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I liked Ritchie but boy was he the poster child for everything wrong about the Ashley era.

Salary cap across the squad. Not on any one individual player to prevent that argument, but across the squad as a whole. Proof that you can afford that salary. (Which the vast majority of PL clubs should be able to if set right) Not hard surely if the aim is fair play?

I just don't get how a manager can come out and say "we're shit" and it not basically be a stackable offence. He's the manager. If they're shit then it's on him. If it's not him then what is it? The players? That's a great way to get them on your side. The board? Always a good idea to call your boss shit. Trying to undo the effects of the previous manager? Ok maybe, but good lord there's better ways to get your point across. Can only see this ending in tears at this point.

That goal is superb tbf. The line of players jumping up to try and stop it is chef's kiss too.

Tottenham right back in it.

Spurs

Spurs

That was shite from DCL.

Understat has them 3rd on xPTs. Fulham 4th. Both of them have been very very good this season.

I'm slightly more optimistic. We've got a week between our next couple of games to recover a bit. Our lack of depth in theory was more of an issue over the last few weeks where we went on this amazing run. Other teams have the congestion issue to of course but all things being equal and balanced we came out of it on top. If we avoid injuries I think we can be in the fight though we really do need strengthening.

I left Sky on after the Arsenal game. It's showing the full match of Brentford vs Liverpool. Why doesn't it have a clock if it's the full 90?

Was looking back at my list following the christmas period and think I still broadly agree with it. Notable changes is Tonali goes top 4 and Murphy goes top 20. It's really felt recently though like it could be the depth that's our undoing. Having Barnes back will help but at the moment the drop off to our subs feels really stark. Howe getting 9 wins on the bounce is seriously impressive.

Poor Mikel. Great rule this handball thing.

Don't know who I want to win this Draw probably best but the fuck Arteta feeling is strong.

Which they then made him wait before coming back ok the pitch for. Such a ridiculous rule.

If a player commits a few minor fouls they'll often get booked for an accumulation of them. How do you apply that to a team? Especially if you're clever and spread the fouls around. Just book some poor sod for a minor challenge even though it's his first offence as a warning to everyone else you've had enough?

I'm all for letting a game flow and not throwing cards out but that took it too far. You could tell the players knew they could get away with anything.

Same. Earlier in the season I had him ahead of JL in our best 11. I'm not really sure what's happened. A mixture of injuries, consistency, and confidence I guess. There's a player there, and we need a squad, but if there's decent money to be had I wouldn't be saying no as things stand.

I heard he was last seen celebrating in the away dressing room.

You're bumping the wrong thread. It's the relagationometer you're looking for.

Not to make excuses but the 12:30 after a Weds evening is pretty shit tbf.

Spot on. Even if we do make Europe this season it will be forever tainted because we didn't beat Palace and Bournemouth.

Agreed. I'm done with this club. Burn it all to the ground.

Can we please never let Gordon take a set piece ever again.