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Really hoping to see Cisse score at last.

We're perfectly capable of doing just that to be honest. Anyway football really doesnt work like that anymore, the league is more competitive then ever.

Yup. Ronaldo is definitely the better athlete but Messi is well............Messi. I mean, for instance that goal a few years back at the Bernabeau in the CL (was it the semi final?) where he jinxed past 4-5 Real defenders and slotted the ball home. I mean, ffs those were some of the best defenders in the world. Cant think of anyone else who can do that. Also while of course Ronaldo scores his fair share of special goals I generally feel Messi scores from more difficult positions than he does. We hear a lot about Xavi/Iniesta feeding Messi but I've always felt Ozil was more critical to Ronaldo then Xavi/Iniesta to Messi.

Most people would have taken a draw at Villa. People will expect a win here now. Will be interesting to see how the lads handle the pressure. And also if we are able to break down what will no doubt be a team looking to shut us out at home. Should be a good test for our new 4-3-3

Agreed, the complete lack of shite given by the team in some of the games last season was alarming. Hopefully there wont be signs of that this time around when things start to go rough again which they will invariably at some stage.

Aye and he wasnt too bad in in our 5th place finish either. Would love to see the like of Hazard or Cazorla try and score the goal he did versus Bolton.

Dont think anyone suddenly happy with the club management. I fully expect another major screw up in the coming months. But its hard not a enjoy a performance like yesterday's. And also unfair on the players who seem to trying to go about their jobs despite the fact their bosses are clowns.

Neymar looking decent too. Really looking forward to the CL this time!

As were Debuchy and Santon. It was an all around good performance, apart from that corner. Is it just me or has Santon improved as a defender this season? Mapou is class, that much was obvious from the start. Was worried Colo and him might get physically bullied by Benteke today but thankfully it didnt happen.

Except they've won stuff

Man's a genius, nothing else to be said.

I suppose credit should be given where due, picked the team we all wanted to see and had them playing good football. Think Villa afforded us too much space upfront but a refreshing performance nonetheless. Of course the pitch forks will be out if it goes badly next week

Most fun game to watch since the Chelsea home win. Class performance, cant have any complaints.

Brilliant

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/9307?cc=4716 Bloody Hell, Zidane ffs!

Good old days

Dont feel sorry for him at all. Either he's in on the whole thing from the start or a boot licking yes man, we're getting screwed in either case. Feel sorry for the players though, we signed some good ones and they must have come here knowing we had some sort of plan for the future.

Infuriating. Would rather they all kept shut up to be honest. We just dont have any hope anymore, least they can do is shut the hell up and save the club more embarrassment till the time Ashley gets lost which cant come soon enough.

Even Pardew cant be this stupid, its all a bloody act.

10th.

There HAVE to be some more Russians/Arabs looking to have some fun.....why they would look to us now I've no idea

Aye, at least football will be fun again.

Whatever. I think this is the proper way to close this thread and sum up everyone's feelings:

Even bloody West Brom finally managed to shell out some cash.