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That is a bit ridiculous to say tbh. So you'd start Colback + Anita ahead of their midfielders? Is Perez better than Coutinho? Come on man, let's not get carried away after beating West Ham 2-1 at home. We've been absolutely dreadful this season and so have they yet they're about a million points ahead of us. I did say starting line up, so nah, I´d start Shelvey and Saivet ahead of their midfielders. Not much between Perez and Coutinho for me, but I prefer Perez as he seems to be more versatile and hard working.

Based on what I've seen of them this season, the only players I'd have in our starting line-up are Moreno, Skrtel. Im a bit conflicted due to experience vs. potential, but maybe Sakho and Benteke as well. Edit: Sturridge as well, if fit. But he never is.

I really like him, just hope hes not Bramble mkII. Two huge mistakes in the last two games now, while playing really good otherwise.

Said it in the match thread, but it was beautiful to watch him. Not necessarily because he was exceptional (besides the 2-0 pass), but he brings something very needed to the team, and his contribution is worth more to the team than any new striker or defender would.

It was beautiful to watch Shelvey today. Improves the team more than any defender or striker would.

Feels a bit like when we bought Duff, which hampered the developement of N'Zogbia.

Hes left footed, right? Can he play as a wide left winger, or can he only play as cut inside shoot and miss right winger?

Would like to see something like: ------------------Elliott-------------------- Janmaat - Mbemba - Colo - Dummett Sissoko - Saivet - Shelvey - Thauvin ---------------Winjaldum----------------- ----------------Mitrovic-------------------- Perez as sub to replace either one of Thauvin, Winjaldum or Mitrovic.

Didn't know it was being argued other places as well, sorry for that. I'll leave it at this: I think he handled it deliberately, and got punished correctly.

“I told him what it was like here, but he wanted to come here anyway" Actively trying to prevent him from signing for us?

Wow, ok..! Arm stretched in unnatural position, Mbemba clearly aware that he has mistimed the ball as he is looking at his arm and the Man Utd player to try and block the header (which he manged successfully). It was more arm seeking ball than the other way around. Clear penalty.

Haven't read too much on here after the game, but are people actually arguing that Mbembas handball shouldn't have been a penalty?

Exactly, only reason for being in the worst team is because relative to his potential he did not perform well last season, but I can bet a lot on that he wasn't one of the worst players in Ligue 1 last season. I think Thauvin should get good run of games on the left before he is judged. One off matches and 5 minutes here and there is never going to help him settle.

Give him a rest, and give Thauvin a chance to start the next couple of games.

CB, LB, ST next pls

Probably intended to replace Sissoko so we can continue to play a pacy CM at RM if/when we sell.

You can see Dummet paid close attention as a youngster when they learnt to trap and pass. It´s like he reads from a book in his head every time he does it. "How was this again..? hm..Trap..catch the ball soft so it doesn´t ricochet away from me...GOOD! Done! Now...blasted, could swear I did this two days ago. hmm. ah yes! PASS! Let´s see, arms out, with the inside of the foot to the nearest player...excellent. Until next time! )

We are experts in creating memorable moments for our opposing fans.

Barry must be the only player in the PL that Colback can take on in a "sprint".

Dummett is Andrew Griffin on sleeping pills.

Anyone turning their nose up at the prospect of having Shelvey here is mental. Exactly what we need, would walk right into the team and should probably be made captain as well. Still young, so consistency could still improve. Never going to happen though.

Should try the Keegan tactic with: De Jong as Owen Mirtovic as Viduka Perez as Martins. Sissoko as Geremi Tiote as Butt Winjaldum as Barton Janmaat as Beye Mbemba as Faye Lascelles/Taylor as Taylor Mbabu as Enrique Elliot as Harper

Really, man? I´ve watched worse this season

It's been done to death on here, but I have to say, Mauro Severino is an excellent footballer name. I know we have failed on this before, thinking "oh with that name he has to turn out good" (Zamblera, Spear, Vuckic, Ranger, Danquah etc), but let's hope this one is the real deal and is signed up!