The Prophet

He couldn't could he?

Win on Wednesday abd we're five points clear of 6th.

Zirkzee has been there best player, been impressed with him.

He was very good up until the Leicester game.

Thought the balance of chances was quite even.

Frustrating half. They're here for the taking, but we need to step it up.

They're essentially in pre-season mind. He's just using this time to experiment with different tactics.

That Man United midfield lacks a bit of pace.

We were?

His hearing has been adjourned until the summer.

Getting Fulham (h) vibes about this. Hopefully I'm just being a massive fanny and we batter them.

This time next week we'll have played three games and have a pretty good idea where our season is heading. Exciting times.

Win the next two and there's daylight to 5th.

It's probably just me, but just doesn't seem the best timing. Didn't think it was to begin with though to be fair. I'm sure it'll be fine, Wor Flags are superb and rarely get it wrong, but a tribute to a former manager while we fight for Champions League and our current trophy winning manager is hospitalised doesn't seem like a tone setter.

You'd have thought the King Kev display will be pushed back again, shame as it looks as though a lot of effort went into it.

Big fan of Fernandes out Southampton.

Strange Rogers never seems to get a rest. You'd have thought today would have been the prime game.

I wonder if Burnley's likely promotion will impact any potential Trafford deal.

While Palace are generally very impressive away from home, they haven't really had to play well here, they're just targeting City's left side every time.

One game at a time brother.

I'm reaching here, but... ...is it possible a £50 million budget is in terms of amortized amounts? So for example a £50 million player on a five year correct would be £10 million plus wages.

He obviously brings a lot to the table off the pitch. If we're heading into a period of transition where the older leadership team are being binned off (Wilson, Trippier and eventually Burn), you probably want to do it at a gradual pace so you don't fuck the very good dressing room balance that Howe has built.

To be fair, could easily see Man United sweating out a barely deserved draw. I don't think they will, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility.