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Anyone that doesn't want to see us play in Europe is just bonkers. I've been wondering a couple things recently about the CL and haven't asked for fear of a jinx or something, but fuck it. Might as well enjoy thinking about it while it's possible. Does anyone know how much money you get if you play in the CL qualifier and lose? I know the group stage is the lucrative part. Also, does it fall during Ramadan?

Dont feel it made a difference to the game at Swans. But today it did. He is frustrated hasnt scored in a while. Stoke comes next and he loves scoring against them. Think the Ferguson > Ba sub at Swansea changed the game entirely. Put us back in control. Didn't like his attitude the whole game today and the minor incident with Pardew is not acceptable behavior. I think a quiet word from Pardew could sort things out though. Plus, and I say this with no knowledge of the team's training schedule during such a long layoff, but I would give Ba a solid 4-5 days off - no football, no running, no lifting. Just syrup and relaxation. Think it would do him a lot of good mentally and physically.

That's great.

I think it's being slightly pessimistic (from our perspective) to mark Chelsea down for 18 pts.

It's pretty clear he has some skill too. He plays nice, crisp passes along the ground when we're kicking it around. When it comes to Williamson he starts his juggling routine.

And as much as I like him, if we keep winning but he's unhappy just because he's not the center of attention then we can find someone else. (Not saying he is, btw.)

Makes it all even more impressive... http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php

Had a good plan from the start and when they started pressing more early in the 2nd half he made a sub that completely changed the game. Plus the fact that our new resident mackem hates him makes me like him even more.

It should be, but that's not how this club rolls. We'll probably scrape a 2-1 win. Would love a 5 or 6-0 with Ba getting a couple. I'd also be good with him not playing at all (maybe a late sub if needed) to rest.

How are the rules not officially published yet? It's April. Reeks of them writing them to fit whatever is in their best interest.

Very assured performance. Don't even remember a nervy moment.

GD up to +6.

Think the whole back four have been very good. Yes, that includes Danny Simpson.

Might be the understatement of the century.

Long 2 months though.

Ferguson for Ba changed the game for us.

I think that's just because he likes to play every minute of every game.

You'd think he'd be happy when his teammate and countryman scores a good goal though.

Ba is jealous. Need him to get a hat trick soon.

that was the first goal too right? First was Jonas > Cabaye.

Cabaye is awesome when pushed forward.

Cisse is fucking incredible. Like seriously the greatest player the world has ever known.

Sinclair scares me.

We need 3 points today. Then we can worry about Monday. HBA is crucial to us getting a 2nd.

Ferguson's energy was needed.