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He also seem to cover for Vertonghen at the back when the latter went forward, something which could work very well with MYM/Colo here.

Pardew has no excuse not to play him like he was first season now with the signing of Sissoko. All he needs is to free up Cabaye and Sissoko, and he would have done an immense job.

We've got ourselves into a good platform with the last 2 games and confidence seems to be coming back. Reading, QPR, Southampton have been hitting some form recently though, and even freaking West Ham managed a win. Cautiously optimistic as long as Pardew knows how to keep the momentum going.

Aye, not many times this season we can say we have played as a team and not strangers. Sissoko and Gouffran slotting effortlessly into our system was amazing to see. Sure we took plenty of positive vibes from the last couple of games.

Have to admit though that first 10-15 minutes after restart I was cussing Pardew for reverting to type. What followed was pure orgasmic heaven. Had not enjoyed a game like this for a long time.

Hold on. He's seen it now.

In perspective: Reading - Scored our first set piece goal (Cabaye free kick) Villa - First away win Chelsea - first come-back win, back-to-back wins in 11 months. Things are looking up.

Right, as he cut in on it. Santon had a good game including 2 nice assists. I was kinda surprised Ivanovic didn't shepherd him to the outside for his 2nd assist though. If he had done a bit of research he would have realised Santon pretty much can't cross with his leftie.

Was the cross leading to the first goal from his left or right foot?

Didn't Fergie get rid of McGrath and the drink culture at the club though? Pretty sure I read it somewhere.

My point is that it doesn't matter where they are from. We have Shola, a local lad who can be vocal at times whining at players, referees yet he doesn't put his words into action. Then you see the contrast from Cabaye who has been a leader and a huge influence in the last few matches. Sissoko, Gouffran have been giving their best too even if they have barely smelled the Geordie air. As long as the foreign lads make an effort in integrating into the team, it doesn't really matter where they are Geordie or English.

Shola. Cabaye. Enuf said.

Costs half a Obertan but twice the player.

Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Sissoko - Unlease Mayhem!

He was left shaking his head in disbelief.

That run where he chased a lost cause, beat Cole for pace and got a shot in. Nice to see the midfield weighing with their share of goals. Always thought that Cabaye and Sissoko will contribute their fair share. The best thing is, we will see Ben Arfa back soon.

Like the way he looked for options when he had the ball. Saw Santon free on the left and released him with the pass. Ba would have gone for a shot from range.

Just glad he is no longer on the pitch. The instinct he showed in his header off the rebound was what we feared.

Still crosses with his left when on the right flank but he might have just earned his peace today.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1322910/premier-league-clubs-25-man-squad-lists?cc=4716 25-men PL squad list. Love it that we can tell players' full names from that. Vurnon San Benito Anita.

QPR are drawing their way to safety. Julio Cesar is playing a big part in this.

Odemwingie deal collapsed after Junior Hoilett refused to move to WBA on loan.

That's the reason I used Saylor, mate.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1964/saylorfeel.jpg

Stoke have reached a deal for Jack Butland. He passed a medical yesterday and the deal is worth up to £5 million, with him loaned back to Birmingham.