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I think Obertan will play because Pardew will want him back on the pitch as quick as possible after being "applauded" off on saturday. Team: Elliot- Going on the basis that he started the last cup game and that Harper has gone Santon- Perfect chance to give him some game time and Simpson a rest (family issues and all that) Perch- The only other real option Coloccini- Has to play if Taylor is out Raylor- Can't see Pards moving Ferguson in for him Obertan- Reasons above Gosling/Cabaye/Guthrie- One of them will play, depending on how the manager feels Abied- Being moulded in the Tiote role Marveaux- Needs a game Ben Arfa- Obvious Best- Because i believe he will make way for Ben Arfa in the first team soon

My guess is that Tiote had the "slightest" of niggles and Pardew has cleverly used it as a reason to rest him against Blackburn (even though he would have anyway), by next monday he will have recovered.

Keeping his Pards close to his chest.

Berbatov is a forgotten man really. Unbelievable.

He opened the game up yesterday, no doubt about it and that led to the goal.

Take it that the rule about taking a free kick while the ball is still moving has changed. Seen loads of people do it this year.

They have alot of good players but not enough great players to live up to their expectations. The fact they are still playing Carragher tells you everything. Gerrard will never be the same player he was, this is something they need to come to terms with. They sold their most dynamic and in-form midfielder in Meireles and signed Henderson for twice the money.

Elliot Santon Taylor Perch Taylor Abeid Gosling Obertan Marveaux Ben Arfa Shola

Some people on here think Reina is "clearly" the best keeper in the league, i don't agree. Although Krul isn't quite there yet.

I hate the way Dogleash has added an o into Suarez's first name, turning it into Louis. Fucking despise Liverpool more than any other club at the moment. Cunts. Didn't we used to have a resident Liverpool fan on here? He was alright too.

Another personal favourite, "that lad will never make a footbaaaller".

Its the same fans that shout "wake up" at the players, what the fuck is that going to achieve?

Thought he looked quite sharp yesterday actually, finds some very dangerous spaces. Of course he's going to lose the ball at times, he's a risk taker, it's also the reason why he's such a fantastic player.

Jonas, good question.

Behind a striker for Ben Arfa, that's that sorted then.

Absolutely, he hits the nail on the head everytime, without sounding like he's trying to bullshit people.

Sending a real message to Ranger and the rest of the squad on discipline.

Great answer by him re- Obertan.

Good reply by Pards, can't wait for the Obertan reply.

Says Elliot is alot better than he showed against Forest. Would like to send him or Harper out on loan.

Ask him about Maiga for christ sake

Who gives a fuck about Steve Harper.

He said he "can't wait" to give him a chance.

Wanted to get a centre half in, good to hear it's on his mind.

Sounds pissed, can they not filter out the nob heads?