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I'm saying I can't see one outside of some individually brilliant players, the best of which doesn't even belong to them.

Wouldn't hold anything against him. Came in for a small fee, helped us get promoted and now helped us stay in the division by stepping up when we had a 'crisis' in his position. Top professional.

I think probably only Everton fans can say whether Silva should be close to the sack or worth persevering with. From the outside in, however, I can't see a defined footballing philosophy being worked on and showing signs of developing. Whenever I watch them play it just looks like a squad with some talented individuals who occasionally win games for them with individual brilliance. I look at Digne, Richarlison, Gomes and Gueye in particular. First seasons can be tough, and bad runs of form can be excused when supporters can see a style being embedded, but only watching Everton each week would give you that kind of insight which obviously I don't.

Still buzzing over this.

Would love to see that line up. Ta

Class finish by Mane that.

I mean, ever since he came back from injury his form has been like one of the best keepers in the league, and before the injury he probably was going to be England number one. Fwiw I do actually think Ben Foster has been more impressive for Watford this season. He's been excellent. Plus I'm just having some fun because I daint like EDL FC.

well compared with pickford this season..... Ben Foster's better than them both. Which pretty much says everything about the standard of the entire group tbh. No standouts.

T0M H3AT0NZ THA B3ST ENGLEEISH KEPA LYK.

Foul by Tarkowski that like. What a bell he is.

Burnley All Whites set up in a very strong and stable 442.

The problem with the argument that they’re both left sided players being the reason Ritchie doesn’t pass to him is that Ritchie constantly, at least 10 times since Almiron joined, cuts in to his right foot, not even in the final third and looks for a short pass inside realising he’s on his weaker foot and has little space rather than playing a sinple pass with his left to Almiron in space. So it’s not like when Ritchie does it it’s always because he has opportunity to cross. Blatantly ignoring him I reckon and it’s infuriating to watch. Would love Kenedy to start, Ritchie seems to see more of the ball than any other player despite being one of our poorer players at this level, was the same with Dummett when he was at left back.

Did Ritchie just play Almiron in for that cross there? I don't believe my eyes.

Matt Ritchie can fuck off.

Can't give Digne that kind of space.

Probably 1-1. Lascelles for us.

Yedlin was dropped the game he made the cover

Got to thinking about how our current Newcastle squad would have lined up under Bobby Robson? Assuming 442... -------------------Dubravka------------------ Yedlin-----Lascelles---Lejeune----Dummett Almiron------Shelvey----Ki----------Kenedy ---------------Perez--------------------------- ------------------------Rondon---------------- Perhaps something like that? Kenedy in the Robert role, a midfield with goalscoring threat, and a Woodgate/Bramble esque central defence. You could move Almiron into the Perez role to get more of that Shearer/Bellamy relationship.

Great atmosphere in that game, and a great result. Love the French football fans.

Ben Arfa v Arsenal tonight.

My reaction watching the game was no pen. His arm wasn't exactly flailing out, it was pretty much down by his side. That said, I can kind of bring myself to seeing why he gave it, in terms of his arm not being firmly pressed by his side and that the shot maybe leads to a goal or a goalscoring opportunity should it not hit the arm. I daint really care though, tbh

Would be the perfect David Silva replacement but Bernardo looks like he’s taking that role.

Canny few injuries this season including an appendicitis. One of my favourite players in Europe to watch. Just incredible. That's not the main reason he hasn't been playing, he's missed 8 games from injuries this season. He doesn't get along with Solari, that's it. https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/02/07/5c5c9dd4e2704ea76b8b4584.html Good news, he should move to the PL. Liverpool or City would be great moves for him. Arsenal or Man Utd even... Would love to see him here.