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Theres no other league in Europe that would make a side play on a Sunday when they have a champions league game midweek. Its like the FA want England to lose the 4th spot in the competition...

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That's what happens when the TV companies have too much power and influence in the corridors of power..

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But every major league in Europe had teams playing midweek and this weekend?

Madrid, PSG, Wolfsburg?

Am I misunderstanding something?

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But the leagues they are in are nothing like a gruelling physical competitive English season.

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You're miss understanding the fact the premier league is the step you take before going the China or the US. You come for the money, the contract ensures the money. Why stress yourself when you're earning £150000 plus per week? Get that 90 minutes out the way so you can get back to driving ferraris an hitting the town with extremely fit women.

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I feel that footballers, get to much money. Get pampred too much.

And for managers to complain about too many games is an insult to the football fan. Who forks out money each week to go to games. Which is overpriced.

Someone said last week, to go an see Real Madrid, it cost a TENNER - l may be wrong, but that's what l heard.

When clubs enter competitons, its there duty under the rules, to play there STRONEGST team.

The FA cup is one of the best cups in the world. And yet clubs insult its, by playing under strength sides.
And then, say they play too many games. So what, if they play on Saturday, then a Tuesday. What wrong in that.

I read today that Loris, of Spurs will be offered a pay rise, making him 100.000 per week. And he just has to stand between the sticks and save the ball.

I wish l could earn 100/200.000 per week. And l have to save lives

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Real Madrid ticket prices start from about £35 online from reputable sites

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Can't belive it's 23 years since we lost him :(

http://www.claretandhugh.info/a-fina...redible-mooro/

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They did not think it could get any worse but it has now....:D:D

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He who laughs last.:p:

Just back home from OT.

Considering all the youngsters on the pitch at Old Trafford tonight it was a very good performance. both young fullbacks played very well and Rashford up front looks very promising.

Has to be said though, even though FC Midtjylland put the Saints out in the last round they would struggle week in week out in the English 1st division.

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l am glad they did come back last night as it was nice seeing a youngster doing so well for them and that three English clubs actually made the next round for once.

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The fact United beat a team at OT that didn't even exist 18 years ago doesn't change the fact LVG needs to go NOW. OK if Mourinho will only come in at the end of the season then fine but last night's result means nothing.

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Apparently the establishment at OT don't want Mourinho though..

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Oh dear they will be happy up there in the north..:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35669051

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Just found out the second leg at OT is a Thursday night 6.00pm kick off, that will be fun in the rush hour. :rolleyes:

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All in the name of the TV companies.:(

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I don't think tv is to blame this time...

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UEFA then?.

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I think so, someone said on the radio the other day but tbh I've forgotten the reason :dunce:

What a guy

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/foot...-a3190776.html

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If Arsenal don't beat us today Wenger should be sacked, easy 3 points. He'll never win the league if he can't beat this United side.

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But it is never easy for visiting teams when they go to OT even when MU are struggling.

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Oh dear Arsenal are up to their old tricks again this week.:D:D

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Still fancy Arsenal to win this, but this just shows it never hurts to give young players a chance.

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Yes its always nice when young players are given a chance as they certainly have no fear factor.

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Embarrassing performance from Arsenal today, no chance of winning the title if they continue like that

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Too many nicey nicey players but not enough backbone in my opinion sums up Arsenal.

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Alexis Sanchez gone missing in a big game yet again, you can see why Barca sold him. Walcott was useless too

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l tell you what made my day as well was LVG balletic dive.:rofl::rofl:

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COYS

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;)

Just back from OT, that was worth the cost of my season ticket alone. Once again the kids did us proud, Obviously haven't seen a replay yet but from my position it looked like a clear penalty in the first half, the United player appeared to be just inside the box when he was tripped.

Can't beat seeing Wenger doing the agonised crouch on the touchline.:D

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Mingolet is a terrible goalkeeper

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No, the contact was just outside the box so was the correct decision. Not sure how the Arsenal player didn't get booked for it though...

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:Yes::Yes:

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Just pulled off two great blocks to keep them in it though.

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Indeed but top goalies rarely make mistakes in my book and he makes too many in my opinion.

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Caballero, What a star

Made liellana Lucas and coutinho look stupid.

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Well at least we did not roll over in the final so that does give us a little hope for the future and once Klopp starts to put his imprint on the side come the summer hopefully better will come in time.

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Just got in but was listening to the match whilst coming down the M1..

Well that certainly shut up all the dissenters who kept screaming for Hart to play :D

All we need now is the Champion League trophy and the Premier title

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Seeing Man City the League Cup winners are likely to qualify for the Champions league as well do the runners up in the League Cup final get their Europa League place?.

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Not sure if the league cup counts towards any Europa League places, I know the FA cup does..

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To clarify from the League cup wiki page

So no to your question.. The place goes to the next in line in the Premier League rankings

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Thanks for that.

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I think the PL title, is now a two legged race. Its between Tottenham and Leicester.

Arsenal, are doing there usual by cracking. For TWO Arsenal former players to say that Wenger, should resign. Says something.

And what about Walcott, cannot even get a starting place.

I think that when Spurs play Arsenal on Saturday. Arsenal will have to go up two gears to beat Spurs.

I think that this is the game that will decide the title race.

I have been a Spurs fan all my life. And this is the first time that l can see things happen.

IF, we don't win the PL, then top four will be brilliant. Spurs have a young squad and are playing with passion.

In Arsenal, they should have bought big, in the transfer window.

I know that everyone, knows that l am a Spurs fan. I believe that the race with go to the wire, and it will end up, that the top two will end up on the SAME points, and it will go on GOAL DIFFERENCE

I have even taken the day off work to watch the game on telly

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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsene-wenger-must-sacked-arsenal-7465865#rlabs=2%20rt$sitewide%20p$1

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Adam Johnson found guilty of 3 out of 4 charges and a custodial sentence is inevitable. Shame.

Are Sunderland going to cough up anytime soon about them playing a child groomer despite admitting his guilt to both the police and Sunderland in the same week of his arrest. Or are we just ignoring that there was a known child groomer playing football on TV? Justice done? I couldn't have been more supportive of Sunderland when they sacked him but to then reveal they knew all along is pretty despicable.

Edit: Nevermind it appears people don't just forget http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/spo...-offences.html

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Awesome, ''He said'' and ''He said'' I can't think of many reasons for Johnson to lie but saying that I can't think of any reason to want to knock off a 15 year old schoolgirl either. I'm more inclined to believe Sunderland :rolleyes:

I heard they released a statement shortly after but just read it on your post instead. What happens from here? They just let this big go as the above? One word against another? Or could Sunderland be in trouble if they're found out to be the liars? Same applies to Johnson if he's full of it?

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...nd-must-answer

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Speaking of depressing things, It's 0-0 at Stoke and we're playing the tested 9-0-1 formation.

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Good grief Arsenal's season is getting worse by the day.:D

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I've had several Arsenal fans say Spurs will win the league, and beat Arsenal on Saturday.

But i don't honestly know, I mean West Ham beat us tonight ain't going to help, but as Arsenal lost it means regardless of the result on Saturday we will still ne 2nd.

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What is it about February/March time that makes Arsenal fall apart? Title is now Leicester's to lose effectively.

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Bloody cold at OT tonight, not a great game but three points is all that matters. Checking the other scores warmed me up no end. :)

BTW Arthur, I think you mean a two horse race, not a two legged race.;)

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Oh Arsenal.....lol

BBking would be so welcome to return about now.....

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Crikey you are now level on points with your noisy neighbours now.;)

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Had to chuckle at the excuse from Pellegrini, "we were tired". He must have totally forgotten that it was Liverpool they couldn't beat after 120 minutes on Sunday, a Liverpool team that had a days less rest than them before the final as well.:rolleyes:

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Yes l thought to myself as well when he said it in that well we played 120 minutes as well so for him to use that excuse was utterly laughable.:rofl:

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I would think the statement Sunderland have made is all fact. I would find it highly unlikely they would've kept him on if they knew he was going to plead guilty but you can see why Johnson would lie to them to keep on playing and earning a wage. Surely the club would know the repercussions of employing someone who has admitted to child abuse? Why would they risk keeping him?

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Fixed it for you old boy.:)

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2016/03...-off-put-back/

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Common sense prevails, the local council complained as well as both clubs, with it being St Patricks Day as well it would have been chaos.

I did choke on my tea night before last when 1st4fans United app on my phone had the kick off at 9.05pm.:D

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35721975

I can see this going on for a bit, convenient that it's somehow gotten away from the man actually guilty. I'm not sure but I think the PFA had a bit to say about him playing whilst awaiting trial yet it's only Sunderland being hounded.

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Anyone watching the woman's football, they're pretty poor, especially defensively, short back passes, panic ridden hand balls in the area and the French goalkeeper is woeful. Plus points are the effort England are putting in and their organisation and the German goalkeeper looks a cut above.

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I had Arsenal fans say the Spurs will beat them tomorrow, on said 3-1 to Spurs.

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Well you will never have a better chance tomorrow Hom3r.

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Arsenal's title hopes hanging by a thread with a player sent off now.

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Brilliant, Coquelin making sure Arsenal have completely thrown the title away :D

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And Wenger thinks he is the bees knees but in essence he is just another average player in my book.

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Dier should have had a second yellow for the blatant shirt pull. :(

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good result for us this draw.

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only if you can take advantage of it..

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Come on Leicester.:cleader::cleader:

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David Moyes on the verge of joining Newcastle apparently. Bit too late.

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and we have :)

the tinkerman is a tactical genius.

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Well surely anybody is better then the wally with the brolly as he is utterly useless in my opinion.

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Newcastle to open talks with Moyes and Benitez as McClaren is set for the sack. Probably tomorrow.

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The fat Spanish waiter would personally be my choice as McClaren in my view was a poor choice to start with as failure follows him around as basically when it comes down to it he is utterly clueless.

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He won't put up with the type of restrictions Ashley will insist on, Moyes has and will however

Great article on pundits and how they steal a living

http://www.claretandhugh.info/hammer...e-like-dumbos/

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It's said Moyes will come on the condition he has final say on transfers, something Newcastle fans have begged for now for a while. What more does Benitez want? I have nothing against the guy but I think Moyes is the right man for Newcastle. He'll have more money in 2 seasons than he had over his entire span at Everton on top of being the man that brought some form of stability and consistency to a club he couldn't spend anything at.

Rafa could do better than Newcastle but I don't think he could make much difference anyway.

Done anyway, Newcastle enter crisis talks with McClaren. Expected to be sacked, announcement tomorrow.

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I think the Spurs v Arsenal derby was a great game, yes, there was the red card. But most derbies end in a draw.

Sad thing was the violence at the game. Reminds me of the old days at Tottenham.

I don't think there is anything to stop Leicester. Spurs will finish second Manchester City Third, with Arsenal Third.

Arsenal have to sack Wenger. He is a loser, always whinging at Officials. He should have played Giroud, and Walcott from the start.

Then l think we would have a different game.

And that's coming from an Ardent Tottenham fan.

I just want to rub the salt in the wounds of Gunner fans. We will finish TOP London side.

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Its been reported that Poch, is in demand from Chelsea and Mancherster United. Snd been given the accolade by a footballer, of being a great Manager.

Not only has Poch, been named Manager of the Year. He has been approached to be the new Manager of both Chelsea and Manchester United.

Spurs would be totally mental if they allowed him to go. He can do the same job at Spurs, where there is great morale - and that means titles coming up.

Les Ferdinand, said that he would play for Poch, as he is a GREAT manager.

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Yep these ex players certainly make a good living taking a load of rubbish that's for sure.

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Newcastle hold another crisis board meeting today minus McClaren whom is a board member for whatever reason. Unverified but likely legit, Lee Charnley and Bob Moncur both board members were awaiting the arrival of someone at Central station earlier. One side thinks McClaren will be on for Leicester, the other thinks David Moyes arrived at Newcastle for talks.

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Man City, flat track bullies.:D

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Well we shall see when the two giants of Manchester lock horns in a couple of weeks old boy.:)

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Newcastle approach Benitez. Unsure whether Newcastle spend yesterday talking with Moyes or whether Benitez was the first choice. Still time for them to do nothing of course but this seems to have all but sealed McClarens fate.

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McClaren conference cancelled as talks with Benitez continue. Bit heartless letting a man hang on like this.

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be typical if sacked before they play us.

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What else can you expect from a club which runs things like a club still in the amateur league.

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It could be as suggested that McClaren has already been told he's been sacked but Newcastle won't move until Benitez has officially signed. It's suggested he expects complete control over the transfer dealings at the club along with £70 million to spend (which was guaranteed anyway for any manager)

The stall appears to be on his contract length with other suggestions saying he want's to first sign an interim deal that would then see him get an new contract with the above transfer dealings penned in should Newcastle survive, but then also insuring himself against Newcastle going down by having the ability to walk away.

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Don't blame him, Ashley doesn't seem to be interested in the club anymore. I get the impression he only bought the club to make himself look good to the fans, which has backfired now because he hasn't invested in the club with decent signings. But I think they'd be better off with McLaren still, Rafa is not the manager to keep them up.

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Newcastle spent more than anyone, in fact they spent more than all the club's in Germany put together, whatever divisions at the club aren't caused by money.

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Indeed, that's an old argument and can't be used this year and following years given the pledge of £50 million a window, (£70 million for summers)

Thus far he's delivered both each window.

- Poor tactics (Manager)
- Awful recruitment policy (Lee Charnley & Graham Carr)
- Too much foreign investment.

Playing with a massively inexperienced team most of the time, many of which barely speak English. which brings in the point of Graham Carr, besides Yohan Cabaye and a select few, he's made more arses of it than good. Cabella and Thauvin are a chunky £25+ million and we're still waiting to see what he actually saw in them.

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It will take more than one win to redress those pretty awful stats.

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BBC are reporting McClaren to stay, the roller coaster just doesn't end. It shows you backwards the club are if it's taken them this long to figure it out and still haven't made a proper statement.

Someone just end this please. It's a real shame Graham Carr and Lee Charnley are still around.

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Spanish media report Rafa Benitez has signed a 3 year contract at Newcastle United.

British media are running the story but the more serious outlets are expecting another long day for fans and that nothing is concrete but there is solid movement on either side.

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Apparently Benítez has been approached with a offer of a initial 10-game contract.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...e-rafa-benitez

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It literally just struck me, it's possible the reason Benitez is on his way to Newcastle as we speak to finalize the deal and McClaren is still in a job is because McClaren isn't being sacked completely, he's being relieved of his duty as First Team coach but will continue his role on the board of directors. :erm:

It kinda makes sense. He could still be sacked obviously but would you want to be at a club that's been actively speaking to Benitez to replace you?

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Either are plausible, there's no doubt that a 3 year contract will include a clause allowing both club and manager to part company upon relegation.

This would be the biggest manager at Newcastle since the late Sir Bobby Robson. Are times changing, The money is there, the manager is there, the stadium is there so why can't we have nice things? I'd take 8th place finishes!

I hope this gets done soon as we get our first interview ''Fact, Manchester United...''

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Newcastle in advanced talks l hear now for Rafa as McClaren is just about to get his P45.

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Circulating the north that Steve McClaren has been sacked as Newcastle United manager. Rafa Benitez to be announced as Newcastle United manager imminently. Sky sources also reporting McClaren looks or is set to be sacked imminently. Expect an announcement shortly.

Update: Press and rightsholders called to Darsley park as NUFC set to make announcement.

Speculated that McClaren learnt of his fate via the media and not the club's personnel. Pretty dire that if true.

Be a massive plot twist if a Range Rover pulls up and Harry Redknapp sticks his head out of the window.

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A Europa League lineup that's better than the Champions League fixtures this week :D

Chelsea out, Arsenal going out, City the last light in the champions league.

Spuds and one of Liverpool or United. Typical that two english teams would pull each other out. Much rather it be a semi final.

Edit: It's nice to see both Spurs and Dortmund in the same position but it's pretty evident which one is fielding a weaker team.

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Liverpool 1-0 DeGea, :rolleyes:

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The great worry for me is its still one nil..

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Absolutely awful decision there! Never a penalty, not in a million years! Pathetic

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Howard Webb disagrees.:)

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TBH, not the worst penalty decision in the world.

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There was no foul there at all in my opinion, blatant dive.

I still don't know how Fellaini gets a game. We have no control in midfield because of him. Carrick has to come on second half for him or we stand no chance

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The diving from Liverpool players in this game has been embarrassing to say the least