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The more money clubs have the more risk averse they become, and so they look for guarantees which cost big money. And when that doesn't pan out it comes at a huge cost. Man Utd are the poster boys for this. Pogba, Lukaku, Maguire, Mount etc. There's often this belief that they'll come in and do well as a given but that's not always true. Probably better off buying more of the more affordable talent you like, that you can easier move on if they don't pan out, and also that you are in position to replace because you haven't blown huge sums already.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of their style of play. Think Openda would be wasted in their setup. He's really good though. I'm sure other teams are looking at him.

They never look to get players in behind with any urgency. Arteta is a disciple of the 'control freaks' school of football that means they end up going against deep blocks. Think they want someone with more presence. With Haaland's recent success, that's the kind of stature they'll be after, as he'll be copying that too from Pep. Havertz is tall for nothing. Doesn't take advantage of it at all.

Bit on the smaller side. I think that's why.

Yeah, it was really close at one point between all four. Been a fun season to follow.

Great first time finish. Similar position Gordon was in last night when the keeper was in no man's land, and he put it wide.

Kean again ... 15th of the season.

It was five years ago and he was 19 years old

Classic Newcastle Online.

Moise Kean scores again. What a breakout season he's having.

Not sure I've noticed it this much before tbh.

Still find it strange. It is so quiet at times. Can hear the coaches clearly.

Remember he came back late on and even scored a couple and then right before we played the two key games against Brighton and Man Utd right at the end he was out again, and we dropped points in both. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/callum-wilson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/123682/plus/0?saison=2023&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=

Yeah, I get it. Still surprised at how flat it is. At times it's like a pre season friendly.

The difference in atmosphere from last night is pretty shocking

I've said this previously. As a matter of principle, especially with the so called top 6 conspiring to make things difficult for Newcastle, he should under no circumstances be sold to any of them.

Let's go! Great news.

Hmmm ... having seen the full clip it appears that evil woman is to blame. She must be stopped by any means! Jokes aside though, I think this more shows it is clearly a Sky Sports agenda to generate engagement because it gets Arsenal fans excited and Newcastle fans raging. She kept at it until Merson gave in and he knew it too. Pretty silly really.

This is what I don't get Liverpool fans complain every window about their lack of signings. The last two windows they've only signed Chiesa for £10 million.

I definitely feel like people completely take Tino's defending for granted now, he's been that good. If Trippier gets a run they will soon remember though.

I'm actually beginning to suspect some of you people of supporting Liverpool football club.

I've come to the conclusion some of you actually enjoy worrying about and tormenting yourselves obsessing over clubs he will be leaving to join. Very very strange.

Can someone with the know how please make a video of all of Merson's comments from the below clip, so they can be put in a tweet and shared relentlessly every time he opens his big mouth. https://www.skysports.com/football/video/33727/12682803/paul-merson-alexander-isak-better-have-the-x-factor

Absolutely perfect. Would then switch Bruno for Tonali at the half. And also Burn for Schar at the half. So that each of those players only play a half and not the full 90.