Dan Gleebals

No way Bruno plays, really no need. Then again, you could say no need to play big Joe or Tonali - but that would mean youth players coming in. We cannot afford to not take this seriously - cups success would be amazing, however it comes. Two would be even better.

WTF. Its a month away for a start, so anything could happen between now and then. Don't mind them being favourites, that suits us, and puts more pressure on them - which is perfect.

Plenty of head roon with Tino, and Howe will get him there. Defensively he is right up there, work on the final 3rd and him and Hall are going to be unreal.

And Arsenal (and even the comentators last nigt) are questioning us. Ignore.

Sorry but all the Arsenal talk needs to stop. They are a nothing club. He is adored here, by fans and players and is an integral part of a team that looks like it will only get better. He will as well. Yes we need to win something, yes we need CL and yes we need to invest - all very important in matching a player of his ambitions and talent. He knows he is in a very good team, and with a few additions over the next season or two, and we are challenging for the top - he could be part of that history. He is a humble guy, and intelligent, so he gets that. I really feel like we should double his wages, add a year or two on his contract and build the whole club and team around him. He is that good.

Agree, long gone are our days of paying money for their rejects.

Agree, you don't double (or more) match/stadium revenue from adding just supporter seats. It will be a mix of a whole load of things - additiobnal seats, corporate, pre/post match hospitality for all, and a stadium that can be used for multiple different events. I cannot see that being achieved at SJP, without significant cost and having to move out of the ground for a season or two! They have achieved that at Madrid for example, but they did not have the constraints we do.

Not so sure. We have murphy and Barnes can play there as well. I think we will wait until the summer personally, and take and income as a positive for this years accounts. We will then have more spending power in the summer, especially if we know we have European football. Only exception might be a new keeper, if Dubravka goes.

With the players they have out, and the ones we have. Hard to say tonight which way this goes. I think whilst Howe would never sit back, I think we might be a bit more reserved and invite them forward a bit for the counter. Think he will trust Longstaff more with this tactically, as we have the pace upfront. Willock to come on later in the game.

Sorry, I meant the premier league

They have already given up on the league!

Plus there a few out of contract in the summer so we need to see how that plays out as well.

If thats true, I dont really mind another window of no spend, as that would open up the summer which is way better to do business in. My only caution would be that if another player (RW) could come in, would that strengthen our case for 5th or above this season as that really would make a massive difference on a number of levels. Tough one. Not losing anyone and getting in some high ceiling youth would work for me, especially when you see how quickly tino and hall have come on.

Liverpool is the only team I always feel like we will grt fuck all. Not this lot though. If we have top 5 ambitions, which we should have, we have to be winning games like this. Massive week or so ahead!

I think most teams from around 12th think they can qualify for CL, but get your point. It's a very tight league this season.

He is already miles ahead of everyone else and was easily our best player last night. I can see one of the big clubs coming in for his soon, ahead of all our other purples. He really is starting to look a incredible player, and only still only 20! Burn has done well too. The rest have had moments, but generally been shite, and inconsistent.

6-0 please. Hattrick for Isak and Gordon, and a clean sheet for Pope. Would do wonders for my fantasy score. Apart from that, a strong performance and 3 points. Then only 2 points off second. Got to win this and palace game, then finally get three points off LFC.

Theirs to lose now IMO, as much as I hate saying it.

Cannot believe this twat still gets airtime. Eddie has dropped the dust ourselves line more than once. Only black mark on his otherwise exemplar media performances. I do a mini sick every time he says it.

Cant wait to have him back, and injury free, and a bit of time he gets back to the absolute beast he was. Unbelieable player for his age IMO, and could be one of the best CBs in league if not wider than that. Hope they don't fuck his recovery and he comes back when ready.

Here's my prediction. Pep joins us when the shit hits the fan at City. Less to do with Eddie's record here, more that Pep would guarantee titles.

Think the Chelsea situation messed with his head.

Our record against Liverpool needs putting to bed this season. I really can't stand them.

No doubt about it, we will pull together. Starting tomorrow. The support he will get tomorrow will be incredible I am sure, and the team as well. Just shitty news, and I wish him and his family all the best.

Banging the same drum each week is pathetic though. Who gives a fuck anyway. Howe is doing a great job, so that is what we should focus on. Who cares if they fell out over a few things, shit happens all the time in business (and at home) and its not talked about at all, let alone weeks. Yes, they have clearly had a difference of opinion but Howe is clearly not going to talk about it, so they should just shut the fuck up and move on. As should we.