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Sometimes i agree, but I don't mind that Barcelona don't win everything..makes life more interesting (and if man city ever win, that would be my preference, I don't say Hearts, as even I am not that optimistic :D)

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Sporting hammer Bilbao. Bilbao get a grip and score then Sporting find the net twice. Hyperactive team Sporting :LOL: the stands have seen many shots hit them

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I've really enjoyed the Europa League (at least the later stages) this year. Tems really are at each other's throat. Very little of the chess matches that the Champion's league can descend into. :tu:

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What happened to the Bilbao team that played United, this looked like a different team altogether, anyway, well done to Sporting for keeping going and getting the win, fabulous second goal :tu: |

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They struggled seriously against Schalke (in the first leg), and looked like they were going to lose. Then they had a short spell of brilliance, and walked away with a 2-4 win, which never looked likely. The spell of brilliance didn't materialise today. I think they struggle to find that form week-in week-out.

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Yes, I think you have it right there Dan.
The second leg against Sporting will be interesting in a weeks time

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I'm sure the home crowd will lift them. Nothing like a stadium full of Basques cheering on a team that only fields Basque players :erm: :D

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Yes l will echo the same sentiments as l thoroughly enjoyed last nights football.

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does anyone on here watch the SPL carefully, specifically Rangers ?

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No l don't watch that non league rubbish.;):D

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If you mean the slow motion car crash that is Duff & Phelps (no connection to Craig Whyte at all, ever. The photos of them with him at previous games are just a coincidence :rolleyes: ) then yes.

Liquidation has always been Craig Whytes aim. The refusal to pay any bills from day one, him fighting tooth and nail to get D&G appointed as administrators and them putting roadblocks up to anyone who doesn't see liquidation as the proffered option makes me very dubious about Rangers future and Scottish football as a whole.

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your situation is annoying. the fact Arsenal shares your club had were sold is frustrating but away from that.

Could you be kind enough to give a review on loanee Kyle Bartleys time so far at Rangers. Is he any good and do you reckon hes cut out for Arsenal?

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in other news Drogbas ruled out of game vs. Arsenal. Knee problem. news isnt clear. he deffo wont start though.

massive plus i guess seeing as he loves scoring against Arsenal :mad:

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Rumour has it that he's suddenly recovered ;)

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l can just see Arsenal's shaky defence getting palpatations just thinking about him.:)

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Rumour has it that Ismail Aissati has moved back to PSV

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Who would want to live in Eindhoven? :confused:

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He was quite good. Most of the support loved him after this tackle. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAc-G3Z5ht4

He would be a solid player in the premiership IMO, not a world beater but certainly not a disaster.

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dont know ask 'ESH' in PSV

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Ferguson "has a word" with Young...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17770220

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average then? thats not good. theres a couple of decent players on the radar both are captains of their respected clubs. i would say you could end up having Bartley on a full transfer but i doubt a transfer fee could be agreed unless sell on clauses are put in. then theres wages which atm Arsenal are paying. hmmm... me thinks we're going to sell this guy.

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yes. he says it was penalty...so no need for word..except that every other right thinking person can spot a diver from a mile (ok, maybe 1/2 a mile)

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The question we have to ask is will any advice given to him make a difference in the wider scheme of things.

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probably unless he wants to start a war with Fergie

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Maybe he hopes to be spotted for the Olympics..artistic impression was certainly a 10

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Thing is that Tom Daley isn't looking for a new partner.

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Maybe...but i thought last time, it was Tom's partner that let them both down on the scores...though from memory..it has been Tom lately (exams?)

But not an expert on men diving...never seen the attraction...still find I prefer women's volley ball...lot more happening in that :D

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And on football..looking forward to the arsenal vs chelsea game...2-1 Arsenal

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Score draw 2-2.:D

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And cleared.

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/west-cen...m-allegations/

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Interesting stat for all the Liverpool, Man City, Chelski, Spurs, Arsenal fans re 'diving'.

Those clubs have had a total of 12 players booked for diving this season, Man United and 8 other teams have had none.:p:

Liverpool and City the worst offenders with 4 & 3 respectively.:rolleyes:

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Which makes a mockery of it. Tevez gets booked, and there was contact, young gets penalty for nothing.

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You must have been burning the midnight oil digging up these stats.:D

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No, I just read a quality paper.:p:

Jim.

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The mind boggles.:D

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Liverpool leading the diving table had all of the Suarez dives been called up so naked eye vs stats again means.. not alot.

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Well Chelsea have made 8 changes in the midday match against their bitter rivals Arsenal so it will be interesting to see which Arsenal team will turn up today as will it be the monday team that played Wigan or will it be the team that turned on the style against Spurs in that wonderful second half.

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Arsenal haven't turned up. :( Need half time soon.

We need to sort out these days we turn up with out the attitude required. It's usually against the teams further down the league though...

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Yes Arsenal have been quite poor in the first half and the midfield has been very poor especially the flimsy and lightweight Ramsey and Rosicky.

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Not much we can do there. It really is underestimated how important Arteta was, especially with the long term absence of Wilshere. I do wish the crowd would get off Ramsey's back, criticism is one thing but not during the game.

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Yes l don't agree with criticism during a match but some fans are very harsh and fickle nowadays.:(:td:

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Bah. I would bite your hand off for a draw at the moment. A loss would take CL football out of our hands :(

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Rosickys doing well. Ramseys burnt out, I'm getting tired of saying it now! Funny how what should of been has been switched.. Ox playing in the middle as he did against AC Milan at The Emirates. Passing the ball keeping the midfield less compact.

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That loss to Wigan on monday is looking more and more costly.

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I think Ramsey has lost confidence rather than being burnt out. I would like to see Diaby or Coquelin, maybe. Depends how match fit there are, it would be a bit of a risk.

We picked up towards the end of the half.

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Yes Ramsey is looking a shadow of the player he was a while back.

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He needs a goal or a good performance IMO.

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he's tired. confidence is there.. are you forgetting his sloppy back heels etc. ?

I feel sorry for him. His season couldnt end any sooner.

Ox needs to be moved into the middle and Santos could be broughr on for the wing. He can support Gibbs too.

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Two more points dropped by Arsenal in another poor performance.

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Not sure where Ramsey found a gear to up his game

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Not too bad in the grand scheme of things. It means a 4 point on cushion on Chelsea if they win their game on hand. Still a win could have put us in a better position for the top 4, if Newcastle and Spurs win their games in hand then it's all three teams for two positions.

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Win two of our next three: Champions League

Win all three. Third.

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Well Newcastle are not giving you much leeway today at they are currently two goals to the good.

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Agreed. Newcastle have a horrible last three games however.

I think it will end:

United
City
Spurs
Arsenal

We'll see however....

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Yes one never knows what the last few matches of the season will bring as you have clubs that are fighting for points in a relegation battle then you have teams fighting for qualification for Europe then you also have the teams that have nothing to play for but it will be interesting nevertheless.

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yes, i am excited thinking about it...though I suspect the games will not live up to the excitement

Then of course, the Euros start :)

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Arsenals remaining 3 are against teams that dont really need to win. their all fighting mid table. I think ill stick with my 3rd place prediction.

Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham face teams that needs points.

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Yes and perhaps thenry can put himself forward as the great miracle worker who can bring home the trophy.:D

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sod that. i wouldnt want to be anywhere near a dressing room or team for that matter who has egos as big as some of the pricks in the camp.

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My talksport predictions today, thankfully i marked arsenal as my insurance chip..and newcastle my banker

Maybe next season, we can get a cableforum league on it too...I fancy my chances with you lot...if fancy my chances means not finishing last :D


Arsenal 2 1 Chelsea x2
Aston Villa 1 1 Sunderland x3
Blackburn 2 1 Norwich x3
Bolton 1 1 Swansea City x3
Fulham 2 1 Wigan x3
Newcastle 2 1 Stoke City

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x2 on Arsenal v Chelsea ? is that betting or the standard prediction league where a correct scoreline is 3points. a correct result is 1point and fail is well fail ???

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There you go Jim :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17711400

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Bah, humbug, the Dale dropped back into Div 2 today, but Blackpool make the play offs so there is still a chance that one Lancashire side could replace one of the three that could get relegated. I think Villa will hang on, also think that Blackburn's away games will be too much for them.:(

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1-0........

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Good news for Arsenal.

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Yay! He was a good buy...

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1-1 :(

Probably fair thus far.

Need to step up a gear...

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and Newcastle

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Why have they both been relegated? As the way they have been playing that could be the only way that they could become champions again:erm:
Only joking mates,
Sorry will get my coat:)

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Well Real Madrid are leading at the mighty Nou Camp.

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Oh well we have to beat Coventry now or for West Ham to not win at Leicester.

Too many wasted chancos. :(

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Well beating Coventry should be quite easy in my mind so l do not think there is anything to worry about Julian.

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WTF is wrong with spurs??

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Phew! Now we'll still be three points clear of Spurs if they win.

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Should be the case Den.

Congratulations to Reading on the championship by the way.

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It's all about Southampton isn't it? What about Arsenal? Where are we meant to get our youth players from if your promoted?!!?

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Yes it seems the case of Spurs faltering quite badly now and QPR fighting for points and in my mind QPR wanted it more today.

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Invest some of your millions in your own academy! ;)

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we do but Wenger can't look past signing more rough diamonds :D

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Well Real Madrid won't get caught now after winning 2-1 at the Nou Camp.

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damn whats happened to Barca :shocked:

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They have gone on a holiday:D:D

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They might even get knocked out tuesday...stranger things have happened..here's hoping :D

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Sorry, should have deleted or explained
quick rules are
Enter your predictions for this gameweek
Place the Banker Chip on the prediction you feel most confident about
Place the Insurance Chip on the prediction you are least sure about

the x2 and x3 relates to the banker chip...if you get it right..it is either x 2 or x3.depending on match.

you get 10 points for a correct result or 30 points if correct score...-10 if wrong result (15 for correct result and correct goal difference) ...20 for correct result if you choose a draw

Then banker chip (one chip each week) either can double or treble your points..or give you minus points (insurance chip means you can't lose points, only win if right)

I found it quite good...allows a greater fluctuation in scoring instead of a bland..1 point correct..0 if wrong yada yada...now you see why i should have deleted :D

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It will be a interesting match tuesday now with Barcelona looking to avoid 3 straight defeats.

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Arry is showing he is perfect for the England managers job by falling apart and becoming a laughing stock in the latter stages of a tournament.

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Then who do you suggest is the right man for the England job?.:)

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Roffle :rofl:

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Anyone rubbish so the N. Irish, Scots and Welsh can have a good laugh and forget about how poor their teams are. :D

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lol..definite :D (and don't leave out the rest of the world..i am half american too)

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A must win for United today....

Man Utd: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Nani, Rooney, Welbeck.
Subs: Amos, Jones, Giggs, Smalling, Park, Hernandez, Young.

Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Neville, Osman, Heitinga, Gibson, Pienaar, Fellaini, Jelavic.
Subs: Mucha,Stracqualursi, McFadden, Cahill, Gueye, Barkley, Anichebe.

Referee: Mike Jones

Young demoted to the bench, I wonder why :erm:

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Maybe he has the bends? ;):D

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l expect Man Utd to win quite comfortably but l will be supporting the team in blue for once.:D

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:shocked:

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No different that your support of convenience in the last couple of weeks for one or two teams thenry.:D

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who? never the neighbour rivals :shocked: don't you want them defeated anyway to finish above them?

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Well well well this will put the cat among the pigeons.:cleader::cleader:

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So if it needed your London rivals to get a result for Arsenal to win the championship then you would'nt be supporting them.:erm:

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meowwww :D

but still early

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yeah but your team isn't going to win the prem :confused: plus you'll surely want to finish above Everton?

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A politicians job awaits great man.:)

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Liverpool needs you :p:

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And Arsenal needs you.:p:

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Cracking goal Danny Welbeck :cleader:

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:upyours::D:D