themanupstairs Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Win this and a defeat to Liverpool would be OK. 2 points from both games would be good going, however. I'd like 4 points though as I think we can beat these and get a draw at home to Liverpool. We'll probably lose Aye. Fuck 6 points man, it's so passé. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Brighton look like rabbits caught in the lights so far. A steady start and then impose ourselves, their fans seem to be intent on projecting impending doom which will play right into our hands. Definitely think we need to change Ayoze, we need more goal threat from that position. He does do the covering work and dispossesses other players during the game but we honestly need much m ore than that from a number 10. Same team from last week but with a new number 10... Rafa, you can choose if you like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I wouldn't drop Perez, he's doing what Rafa wants and he's in decent form. If we had an actual number 10 then maybe, but we don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Brighton look like rabbits caught in the lights so far. A steady start and then impose ourselves, their fans seem to be intent on projecting impending doom which will play right into our hands. Definitely think we need to change Ayoze, we need more goal threat from that position. He does do the covering work and dispossesses other players during the game but we honestly need much m ore than that from a number 10. Same team from last week but with a new number 10... Rafa, you can choose if you like To be fair to Brighton, they did well for the most part against City, and looked pretty comfortable until the last 20 minutes. Then they comfortably beat West Brom who were unbeaten at the time. Think this will be a lot harder than people are expecting, just hope the players aren't over confident going in, happened a couple of times last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Confidence and self-belief are high. Recent history against them is in our favour (and then some). As long as they don't score early I think this is eminently winnable. Can't quite get my head around us winning four in a row (given close season) but putting that aside, Howay the Lads! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I wouldn't drop Perez, he's doing what Rafa wants and he's in decent form. If we had an actual number 10 then maybe, but we don't. I wouldn't drop Joselu either, but it's a headache when both strikers are playing well, but not scoring goals. If they do, we'll win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Bring back Shelvey, and with Merino, dominate their shite midfield. Easy victory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Bring back Shelvey, and with Merino, dominate their shite midfield. Easy victory. It's probably right to give him a go, just still feel pissed off at him at the red. We are winning without him and he can fuck off a bit longer is the feeling gnawing at me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Win this and a defeat to Liverpool would be OK. 2 points from both games would be good going, however. I'd like 4 points though as I think we can beat these and get a draw at home to Liverpool. We'll probably lose I honestly feel that Liverpool is just a winnable a game as Brighton. Klopp absolutely hates playing against teams that soak up pressure and counter, and they're appalling at defending set-pieces while we have Lascelles and Clark. Only thing that will be difficult about Liverpool is if they have Mane/Coutinho playing together by then, and they rifle in low shots against Blobby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Bring back Shelvey, and with Merino, dominate their shite midfield. Easy victory. It's probably right to give him a go, just still feel pissed off at him at the red. We are winning without him and he can fuck off a bit longer is the feeling gnawing at me. I can't see Rafa taking Hayden out in an away game, especially after winning three on the bounce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I wouldn't drop Perez, he's doing what Rafa wants and he's in decent form. If we had an actual number 10 then maybe, but we don't. Aye, that´s a good point. As a possible Nº10; I would like to see how Ritchie could perform there, and put one of aarons or murphy in his place on the wings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Was Lejeune brought back too early then? Wasn't he back on the bench last week? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Manage to get a win here and we will likely already be 8 points from the drop zone after 6 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Lejeune's is going to end up being long term after all, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 probably able to play if needed, but not ready to start at the mo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 This will be a draw imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Lejeune's is going to end up being long term after all, isn't it? Can't really drop any of our back 4 right now anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/benitezs-pre-brighton-a-media-briefing-17-18 Can't wait for Sundays game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 LOL why is right to bring Shelvey in? He's on the bench as he deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 LOL why is right to bring Shelvey in? He's on the bench as he deserves. Really wouldn't be changing anything at the moment. I know Hayden is probably the worst of the three starting midfielders, but he's earning his place by being part of a winning team. His defensive mindedness is also an attribute you can't give Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 LOL why is right to bring Shelvey in? He's on the bench as he deserves. Nothing wrong in giving him 20 mins at the end to keep sharp. Don't think he should start at all though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Celebrated like a lunatic when Perez scored against these last season. That pass from Ritchie, 1st touch from Atsu, and that clinical finish Especially after they got that soft fucking penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Love how he's not saying 'oooh want to get a draw away from home' he's straight out wants 3 points from it. Pardew would be complaining about not competing with the sovereign state of Brighton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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