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The sheer volume of Pardew quotes is quite funny, really. Can't remember a manager in recent times who I heard quotes from so frequently.

It has been years since English clubs have dominated in numbers the UEFA/Europa cup. Still have good record in CL which is what counts. Europe's 2nd Trophy is European version the Johnstone Paint with the mighty Boro & Fulham getting to the final only enhances this viewpoint for me. Europa league should show the strength of a league below the top 4. Clearly shows the SUPER SKY PREMIERSHIP is not the all conquering league it is. Really? Is that what you thought last year when England had two teams in the semi-final? I didn't. Italian football must be on life support below Inter. Also neesy's post assumes English teams in the Eufa Cup take it as seriously as they would the CL.

No Europe next year

Same. Edit: Oh, loved Inter whoopin' Spurs actually. So Liverpool and Spurs.

I seem to say this every match lately, but Ranger ought to start - got a fairly mighty leap on him.

Too early a start to get into it, but if the debate is still knocking around later I'll weigh in with my mighty two cents

In his prime, Henry > Eto'o IMO.

The reality of a Sunday night kick off so late is a bit problematic though, when you think about fans who would struggle to get home in time (and the majority would need to for work the next day) - especially when public transport on weekends is so shite lately.

Fair result, great watch. Well played to both.

Perotti has been so good marauding down that flank.

Kanoute's hold up play has been class to watch. So graceful such a big guy.

The replay of Abidal's header on the ground

They're looking very dangerous.

Well, there's one more!

Wow. Should be 2-1 Sevilla.

Nice touch from King Kanoute!

Against Man City, wasn't it?

Mancini's post-match: It was the perfect performance.

I think Man Utd's starting lineup yesterday was more attacking than Man City's on reflection!

Man City have been particularly uninspiring lately.

Can you imagine eleven Italian players simultaneously hitting the deck, writhing around in pain while Delap is still drying the ball...

2013-14 European Super Cup Final Barcelona v Stoke

Hopefully Stoke will have exhausted all their luck/bribery money in this match

Why isn't Ba playing/in the squad?

Strongest reaction to losing a pound I've ever seen!