Neil

Came on here to specifically post that.

Don't know how reliable but apparently they're looking at whole of Euro 2021 being played in England? IT'S COMING HOME

Just comes down to the media obsession with the "top" clubs. Any underperformance is hugely magnified beyond belief. And yeah Liverpool have had a poor season so far and Klopp does deserve some level of questioning and criticism, but comparatively the media at large don't give much of a shit about Newcastle's performance. Or Everton's. Or Crystal Palace, etc etc. It fosters an environment where a team who should be pushing for top half (you) can float around 16th/17th without serious questions about the manager. Plus of course he's English, ex Man Utd and has pals in the media. That too.

From what I saw they were shite for the most part against 10 men. Don't think their price was in any way wrong, they just got a huge break tonight.

Was thinking this earlier, and how they've been able to come up with a style of play where they dont play with a centre forward as such and have kind of got Jesus to play a bit more Firminho-ish. I think probably because Jesus just cant be an Aguero. Got me thinking what happens when Aguero is back. Do they need to change style to accommodate him now? They create so many chances at the minute you'd think Aguero coming in would convert a bucket load. But would they create as many chances with Aguero not floating as much as Jesus is doing? Probably nonsense really. Even if they create less chances than they do now but have Aguero front and centre then they probably end up scoring more anyway. Nah I get the point. It's because as daft as it sounds, the whole team is involved with every attack. When they go forward, look at where the defenders are - they push up and just completely strangle the opposition. Cancelo moves into midfield, one of the forwards drops wide, it must be an absolute nightmare to play against. It's not like Gladbach here aren't trying to press them, City are moving it in such a ridiculous metronomic way and with such variety that you literally don't even know who to press next. Ridiculous.

This might sound ridiculous but City aren't very clinical are they? That was absolutely appalling just then. I feel for their absurd levels of domination and situations they get into, they should probably score more.

Then up steps Muggins here.

Given my luck last night take it with a pinch of salt, but Conor Hourihane looks great value to score for Swansea tonight. Had a freak defeat at the weekend but otherwise are going really well and home to relegation threatened Coventry. Last 6 appearances hes started 5, you can reasonably discount the 14 min cameo vs Man City. In only 1 of those games did he not score. 11/2 anytime with 365.

Astonishing arrogance wasn't it?

Unreal. Some stinking luck tonight. Hopefully kicks someone else.

Harrison goes off at HT, then Redmond and Armstrong immediately get a SOT. Fuck off man.

12 cards in his last 18 games, he's a maniac. Going to have him in a couple of doubles.

Savic starts, that's all I need to know.

The usual mentality in this country. If in doubt, do a clap and that will solve things. Absolutely pathetic.

Brilliant tackle that but so complacent from Raphinha.

Don't agree, think he's been quiet tbh.

Armstrong, Redmond, Harrison 1+ SOT each - 18/1

365 in play offer available if you've got an email about it, on the Chelsea game.

I mean very little about how the game went makes the original statement any less true.

The concern for Brighton I'd say is despite all the pressure, all the stats, most of the shots were scramble blocked shots as opposed to clear 1 on 1s. They arguably scored with their clearest chance, and I can't remember Guaita actually having much to do which sounds odd I know. I mean surely, surely they won't actually go down if they keep up that level of performance - but it's not bad luck they're down there.

Not saying you didn't, but having a shite penalty awarded against you and a pen/red card not awarded at the other end is going to turn any game.

Between the pathetic penalty and this incident just somehow being ignored, seems like you got screwed tbh.

Sounds ridiculous but City should probably score more than they do. The sheer amount of chances they create for themselves, they seem to mess quite a few up.

Zinchenko card - appreciate he doesn't get many but up against Saka I think he could be tested when Arsenal counter today. 17/2 looks very generous.

I feel I said it more eloquently.