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Coffee 8:06 Sat Nov 7
Saturday & Sunday football
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The season and year continue their loopy trajectories as we move into another international break. Southampton top the Premier League table after beating Newcastle last night, while Brighton and Burnley played out a riveting goalless draw.
SATURDAY
EVERTON vs MANCHESTER UNITED (1230 ko)
The Red Devils seem to be going through the motions. OGS may be a club favourite, but even he has a best before date. El Poch is waiting in the wings. The hosts have lost some of their early season momentum, but should still have enough to give their highly pedigreed visitors a game. Draw.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs LEEDS UNITED (1500)
On paper, this is a game between chalk and cheese. The two sides share the same number of points, but their respective approaches are a world apart. If Leeds can remedy their defensive failings, they’re a match for anyone. If. Draw.
CHELSEA vs SHEFFIELD UNITED (1730)
Sheffield haven’t been able to follow last season’s success, yet, though their position at the foot of the table is reportedly not an accurate reflection of some positive play. Chelsea should win this at a canter, but cannot afford to take that for granted. Home win.
WEST HAM UNITED vs FULHAM (2000)
Fulham have done well to drag themselves up from a miserable start to the season and are another outfit that should not be taken for granted. Nonetheless, David Moyes may feel he has the flexibility to give Said Benrahma his first league start. Perhaps his presence can effect an improvement in Seb Haller’s application? The presence and physical threat of Mikhail Antonio will be missed, but it is a sign of our developing strength in depth that he may not be missed as much as in other times he might have been. Get after them from the off, score an early goal and the game should be… well, it will be a good start. Home win.
SUNDAY
WEST BROMWICH ALBION vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (1200)
West Brom are looking desperate. Despite a fine winger added to their ranks, they remain firm favourites for the drop. Should be a doddle for Spurs. Away win.
LEICESTER CITY vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (1400)
Third meets sixth and there’s a good local interest, too. A powerful encounter beckons, with both sides capable of emerging victorious. Which points to a draw.
MANCHESTER CITY vs LIVERPOOL (1630)
Neither side is quite what they were either last year or the season before. Both will see this as a title six-pointer and – of equal importance – a matter of pride. They seem well-matched, so what can they each offer that will tip the scale? The visitors will look to the on-fire Jota, along with Firmino, but not Thiago. The hosts have Jesus, but not Aguerro. Draw.
ARSENAL vs ASTON VILLA (1915)
The early November action draws to a close with this meeting between two resurgent sides. Both are on 12 points, with Villa infinitely superior to their form of last season. Steady as she goes Arsenal continue to build in their manager’s image. Which should be enough to see of their plucky visitors. Home win.
(Happy, Ron?)
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Replies - In Chronological Order ( Show Newest Messages First)
Ronald_antly
8:15 Sat Nov 7
Re: Saturday & Sunday football
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[Nods in approval]
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Sven Roeder
8:22 Sat Nov 7
Matchweek #8
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Good work Coffee
I see Southampton have posted the Premier League table with the message STOP THE COUNT
Hopefully a home performance like the Wolves game today from our boys.
Bit worried that unless Man Utd win it might be the end of Ole. Can’t be allowed to happen. He needs another 5 years at least.
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Mex Martillo
8:33 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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I predict a big stonking HAMMERS win
Hate to say although Moyes appears to have changed us into a tough solid defense with fast counter that amassed 8 points through a run of very tough fixtures, why do I feel it could go a little wrong against the “easy” teams....
Good old West Ham
Thanks Coffee
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geoffpikey
8:35 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Thanks Coffee.
Table is all a mess because of staggered fixtures. But we MUST beat Fulham. Just to not slip back into the mire.
Cheers Moyesinho.
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wanstead_hammer
8:44 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Cheers Coffee.
I’m sure we’ll win the battle of the HAMS. Think the positivity has been drummed into the players at last.
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Westham67
9:48 Sat Nov 7
Re: Saturday & Sunday football
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Thanks, coffers we need Palace and Leeds to draw and us tp win to move up the table to 11th on GD with Newcastle. Villa and Wolves losing would be nice as well
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charleyfarley
10:21 Sat Nov 7
Re: Saturday & Sunday football
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Thanks Coff
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only1billybonds
11:08 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Good effort you lurgy riddled cunt. :-)
Hope recovery is on track.
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only1billybonds
11:25 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Moving on to the FA cup 1st round,i was just flicking through the TV guide to see what games are onand the BBC have live coverage of FC United of Manchester v 'league 1 Giants Doncaster Rovers
Probably be a good game in its own way but talk about outting lipstick on a pig.
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,
11:34 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Thanks coffee, as is usual for me as a WHU supporter I am apprehensive about our should win game. Fulham will be buoyed by their recent win and determined not to lose to a London rival.
As for your other predictions in the case of City Liverpool it is the first time following 159 consecutive games that Lawro has forecast a defeat for his beloved team.
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ironsofcanada
11:40 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Cheers
And hard to argue too long with the picks.
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goose
11:42 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Fulham won last week so confidence will be high.
Interesting to see how we adapt without Antonio.
Shame you have to pay £15 to find out.
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Coffee
11:59 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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only1billybonds 11:08 Sat Nov 7
You do know that looking at this thread exposes you to the lurgy, right? Unlucky readers will have their balls drop off on day two.
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Kaiser Zoso
3:18 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Decent game, few tackles flying in, Pickford doing an Adrian impression
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goose
3:20 Sat Nov 7
Re: Matchweek #8
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Bruno Fernandes is a very good footballer.
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Sven Roeder
3:59 Sat Nov 7
Re: Saturday & Sunday football
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Not sure what the rules are now
Pickford drops the ball and then just kicks Maguire
Maguire slides in in the area and goes through Dignes ankle
Already booked Fernandes slides in and puts his studs through Dignes ankle as well
All ignored
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paulon
4:22 Sat Nov 7
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Everton still TITLE CONTENDERS then?
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ironsofcanada
4:38 Sat Nov 7
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Baby Face not mincing words.
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swindon hammer
4:42 Sat Nov 7
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It’s interesting how after the first couple of games this season a lot on here were telling us that Everton were a proper ambitious club with a fantastic manager and James Rodriguez was the signing of the season.
I like Everton but it seems to me they have just reverted back to type again.
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Coffee
4:43 Sat Nov 7
Re: Saturday & Sunday football
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He was angry, wasn't he...
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