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We've genuinely got one of the best defences in the league. Will look even better when we get our attacking players back, who will put teams to the sword and relieve even more pressure.

How's this guy behind Pickford BTW? Pickford had a great game yesterday, made loads of saves but he's equally as likely just to throw the ball in the back of his own net.

I thought he drifted in and out yesterday, which is fine, Wilson does the same but that outside of the foot pass was unreal. A sign of a quality player.

Still love this man. He's everything that I'm incapable of being.

It really is fucking sods law that we are sitting in September and we already have 2 long term injuries, one to a starter in Shelvey, and 3 knocks all to key players. You couldn't have hand picked worse injuries TBH. I suppose we should be thankful that we have a good manager and a solid squad, which means we can pick up points and put in decent performances anyway. Give me Bruno back for a sustained run FFS, points will come flying in.

Looks like we are almost at tipping point when it comes to VAR. Everyone seems pissed off today. There should be a league table for referees, open for all to see, they get demoted accordingly. They should also get paid more (hear me out), because right now there is this "poor little refs" thing that seems to go around. Pay them more, hold them MORE accountable and make it a profession that young football fans want to get involved in.

I'm in the pro-Willock camp.... just. I totally understand why people get frustrated with him, sometimes he seems to go missing, sometimes he runs down blind alleys but I think his overall contribution gets him by. He presses the ball well, carrys the ball forward well and gets into the box all the time. The issue is that his game is entirely dependent on end product. You can deal with him going missing when he's popping up with goals every now and then but right now, when the side needs him, he's fluffing his lines. What I will say, is that there are some senior players who aren't exactly putting in numbers either, Almiron, Fraser, Wood need to step up to the plate. Good thing for us is that Willock is a good alrounder, who will fetch a decent fee when we want to sell. Which we will if he doesn't get back on the score sheet.

We've become even better in defence with Pope and Botman, with the added bonus of having Burn and Targett as different options. Even Lascelles looks to have stepped up again.

Can't wait until he has Bruno sliding him passes.

First gameweek where I've felt like we've dropped points, (Liverpool and City were free shots). Soooo frustrated that we have basically lost 3 of our best players, 3 weeks in a row. I hope the time comes around where we go away to some of the sides in full strength and they are missing players.

Fucks the matter with Joelinton?

We look piss poor here. They have slowed the game right down and we don't have Bruno or Maxi for the spark.

No creativity? It's the same team that look dangerous at Anfield.

As opposed to Miggy who's a right lazy fucker?

Jermaine Jenas on comms, makes sense I suppose, after all he was in Liverpools 2005 champions league winning team. Scored the winning pen IIRC.

I don't like Everton at all but they are the lesser evil here. They are playing Liverpool, klopp and the ref.

I agree but I think he will have a big role as a squad player. I also think his injuries will be easier managed when he's not needed to play every game. I'd certainly like to see them both on the pitch at times.

Prefer Everton to win. Liverpool sliding would be more satisfying.

@Toonjam88 been in with the injury news yet?

I think had we been more desperate. We would have paid for a loan. We weren't desperate. We have 13 games with this squad.

Reckon Schar and Botman getting a rest will have paid dividends, hopefully we can squeeze Bruno in too. Isak will notch.

I can only see someone like Dendoncker on loan with an option.... that sort of thing. Eddie hinted a few weeks ago that he didn't want loans unless the player was invested long term.

Took literally 2 minutes for someone to have a pop. Be nice.

Since you are being cryptic, welcome to the forum whoever you are. I'd like to think Top Shagger wouldn't be afraid to join this forum. If you are not THE Adam P, I'm rather disappointed.

Are you THE Adam P? If you are, welcome.