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They know who they are as some cannot seem to see past their own hatred of other English sides in Europe and that's quite sad in my opinion as personally l like British sides to do well in Europe.

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Its not pure hatred surely, I'm certainly not of that opinion.

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Must be the horsey crowd...they wear blinkers :D

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have a read :D

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I didnt hear it on the tele but those there for SkySports heard it clearly

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idiot

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Bale ?

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Idiot indeed but a years sentence is overboard. If he'd punched a bloke instead of a horse he'd probably have been given community service. Typically you throw some nut job animal fanatics into the mix and have the media hype him up like he's Mike tyson and this is the end result.

He'd have been fine if he had done a Suarez on the horse. Just ask asda.

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:LOL: was it not tesco though?

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even him could not safe us

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/10/21.jpg

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Come on Dave less of the pessimism.

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Defoe scored again tonight against another second rate team from a land far away. Incoming rant from Arthur about how Defoe should be England's priority striker.

In other drastic news. Adzii will tomorrow be visiting the riverside stadium to partake in the tradional look at the empty seats inside the foggies stadium. Tickets cost a mere 12 quid with all you can eat pollution. Up the smoggies!

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...s-stories.html

Finally a journalist talks some sense about Fergusons book.

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Mind you, even as a Fergie fan and Daily Telegraph subscriber it's worth pointing out that said journo did help to write Fergies book.;)

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Brendan Rodgers is basically David Brent. He always has a opinion about something and it's often about how great he is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqSROj6To6Q

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He did, but unlike other people he has shown the quotes in context rather than just stand alone quotes like people trying to make big stories. Also he is allowed an opinion on players, he has one on Gerrard. He doesn't think hes a top top player, maybe by that he means players like Messi, Ronaldo (both), Maradona, Best etc. Would anyone really class Gerrard in that group? There hasn't been many headlines about how he tried to sign Gerrard, so obviously thought he was a good player, or how he spoke about Liverpool and their great tradition and fanatical support. I doubt Brendan Rodgers has even read the book, just seen the headlines.

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Tremmel you donkey :afire:

Still, top of the Europa group A league :)

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I have to agree with Roy Keane for probably the first and last time ever. Without the players he had he wouldn't have gone down as the legend he is. This also works both ways however, without Sir Alex they'd be just as lost.

I dare not think of a Manchester United side that had won the battle for Alan Shearer and had signed Henry. Dear lord. The two best strikers to ever play in the premier league. Imagine sticking Henry and Ronaldo either side of Shearer.

But Sir Alex didn't have these two. He missed out on shearer thankfully but the point is he created a United legend in little Ole who then went on to win them the champions league in one of the most memorable finals ever. That's all owed to the genius that is Sir Alex Ferguson.

It would be like Chelsea criticising Drogba after that champions league final which he just straight up refused to quit despite having minutes left with a goal down. It led to Di Matteo getting more credit than he was due and Drogba being shown the door.

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Drogba didnt get shown the door. He left to get a mega payday to help Ivory Coast, I think he wanted to build a hospital.

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Chelsea would only offer him a 1 year contract whilst he wanted a 2 year contract. I'd probably leave too if someone else offered me thousands more after I'd just won a club a European cup and got no reward.

Damn I'm missing the old style premier league of Henry and Highbury. Xabi Alonso at Liverpool. European nights of Gerrard rifling home a bullet and Andy Gray reaching the point of orgasm. Wayne Rooney scoring 3 on his United debut. I even remember the most unpredictable left foot in the league in Laurent Robert. Didn't know if his 40 yard volleys were going over the stadium or in the top corner. He scored 2 against spuds in the same game. Sendings off at Highbury as Arsenal collapse to allow Newcastle a 3-1 win in the final minutes with shearer finally scoring.

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That's true but as you know SAF is an extreme disciplinarian. Nobody gets one over the manager. Not many can get away with being as strict as SAF but hell, it worked.

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I still wish Jose was at the United helm right now. I think they're made for each other.

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You aren't the only one.....

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oh well. Wengers set to sneak in and win the league having spent next to no money compared to the other 'top 5' :p: i cant believe im defending that but anything to rub salt in the wound :)

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oh and look Utd...

:D

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Who knows, this may even be enough to bring BBking back....

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I'm going for Chelsea to win the league and champions league.

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who is this BBking you speak of ?

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I would give Moyes a break. It's been less than 10 games in the league. It seems to me that when United fans said they would have patience and support their man they meant they would only do so as long as they kept winning all the time. 10 games, after taking over from Sir Alex, is far too early to judge him.

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even though you believe Jose Utd was the match to be had ?

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Whilst I don't agree with sacking Moyes yet, What gave anyone the impression he's good enough to tackle the United job. He's spent near enough his entire career around mid table.

Any top class manager wouldn't be in this position with that team right now. Depleted or not. Why should United fans be patient when they've got the quality and money to have instant success. What do you think the new man city manager is doing? settling in or gunning for the league?

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Chelsea have the best midfield in the league at the moment and they're just youngsters. Chelsea will keep improving and should they get strikers scoring goals then I feel the conclusion to the league is inevitable.

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Moyes to be fair worked budgets which made him a good shout.

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it wont just be about strikers clicking when there are so many midfielders to handle. you have to have starters in the squad. it will be some achievement if Jose does it all though.

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Let's not pretend Man United actually have limited funds. Moyes hasn't got a clue what to do with that amount of money. Mourinho or even any sane manager would have stolen Ozil from right under wengers nose when they realised he was available but here we are looking at the afro that cost more than his buyout clause. Ozil or Fellaini there's no need to compare is there.

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Utd went for Ozil. Arsenal offered more money and Wenger spoke to him, done deal. PSG also threw a contract on the table.

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Former fairly knowledgeable poster on here about VM matters but massive Arsenal fan. When your team had a blip of success for a few years a decade ago he would post day-in day-out about how (apparently) the balance of power had swung towards North London, how United's best days were confined to the mid 90s etc. His biggest bugbear was Mikael Silvestre, BB hated him. He disappeared from Cable Forum around about the time Silvestre signed for Arsenal so we were unable to rib him for it. It was also the same time Arsenal stopped winning anything. Basically your typical gloryhunter supporter.

Now that Arsenal are getting better results than United he'll probably show his face again ;)

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That's even worse then. Moyes should have been kicking down Madrids door but he's just walked away after round one. Any idea why RVP was missing the other day?

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The problem is Moyes is displaying the classic signs of being in WAY over his head. He may have done a decent job with a team like Everton but United is much bigger. We needed a manager with a track record of success at the highest level. That is not Moyes.

I'll give him credit for bringing possibly the best of out Rooney right now but is that the player's own doing as to advertise his services for January? It wouldn't shock me.

All the people sticking up for Moyes remind me of that Iraqi minister telling us there were no American tanks in Bagdad.

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tbh the Fellaini deal was indeed a joke. look around Europe and youll find many decent players better than Fellaini, box to box. Arsenal, Utd and Bayern showed interest in Lars Bender but he wasnt for sale BUT he has a release clause kicking in at the end of this season which is under 15m euros, a bargain. why could Utd wait? if there were players at Everton to be nabbed it was probably Baines, Barkley. How many decent LBs are around?

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The Villa supporter?

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....no....Arsenal....

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Perez wasnt the problem. it was the salary on offer and well Moyes or Wenger.. do i need to ask who you would rather play for.

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I reckon if you get Davide Santon to a decent club you're laughing. He could play LM too. He's quick and has buckets of skill but probably will suit foreign football more than this. He'll likely end up at Milan.

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I wouldn't be too surprised if Ozil hadn't even heard of Moyes before the United Job.

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oh thats another member with a similar name then.. i think :erm:

Bergkamp is scared of flying or Europe was on the cards. even that though isnt an excuse not to lift the CL by now :(

I will say though Arsene has allowed Fergie to win back to back titles in recent years. his mind has been elsewhere. it wouldnt have taken much further investment to knock Utd off the top.

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Arsenal will probably need a RB soon. Theres no sign of Sagna signing a new deal, could be off at the end of the season.

there you go. that in itself is a problem attracting super duper qaulity.

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When the papers and "Experts" first started going on about Chelsea having too many players for the same position, specifically "Attacking midfielders" they assume we are buying them to keep others from doing so, as in the case of Willian. Just looking at Spurs and Arsenals squads I'd say they have at least the same amount of attacking options in that position, if not more. The same if you look at the overall total of midfielders each has. They all have a few that can play in various positions as well. Equally United and City could also probably match them. I'd say that the managers of all the clubs I've mentioned would be in the same position of keeping everyone happy.

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but it is a Mata of player by player form at the time ;) No really, having the balancing act is what will make things happen. It will be interesting to monitor nonetheless. Arsenal do have more in midfield in you count those players that play either side of the CF.

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:LOL: Colin will love this...



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alot of comparison done in that piece but its just not as simplistic as that. i did however still post it because the numbers are extraordinary. btw its not as simple as that because Man Utds relationship with Nike is unique, theres a lot more in the deal than what is being reported so the 300m headline isnt so much out doing Arsenal alhough I cannot aruge Utds brand power is massive!

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interesting read

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Player form has to play a big part of team selection. Mata started the season without a full pre-season behind him, and looked off the pace to be honest. Jose has the players to replace him so he used them. We're all only 8 league games in so far mate, and with all the cup games and internationals there's still at least 40-50+ to go. They'll all get their chance and play. We already have one out for the season so anything can happen. For getting picked by form you just need to look at Ramsey. Who'd have thought he'd be the one of the first names on the team sheet after the last couple of seasons! At the moment he seems undroppable, and even gets rested instead of being dropped! That boys come a long way and all credit to him for it.

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4m ? thats a bargain. he's not a bad keeper.

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No he would be a good second keeper for you bud.

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:LOL:

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Read Utd fans...

:)

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ouch! :LOL:

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Come on The Arsenal! Perfect game for Arsenal to score loads of goals to increase goal difference.

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Arsenal poor so far in this first half.

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yup. i think its evident now that the width in Theo and Ox is missed. still though its not a good enough excuse to warrant this crap. Wenger needs to be delivering seeing as he's so adamant this squad can win things.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...lub-email.html

:LOL:

I thought it looked weird when i opened the email yesterday.

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I was just now reading that email and also thought something looked strange.

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Arsenal one up.

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Very poor defending, launching in without control.

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And commentator is annoying, described penalty as "unstoppable". It was good, but not unstoppable. Hyperbole reigns...wait..they are using it so much...it is literally raining hyperbole (to use the latest definition of literal)

Topical and hear every day folks:D

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Arsenal deserve to be down to 10 for this crap performance. not sure if that foul by Arteta deserved a red though. it should be 0-0 tbh. Owens voice is soo annoying.

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Yes, had I known he would have been commentator..i might have saved some wishes for him to have a longer football career. Albeit, yet to see a wish come true..so hold back the criticism :D

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its a shame he didnt stay on at Stoke and relegate them.

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long overdue, that type of goal in this game. im not happy with the performance. oh well theres El Clasico to look forward to later.

edit: is this a red

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2013/10/2.gif

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No no, everything is under control at United, Moyes is a good manager, the fans are just being impatient, the right players were bought in the summer, there are no American tanks in Bagdad etc

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Incredible, Stoke should be at least 2 up, 3 may be.

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I agree. I think we should shoot all people who say Moyes should go. I for one want him to stay.

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Liverpool doing well.

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interesting picks from Carlo. Benzema featuring would have been suicide. Morata not in the squad at all. Pepe or Ramos to play in field ?

Good to see Fab start.

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From someone on twitter:

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At last some sort of passion and quality in attack

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Hopefully this will be some sort of turning point for Moyes, thats if we hang on for the win which is in no way a certainty

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useless cavemen.

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Fergie time. +5 mins

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I'm taking credit for this, was watching the rugby and as soon i put the football on we score twice. Coincidence? I think not :)

At least we showed some fighting spirit today, hopefully when Ferdinand and Vidic are back we can sort out the defensive issues.

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What about the manager-caught-in-the-headlight issues?

If that had been Chelsea or City it would have been a bloodbath.

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Wow, just Wow. :)

It should be five or six.

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Go on The Saints!

Flamini is out for 3 weeks. Likely to miss...

Chelsea - H - LC
Liverpool - H - Prem
Dortmund - A - CL
Man Utd - A - Prem

:(

Southampton - H - Prem

:erm:

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quality goal by Alexis :D

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Just back in from OT, United have reverted to last seasons successful formula, play crap at the start, gift the opposition a scrappy goal then fight back.

It has not been great watching them this season and I must say the first 45 minutes was about the worst I have seen for a very long time, could have subbed all 11 at the break. Stoke did revert to type later on, chopping down anything that moved near them.:rolleyes:

Not really fair to blame Moyes, they where very poor last season at the start as well, everyone else just played worse last time.

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I think United are lucky. As already said, if that had been One of the current top four that'd have been finished at half time.

I think blaming and calling it a bad squad is hilarious. Rooney and RVP alone are worth more than that Stoke team. It seems to me select groups with blame anything but Moyes.

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So the top three sides in the Prem are also in the top four youngest sides.

Hopefully bodes well for the future. ;)

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Owen wants to stick to owning horses.

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I Just want to ask the footie forum, If there are any Fleetwood Town supporters on here? How can they justify their fans actions today? Personally I don't want to see a return to the 80's. Today a few brought a few vivid memories back.

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Yes I will say it, after years campaigning for #SafeStanding today actions by THE few at Bootham Crescent #ycfc away fans spoilt it.

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I'm still pinching myself... :D

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You and me both.

Realty is though we have only played Liverpool out of he top seven sides.

So, feet on the ground....

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Yes you have well Julian but our memory's are long and revenge will be sought.:D

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I think that's what David Moyes' idea is.

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I popped along to the boro game on Friday night. 20k turnout and a 4-0 win. Pretty decent atmosphere and only 12 quid for a ticket. Unveiled a big banner saying we built the world. Well worth the 12 quid. Only other time I'd been to the Riverside was with Newcastle in the away end.

Derby day anyway. Sunderland and Dave, Kindly bend over... The French Legion are coming.

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Julian...quit pinching him...:D

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See above, Julian is doing some of the pinching you are feeling :D

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Yes, looking forward to today, two big games.

My head says newcastle, but derby game, anything could happen.

Obviously hoping for A Man City win...encouraged by the mind games of chelsea, though I though pelligrini reacted well.

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dreading the game today

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Come on Dave get your bunting and rattles out and puff that chest out and start being positive about your beloved Sunderland.:D

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Dortmund don't want him going to Bayern, they will try to do everything to avoid that. theres a bargain here for Wenger. not sure on player demands though.

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but he wants to go to Bayern so doubt Dortmund can make him sign for someone else he all ready said he sign a pre contract with Bayern in January

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nothings certain until he signs the contract. what i meant by Dortmund doing everything in their power is offering the player in January to other clubs for peanuts., someones bound to bite.

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Doesn't mean that he has to go though. If he wants to go to Bayern thats where he will go.

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omg

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Did you know Sunderland have only beaten Newcastle at home once in 33 years. I couldn't believe that when i read it earlier.

Sorry to get your expectations even lower :)

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Yeah omg, what you said doesn't make sense. Why do you think he will sign for Arsenal if he wants to go to Bayern and they want him? It has nothing to do with what Dortmund want.

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yes I knew that only fine too well sadly shocking record

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errr Den how can anyone be positive with just 1 point out of 8 games

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actually it does make sense. my conversation with Dave made sense. how about you read and understand what i posted

Dave made the point of Bayern perfectly. not sure why you've had to come in and post crap.

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I learn from the best ;)

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i forgot to post the above from the article too. thats a bargain but PSG may throw him a contract soon.

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disgraceful team selection by Poyet worst midfield in country we gonna get hammered

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cheer up dave..1-0 :D

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No you are not.:nono::nono:

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Bayern move not certain

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/poland/10375956/Robert-Lewandowski-says-he-still-wants-to-play-in-the-Premier-League-and-joining-Bayern-is-not-a-done-deal.html

Just probable

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Demichelis debut for City

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Oh ye who have little faith.

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What a goal! Not sure which is worse. Sunderland's defending or Newcastle for being behind in this game!

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Derby...nothing is surprising

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i don't like Man City team..negredo should play

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battle of midfield ?

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Yes some of their selections are a bit strange as Negredo should have been picked from the start.

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Not sure..unless toure is up front more