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He should be in midfield!

There’s a distinct lack of appreciation in this pre-match thread for what is a wonderful opening post! Even though you do most of them and they’re all fantastic I want to give you the recognition you deserve. I’d never heard of these but I’m now up for the game a bit more having read this

I see you meant Bruno or Joe need replacing. I take it back then. Can’t always get the point when skim-reading whilst on the loo

This made my brow furrow so hard I sniffed up chest hair As if Tonali needs upgrading

Best player on the world got injured. Gutted. Hope it’s not too serious. Rugger players get “Stingers” all the time and come back in a few weeks. I’ve never known what one is but I hope it’s just that

He’s a football first defender. Looks to win it and play not win it and get rid. Which can be risky when you’re in a new league and not used to the speed of play. I don’t blame him too much for the goal though and think he’ll be a good signing. Remember Botman against Spurs away last year, 4 mins in loses Solanke and got outmuscled for the header. It can happen to a centre back getting up to speed. No need to permanently doubt the quality or call them braindead etc.

Mike Maignon

Gilberto Silva

I’m struggling to understand why Bruno being able to shoot would lower his value?

Beat Arsenal and leave with a deal for Saka to come Toon.

I was burned by high hopes for Lomano Tresor Lualua and Hugo Viana. Sir Bobby said Lua could be a world beater. If youth can fool SBR, I’m not putting my hopes in them

Murphy is not a purple patch. He’s played the same way and got good goals & assists for his minutes the last 2+ seasons. Almiron was a purple patch banging in volleys and running through teams. Murphy’s playing the same low crosses and passes into feet he always has. He only falls away if Isak does and fails to convert them. Plus, Murphy’s got growth potential if Barnes regularly starts left wing and plays higher up as Barnes’s finish loss of chances plus his mam’s dinner

I’ve always expected Eddie’s elite mentality. So I’ve been shocked to learn that actually, Howe is the b00bs, and JT the brains!

Gordon’s cross for Isak’s header against Arsenal at home shows he can produce there. He needs to get adaptable

Liverpool! Heheheheheh

I can’t chill. I’m too defensive of our club. I want Man City to win the FA Cup and no English team winning the UCL as I want US to be the story when this season is reviewed. We’re the coming team. Our first trophy in 70 years is unique and special. I don’t want people saying it was a year of firsts for smaller clubs, with say Palace winning the FA Cup and Villa the UCL. I want teams knowing they need to fear the Toon next year as we are the coming force. imagine waiting 70 domestic years and then being usurped by Palace & Villa. Yuk!

Not gonna lie I’ll be bitter and salty as funk if Arse or Vile win the UCL

I’m almost into Leicester. Never seen us lose in the flesh in my life. A dead cert win or draw!

Some nice touches but the song puts me off. A no from me.

Happy with Isak winning all those. But he’ll still be second behind BDB for the Ballon D’or!

Not Joe’s fault he’s as strong as a bull in a game played by rabbits. Also, a ban for Burn is harsh.

Saka to Newcastle. Let’s truly announce ourselves as upsetting the Big !

Only thing missing for me, and it’s a minor gripe, is Mandy. Loved me some Stavely! Really wish she was in on this she’s a hero!

Wouldn’t surprise me if Osula’s role was to be like Cato for Pope & Dubravka!

Apart from I’d swap in Woodgate for Botman I agree with your picks