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Barton would have made a massive difference here instead of Guthrie.

Mental ones?

Jonas imo - he's the only attacking outlet who can retain possession in the final third. As frustrating as he is. Really? He can run it up there but WILL lose it. He relieves the pressure though. Nobody else can - Tiote aside. Sick of this urban legend being the only defence people have for Jonas these days. Guthrie = not strong enough Routledge = direct but not a possession keeper. Tiote = First 2/3rds player. Meaning Jonas is the only one of the three who can beat a few men and take the pressure off. That doesn't mean he's always productive nor his delivery is always good but I think the point stands.

The old Shearer tactic; use your own defender as shield to break away from your marker! Had assumed it was that until the Big AC started tweeking Sols nips.

Jonas imo - he's the only attacking outlet who can retain possession in the final third. As frustrating as he is. Really? He can run it up there but WILL lose it. He relieves the pressure though. Nobody else can - Tiote aside.

Whats with the Carroll/Campbell love in at the edge of the box for every corner? They're proper caressing each other ahead of the set piece.

Jonas imo - he's the only attacking outlet who can retain possession in the final third. As frustrating as he is.

Guthrie looks fucked already.

Sky doing their best to big up Carrolls foul. Thanks.

QFT.

There you go Scharner - I think we'll call that 2-1 to you now.

Tiote and Sol the only reason we're not behind here.

Which we can't afford to do with Shola on the pitch as he has no ability to retain possession or run into space for a long ball to worry them on the break. His inclusion is a big part of the problem in the early stages imho.

We're waiting for them to score before we start - same old story.

Isn't it Jara who should have walked against us last year due to constant fouling of Jonas?

Great turn Tiote.

All WBA here.

Sol looking a little hesitant here.

My money is on AC smashing him at some point. Expecting red mist at some stage.

Groin strain.

He looks fucking wired today. It's like he's 300% fitter and faster than anyone near him. Fucking machine.

Classic 'Let him know I'm there' challenge from Scharner.

QFT - Barton's been a revelation this season - a far better player than he's shown previously. We'll miss his set pieces too.

Wouldn't be surprised if Man Utd wanted him too.

Fuck it.