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It seems like Howe likes to play a more defensive minded left back, given that Trippier is attacking from the other side. Cucurella would fit that profile. But as others pointed out I can't really see it with those wages. It's funny if it's true that Chelsea didn't want to sell to us because they saw us as a "top 4 rival" in january, and then they finished 12th.

I don't get how Chelsea can keep spending with that sick wage bill of theirs.. Makes no sense.

Rondon did well that 1 season he had with us.

Chris Wood or Shefki Kuqi

Demba Ba in 2011 had a similar impact, but I think Cisse might win by a small margin. And yes, the quality of Cisses goals were definetly better for all it matters.

I really thought that was his debut! My bad.

Yeah, but not sure if it was as good as Tonalis debut.

When was the last time a Newcastle player had a debut as good as this one? Moussa Sissoko?

Huh? We're comparing g/a per 90 from last season. Isak stopped scoring after being moved out wide. Martial didn't get moved out wide. Which is a factor.

Did they play Martial on the wing? Isak really stopped producing after being moved to the wing..

I said it in reference to an earlier discussion

One of the things I love about this team is how ruthless we are when going 2-0 or 3-1 up before 60. We nearly allways just hammer them from that point instead of slowing down and potensially giving them a window to come back. There has been a lot of 5-1 and 4-1 results where it could've been even more if we were effective. We're so good on the counter whenever teams try to come back at us, and when they start giving up we take advantage of it.

But what was his (Barnes) xA?

For me I have a bit of bias in judging them because their story is a little similar to ours in how everything changed after going from Gerrard to Emery. They also spend a bit of cash in the windows.

That's why the second time around I was shouting "just go for it this time!" Better than hesitating. And he didn't hesitate at all that time around.

I think he was a bit too patient on that Wilson chance, and Wilson got too close to the GK because of that. Wilson probably should've scored still, and it was a great save. Barnes was amazing though, what a threat he will be.

Did Tonali smile any?

Maybe they would get a fine in 2028 for this.

Too much talk about FFP in here it gets to me

In that case FFP shouldn't have recommended the on field review, and they did it instanly. I believe there's still this clear and obvious thing.

What's up with Weghorst just getting shipped out on loan all the time to different clubs? They don't want him, but nobody wants to buy him?

If Pep gets asked about shouting at Haaland in the presser he will act surprised about the question. Wait and see

Not what you're referring to, but I loved this one: Pep Guardiola during match conference: "My kids go to school with Indian people, black people, normal people, people from everywhere" Don't think he really meant it like that, but still funny.

Couldn't wait 1 minute to start shouting at him in the wardrobe instead. Needed everyone to see

I think the guy on yours could be a challenger