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Coffee 9:31 Sat Apr 17
Saturday+ football
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NEWCASTLE UNITED vs WEST HAM UNITED (1230 ko)
A hard-earned point last time out and a Fulham blank lifted our hosts to a six-point advantage over the drop zone. And a game in hand. Which has all cheered the Geordie faithful no end. Both sides have injury concerns, but Callum Wilson – who always seems to score against us – may be set to return for Newcastle. Aaron Cresswell is a doubt for us, but the gaffer hopes he may be ready. Ogbonna is reportedly close to a return, but will still require match practice. With Everton drawing with Spurs last night, this game acquires even greater significance. A win would see us climb to third for a couple of days, while a draw would ensure that we finish the week no lower than fifth. A genuinely important game. Away win.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS vs SHEFFIELD UNITED (2015)
A Wolves victory today will see Sheffield Utd all but mathematically relegated, assuming Newcastle end the day pointless. And it’s hard to see anything other than a Wolves victory. Tara, you Blades. Home win.
FA CUP SEMI-FINAL
CHELSEA vs MANCHESTER CITY (1730)
However much he may want to deny it, Pep must be looking for the quadruple. Chelsea under Tuchel look efficient, effective and, at times, downright dull, which doesn’t give a lot of hope for an open, entertaining game. But you never know. Away win.
*SUNDAY*
ARSENAL vs FULHAM (1330)
An encouraging victory in Europe in midweek must have given Arsenal some much-needed confidence. For Fulham, though, things are looking bleak. Home win.
MANCHESTER UNITED vs BURNLEY (1600)
Man U can’t catch their noisy neighbours and won’t slip below second. There’s not much left for them to play for this season. Burnley look safe. Home win.
FA CUP SEMI-FINAL
LEICESTER CITY vs SOUTHAMPTON (1830)
At their best, the Saints have played some scintillating football this season. They’re safe from relegation, so the Cup offers their last and best chance for success. The Foxes were uninspiring against us and Hassenhutl can raise his troops for the occasion, we’ll be in for a good game. Hard to predict, so heart over head. Away win.
*MONDAY*
LEEDS UNITED vs LIVERPOOL (2000)
What an extraordinary season it’s been for both these sides, albeit for different reasons. And two of the Premier League’s more extraordinary managers meet today, one badly wanting to win, the other knowing that failure to win will contribute further to making the whole season a wash-out. Strange times at Liverpool, buoyant times for Leeds. On paper, this should be a cracking game of football. Draw.
*TUESDAY*
CHELSEA vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION (2000)
Brighton are all but mathematically safe. Chelsea are looking to climb into the top three. Should be routine. Home win.
*WEDNESDAY*
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs SOUTHAMPTON (1800)
Will the Saints come into this as FA Cup finalists? Spurs look to have finally blown any lingering hopes of Champions League qualification, but should be strong enough to take all three points this evening. Home win.
ASTON VILLA vs MANCHESTER CITY (2015)
You’d have to be a Villa fan to think that they’ll get anything from this. Away win.
*THURSDAY*
LEICESTER CITY vs WEST BROMWICH ALBION (2000)
The Baggies are still in the mix, even though safety is looking like an increasingly unlikely outcome. Leicester will show no mercy as they look to reignite their chase for a top-three spot. Home win.
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ParadiseLost
10:32 Thu Apr 22
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Big Sam needs a miracle - like getting fired in the morning so he can claim his record would be intact if he had been allowed to continue...
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Mike Oxsaw
10:27 Thu Apr 22
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2-0 Foxes.
That's done & dusted, then.
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cheesebgt
9:46 Thu Apr 22
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Also, if I was Stones and City, I would appeal it so at least I could play in the Final. If the appeal fails you just get an extra game added to you ban, but at least you get to play at Wembley.
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cheesebgt
9:42 Thu Apr 22
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the exile 9:30 Thu Apr 22
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I don't think Stones was actually going in for a tackle. To me, it looked like he was trying to punt the ball in to the stands. The Villa player just got to the ball quicker and Stones ended up kicking him instead of the ball. It was late but for me a yellow would have been enough. Even Villa's manager didn't think it was a red card and he was only a few yards from it.
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the exile
9:30 Thu Apr 22
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Going back to Stones, it was a red for me. Late and high therefore dangerous. Whether or not he intended it is immaterial.
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Mike Oxsaw
8:07 Thu Apr 22
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Tonight then.
No way are Leicester catching Man U, so we need the Baggies to do us a favour by keeping them down in the mix to make both 3rd & 4th viable targets for the 5/6 teams chasing a CL spot.
Will they cup us an ear? Fuck knows! I'm off behind the sofa till tomorrow.
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Burnhammeronsea
1:11 Thu Apr 22
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I have a word for when Man City are winning and just play keep ball. Possesstrian.
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Grumpster
12:16 Thu Apr 22
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Football is immensely gay and non contact now to the extent that people even believe some red cards are justified when in reality they are just a yellow.
I played football in a tough league and liked it rough, so I'm in the yellow camp for stones Red, as poorly timed, but wasn't malicious.
In modern football, 10 game ban.
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Hermit Road
11:56 Wed Apr 21
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Man City used to be good to watch but I’ve noticed recently that they get a goal ahead and then just pass the ball around the back four 200 times to keep possession and chew up time.
They get these terrific stats for passing and make the game incredibly dull at the same time
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Morpheus
11:14 Wed Apr 21
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Was a red for me, ugly challenge - out of control and high
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master
10:58 Wed Apr 21
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That's not a fucking sending off in a million years. What the hell do these refs have between the ears?
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happygilmore
10:58 Wed Apr 21
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red card all day long that, for Stones. Pep needs to behave.
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normansmymate
10:15 Wed Apr 21
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ESL Soccerballers of Man City losing 1-0 already
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Romfordboy
10:03 Wed Apr 21
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Well to have a third good result go out way in a row would have been too much
Hopefully wba can get something against the foxes tomorrow
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simon.s
9:56 Wed Apr 21
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Ings is decent, when he’s not injured. Their momentum went when he was subbed.
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ted fenton
9:51 Wed Apr 21
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Feck me 2-1 time added on :-(
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happygilmore
8:32 Wed Apr 21
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Ings would be a decent signing.
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Romfordboy
8:31 Wed Apr 21
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I mean levy couldn’t even get a decent caretaker manager in
Shambles
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Lily Hammer
8:27 Wed Apr 21
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Great header, Ings.
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Hallerinthemorning
11:40 Wed Apr 21
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Fraser 10:15 Wed Apr 21
Cheers, didn't know that about lingaard.
So Dawson out, Creswell out, anotnio out and rice
What about Arthur?
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Romfordboy
11:06 Wed Apr 21
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So everyone calmed down after the Newcastle result
Liverpool and Chelsea both drawing they will be lucky to win 3/4 games each out of the last 6
Still say 3/4 wins and a couple of draws will be enough for top 4
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