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If this is true, then I reckon we'll see Ben Arfa or Shola starting.

That is bloody ridiculous like.

How I see it too actually.

Hmm, this could actually be a serious injury, could be a longer layoff than expected.

The Douglas tweet I was talking about: Reckon Douglas is reading too much into it imo.

Sign him up.

Douglas reckons Sammy could very well start on the right.....

Aye but then again maybe this will bring him back down to earth? Not holding my breath though.

Brilliant :lol:

I like to think that, with the way he's reacted to all of this, he's going to keep the team focused on the pitch and ignoring all the bullshit sideshow that has come back as usual. I'd like to think this too. After all, it is Pardew's job to keep the team focused whatever the issue off the pitch and it looks like he's done exactly that.

Absolutely

Anything would look better than Sports Direct tbh.

Well this is going to be massive (albeit overhyped by the tabloids). Be interesting to see how it plays out. Aye.

He does

Well this is going to be massive (albeit overhyped by the tabloids).

Wireside :lol:

Obertan and Best are going to have fitness tests tomorrow so could very well end up having the team which has served us well the last few months (well except for Tiote, being ruled out due to injury and all that).

Think if starts it will be in the 10 role, then that leaves a decision for the right of Raylor or Sammy. Judging from the tweet in the pre-match thread, there's a slight chance Gosling could start on the right.....

Can see Ben Arfa starting on Saturday, be it on the right wing or in the number 10 behind Ba.