Impressive indeed. Not sure the final scoreline will leave much time on MOTD for other games. Ended 5-2.
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The scoreline looks a little more respectable for Southampton than it had earlier in the game.
Interesting to see what else unfolds this evening.
Well I have everything crossed for our six pointer.
Hoping a few other games go our way to.
Kane is certainly on fire...though I have to be a bit of a pedant and point out that all these "...in the Premier League Era" records ring a bit hollow, if you look at the long history of the game. "Most goals in a calendar year in the Premier League Era" is impressive, but not as impressive as Dixie Dean banging in 60 goals in 39 games during the 1927-28 season, Arsenal's Ted Drake putting 7 goals past Aston Villa in 1935, or George Camsell racking up 9 hat tricks in the 1926-27 season.
No matter what Sky says, there was football before 1992.
No matter what Sky says, there was football before 1992.
Fair comment and nicely put in perspective.
Just read an article today about George Camsell - extraordinary stuff.
Burnley off to a good start. I wonder who the special one will blame!
All square in our game. A draw isn't really good enough for either of us though.
[doublepost=1514306640][/doublepost]It's Arnautovic to the rescue again to get us back on level terms. A bit of a gift!
Can we push on for the winner? I hope so!
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Arnautovic Again! Yay.
All square in our game. A draw isn't really good enough for either of us though.
[doublepost=1514306640][/doublepost]It's Arnautovic to the rescue again to get us back on level terms. A bit of a gift!
Can we push on for the winner? I hope so!
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Arnautovic Again! Yay.
Denied! A 3-3 draw in the end. A point is better than none. But a win would have been sooo much better. Especially when you go in front in the 90th minute.
Some seriously late drama. West Ham denied a win by a terrible refereeing call. Man Utd snatch a draw that I dare say they did not deserve, nearly being beaten by Burnley at Old Trafford after a turgid performance. But Lingard bundles in a scrappy late equalizer.
Lingard really saved Mourinho's bacon...this time.
Lingard really saved Mourinho's bacon...this time.
I would have loved to gave seen Manchester United defeated - and I think that Burnley would have deserved their win, and would have been dreadfully unfortunate to lose at the close.
Liverpool dominated the first half against Swansea (without playing especially well, it must be said), scored a good goal, and really should be 2-0 or possibly 3-0 up...
...which means this match will surely finish 2-2 or 3-3.
A draw is not good enough for Man Utd. Even if they win every match for the rest of the season they might not catch Man City. First place is still mathematically possible, but with each point dropped it gets closer to being a practical impossibility.
More pressing now is the likelihood that other teams will overhaul Man Utd. I assumed Mourinho would win the title this season given his track record, but really he is now legitimately in a battle for a top four spot.
...which means this match will surely finish 2-2 or 3-3.
A draw is not good enough for Man Utd. Even if they win every match for the rest of the season they might not catch Man City. First place is still mathematically possible, but with each point dropped it gets closer to being a practical impossibility.
More pressing now is the likelihood that other teams will overhaul Man Utd. I assumed Mourinho would win the title this season given his track record, but really he is now legitimately in a battle for a top four spot.
Liverpool look to be winning handily enough - 4-0 when I last looked.
Re Manchester United, I cannot see them - or anyone else - overhauling City at this stage; indeed, for one thing, it is not enough to develop an effortless and efficient winning habit - City must also start stuttering, and - just now - I don't see that happening.
Last season was clearly a steep learning curve and sorting of an in-depth tutorial for Pep, but this season, he is putting what he learned into cool and clinical - and elegant - practice.
Meanwhile, Big Sam's dull but solid Bolton Newcastle Blackburn West Ham Sunderland England Crystal Palace Everton draw 0-0 against West Brom. Admittedly, Klopp Liverpool failed to score against West Brom as well (at Anfield, no less), but how much longer will Everton supporters be happy to hear Allardyce say "its a great point for us" after every match???
5-0 to the Reds in the end, and it could easily have been 8-0. Given Liverpool's lack of consistency, you never know what team will show up - today it was the "win with flair" version, admittedly against a team who are struggling badly.
Agreed - even if Man Utd (or any other "top 6" contender) finishes the season perfectly, the only way Man City fail to win the title is if they go through a truly massive slump. It's possible, I suppose, but it would take an extremely unlikely combination of events for that to happen. Pep has the team playing they way he wants, and with confidence, not to mention that several key players are in top form.
Eventually I will become tired of seeing Man City dominate the league. But Guardiola's presence ensures that that moment is a ways off just yet.
5-0 to the Reds in the end, and it could easily have been 8-0. Given Liverpool's lack of consistency, you never know what team will show up - today it was the "win with flair" version, admittedly against a team who are struggling badly.
Agreed - even if Man Utd (or any other "top 6" contender) finishes the season perfectly, the only way Man City fail to win the title is if they go through a truly massive slump. It's possible, I suppose, but it would take an extremely unlikely combination of events for that to happen. Pep has the team playing they way he wants, and with confidence, not to mention that several key players are in top form.
Eventually I will become tired of seeing Man City dominate the league. But Guardiola's presence ensures that that moment is a ways off just yet.
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The all-important New Manager Bounce™
exactly.
hoping chansiri's family pressure him to sell the team.
Watched Bournemouths equaliser again this morning. Hard to see how the goal was allowed to stand. Offside and handball.
The decisions rarely go your way at the wrong end of the table.
The decisions rarely go your way at the wrong end of the table.
Getting ready to watch Man City match, they are sure are on a roll.
I see van Dijk has been pick-up by Liverpool for $100 million, nice money!
I see van Dijk has been pick-up by Liverpool for $100 million, nice money!
What is it about Southampton? Are they just the feeder club for Liverpool these days?
Although I'm sure you and most of the neutrals would like to see a Newcastle win tonight, I'm afraid I need them to lose. Keeps them level on points with us.
Quite genuinely, I am sorry for the Southamptons of this world - the days of Matt le Tisseur (who was derided at the time for desiring to spend his career at a club he loved) are long over - they nurture, develop, encourage - a footballer, only for him to develop a fit of the monument sulks (as van Dijk has done - what a lack of pride and loyalty and decency and professionalism) and refuse to play - once others, bigger, better, richer, - signal interest and make clear that they wish to come in for him.....
In no way do I blame Southampton for having to sell off their best assets - they did well to smack Liverpool on the wrist last summer when they initially tried to tap van Dijk - and seeking to obtain the best price for this asset - that makes economic sense, as the "asset" does not wish to remain and behaves like a spoiled brat.
Unfortunately, this is the dilemma of clubs at that level, irrespective of how well managed they are - and Southampton are a decent and well run club, one that I have long wished well; it says something for them and their values that Matt le Tisseur wished to pass his entire career (happily) with them, rather than move (that word "ambition" again) elsewhere.
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Well at least they got a good price for him.
Meanwhile Man City are a goal to the good.
That man Stirling again.
If they hadn't, frankly, it would have been robbery (notwithstanding Mr Mourinho's endless and tedious whinges about defenders costing as much as "good strikers" - ever heard of something called inflation, José?) and I'm glad that they felt strong enough to hold out for a decent price - and return - on their investment.
I'm tired of seeing clubs that build up a player's confidence, take the time with him, train him, encourage him, enable him, - get ripped off by rich giants of the game. Well done, Southampton - and, I also have to say that my respect for Virgil van Dijk has diminished - or decreased - somewhat; yes, he wishes to leave Southampton - but they are still paying his salary and he owes them the respect of someone on their books who is paying him.
Treating them with contempt - instead of respect - doesn't make them look bad - instead, it diminishes him. As a person, not a player.
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The fact that he had a long contract with Southampton obviously contributed to the price.
But sadly since the Bosman ruling their have been too many clubs loosing out as investments move on for free or next to nothing.
Newcastle still only one goal down despite Man City having 82% of the ball and numerous shots on goal.
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