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Coffee 8:27 Sat Apr 28
Saturday football
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Some really vital games at the foot of the table could go a long way to deciding who goes down. Unusually for a Saturday afternoon, there’s more than enough to keep the neutral interested, with every game having a bearing on the relegation race.
LIVERPOOL vs STOKE CITY (1230 ko)
As Stoke’s tenure in the top flight draws inexorably to a close, this visit to Anfield will soon become a memory of former glory. If Stoke lose and Swansea beat Chelsea, Stoke will be all but mathematically relegated today. An early goal for Liverpool, which is more than possible, could open the floodgates of a defence that’s spent much of the last nine months being battered and broken. Few tears will be shed at their demise. Home win.
BURNLEY vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Given their nightmare run-in, Brighton will be relieved that they have probably accumulated enough points already to avoid the drop. Burnley, who have to be the league’s surprise team of the season, have effectively cemented seventh spot, but will be aware that they have an outside chance of overtaking Arsenal on place above them. A point for the Seagulls will certainly see them safe, but they have strong opposition. Home win.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs LEICESTER CITY
Leicester’s form has dipped in recent weeks, but they still have enough to pose a threat to any team. Palace have the kindest run-in of the bottom teams. A point today will almost certainly see them safe and will cap the most remarkable of turnarounds. Draw.
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN vs EVERTON
Speaking of remarkable, few people would have given the Terriers much chance of staying in the Premier League back in August. Now they’re odds-on to fight another year in the top flight. Given their handicap, they are also contenders for surprise team of the year. But David Wagner can be sure that BFS won’t lie down for them and will expect a difficult game of few chances. Draw.
NEWCASTLE UNITED vs WEST BROMWICH ALBION
The pressure is off the Barcodes – as it is, albeit for different reasons, for the Baggies. That could give this game something of a testimonial atmosphere. But Darren Moore will hope to stay in the job next season, so will want to sign off from the Premier League with hope of a rapid return. Draw.
SOUTHAMPTON vs BOURNEMOUTH
This is a biggie – and what the junior of these rivals wouldn’t give to put a decisive one over their more illustrious neighbours. The Saints know they have to win today to have any chance of staying up, but they are still to play Swansea in a massive six-pointer, so a win here would keep their hopes alive for another week at least. This will be a tough, tough game. Home win.
SWANSEA CITY vs CHELSEA (1730 ko)
The Swans will be keeping a close eye on the fortunes of Huddersfield and Southampton. A win for the Saints particularly would send shivers through southwest Wales, assuming the region’s inclement weather hasn’t already done that, and would make today’s encounter with the reigning champions all the more crucial. For their part, Chelsea have little to play for, but Antonio Conte will be keen to avoid further humiliation. An away win would help us. Come on, you Blues! Where’s the Listerine? Draw.
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Replies - In Chronological Order ( Show Newest Messages First)
lab
8:36 Sat Apr 28
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Have you about right there Coffee. I guess a lot of us will be keeping an eye on todays results , sad state of affairs.
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Sydney_Iron
8:45 Sat Apr 28
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Scouse
Burnley
Palace and Leicester to Draw
Everton
Newcastle
Southampton and Bournemouth to Draw
Chelsea
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Sven Roeder
8:52 Sat Apr 28
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The Southampton game is absolutely crucial for us.
Wins for Southampton & Swansea and a point for Huddersfield will see us 17th.
3 points ahead of Southampton with a worse goal difference... with Man City ready to mutilate that further.
If Swansea don’t win they still have a home game with Stoke who will likely be down by then.
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J.Riddle
12:32 Sat Apr 28
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If Southampton win, they will have momentum and play Everton and Swansea away next which they will probably get something from. I wouldn't fancy our chances the way we are playing.
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Burnhammeronsea
12:43 Sat Apr 28
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Lambert confirming Stokes ethos . Making veiled threats suggesting that if Liverpool play Salah today he may get injured before their crucial Champions League game. They will play with" aggression" he says. Sooner those thugs go down the better and we get proper football teams up to replace them.
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AKA ERNIE
12:51 Sat Apr 28
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If soton win today I think we are fucked and will go down
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charleyfarley
1:13 Sat Apr 28
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Thanks Coff I've put in all the possible permutations and my PC has blown up
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gph
1:51 Sat Apr 28
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I think Coffee may have invented something here - the Listerine season, where you have to urge on your rivals to help you stay up.
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Vexed
1:59 Sat Apr 28
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Stoke to lose, Southampton to draw, Swansea to lose, Huddersfield to lose. Don't care about the others.
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Vexed
2:09 Sat Apr 28
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Klopp plays a weakened side v Stoke. Cheers Liverpool you scum shithouse child killing reprobates.
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AKA ERNIE
2:22 Sat Apr 28
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no hasn't mane is injured along with Chamberlain otherwise strongest side
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Johnson
2:24 Sat Apr 28
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You fool Vexed
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Sven Roeder
2:39 Sat Apr 28
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Ings , Klavan & Moreno
Which one drops out for Mane for the starting line up in Rome?
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AKA ERNIE
2:50 Sat Apr 28
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ings obviously
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Sven Roeder
2:58 Sat Apr 28
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If Mane doesn’t make it I’d fancy Roma to get 3 back if this is the team
Horrendous fumble by Butland that should have cost a goal.
Perhaps England could play with 11 outfield players at the World Cup.
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terry-h
4:00 Sat Apr 28
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Looks like Stoke have scrambled a draw at Anfield. Fucking hell what a lousy match this has been. Klopp must have phoned Moyes to get his advice on tactics.
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Tomsdad
4:03 Sat Apr 28
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Draw not enough for them.
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Lily Hammer
4:12 Sat Apr 28
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Could have done with a Liverpool winner, which would have pretty much guaranteed they couldn’t catch us. I’ll settle for the draw as Stoke very nearly nicked a goal at the end.
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Sven Roeder
4:14 Sat Apr 28
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If Shawcross wasn’t a one footed donkey he’d have tapped that late chance in with his right foot for a 0-1.
Stoke to 30 , can only finish above us by winning their last two and us getting nothing (NADA).
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geoffpikey
4:42 Sat Apr 28
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Draw gives Stoke outside hope though. Draw / win v Palace next suits us???. (Wanders off to build iconic stadium out of clutched straws).
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