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Maybe I'm imagining it but did the ref stop a continuation of play for one of the other penalty calls for VAR to confirm it wasn't just because there were so many PSG players surrounding him? Effectively rewarding their snidey behaviour

Well in, lad. Showed some real class in possession first half, cracking off the ball stuff in the second. Going to be a star.

To be in with a qualification shout for the final game while being in 3 competitions with an injury crisis is some fucking going.

Don't want to let the decision cloud what was a fucking monumental effort from that side today.

And where the fuck did 8 minutes come from

Would've taken a draw before so happy with that but what a horrific decision.

Showing some class torso deception.

If we can get a big 30 mins from Isak and Gordon, we can get another. Any kind of result would be absolutely insane.

How is he so good?

Love how he & Ugarte are nibbling at one another. Bruno wants him off

TIIIIINO

I don't think it was the initial plan but is definitely now an idea as the PL is renegotiating rights (exploring its own channel too, likely to drop in Asia first) and trying to understand their available assets if they're less reliant on broadcast money. There are some new commercial bods in the PL now who are apparently a lot more forward-thinking than previous so I do expect it'll go further down this route. It was also telling in that chat how unpopular we are too. The PL commercial council have been pushing for more parity of commercial rights between clubs - it was a proper case of Big 6 vs. the other 14 (big 6 didn't want it, other 14 did) and was gaining momentum. We've about-turned this year though which means the other 13 hate us (commercially) as much as big 6 do.

Had a chat with a pretty senior person at a club last week and he expects the PL to push for VAR to be sponsored in the next 2 years in line with the introduction of semi-automation It'll be fucking specsavers.

We've got some really underrated technical players going forward, I feel that problem has been a bit overanalysed for a while now. Obvs, the more the merrier though. We're not as good at holding possession as we could be when we're up against it though. That usually comes from a mix of problems at the back and in midfield but I reckon it ultimately stems mostly from the fact that Howe wants us to be progressive as much as possible - it naturally leads to more turnovers. Trippier has been one of the worst this season in our 'bad' performances for ambitious passing from the back leading to counters but he's a technically excellent player. Feels like next moves should be a pacey, young CB who can fill in at FB, and a versatile striker.

Nice. One crucial thing he also brings that back 3 shape is recovery pace as well.

Can't believe how bad he's currently looking, like. Genuinely struggling to do much right in a game, constantly picking the wrong options. Must be maddening.

This month really is the key period, like. If we can get through this week without losing to PSG and hopefully getting the better of Man U, you'd like to think there's some added hope with some players back on the horizon - Longstaff, Barnes, Anderson, and Wilson. Perhaps Botman too. If we get to the end of the month and we're within 6 points of 4th, I reckon we've got a real shot at kicking on in the second half of the campaign.

Simple Jack from Tropic Thunder.

Great game for the neutral. Spurs looked better than expected considering they're missing Maddison, tbf. Huge period for Villa coming up. Some really tricky games, mixed in with random Euro travel too, over the next few weeks.

There are definitely things we can do to improve atmosphere but it does feel like making the jibe today is a bit weird considering it was actually pretty great in parts. Still, glad they've done it if they actually read the replies.

He's so smooth with it. Everything looks effortless.

Think he's been class since the Brighton game, tbh. Would even go as far as to say this is his best run of form for us. Sure, not bagging goals like he was a year ago but his overall game is looking fantastic at the moment (daft moments aside).

Fernandez is evidently a very good footballer but his influence on games is so minimal. Pretty poor defensively, very little cut and thrust in the final third. Does help hold possession relatively well.

Defo not been running as much this season but his technique today in multiple moments was

That felt like a very similar goal to his first against Liverpool. Pass into him and finish.