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I think the todays games in Spain have been a very good example of how to play against bigger sides. Levante sat back and got destroyed by Barca. Betis have been aggressive and attacked in numbers at pace and have matched Real Madrid. Villa did the same and came away with a great at The Emirates. I wonder what Pardew will do.

That's awesome

I still struggle to see Bale fitting in there. Ancelotti likes narrow systems but they are getting back to the point where they are putting square pegs in round holes in order to fit all the talented players they have. They could line up like this: Ozil Bale Isco Ronaldo Why would Bale be in the middle? Because that's where he was during the second half of last season for spurs. Most of his goals came from him cutting in from the wing. I just think Isco and Ozil are more natural attacking midfielders I agree with you, what I posted was just an example of how they may line up. Given the players I assume it would be very fluid at any rate.

I still struggle to see Bale fitting in there. Ancelotti likes narrow systems but they are getting back to the point where they are putting square pegs in round holes in order to fit all the talented players they have. They could line up like this: Ozil Bale Isco Ronaldo Why would Bale be in the middle? Because that's where he was during the second half of last season for spurs.

Wat. You know a source is nonsense when it states "Mike Ashley is prepared to spend"

I still struggle to see Bale fitting in there. Ancelotti likes narrow systems but they are getting back to the point where they are putting square pegs in round holes in order to fit all the talented players they have. They could line up like this: Ozil Bale Isco Ronaldo

Alonso injured or benched or what? Injured

Aye, He's having a shocker.

Off to Southampton is the rumour. Surely they can't afford him? Where are they getting the money from? Oh yeah, their slice of the biggest TV deal in the sport and/or their ambitious owner investing cash to push the team forward. It seems that way..... Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC 51s #SaintsFC are delighted to announce the signing of Italy international striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo from @OfficialASRoma. I'm so jealous of these sides who are showing ambition

Cedrick reminds me of Martins

Or the season tickets, Or the wonga deal, or the merchandise, or the wages saved by letting 4 first teamers go The Wonga money went on the remy deal i thought?

He's a class act Barca look back to their fluid best.

It's like that 60million TV deal never happened.

Their is more chance of Joe Kinnear coming back.. Oh wait. FML

@Tron Sadly I agree the board or the management would never judge a player on his actual footballing ability on his resale value.

It explains why Mole isn't a manic depressive.

But will produce the best football out of all the leagues.

this I remember when Pulis said this, Now he doesn't have a job. Demba-Power

A very good shout. We need players who want to come and fight for our survival... Last time round he deserted... Lol he didn't dessert us. a bigger club came and bought him up.

At least watching Barca is some Solace from watching us

Remember when we used to compete with them? Season before last? Indeed feels like an age though.

Remember when we used to compete with them?

As long as it has Sports Direct plastered all over it

Wow, Pardew really does have the media in his pocket. I was baffled last season by the lack of criticism he received from the media.

I do, it makes little sense if you consider pardew will start with at least one holding midfielder. I think whenever Jonas plays we look unbalanced