Shak

As a couple have mentioned, would be very tempted to start Gordon central with Joelinton on the left and Miggy out right. Longstaff, Bruno and Willock in midfield. Feels like if Wilson starts we don't really have great options to change it up off the bench.

Trippier could very easily offer everything that Burn does at LB IMO. Only thing we lose is Burn's height.

It's going to be interesting to see what Howe does if Tino keeps looking this fucking good every time he steps on the pitch. Suppose it depends on how long we think Trippier is going to be able to sustain his level of play. He's just turned 33. Trippier moving to LB and Hall being his long term successor makes a lot of sense, as Hall isn't as ready as Livramento. Of course we also have Burn in the meantime who's proven he can do a good job when needed. Also playing LB will be less physically demanding for Trippier with the way we set up so it might allow him to stay in the team longer.

If he develops a ruthless streak in front of goal then the sky really is the limit for him. Great to see him getting some goals this season, it's got to be great for his confidence in that regard. He still doesn't look super confident to me when he gets into good goalscoring positions, compared to the rest of his game at least. If he can add that ability to his game, that ability to just create a half yard of space and get a good shot away from a half chance he's going to be some player.

I really think we should extend him and push a new big money CB signing down the road a couple of years. He's absolutely immense and the jersey should be his until he drops off. Given Lascelles recent form... I'd be half tempted to extend him too. Spunk the entire budget next summer on midfield and front line improvements. Top class winger, top class CM. Maybe go out and buy a top class teenage CB, if we're gonna do anything there.

Dunno, feel like Gabriel is about to jump and header and Joe pushes his head down like a cheap whore's.

I know it won't be popular... But I think it's a pretty clear foul by Joelinton. Delighted we got away with it

Consistently looks like one of our best players whenever he gets on the pitch. Gonna be hard to keep leaving him out. Saw today that Trippier can more than do Burn's job at LB, while also providing us with far more quality on the ball in tight spaces. No reason that Trippier at LB and Livramento at RB shouldn't become a pretty common lineup for us.

Wouldn't mind seeing Willock on for Almiron. Gordon out right and get the Joe n' Joe connection going.

It'll be infuriating if they turn the corner and Ten Haag becomes the manager people thought he was gonna be for them

Maybe unfair but I feel like every time I watch them they're completely shite. Feels like they play shit and win quite a bit.

Aye, pretty shite for the other big clubs if they are being forced to play us in the cups.

We'll win this, beat Liverpool over two legs and lose to Everton in the final

Start jacking it on the sly at least?

It's why moving ASM on was always the right thing, even if it was sad to not get to watch him anymore. Just never had that ability to move off the ball.

Absolutely gorgeous finish like, can't get over it.

God what a man.

I'll be disappointed if he doesn't isn't getting more starts by the end of the season. I know Eddie doesn't like to change the back four but the difference it makes to us having a player who can actually do something with the ball at his feet is massive, some beautiful little bits of play tonight so far.

Never understood foot fetishes until I saw this guy navigate a tight space on the ball.

Shades of Dan Burn there.

Livramento on that goal

Looks absolutely fucking quality

Lots of tidy stuff until the ball comes to Ritchie.

Aye mate, I just hope somehow you're able to at least field a team and don't have to forfeit.