Right, we are out of Carabao Cup and FA Cup, but not everything is lost. We are 11 points clear of Man City in Premier League and we can take that lead to 12 points if we beat Bournemouth today. City do have 2 games in hand, but if they win both, we will still have a 6 point lead with only 6 games left for the season. In Champions League, we have a 1-0 advantage against Sporting and the second leg is at home. If we managed to get at least a draw, we will be playing Atletico (most likely) in the semi finals. I would rather play Atletico than Flick’s Barcelona.
The chance of lifting a trophy is still a possibility. And a win today will improve that possibility even more. Bournemouth are sitting in the bottom half of the table, and I hope we don’t shoot ourselves in the foot today.
Playing XI is out and I still don’t understand what has gotten into Arteta’s mind.
Why is Martinelli in the playing XI when you have Hincapie available. It’s not the time to be concerned about the injuries, because a loss in any of the games could mean a title. I’m OK with rest of the selection, Eze could have played ahead of Havertz but I’m not sure how much of his fitness is back.
I don’t understand the fact that we spend more than 250m on midfielders (Rice, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Havertz, Odegaard) and yet, we always have 2 DM-profile players and an option to choose from a non-performing Odegaard with a out-of-form Havertz. Anyway, that shouldn’t be a problem for a team sitting on 1st, playing against a bottom half team I suppose.
We need to win today. Man City has to visit Chelsea tomorrow and though I don’t have much confidence in Chelsea beating them, anything can happen. In last 3 seasons, we have always been the favorites going into last 7-8 games but have given it away. There are 7 games left, and 7 test of whether we have learned something over the years.
Right, game starts in an hour. See ya.
of course questions will be asked if Mos can’t handle Doku, Eze doesn’t track back enough, as has been the case sometimes when he’s mistakenly played out wide, and we struggle to get anything from the counter without our most pacey players on the pitch…that said, their backline is vulnerable, so it’s up to us to make good on those chances that will invariably come
TRVL
Much of our selection is decided by players being injured (many through overplaying) or poor form due to fatigue.
Its not like we haven’t been down that road before.
Would anyone be surprised if Ode is subbed off injured?
Very good goal.
What the fuck was that?
first you have a nice little goal by the in-form Cherki, only to be quickly followed by the typical stupidity of Dumbarumma…no wonder Enrique wanted him gone…of course he’s a well-respected Keeper, but he does a lot of dumb shit, thank goodness for us…considering Havertz’s horrible tiuch just prior, when he was ultimately declared offside, that might be the most likely way he’s going to contribute
you can see why City have struggled with consistency at times this year as they have some players that wouldn’t have met Pep’s previous standards, like Nunes and half of their backline, and a few vets that have lost a step or two, such as Silva and, most notably, Rodri
Pep will look to fire City up at half time – we need to be on our game.
We also need to be wary of Mosquera being on a yellow – if White is genuinely fit enough for 45 we should think about a swap.
At some point I do think we’re going to see this obsession with keepers thinking they’re Cruyff end – having a keeper with good distribution is good but the risk taking is crazy. We could easily have seen two goals from fucking about at the back.
Also Haaland has not been as good as Pep would love for him to be. Havertz scoring his 1st goal in 14 months even with his injury it still is piss poor.
Squeaky Vera and Poopah sitting in a tree…
Have you tried not being an angry toddler squeaky. I’ll say what I like about any dimwit comments. You and him make plenty.
I can’t believe there are people who think someone would post under two different names, comes across as protection. I don’t need to when my insights are insightful, witty and always on point.
You and Poopah are odd fellows, as odd as your other mate with the pretend son Junior.
Who’s enjoying the first half, who’s upset we’re not losing and Kai Havertz scored again?
Who’s going to indulge in some lame Daily Mail click bait over half time?
The Real Vieira Lynn
April 18, 2026, 6:42 am
Achoo–keep Hoopah’s name out of your dirty little piehole…see you in the lunchroom bitch
Dude thinks he lives in a 1980s Stallone film, proper D-Fens vibes. This is why she left you Squeaky, you’re going to die alone.
Achoo—I dare you to be more of a twat…don’t let us down you stunned cunt
Loving the preemptive excuses for City not being in the lead.
On this very page, not 3 days ago, the very same turncoats were talking up City to the high heavens.
I knew you wouldn’t disappoint
we were a bit fortunate there
thankfully Semenyo’s been rather poor today
Shit City are playing like City play again
Aitcho
Still loving those excuses?
Shit,
City are …etc
1-2
That pulling on shirts will have repercussions
Wtf is ElB doing. Should advise or we get an unfortunate spot kick