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Just saw the Cardiff missed penalties for the first time. Goalkeeper almost trolling them

What are you guys hoping for from Arsenal v Liverpool? Apart from the usual asteroid strike/red cards/injuries?

Yeah, it’s bizarre seeing people thinking 8th is your limit. Right now the league has a group of five, then a small gap, then a group of six. The top four are all still in Europe, teams outside that top 11 are taking points off everyone, and we’ve got the January transfer window. I still feel like anyone could make a run - good or bad. People got far too anxious about the derby but that comes with the territory. It’s a reminder that you’re not far off last year - the line-up was very similar to the one that finished last season. The competition at the top is tougher than it was then…but it’s tougher for everyone. All it would take for you, or us, or even fucking Chelsea would be a good run and suddenly you’re two or three positions higher and looking at the teams above you. I don’t think you’ll finish top four because you’re a long way behind and I expect at least two or three of the top four to go on a big winning streak. I think you’ve got every chance of finishing 6th at the very least though.

Just paying his wages, supposedly. Also have the right to buy him for €15-20M according to Ornstein. They must really want rid. Seems like a great deal. Low risk high reward.

It’s double-U. It’s in the name.

Christ man, just enjoy the win

They’ve tried. I wasn’t lying when I said it was men against boys.

They’re not lacking fight and determination. You’re just bigger, stronger, fitter and better.

Boys against men tbh.

It really fucking sucks. I envy people who can enjoy it. Of course, if it works out the joy is unconfined.

They always play this?

I know how much I hate being in your position.

Enjoying this. Wife went out for a haircut, dog has chilled out, nice unstressed lunchtime here anyway

Was that something they were talking about in interviews? Think that’s just something they all feel they have to say, and that journos always harp on about.

Was gonna say - it’s the FA Cup FFS.

I will say, I love watching derby games where I’m not that fussed about the result and can just enjoy the aggro. Hate our own derbies. Your team should be far too strong. Just need to hope that Bruno or Joelinton don’t go radge at some point.

Waddle’s coat looks too classy for him

Pritchard was with us as a kid and played for Brentford. Classy little player. “Jobe” is Jude Bellingham’s brother.

What Ledley achieved despite his physical limitations was mind-blowing. How good would he have been with even minor injuries? Stan Collymore.

Newcastle F-

Switch off your alerts/notifications. That’s caught me out in the past.

Good edit, did seem harsh.

Going to avoid the result?

On the subject of pundits, somebody pointed out that the ITV presenters for the game were an Arsenal fan and two ex-Arsenal players. And the co-commentator? Lee Dixon This used to be a Liverpool thing.

It’s a fascinating one from this perspective. I’ve not seen Sunderland play for a few weeks now so no idea what’s changed since Mowbray left. In the games I saw they were good but young. Played some nice football, got bullied a bit at times. Injuries or no, there’s a sizeable gulf between the divisions apart from Leicester. As long as you don’t lose your heads then you really should win. Clarke and Bellingham are dangerous, but I feel like these are the games where players like Almiron can take the piss a bit. Players with obvious flaws at the top level that just don’t matter as much lower down.