Geordie Ahmed

It was a clear red card but convinced VAR didn't get involved as deep down they knew Havertz should have went I also don't think he does that if Havertz is rightly sent off, not only was there no sending off the ref made it worse by booking 3 of our players and then Bruno was just raging and wanting to knack someone A yellow card was coming at some point, the actual yellow was a joke but if I had to pick a game for him to miss out of the next 3 it would have been Bournemouth as he'll be needed against Chelsea and Man-U

He is just ridiculously good, when Botman is back I would like to see them interchange during games because it really opens up some of the passing options for him He's criminally underrated, even amongst some of our fans but certainly among football fans in general (In a whatsapp group with fans of different teams I was laughed at for putting him in my team of the season so far, bunch of doylems don't have a clue)

Am I correct in thinking since Howe got the job we've only had 5 losses at home? Liverpool (3 times), City (once) and Arsenal (once)?

He bottled the Havertz sending off and VAR did nothing to help He then compounded things by booking three of our players and as a result he set the tone of the match, that was completely on him Bruno should have been sent off (not bothered since Havertz wasn't) but I reckon VAR doesn't intervene as they know Havertz should have gone As for the goal, don't envy the officials, there was a lot to unpick, just glad it was in our favour

Their match thread on us hasn't been parsnipped yet, made for delightful reading They thought the Havertz tackle was funny and it was hilarious how 3 of our players got booked, they were delighted Then they were raging because Bruno didn't get sent off, they started to question VAR (ironically they didn't question it for the Havertz tackle) Then the goal, the rage went to a level we've never seen before, the same VAR that didn't send off Havertz was now corrupt and we've paid them, etc etc and we are shite and jammy Loved reading it because I can sense the hurt and long may it continue

This one is special

We've got 3 bookings from what should have been a red for them

That's a blatant red card

3 assists for Doku

Aye, it's an own goal

Actually, turns out it was Akanji, Doku with the assist though

Doku again

If City don't ease up this could be 10

Bournemouth going to get an absolute pasting

Ten Hag was the one who brought McClaren in, they have previous together as Ten Hag was his assistant at Twente over a decade ago Also when Ten Hag was appointed it seems like it was done on the basis of him being given control, which no top or high performing club really gives to managers/coaches nowadays They lack a proper football structure, at the moment it's Ten Hag wanting a player (usually someone he's worked with before) and then the money men go and negotiate a shite deal They need a Dan Ashworth equivalent and until they get one they'll continue to be an absolute mess

At the time of the injury 3 months was mentioned and then new year was referenced, so assuming that initial timescale is accurate we might see him end of December

Despite the changes on paper he named a side strong enough to beat us The issue and ultimately what will probably get him the sack is that his team looks badly coached bereft of ideas and confidence, whereas despite us playing a weaker side we played with confidence and a clear plan

We are being linked with Marcos Leonardo from Santos Though, based on our record of being linked with South American players he'll end up at Chelsea

19, not that it really changes your point Some talent and shows what a mess Chelsea are that they had to sell him to balance the books

This is my thinking too Plus, I know he's only one player but they'll be without Salah in the semi finals, which can't be a bad thing

Delighted he had a good game and even better he got himself on the scoresheet. Against City he didn't have a great game (not having a go as it wasn't an easy first game considering he didn't seem to play much for Chelsea even during pre season and it was against top opposition) so it's good to see he has put that past him. Last season the games I saw of him, it was his technical ability and confidence on the ball that stood out and he showcased that last night.

From a Man-U perspective they'd see it as poor defending but from ours I think it started with Joelinton winning the ball superbly, so when Willock had the ball their midfield was out of the game Then after that Gordon makes a very clever run, which has Lindelof starting to follow and drop, that run results in him blocking Maguire and by the time Lindelof realises it's too late Whilst Gordon doesn't get an assist for it, he effectively created the space so it's as good as an assist for me

He's fantastic, missed those driving runs of his He gets into decent positions to score, just needs to keep working on his finishing because someone of his ability should be hitting double figures with relative ease

Solid performance, considering the injury he had it would have been understandable if there was a hesitation to get stuck in but there was absolutely none He was happily getting stuck in and made sure to get the ball and the man Gutted he didn't quite connect with that header as a goal for him would have been lush

He's superb, defensively really solid and is powerful when attacking A different attacking threat to Trippier but a useful alternative to have Howe has a real challenge on his hands giving him sufficient minutes, understand why Trippier is first choice but his performances warrant more than the odd game