The Prophet

The Chelsea game was already Friday night.

Aye, you'd imagine they'll have a B team out on Thursday, it didn't really need to be moved tbh.

Does this geezer know the lottery numbers too?

I'd say Essential: GK, RCB, RW, ST Would be nice: CM, LB or RB

Aye, probably because he was a bit pants and was thankfully never needed.

Is it not good to have quality depth in at least one position on the pitch though?

It was a zero-risk signing at a time we had absolutely no cover for Trippier. Thankfully we didn't need to play him.

Remember how badly he handled Hall and Gordon though? They're only two of our best players now.

Sounds like he's starting to turn a corner. We might actually get some interest for him this summer.

It is, but it's partly because of where they're receiving the ball.

I've deliberately not crunched the numbers too much. A very big if, but if Palace beat Forest and Bournemouth beat Villa, would a draw do here?

It'll improve once Botman and/or a new RCB comes into the side.

We've also beaten Arsenal (twice), Chelsea, Forest, Villa and Bretford at home, along with draws against Liverpool and City. There's a big distinction in the home and away fork when it comes to top half teams.

Having watched it all the way through, I thought a point was about right. First half was a bit of a non-event. We were better after the break, but didn't really feel we did enough to win the game, granted both teams will argue they had their chances. It'll prove to be a decent point should we win those two home games.

I mean he's not bad, but £50 million?

Must say, I'm not as confident as I was a couple of weeks ago. That said, much like ourselves, Chelsea struggle away to top half teams losing at Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Villa and Brighton. While they've won a few they've looked far from convincing. If we're on it and I'm sure we will be, we'll beat these, but I think it'll be a tight, nervous affair. 2-1.

It was meant to be 12.30 on Saturday, but they shifted it with Chelsea being in the EC semifinal.

He needs a couple of big performances before the season is out. He's front and centre to be hounded out. While Barnes, Tino, Pope, Tonali, Gordon, Murphy, Trippier, Dubravka, Hall, Burn and Willock (the first time) have all shaken it off with a decent run in the team, the constant berating of his defensive work and sighing at any misplaced passes could sap any remaining confidence he does have.

Why did it take so long to clear the penalty decision? Ridiculous.

Really good when he came on. We need to find a way to get him back in the side.

Since the cup final we're W5 D1 L1. Pretty good form if you ask me.

It's not just that. City have an easier run in with no competitors to play.