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Let's go for an old school "players from (potential) relegated clubs" post, I won't include Wolves, as i just don't see it: Palace: Eze, Andersen. Forest: Johnson, Gibbs-White Everton: DCL (at a cut rate), Onana Leicester: Barnes, Maddison West Ham: Rice (unlikely), Paqueta (aye go on then), Zouma/Aguerd, Bowen Bournemouth: Solanke (would be a solid option), IDK any of their players Leeds: Gnonto Southampton: Lavia, Salisu, JWP. Anyone else to be considered?

The only player we don't sell for 100m is Bruno and possibly Isak.

Definitely feels like cometh the hour with regards to Isak. If we can replicate Arsenal at home last year against spurs....

I have us getting 18 more points, that gives us 62 and sees us finishing probably 5th/6th. Crucially I leant on the negative side of results. Spurs and Man United at home are massive.

Tomori.

He's been the best keeper in the league this season. what you are asking for is perfection.

They were awful against Spurs. Genuinely just gifted Spurs possession. Our midfield can out run theirs twice over. I really like Gibbs-White. Deal with him and we win IMO. Was critical of Bruno vs Wolves so I'm expecting a masterclass.

I fucking love him, me. He's 10/10 aerially and a 10/10 shot stopper. Alright, so he's like a 6/10 with his feet. That's a fair compromise IMO. Saved us tonnes of points this season. He's entitled to the odd shaky moment.

Bump. This lad deserves sooooo much credit. He's genuinely a good option for us and I never though he could even be that. He's direct running is really useful and he grafts his arse off.

And yes I'm sticking to my Thierry Henry comparison. such similar styles.

Looked gassed after half time but was class in the first.

I still there will be games where he will get crowded out by a low block but that header showed there is more than a poachers instinct about him too. He seems to have absolutely everything. Buzzing.

And that's precisely why all of us wanted him pulled out of the starting 11. It wasn't a punishment but a chance for him to reboot. He will be feeling on top of the world again.

There's no doubt that it's now Isaks time. Wilson still has a part to play. Reckon he will score a couple of crucial goals before the end of the season.

Noticed today he looked "chatty" with his teammates pre match. Can't help feel that he's finally feeling settled and perhaps making a few friends. It can be tough and not everyone settles in the same way. Him, Maxi and Willock are kindred spirits. All of them want to commit players and I for one fuckiny love it. Also him scoring that header was even more satisfying than had it been a raker.

Controversial but I felt it was quite a weak performance by Bruno and I adore him. He's lost his swagger somewhat in recent weeks but I don't doubt him whatsoever. Even great players can just dip slightly. Watch him fucking murder forest next week though.

Signed a new deal in the summer. He's cut out his mistakes, which was massive.

2 other points: I don't think Howe sees Gordon on the right. I don't think Willock is ready to start after his injury.

My guess based on nowt: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Targett Bruno Longstaff Murphy Gordon Maxi Isak

I won't be surprised or disappointed if Murphy starts. While he doesn't have the quality we need going forward, every now and then you need someone to inject some pace and directness back into the side. We've shown in the past that we tend to win games with the likes of Murphy or Wood into the side, I'm not sure if there's a reason for that though. The only thing that would surprise and disappoint me is if Botman is dropped for Burn, allowing Targett back in.

Have a good feeling, for the first time in a while. Without scoring, we've been playing at a really high standard. 2-0 Bruno, Willock

Could definitely be some sort of special feature on some channel. Would just love to see Eddie's face if he's asked about it.

Didn't realise Rich was picking me up on spelling. Cheers Hawk for having my back bro.

Oh I never get anything worthwhile like fucking transfer rumours. Just Swedish fermented herring.

I've got a connection to the bloke who drives and owns the team coach. Regularly gets tit bits like this.