Geordie Ahmed

Without getting too much into the politics of it but since their inception the Saudi's have been an ally of this country (in fact the British Empire helped create the new state with violence might I add)

That arrangement suits the house of Saud and it very much suits Britain and the west, that relationship isn't changing. Russia hasn't been an ally so that comparison doesn't work.

Also, the fact that the hijackers of the planes were all Saudis yet it's Afghanistan that got bombed to smithereens whilst Saudi was untouched should tell you all you need to know about their relationship with the west 

2 hours ago, stlouismag said:

Today's Fulham match is on ESPN+ over here. Hopefully will have a nice after work treat to enjoy. 

It's on Sky Sports here

Wanted to watch Man-U/Atletico but the prospect of watch Bruce lose is so appealing 

3 minutes ago, Sean said:

Are these players actively trying not to score tonight or what? 

It's strange Pep didn't make a sub, it was clear they weren't going to score 

And there goes another decent chance, they aren't scoring today like

Just now, The Prophet said:

City goal please, anyone to win the league but Liverpool.

I'd prefer City to win the league but I think Liverpool will, they have the momentum

Surprised Pep hasn't made a change cos at this rate they aren't scoring

Another easy chance missed by City

Stat just came up 29 shots without scoring for City, the most this season

4 minutes ago, Disco said:

City getting closer 

They've been getting close all game, it's one of those where they could play for hours and not score

City dominating the ball and creating chances now but they've missed a couple of easy ones

Still reckon Palace will take the lead 

2 minutes ago, duo said:

Hopefully - make it more interesting

That City-Liverpool game on the 10th is likely to be the decider 

Palace looking dangerous on the counter, City sloppy in defence on a couple of occasions already

I think City will slip up tonight

11 minutes ago, leffe186 said:

Still got my free hit left but not sure when to use it. Any double weeks left?

None confirmed yet but there will be, next game week only has 4 matches so free hit might be worth using, I only have 3 players available 

23 minutes ago, neesy111 said:

Barca flying at the moment.

Aye, Xavi has done a wonderful job

It's a shame he didn't get the job in the summer 

32 minutes ago, ManDoon said:

I’d pay to see Edwards play football. I know it’s a bit Chad to say “only people who can play should comment” but you just know the guy couldn’t trap a bag of cement 

Reckon it's similar to Matt Hancock

I think being in a midfield 2 wasn't ideal especially as Longstaff was the other person

Get our normal 3 in midfield and we'll see the best of him

Having said that I still thought he was good, won a lot challenges and also won a few fouls. That passage of play which ended with Rudiger needlessly knocking him over was good from him.

He's just not very good with the ball at his feet, in turn this causes us problems as he is easily pressured and he doesn't find a pass easily 

He's been a good servant for the club and overall should be highly thought of but to kick on as a club he can't be in or near the first team 

Just now, Kid Icarus said:

4th is Arsenal's to throw away really. It'll be interesting to see how they'll do it this time if they do.

They still have Liverpool and  Man-U to play so there is a couple they can lose

But it would be criminal to mess it up from this position 

Have to say Arsenal play some really good stuff at times 

In the big games they are a bit soft so they'll need to address that

Hope they make top 4

10 minutes ago, Ikon said:

Agree. He did misplace almost every pass though. Even simple ones. Not sure what was going on. Wonder what his passing percentage was. 

Completed 6 out of 17 passes, 35% 

Class penalty that

I mean it should be given but annoys me we didn't get one awarded, didn't even tell the ref to have a look

VAR tells the ref to go to the monitor, so it is working

1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

To be fair to him, Chelsea are pretty much the best team at picking players second balls from any kind of poor touch. 
 

He was poor today but it was a very though task. 

It's the struggling to pass it 5 yards that was unacceptable today

That's his worst game since he joined. I get we didn't have loads of the ball and it's not easy against their defenders but it was how sloppy he was with the ball, couldn't even make a basic 5 yard pass