Belfast Boy

Ben Arfa could have scored another worldy there, then sees the sensible thing is to lay it off to Shola who can square it to BA for an open goal. Shola FFS, is it any wonder Ben Arfa tries to do it all alone

Its not going to happen, but in theory (for any other team) an equaliser in the next 20 mins should lead to a load of pressure on them as we go for a winner.

so predictable

Our whole defence relies solely on Colo EDIT to be fair Krul too

Need to put one of these away soon or you sense a sucker punch

Certainly getting plenty shots in

Jesus can no one keep a shot low?

I wish he would just fuck off

FFS Simpson

So who plays left? Sammy or Ben Arfa?

Shola on for fergie

No need to change anything yet. They seem happy with a point unless they get a chance handed to them (which williamson keeps trying to do). I'd be telling Sammy, Anita and Fergie they have 15 minutes to show why they should stay on.

Funny how Ferguson is looking fine despite playing 2 games a week for the last few weeks. Were we not told that wasn't possible anymore?

What is Anita's role meant to be?

They have no one who can come close to Tiote in midfield, I just hope he realises he can easily boss this game without doing anything silly.

I am more than happy with the way we have started. Big improvement on the West Ham game (how could it not be) and the players seem to be relaxed and enjoying it. One goal could lead to a few I reckon.

Settled into the predictable 442 with sammy up with ba unfortunately

Urdy Gurdys " Agen de lang ball de demba ba"

Ben Arfa in a "I'm going to do it all myself" type mood today

Any guesses on formation yet? Seems either really fluid or more likely no one is sure where they are meant to be.

Urdy Gurdy commentators still calling it Sports Direct Arena

Chelsea style formation with Sammy, Ben Arfa and Ferguson across behind Ba? Who am I kidding, it'll be 442.

wow

Ryan Shawcross. Shortest ever international career there?

Could someone confirm this list who is definitely out and who is doubtful please. Colo, Jonas, R Taylor, AC, Gosling, Vuckic, Perch? are all definitely out I think. Doubts over Cisse, Cabaye, Sammy.