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He wasn't great but there was next to no space to operate. You don't take a player of his caliber off when three points is what's more or less required. The only goalscorer left on the pitch after he was taken off were KDB and Haaland, and the latter needs service.

@Ric Ric- may I ask why I've been banned from commenting in the match thread? I've looked through my comments when I was permitted to comment in the threads and don't see anything more egregious than others say.

I'd be happy with a point, too, but looking at Liverpool's schedule, it's tough to see where they drop points.

He's very good if I'm being honest.

He's a center back, tbf.. but I agree on the whole.

I'd have loved to see Foden more central to use his pace/half-turn to leave that turtle Jorginho in the dust.

So, is Phil on the left? Seems odd to move him out there in our biggest game of the season.

Good XI. I still need to see more of Kova to have an opinion, but let's hope he plays better than he did in the reverse fixture. I thought Nunes's athleticism could help us out in the middle to combat Rice/Odegaard. I rate Jesus higher than most, but he worries me more than any of their front...

He's not, but I thought Newcastle's press had him pretty rattled at times. We take for granted just how easy Ederson makes it look.

Arsenal are arguably the best counter-pressing team in the world. Having the best ball-playing keeper in the world would be a huge plus.

God damnit.

It’s a bit off-topic, but I was watching the embargo, and I had no idea the disparity in rest between us and Madrid is so vast. Tomorrow is Madrid's last game before they play us nine days later. Meanwhile, we have two tough games during that time. Fucking bullshit.

He borderline carried us to win the Super Cup. Some of you are wildly disingenuous when it comes to Palmer.

Be serious.

Well done, Txiki and Pep! 40M for a homegrown superstar.

For playing with confidence? God forbid.

Chelsea would be in a relegation fight without Palmer. Literally, everything goes through him.

It just feels against the spirit of the game. Gordon isn't even looking at the ball.

It was never a penalty. Gordon exploited almost a loophole in the rules. But the effort from him on Newcastle's winner was embarrassing.

It was never a penalty on Kalvin. Gordon exploited almost a loophole in the rules. But the effort from him on Newcastle's winner was embarrassing.