samptime29 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Wallsendmag said: Bookies have us down as favourites. Late afternoon kick off, back holiday weekend so people will have a good drink inside them should see a proper bear pit atmosphere and if that happens there's a chance Arsenal could fold like they did last season. In saying all that I'd take a draw now if offered! How I see it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Andybiotics said: If Liverpool get 6 points before we kick off, does this game suddenly become "must win"? If we win our games against Leeds and Leicester and get one point against Brighton I think no one can catch us for fourth place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Think they'll fold if we get the first goal after seeing Arteta with tears in his eyes on the sideline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Only City and Arsenal have been better than us this year as the table shows. But if we play to our maximum like we did in that spurs first 20, a potentially demoralised Arsenal could crumble. Although not to the extent of spurs. However defensively we have looked really suspect of late and our attack has distracted from the soft goals we have been leaking. So we need to be right on it because Arsenal can rip through us if we aren't careful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Andybiotics said: If Liverpool get 6 points before we kick off, does this game suddenly become "must win"? No, we can lose two games and still finish above a perfect Liverpool or Brighton. But if that happens and then we lose this place will be in full meltdown. We play Leeds before Liverpool play again, so we will have an opportunity to put it back to 6 (or even 9). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: No, we can lose two games and still finish above a perfect Liverpool or Brighton. But if that happens and then we lose this place will be in full meltdown. We play Leeds before Liverpool play again, so we will have an opportunity to put it back to 6 (or even 9). Nice knowing that Eddie Howe and his players will not melt down. Just like the Villa game, they’ll address what went wrong and bounce right back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Could do with Partey getting suspended or taking a knock on Tuesday as he holds them together. The way our defence is playing recently I’m not so confident in keeping them out. If we are to win we need to start with the same intensity as the spurs and Man U games and put our chances away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Feel like we will win. This never happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4-4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 They play Chelsea on Tuesday night. Hopefully Chelsea can shithouse a point somehow and effectively end their season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 If Arteta has a brain, he'll know the title is going to City, and it makes massive sense to have Liverpool playing on Thursday nights next season. He should put out a weakened side. Not that I'm worried, but it makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: If Arteta has a brain, he'll know the title is going to City, and it makes massive sense to have Liverpool playing on Thursday nights next season. He should put out a weakened side. Not that I'm worried, but it makes sense. 0% chance this happens. What team that is still in with any chance of the title puts out a weakened side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 minute ago, gbandit said: 0% chance this happens. What team that is still in with any chance of the title puts out a weakened side? I think he was being sarcastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Going to be a tough game. Tougher than last season. We will have to pass the ball a lot better and quicker than we did at the start of yesterday across the pitch. Hopefully Holding starts for them as could see a streetwise Wilson getting some change out of him. Probably going to have to rely on some Isak magic at some stage as bit concerned our midfield engine room is running with a a few valves not working. Glad we’ve a full week to rest for this one. Hopefully Willock is full of energy along with Joelinton as Bruno clearly struggling physically and Longstaff might struggle to return in time for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 we’ll beat these. they haven’t got the cojones to come up here and get a result. atmosphere will be electric and the outcome will be the same as it was last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Hopefully Arteta will moan about time wasting in the buildup, that worked out well for Ten Hag last time. Edited May 1, 2023 by Interpolic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Arteta just said Saliba has not improved at all with his injury, must make him a major doubt for our game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Arteta just said Saliba has not improved at all with his injury, must make him a major doubt for our game. Aye, could be out for the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Be interesting to see what team Howe picks this game. Assuming Longstaff is fit it's hard to see who he drops from midfield to fit in both Isak and Wilson. With that in mind I expect Wilson to remain on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Maxi and Longstaff back in training Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 3 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: Arteta just said Saliba has not improved at all with his injury, must make him a major doubt for our game. He’s a huge loss for them at the moment. I’ve been invited to go to this but working sat and Sunday and won’t be able to get away in time 🤦♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Jack27 said: Maxi and Longstaff back in training Even having either as options off the bench would be huge. Could do with Saint for the run in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 looking in a healthy place for the run in fitness wise, well generally ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 2-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, Holloway said: 2-2 Corrected 4-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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