Neil

I think if they get the same rating on this bizarre index they use, then they both get 3 points.

IIRC, he looked dead level. If we're using this whole "no part of your body that can score can be beyond the last defender" rule, then he seemed onside, as it was his arm which was furthest forward (since he was leaning that way). Literally talking inches.

They looked alright on MOTD, though they were majorly helped by no Bale and also Lennon getting crocked early on.

For the umpteenth time, don't be surprised by the bonus points man. They're utterly deranged and often have no link to how well players actually played. It's, I assume, this mental EA Performance Index they use which probably goes on pure statistics as opposed to the average fan being able to tell who's been the best player on the pitch.

67, very decent. Makes such a difference when your defence does their job for once.

Aye they are. You can change your team before Tuesday evening.

From the games of yours I've seen, this is the line-up I'd be wanting to see. What's up with HBA? Pardew must be seeing something in training that he isn't too keen on.

Anyone see that miss from Hamsik?!

Yes, I realise Roma scored after 3 minutes.

Should be under some sort of "double chance" section. Near to where DNB is maybe?

I have a vague memory of you being funny, Ginola. Napoli, Lazio-Udinese draw.

Potentially very tasty games in Italy tonight. Lazio vs Udinese and Napoli vs Roma.

Very small profit but would've been much much better if Arsenal had scored a goal. Never mind. Really fancy Napoli for tonight.

Villarrelol. About to lose again.

Reckon I'm going to get Jones in this week. Strangely, despite Man City's first clean sheet, I'd be wanting to get rid of one of Kompany or Richards to fund that move. Not sure who. They've generally been annoying me for the past couple of months by conceding every single game, especially late on when they were already winning comfortably. But maybe they've sorted themselves out now. Then again knowing me, I'll forget to do this transfer and end up putting in Phil Neville or someone. Anyway, 54 plus bonus points.

Wenger complaining about the 2 main offside decisions for the Man City goal and the Arsenal disallowed goal. He seems to be ignoring the fact they were both, er, correct decisions. But why left facts get in the way of a good whine?

About fucking time Man City kept a clean sheet.

We're at home btw. Not that that makes a difference frankly.

Opposition teams must breathe a huge sigh of relief when Arsene turns to Arshavin to rescue a game.

Would've been very harsh that.

20 mins.

The rules don't matter for the good teams, man.

That pass was offensively bad from Arshavin.

That's it Arsene, bring on someone who'll contrive to play worse.

In case of attacking danger, give it to Walcott.