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If we had more first teamers fit I think we win that comfortably. Unfortunately we didn't have enough to see it out. Fine margins, if Isak gets his hattrick then we also win. Nevermind. Keeps this little unbeaten streak going and chance to recharge over the break.

Yeah we look slow and ponderous against a low block as usual and they are really getting 10 behind the ball every time and then just countering well. There goal was a sickener though, literally first attack of the game and ever touch just came off perfect for them. Sort of game it's gonna be really hard to get anything out of unless we fluke a goal ourselves.

I have never liked Mike Dean but what he said was 100% correct. That whole panel couldn't get their head around that because the law is you can't stop the game then Spurs would have been well within their rights to insist the game would be replayed. Whereas if it's just a ref/var error, yes Liverpool are pissed off but it's no different to wrong decisions that have happened to other teams for many years. You just have to suck it up.

Paul Merson just proving once again that he's a complete prick on Soccer Saturday. Wouldn't watch it normally was just in the background.

Mind goes straight to that blatant Trent handball that led immediately to a goal for them last season when they were chasing us down for 4th.

The noise during and after the anthem was spine tingling. Made the hairs on the arm stand up and brought a tear to the eye. That's what it's all about, that's why last season meant so much to reach top 4, for this night. I know I am biased, but it's really good for football that we are up there competing again. Look at last night and the league cup final last year, you replace us with another team and it's a rather drab mild affair.

Just watching the highlights of the CBS coverage. Were Micah and Carragher pissed last night? Seemed to be having a great time and the presenter just looked like she had lost all control of them ?

I know this will get said every time he has a good game.. but the top teams wouldn't blink at £100m for this guy if he continues as he has since he stepped foot in the door. He is such a huge presence at this club. I really hope he stays for many many years.

Pretty flawless. Took the opportunity to burst forward for Longstaff's goal, knowing Mbappe wasn't gonna track back.

Man that was a really impressive performance. Best I think I have seen from him in a Newcastle shirt. The recovery when Dembele got goal side of Burn was huge and such a crucial moment in the game. Obviously ideally want Botman fit but part of me is really pleased he got to have his moment in the limelight. He was playing for us in the championship for fuck sake. What a journey?

So proud.

Pretty damn exceptional.

Aww man what a night. Love all the lads ☺️

I mean on paper, they should rip us to shreds. With Botman, Joelinton, Willock, Wilson and to a lesson extent Barnes all missing and Isak carrying a knock/off form. But this team and the manager have surprised me so many times over the last 2 years. What will be will be. But hopefully no overreaction if we do get beat from the fans. Just hope at some stage we do get to play our full strength side in the champions league and when everyone is on form. Will be nice to see how we perform at our strongest.

Ridiculous booking, it was a blatant foul by Anderson just get on with it. West ham away is looking tough now with half the team missing. Good game, suspension not withstanding. He seems to have the knack of getting his body Infront, is going to win alot of penalties.

Looked liked he pulled hamstring. Could be a while out which isn't good with our growing injury and now suspension list. Assumed he would start Vs PSG and West ham.

Never really factored Spurs as the one's to recover and get back in the top 4/6 but I guess they can take the place of Chelsea who I thought were going to be much improved.

Should be ahead by more than one. Hope can finish our chances better 2nd half and don't let it get nervy towards the end. Not sure we can keep this pressing for 90 with midweek game coming up. My god Burn was having a horror show out there. Would be inclined to put him out his misery and give him a rest.

Bet half of that atleast is just excuses to give some of them full rest. If not then thats one hell of a decimated squad adding to Willock and Barnes. But expect Botman, Isak, Burn and Bruno will all play. Wilson we obviously have to be careful with but assume they know when to pull him out. Seem to have managed his injuries really well since that one he got start of last year.

Starting to rack up those clean sheets numbers again. Let's hope we can go on a good run of non conceding again. Our record went to total shit at some point last year and had carried through to this. But the boys seem to be getting back to locking teams out again. ?

Like all players do, he just looked short of sharpness and fitness. Needs games. (hopefully some reserve/behind closed doors maybe.) Didn't help that City had the ball all first half. Eddie will ease him in gently and I'm sure he'll get some minutes here and there to show what he can do.

He looked like he was playing injured first half. Kept feeling his leg. Too slow and poor first touch playing him into trouble nearly everytime. Much improved 2nd half though. Still got zero concerns about him long term, once he's up to speed and acclimatised, he will be fantastic. Maybe 2nd half of season or even next season we will start to see his true level. Just like what's happened with Gordon.

Just needs to break that Klopp hoodoo now ?

Shame we haven't got a young 3rd choice striker for when Isak, Wilson or both pick up any knocks. It's a long season with many competitions to be going with just two. I know Gordon played there for England U21's but he's been so good from the left I wouldn't wana move him. On the flip side. Very few teams have two strikers of the quality of Isak and Wilson.

Shame we will likely have to go more or less full strength for this, especially with the revenge element for the cup last year also. Ideally you want easier fixtures so you can rotate the squad but it's also an opportunity to knock another big name out of this tournament. Should maybe have Willock back for this also ?