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Coffee 8:35 Sat May 8
Saturday football - 8th May
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A really important weekend and beyond. Some teams have got a fixture list like the number 16 bus, so injuries and fatigue are likely to play a part. Newcastle’s walloping of Leicester on Friday has opened things up nicely in the Champions League spots.
LEEDS UNITED vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (1230 ko)
Well done, Leeds, you managed a nice, comfortable mid-table finish in your first season back among the elite. Now let’s see what you can do against rudderless opposition. Come on, you Whites or whatever you’re called. Draw.
SHEFFIELD UNITED vs CRYSTAL PALACE (1500)
The pressure’s off for both these sides and only pride remains at stake. Draw.
MANCHESTER CITY vs CHELSEA (1730)
The Etihad plays host for what’s scheduled to be in store in Istanbul. A Citeh win will seal the Premier League title for the hosts, and would be more than welcome elsewhere. Chelsea under Tuchel have gained discipline and are hard – but not impossible – to beat. They also have a goal difference of +22 before today, compared to our +11. Home win. 12-0.
LIVERPOOL vs SOUTHAMPTON (2015)
Liverpool are coming fast up the rails, but even with their game in hand we still have a point advantage over them. The Saints are effectively safe, but Hassenhutl will still want to see his team play for their places next term. Home win.
*SUNDAY*
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION (1200)
A largely meaningless game in the lower reaches of mid-table. Draw.
ASTON VILLA vs MANCHESTER UNITED (1405)
With Man U virtually certain of being 2020/21 runners-up, there’s little again to play for here. Expect Villa to be summarily despatched. Home win.
WEST HAM UNITED vs EVERTON (1630)
Despite some encouraging recent successes, Everton have turned the tables on us so often in the past that many people will approach this with due optimism laced with a hefty dose of trepidation. At their best, which to be fair has been rare this season, the Toffees are a class act. They’re effectively out of the running for a European finish, but retain nuisance value and will hope that a win today may put them back in the mix. Three points and a superb performance against Burnley puts us in the driving seat – the more so with the highly positive vibes coming from the club. Antonio is a constant threat, while Benrahma’s efforts last week suggest his talents are peaking at just the right time. This game is reportedly to early for Declan Rice, although he’s back in training. A win today won’t put us back into the top four, but it will get Chelsea and Leicester looking over their shoulders big time. Home win.
ARSENAL vs WEST BROMWICH ALBION (1900)
An Arsenal win will see the Baggies formally relegated. But Arsenal wins don’t happen so often these days and failure to beat the hapless Baggies will get Arteta talking to his agent about next moves. Home win.
*MONDAY*
FULHAM vs BURNLEY (2000)
By kick-off Fulham could be all but mathematically relegated – if that’s not already a fait accompli. Burnley were poor last week and regardless of what happens in the next couple of weeks, Scott Parker will want to depart the Premier League with head held high. Home win.
*TUESDAY*
MANCHESTER UNITED vs LEICESTER CITY (1800)
Leicester are navigating the end of season doldrums, and they aren’t doing a very good job of it. Assuming Man U saw off Villa on Sunday, there’s little more for them to lose. Apart from games of football. Home win.
SOUTHAMPTON vs CRYSTAL PALACE (2015)
Wholly meaningless. Home win.
*WEDNESDAY*
CHELSEA vs ARSENAL (2015)
It’s hard to see Arsenal picking up anything here. It’s all about damage limitation for them now. Home win.
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Replies - In Chronological Order ( Show Newest Messages First)
Fortunes Hiding
8:47 Sat May 8
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Morning Coffee.
Great result last night.
We beat Toffees and we can start dreaming.
PS there is a game on Thursday?!
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happygilmore
9:05 Sat May 8
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Cheers Coffee.
Feels like a pivotal weekend. Spurs will feel they have a squeak of CL , frustrating Leeds need to put them back in their box. Would settle for a draw.
Likewise, man City to get at least a point to secure title will do.
I dare not speculate about us.
Two games to watch today with interest.
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Manuel
9:08 Sat May 8
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A good weekend to look forward to, plus the battle to stay up in the Championship.
I'm fairly relaxed about our game as 5th/6th is what I've wanted and realistically expect anyway. With our last 3 games a draw wouldn't be the end of the world imo.
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Sir Alf
9:36 Sat May 8
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I see that the Premier League are doing their utmost to ensure West Ham don’t finish too high by rescheduling the United Vs Pool game in the same week they have 3 , yes 3 other Premiership games !!! Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and then the Sunday. !! 2 of those games include Leicester and Chelsea I think? United comfortably make 2nd place even if they lose .
OGS has more or less said it is not fair on the chasing teams because he has no choice but to rest his best players for the Europa final and so a Ressies team will likely play in most of those games.
4 games in a week ! The game is rigged or the Prem officials are on a “bung” ?
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normansmymate
9:47 Sat May 8
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FH yep Villa are playing someone I think and Manu v Scousers is back on.
Spurs easy
Blades
Coffee son , nailed this one 12-0
Liverpool
Wolves
ManU
IRONS
Baggies
Draw
Manu
Who cares
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Mex Martillo
10:36 Sat May 8
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Very interesting weekend of football.
Good chance for us to close the gap on 4th and 3rd places.
Absolutely marvelous to be looking at winning to maintain pressure on the top 4 rather than to escape relegation!
Happy days.
HAMMERS
Thanks Coffee
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normansmymate
1:03 Sat May 8
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Happy days indeed Mex, its unbelievable really
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Norflundon
1:11 Sat May 8
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After playing in Europe Thursday you’d hope solskaer will rest players Sunday rather than Tuesday especially as villa have fuck all to play for and even if they don’t you’d expect a strong team against the bin dippers they would love to be the reason they don’t qualify for the CL
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legrandefromage
1:26 Sat May 8
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"With Man U virtually certain of being 2020/21 runners-up, there’s little again to play for here. Expect Villa to be summarily despatched. Home win."
Not sure I follow that logic
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lab
2:41 Sat May 8
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Leeds one up
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kenyahammer
2:41 Sat May 8
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Dallas Son
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Romfordboy
2:42 Sat May 8
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Tbf well deserved... Spurs have t even touched the ball
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Barty
2:47 Sat May 8
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iF mOYES WOULD DIE
i WOULD LIKE bIELSA TO TAKE OVER
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Hallerinthemorning
2:50 Sat May 8
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"Blocked by Koch"
That could get hairy.
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charleyfarley
2:51 Sat May 8
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Excellent stuff as always Coff thanks.
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fraser
2:53 Sat May 8
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Jammy cunt was playing that the other way..
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Hallerinthemorning
2:56 Sat May 8
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Id really like a fight with Deli Ali.
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ted fenton
2:57 Sat May 8
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Dele Alli looks like an extra from Pirates Of The Caribbean
Leeds can win this they look the better side so far.
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