Ketsbaia

In a morbid way I'm looking forward to an RvP injury - loads of money to burn and it gives a differential. There's a stalemate when he plays because EVERYBODY has him and are too scared to drop him.

Out of all the bad luck I've had this season, today is probably the worst: I used 4pts to make sure I had 11 playing this weekend - then Sagna got injured, Wilkinson got benched and Onuoha isnt playing. Down to FUCKING EIGHT!!!

Under no circumstances was Sky showing Fulham vs Stoke a good idea. Jeez, I hope someone gets sacked for that!

Don't think I've ever liked Pardew more

When I finally get a job and move out (hopefully soon!), I want to canvas one of your goals

This is the best thing ever - Cabaye as guest editor? I think I'll buy it tbh

Harper is still getting up from his last save for us, he's decrepit.

Elliot. We'll be fine, as long as the opposition don't have a shot on goal. Obviously if they do, we'd be back in relegation trouble.

I see Pardew's guesswork is spot on again

Krul needs time to heal his 'kicking the ball' bone.

That pic is class!

Ah shit, I wanted to win this one an' all

To be honest - even though I love laughing at him - they do.

Sounds like Willo is better at passing colds than that damn sphere.

Great. What about Sunday?

Ben Arfa needs a cameo because, although Luke Shaw looks promising, HBA could give him nightmares for years. Take advantage of his inexperience and let HBA run riot on his poor carcass. We'll be knackered and I'm a bit worried for this - Southampton are good, man. I'll go for a 2-2. Goalkeeper Debuchy MYM Coloccini Santon Tiote Cabaye Gouffran Sissoko Gutierrez Cisse BENCH: Goalkeeper, Taylor, Haidara, Marveaux, Ben Arfa, Anita, Shola

Superb display from Mapou, I still don't quite understand how he's here

Beast doesn't quite do him justice. He's a human wall with technique.

A solid, professional performance tonight and I feel we deserved the win. Metalist didn't offer much until Pardew's masterstroke substitutions - although that couldve just been our superb defending. Sissoko destroyed them, whilst Haidara and MYM were impressive. I'm often harsh on Krul but he really did save us near the end, hope he's ok. I didn't expect to go through after last week but it's great that our European adventure carries on Hope our fans get home safely.

Was VERY impressed with his debut. Promising

Apart from Shola thats not too bad. We've got nowt on the bench though. This one is finely balanced, it really could go either way. It was big that they didnt get the away goal, hopefully we can

Bit nervous about Barca's 2nd leg now

It's like Tiote all over again. It's always the next game until he finally, eventually plays him. Southampton are tough but we still have enough to beat them, however. Can't wait for Hatem's return!

Ben Arfa signing a new contract In the centre of the pitch, on top of a massive inflatable croissant. Once he signs, the croissant 'explodes', showering the crowd with black and white coloured macarons. That'd be football's most memorable moment ever

Newcastle Blog thinks so too I'll not get excited until Colin confirms it too.