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The fluid in the knee should become less common now, it is only happening now to protect the knee until his muscle builds back up to normal

WBA just look like they want it more.

The was I interpret Pardews reasoning is that if Ben Arfa came on he would cut in a lot and play in the centre where it would be very congested, whereas someone like Sammy hogs the touchline therefore making the pitch wider and helping to allow more space in the centre for the rest of the team

I assumed he was giving Raylor a chance to redeem himself, given that the game was lost. If he had just taken him off and then not started him next match his confidence would be knocked even worse. At least Pardew showed him that he has faith in him by giving him until the end of the match to try and improve. This allows him to give Santon a chance without damaging Raylor morale too much.

Pitiful from Raylor

Oh right my bad

Why is Pulis claiming Best is offside from the goalkick leading up to the first goal, surely a professional manager should know that you cant be offside from a goalkick

The fluidity is beautiful to watch!!

Very hit and miss

How have we not scored!!!

Cabaye's passing range is immense

Artheroscopy (keyhole surgery for meniscus) is very minimal, takes around 5-10 minutes on the table and usually are walking the same day. So is possible he could be back in 4 weeks, all depends how big the tear is.

More likely Pardew means back in training in 4 weeks, but will take 2 weeks plus building up his leg muscles, before he has a chance of playing. As long as he is rehabilitated properly and they are carefull at times when he hasnt played much football , the injury shouldnt reoccur.

Knew it: geordie4eva69 martyn im going back into the recording studio and im going to have a go again after 3years and go 4 the x factor

Probably because it's not a serious injury risk; Anderson, Honda, Van Nistelrooy, Torres ect have all had similar injuries in the past

He should apply for next celebrity big brother, would be amazing

ACL is ligament, cartilage injuries generally are not as severe as ligament injuries

Basically if its ok if its just swelled up, but bad if it's torn again

Pretty much this. Had a quick read up, could just be a small tear and not require surgery, would still swell up if that's the case. Fingers crossed it just swelled a little bit and it's precautionary, from the quotes ('Santon's knee looked a little bit unhealthy after training), it sounded like he completed the training session, and then it swelled up after. Would hazard a guess that a larger tear would stop him from continuing? Perhaps it wasn't that bad #overlyoptimistic I'm hoping this is the case. Well the part of the meniscus that was torn has already been removed :http://www.inter.it/aas/news/reader?N=33636&L=en Therefore part of the shock absorbancy in his knee is no longer there, so will be vulnerable to occasionally swell up when his muscles havent been tuned up properly i.e. not having played much football

The length of time he is out will depend on whether or not they allow it to heal naturally or go for surgery. If they allow it to heal naturally it would be under a month, but as there is a lack of blood flow often surgery is needed (6-8weeks)

He had a torn meniscus before, it is very common to reoccur, usually after surgery you can be back playing within 6 - 8 weeks depending on how fast the swelling goes down.

Had an off day day away from home (every team has them) yet still managed a point and with 8 points from 4 games, I wouldnt get too hung up on it

Obertan vs Traore - only one winner in that. Anyone know the deal with Harper atm, not even on the bench

Michael Johnson from Man City seems a big possiblity

Looks like a mistake, still 1-0