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Coffee 9:12 Sat Dec 22
Saturday football
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ARSENAL vs BURNLEY (1230 ko)
Defeats against Spurs and Southampton – are Arsenal bottling it? They’ve lost some momentum after a fantastic run of form, while a narrow defeat at Spurs and a win over a solid Brighton team has seen Burnley regain some confidence. On paper, this is a regulation home win. In practice, it’s likely to require much fight. Home win.
BOURNEMOUTH vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Bournemouth have lost their early season mojo and their last three games. They’ve got some tricky Christmas fixtures ahead so will view this as something of a must-win game. You never really know what you’ll get from an inconsistent Brighton side, albeit one that remains capable of pulling off unexpected victories. Some mojo to be restored to the Cherries this afternoon, however. Home win.
CHELSEA vs LEICESTER CITY
Chelsea have dropped vital points of late and now sit seven points behind Man City. Few teams can concede such an advantage and expect to restore parity. Mauricio Sarri has already shown himself to be an astute, intelligent field marshal and it would be unwise to completely write them off just yet. Leicester, meanwhile, have demonstrated a steely determination this season and cannot be taken for granted. However: home win.
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN vs SOUTHAMPTON
A genuine mid-season six-pointer. The Saints pulled themselves out of the bottom three with an extraordinary victory over Arsenal last week. The new manager feel good syndrome is in full swing and they’ll look to add further yuletide cheer with a point at least in deepest Yorkshire today. Draw.
MANCHESTER CITY vs CRYSTAL PALACE
In their own ways, both teams are feeling the weight of footballing gravity. Whatever happens today, City will celebrate Christmas in second position, but Palace will be looking in their rear view mirror and realising that what they see is coming ever closer. Should be routine, will be routine. Home win.
NEWCASTLE UNITED vs FULHAM
Poor old Fulham. They returned to the Premier League full of expectation, but now look likely to occupy that dreaded bottom position at Christmas. Rafa Benitez is reported to be a fan of Dad’s Army and will need the combined ingenuity of Mainwaring and Wilson to keep the threat of relegation at bay. He’s done a good job so far. Don’t panic. Home win.
WEST HAM UNITED vs WATFORD
Four wins on the bounce really is form to make you be jolly. As with gladness we look to make it five, Chicharito and Andy Carroll should come into their own and again offer a significant threat to the visitors who, with luck, will be having a silent Saturday night. From on high, Angelo Ogbonna can provide balls for Felipe Anderson to attack. On this bleak midwinter’s day, spare a thought for our old friend Diafro Sakho, who is now plying his trade in Turkey. Stuff him, you say? Sorry for all this nonsense. Home win.
CARDIFF CITY vs MANCHESTER UNITED (1730 ko)
It’s again Cardiff’s misfortune to be entertaining a team with a new manager. You can just see it, can’t you – Man U back to happy, winning ways and a hattrick for Paul Pogba. Away win.
Happy Christmas!
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Sven Roeder
12:37 Mon Dec 24
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Saw that result this morning
Shows the gap between the top 6 and the rest which seems to be getting bigger
Maybe Spurs fans will even turn out and one third fill Wembley for their next home match if this form keeps up
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ironsofcanada
12:27 Mon Dec 24
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ray winstone 12:24 Mon Dec 24
I stopped watching after he took his own defender out of the play early on.
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ray winstone
12:24 Mon Dec 24
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Pickford is a bit shit ain’t he.
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Far Cough
10:00 Sun Dec 23
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Never mind I found it:
Initial fee of £25 million, with the possibility of rising to £30 million in add-ons
ag ag
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Far Cough
9:58 Sun Dec 23
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Haha, how much did Everton pay for the cunt?
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Vexed
9:42 Sun Dec 23
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Pickford was absolutely diabolical today. Full on liability as many have been saying for a while. Piss poor weekend's football.
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arsene york-hunt
8:19 Sun Dec 23
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What a fucking awful weekend for result. All the odious teams winning.
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LeroysBoots
7:46 Sun Dec 23
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We need to be way more clinical rather than sentimental when it comes to changing our team
Look at Spurs, great midfield, we need better than what we have
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terry-h
7:40 Sun Dec 23
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After watching Everton today, I've come to one conclusion.
Pickford's a cunt.
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Northern Sold
7:32 Sun Dec 23
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Spurs finishing been brilliant... that's with Kane having an off day.... and only scoring a brace...
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Chip Shop Charlie
7:30 Sun Dec 23
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Trouble is that we have empty seats with 10 minutes remaining even when we're winning
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paulon
7:22 Sun Dec 23
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10 mins to go
EMPTY SEATS
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AVOR
7:16 Sun Dec 23
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6....
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,
7:04 Sun Dec 23
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5-2
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Far Cough
6:54 Sun Dec 23
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4-2 now
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,
6:51 Sun Dec 23
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Getting closer, Everton 4-1 down.
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Chip Shop Charlie
6:46 Sun Dec 23
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I'm pretty sure we're -2 GD as it stands so probably not FC
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,
6:40 Sun Dec 23
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Everton currently zero goal difference overall at 3-1 down.
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Far Cough
6:36 Sun Dec 23
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If the Ys score one more and it remains the same, we go above Everton...
I think?
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happygilmore
6:34 Sun Dec 23
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Pickford and Everton defence a shambles. We should be aiming for 6th
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Westham67
7:31 Sun Dec 23
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Saints look good they are playing a pressing game so we have to be careful passing the ball in our own half
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