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Fuck off did they just put Havertz out there to complain about fouling. Chelski were being dodgy fuckers the entire game.

Christ we are so well-drilled. If we get a few more injuries i imagine the whole youth team can come in and know exactly what is going on. Imagine this team used to train 4 days in 11. Havertz should be off, imagine he got pissed off being in Dan Burn's pocket.

Very interesting line-up. Midfield three not even on the bench. I enjoy watching Joelinton more against the big teams when he can physically man-handle some superstars but oh well. Dont really mind if we rest half the team against these. If we are still in it late on i suppose we can bring on Maxi and try get something.

Fucking Hell we are good

Actually feel relaxed about it myself, abnormal this.

How did Schär end up there for the 2nd? I was really happy for Wood to win that duel lol

Just saw Man City's penalty against spurs taken back with VAR. NO WAY do we get that decision, 5 seconds it would take for var to go with the on-field decision.

I think Howe's aim is to have the whole squad comfortable on the ball, especially centre halfs. Can see new/new/Schar/Burn the squad if he wants 4 centrebacks already next season. Possibly Lascelles or Fede to stay. But i think Schar is the only one he will be actively pushing for keeping, as he is the only ball-playing centre back we had when he came in.

Some quick ratings from moi! Dubravka 7 - meh had to do very little. came out when he needed to again. Trippier 8 - you saw how much poorer we are offensively when he went off. Incredibly important player - Burn/Schar 8 Manq 8 - Shame he had to go off Dummett 7 - didnt look as comfy. Krafth 7 - Did his best and was more comfortable after we went into 3 at the back. But he isnt Trippier. Shelvey 9 - Thought he was excellent, fit and defensively great too. Couldn't believe the amount of times he actually tracks his man and stays on his feet. Willock 9 - Not the greatest on the ball but kept winning it time and time again. Joelinton - 8 Not as effective with a yellow early on. Still worked so hard but lacked some shithousery since he had to be a bit careful. Maxi 6 - Disappointing but still caused them 3 yellow cards and a couple of good chances. Fraser - 7 works incredibly hard and has a great understanding with Trippier. Wood 6 - Needs a goal but seems a bit crap. Works hard as always. Thought Howe got everything spot on. We looked vulnerable after Trippier went off and it didnt take long for him to change the formation because and we nullified them after that. Luckily Targett is back for the next one. I didn't really feel nervous now and I think it showed that the players didn't either.

With half the team hobbling around and we already used 2 subs i can understand not bringing Bruno on in the 60th though.

Our team is so balanced and good. If Fraser and Wood were slightly better we would be so dangerous. Midfield has been bossing it. Feeling like Guimaraes for Joe because of the yellow is on. Shelvey been the best player for me. Incredibly surprised when he followed Ramsey for that run. Maxi been quiet, their left back seems pretty good. Hopefully he can get some joy in the 2nd half.

Think it will be easier to drop Shelvey for this after watching MOTD of villa vs Leeds. Leeds play a bit similar to us and Coutinho cut them to shreds with Leeds' high line. Our back 4 with Shelvey slouching around is a wet dream for him, I think Howe will play Bruno for this.

Started watching this guy after the takeover. Beats the shit out of most pundits and has good knowledge.

Best interview i've seen from an NUFC player that.

Some humiliation would have been delicious with the amount of dirty stamps and challenges they got away with. Really the best team won on all counts. Can't believe they tried to "pass it to the goalie" and then score when they should have given us the ball.

Oh and thought it was funny as hell Southgate sitting with Amanda. When we scored he couldn't really celebrate and just sat there while everyone was going mental.

Dubravka 7: Ran out when he needed to, wasn't really tested. Trippier 10: Absolutely world class, every touch is so good. He also is so clearly a winner. Winding up the opposition and not going over the top himself. He is everything we've been missing for so long. Schar/Lascelles 7: Both were pretty good , nothing special. It's a bit worrying how easily a ball over the top can unbalance them, especially Lascelles. but they have the fight and you can see how much they care. Lascelles was absolutely gutted after the OG he couldn't do much about. What a bullet header he had to make it right right off. Also noticing his leadership skills with trippier getting in their faces and pushing the scumbags away when there were handbags. Targett 8: Didnt notice that everton did anything down his side. If we can have a competent left back playing the whole season it will be fantastic. Shelvey 7: Did ok i thought, works harder and gets around as much as he can with his limited physicality. Still has that red card in him thought and could have ruined the game for us after 20 minutes or whatever it was. Joelinton 7: Did ok as well. Contributes to so much fight and ball-carrying in midfield. Please just ban him from shooting or something. Willock 8: His technique isn't great and he often puts too much or too little in the pass or carry. I think he usually plays better in the 2nd half as players get tired and it opens up for him to have a second longer on the ball. His work rate was absolutely immense though. Ran his heart out for 95 minutes and was unlucky not to score. I think a goal would do him a world of good as well. I think he has the off-the-ball movement for the role he has, but he needs one for them to start flowing. Fraser 7: Did his job, works well with trippier which is why i think he will keep his place for the remainder of the season. Shanked in a goal which is good. We need more of our midfield/strikers to actually get goals. ASM 10: Absolutely fantastic Wood 6: Another one who probably needs a goal. But looks a bit shite to be honest. Cannot fault his work rate and heart though. I think we saw a well run club adressing the weaknesses in the squad and plugging as many holes as they could in the transfer window. We have been hearing for 14 years that we need "the right personalities", and very often seeing the wrong personality come into the club because they were cheap. Every single man out there had the heart and didnt stop for the entire 90 minutes, and everyone knew what the plan was. Everton on the other hand acted too late and probably got the wrong man, who also signed 2 similar players who havent gotten into their teams at their previous club and already look like they are not up for a fight. Absolutely loving it!

Lampard, such a little Bruce.

Crying out for a Bruno for Shelvey sub here. Please dont take maxi off. id get fraser off for murphy or almiron too

Fraser/Wood/Willock/Joe. Neither have seen able to put the ball in the net for so long. It's a shame because thats 4 out of the 5 most likely to get the chance. They have barely troubled us but i fancy them more to take a chance when it comes. We've been the far better team, but if you don't put them in its gonna be another Brentford/Watford etc. Can't really blame Lascelles for the OG and you could see how much he wanted to just smash it back in the other side, Bullet header. Shelvey on a yellow scares me to death, hopefully we get to see Bruno early on.

How would people line up for this? Would go: Trippier - Schar - Burn - Manquillo Guimaraes Joelinton Willock Fraser - St. Maxi Wood Expecting it will be Shelvey and Targett in for manq and either Willock or Joelinton.

I mean Fred played last game.

Zapata for 5m. Keep watching sky sports guys!

Happy to sign Raphinha and Paqueta from this Brazil side.

Where is the Sweet prince? Bedwetting like crazy over here.