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Hello,

Arsenal can really ping the ball around - they're very fun to watch.

I wasn't surprised for United to go down - but the manner in which they failed was surprising. The first two goals are squarely on de Gea's shoulders. I would've thought he'd be a steady solid player.

Chelsea - Tottenham tomorrow.

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Confident prediction: first manager for the shepherds crook this year - Frank Lampard.
Think you might well have jumped the gun just a tad there mate!

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Hello,

If you haven't watched the Newcastle - City game, find a replay - if for nothing else to see De Bruyne's pass.

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gkbill wrote:
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Hello,

If you haven't watched the Newcastle - City game, find a replay - if for nothing else to see De Bruyne's pass.

From what I saw it was a really good game, Newcastle are looking stronger and will no doubt continue to improve. I can't make my mind up about City yet, I'm not sure if they have gelled with Haaland yet. Having said that, if Foden would pass to him they would have won.

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Well managed win for Manchester United today.

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Bye bye Tuchel.
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Marky Dread wrote:
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Bye bye Tuchel.
I'm surprised it happened so quickly but something has been off for a while. Chelsea are way too predictable and easy to defend against. They only look good when the other team attacks them and they have space to operate in - otherwise it's square pass after square pass. The first 70 minutes or so against West Ham were the worst I've seen in years.
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oliver wrote:
07 Sep 2022, 9:01am
Marky Dread wrote:
07 Sep 2022, 6:07am
Bye bye Tuchel.
I'm surprised it happened so quickly but something has been off for a while. Chelsea are way too predictable and easy to defend against. They only look good when the other team attacks them and they have space to operate in - otherwise it's square pass after square pass. The first 70 minutes or so against West Ham were the worst I've seen in years.
West Ham were robbed in that match.

But Chelsea look way off. 200 million on defenders and Aubameyang the new striker isn't great. The new owner hasn't really impressed so far.

I can only imagine they will try to tempt Pochetino as their next manager but that doesn't seem a good fit to me.
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Marky Dread wrote:
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West Ham were robbed in that match.
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Flex wrote:
07 Sep 2022, 10:08am
Marky Dread wrote:
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West Ham were robbed in that match.
That's right!
Hello,

I was surprised with the call after VAR. I think Tuchel lost touch with the players. It started with Lukaku - he didn't fit what Tuchel wanted but they bought him anyway. I thought Lukaku could work in a specific role - when Chelsea needed someone up top to hold the ball. You could see Lukaku had checked out.

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Brendan Rogers is toast. Surprised if he's still in a job monday morning.

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Brendan Rogers is toast. Surprised if he's still in a job monday morning.
Not looking good. But he might survive if they can win some points after the international break. Some possibly winnable games. Thing is prior to Son coming on today they were in with a shout.
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Marky Dread wrote:
17 Sep 2022, 2:43pm
Low Down Low wrote:
17 Sep 2022, 2:14pm
Brendan Rogers is toast. Surprised if he's still in a job monday morning.
Not looking good. But he might survive if they can win some points after the international break. Some possibly winnable games. Thing is prior to Son coming on today they were in with a shout.
Yeah, that's true, for a while they were looking dangerous enough until the collapse. I've always liked Rogers so i hope he can turn things around but I've seen guys sacked for a lot less too. I guess some owners can be more understanding than others.

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Hello,

Rodgers' fate will depend if he's lost the locker room.

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