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I'm about two and a half miles from The Valley and I heard the roar for that one.

From Oddschecker. I still can't understand how Chelsea are shorter than Villa for top five. For that to happen then Chelsea surely have to win both of their games (without a striker), and in my opinion their games are much harder than Villa's.

A comment on the their BBC page: Jeff: Frustrated, We didn't seem to have a plan for this game. Everyone knows what you are going to get from Newcastle, They are a bullish-physical side. They get three to four bookings every week. Chelsea needed more beef in the line-up including a big centre-half. We are lightweight. This has to change if we are to compete in Europe. It's interesting that they are currently top of the yellow card league with 96 (2.66/game) - we're in 16th with 64 (1.77/game). Some people just see what they want to see. Physical doesn't mean dirty.

If Bournemouth had just taken a point off Villa on Saturday night we'd only need one point now. If Villa lose on Friday then the only result that would stop us would be a Forest win final day (likely by a single goal) with Forest and Chelsea winning their other games (Chelsea would need to overturn a four goal swing, so assuming we lose both of ours by one they'd need to beat Man U by at least three, probably four).

Wouldn't be surprised if he has done some damage even though he played on. Was convinced he'd done his ACL again when he went down and didn't move. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious as he definitely didn't seem too comfortable after it happened.

Unless anyone on here is over 98, I'd say so, aye. I've seen a couple of second places but not with a cup thrown in.

Took me 40 minutes to get that bastard off and I still can't find one of me' flippers. Edit: Post refers to the wet suit (not one of the semi-naked gentlemen).

Provided we don't lose to Chelsea, we could avoid that with another point at Arsenal. If we could get to 68 with a final day win against Everton, then Forest would have to beat Chelsea on the final day and Chelsea wouldn't be able to rely on a draw either, depending on how many goals they can put past Man U a week today. Of course, if Villa win all three then in the above situation a Forest v Chelsea draw will be the only result that would get us over the line, provided we can put a few past Everton.

Bearing in mind all of those new home shirts sitting in JD Sports and other outlets ready for launch, plus taking into account Adidas sign-off deadlines, I presume the crest/badge change will take effect on shirts from 25/26? But the new one might appear earlier on training/leisure wear and accessories etc across next season?

That's my favourite club crest - would have no objection to reverting to that and that modernised version is very good. Feel it will be more like the Norwich City update at the end of the day. Hope we don't go back to the "NUFC" round one permanently.

😂 I thought something similar as I was writing that.

Strange comment. Suarez is primarily an out and out striker and is actually 27. Yeremay is only 22. At the same age he hadn't made anywhere near the impact Yeremay has this year.

I'd definitely consider three at the back here. I'd do something similar to the Arsenal home game in the LC semi. As mentioned above, Schär stepping out of the three with Bruno and Tonali holding. Bypass the midfield if we have to (like the LC final) and let the front three do their thing. I'd bring Gordon back in, probably for Barnes. Let's hope for an Eddie masterclass.

Exactly. As although Chelsea could still pass us on GD they'd have to beat Forest to do that, meaning the best Forest could get would be 69, and they'd have to overturn a nine goals difference. One of them could pass us but not both. That may even improve tonight if Forest don't beat Palace.

They've just come back up from the third tier. Were down there several years, like Sunderland.

Not a rumour but would anyone take Yeremay from Deportivo La Coruña? Second tier but another two goals and an assist yesterday. Tearing up that league and wouldn't cost the earth. Down as a winger here but can play as a ten.

If Liverpool and Palace can do their bit now we could all but confirm it with a win next week.

Don't mind Brighton. No great feelings either way. If you're not including Villa in the cartel then it's 100% Villa for me. Can't stand them. Everton a close second. Disliked Liverpool under Klopp but less so now.

Didn't have my glasses on. Thought you were calling him an arse.

I think if you get those in then both Wilson and Vlachodimos could leave without any issues.

Yeah, think so. I was 18. Had had season tickets in the Milburn (level with the Gallowgate 18 yard box) with my parents until the end of the previous season. We gave my ticket up when I went to university in the September, and then about eight games in (when we realised it was going to be a sellout) decided to buy a standing season ticket in the paddock for me for whenever I made it back up. Got soaked that day. 😂

My mate's a Spurs fan and he stuck a bet on months ago that Spurs would lose to Man U in the final. Wins him about £600 if it comes in. He's obviously hoping it doesn't but he's been convinced for ages that's what's happening.

No interest in Spurs but was watching Man U. Not any more. Forest v Brentford it is.

I'll be somewhere in the bottom left of that photo standing in the Milburn Paddock, soaking wet.

I think it may be slightly easier than if they needed the points, but I agree their players will not just sack off the rest of their games. There's no UCL final or FA Cup final to rest up for, and no international summer tournament. Usually the phrase is that if you're not at 100% you'll lose in the Premier League. I think Liverpool might be at 95% but they'll still have enough to take at least a point off a misfiring Chelsea. Mind you, I thought Chelsea would drop points at Fulham so what do I know?