoped for and I'd like to think we can secure three points today. Fancy Saints, Leicester and Forest for the drop. As Ted would have said...Irrrooonnnssss.
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Banjo
10:01 Sat Apr 22
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Thanks Coffee.
A very important week by the end of which the relegation situation should be a lot clearer. four points from two games will be hoped for and I'd like to think we can secure three points today. Fancy Saints, Leicester and Forest for the drop. As Ted would have said...Irrrooonnnssss.
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fraser
10:02 Sat Apr 22
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No point trying to predict what has become unpredictable, especially our game. Though I will say Bournemouth must be favourites because of recent form and us playing twice since they have.
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Coffee
10:04 Sat Apr 22
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Manuel 9:53 Sat Apr 22
Well, that's preferable to 'cunt'.
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Manuel
10:08 Sat Apr 22
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It's ok, Roeder will be along soon to say that many games are draws, according to him anyway.
Palace Everton could be a good watch.
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Coffee
10:12 Sat Apr 22
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Have you considered adding your predictions? Or will they all be fucking stupid?
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legrandefromage
10:18 Sat Apr 22
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The clichés come thick and fast at this stage of the season. Let's not forget it's a game of two halves, where you have to take each match as it comes and will end up winning some and losing some.
Every game between now and next weekend will be drawn.
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Manuel
10:23 Sat Apr 22
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I will get more right than you, you cunt.
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Coffee
10:27 Sat Apr 22
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Scarcely a major achievement. But why don't you post your predictions instead of spouting bollocks?
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Sydney_Iron
11:07 Sat Apr 22
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Not sure the situation at the bottom will be clearer? Reckon it’s going down to the wire but as long as we are not in the mix……
Will maybe be clearer who will be champions though, Arsenal seem to have done most of the damage to their chances, only 3 points from 9 and City next!
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happygilmore
12:25 Sat Apr 22
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Thanks Coffee.
Looking at the Saturday relegation contenders, Leeds, Leicester & Everton. They have games against teams outside the top six. It feels like make or break for them and I wouldn't be shocked to see a win or two, if they can find some bottle.
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bell
3:45 Sat Apr 22
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Leeds look like they won't score another goal all season.
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goose
3:50 Sat Apr 22
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Cynically we’re at a point now where we only have to match those teams below us.
A draw for Leeds isn’t bad for us, Fulham is a game you’d target for a win.
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goose
3:57 Sat Apr 22
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1-0 Fulham
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lowlife
4:09 Sat Apr 22
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2-0 Fulham. 2 assists for Meslier.
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lowlife
4:11 Sat Apr 22
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Memories of Roberto with some of the keeping on display today.
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bruuuno
4:11 Sat Apr 22
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Thanks coffee. Arsenal have fucked themselves and they all know it. That said I’m looking forward to their game against city next weds
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wd40
4:12 Sat Apr 22
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Gary Sprake back in goal.
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