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I think we have a chance in both games! Man Utd looking far from impressive, though it would be so bloody typical for them to get back into form against us. With Tiote and Cabaye back together and Ben Arfa hopefully building on yesterday's performance it could be a very interesting game at Old Trafford. Seems a bit harsh on poor Raylor but the thought of him against Nani or Young is scary though and probably the area where we might come undone.

Bleh, his comments seem to be inviting bids for the cash rich clubs to come in and get the likes of Tiote and Coloccini. Pointless talking about this now, but it also goes to show Carroll was sold as part of our new transfer 'policy' and not because he wanted to go.

HBA was different class. [/Pulp] He is as good as Nasri. The problem with Raylor has been brewing but has been disguised by the odd good free kick and that goal. A lot of what Raylor has got away with is cause Guti has been doing half his defending. When Guti has an average game (the last two) then Raylor suffers. Yup agreed, thats just what I said in the other thread Taylor thread.

Lets's not forget about Jonas either, Taylor doesnt even play at LB alone, Jonas' main role seems to be ensuring his full back doesn't get embarrassed too often. Our formation should read 4.5 - 3.5 - 2 Taylor's been exposed time and time again this season by some of the better sides, was only a matter of time before this happened, he just isnt good enough. I like the lad, seems to try hard enough,wish he could do well but he just doesnt have the ability. Either give Santon a chance at LB, or find a bloody new full back in January. Not going to fun seeing him against Nani/Young etc next game either.

Well, cant remember the last time I saw as bad a performance as the one from Raylor today. And Im not saying that because Im pissed, I thought we did ok, it was just a lot of individual errors and missed chances. But let alone the errors, his passing, movement, everything, was so awful today. And it was coming as well, we all know he'll never make a good full back. Matter of time before a class team exposed the fact. Santon needs to be given exposure, he cant be worse than Ryan. Some of us argued about Ben Arfa coming in for Obertan after the Everton game, and some said why break up a winning team. Well I think Ben Arfa was easily our best player today, the only one who looked to run at them and had confidence enough in his ability to take them on. Sad he fluffed that finish though. If Santon is a natural full back he really should be coming in and getting a few games under his belt. Overall wasnt a bad performance though was it? Could have been a very different game had we taken our chances, City didnt threaten anywhere as much as they usually do and all their goals were as a result of individual errors. Pardew really ought to have a go at Man Utd, they've looked vulnerable all season and we showed today we can cause the best of team a few problems.

I think Flair has come the closest with his answer. At least as far as Pakistan/India are concerned. 1. No facilities/grounds etc. And where you do its like playing on a hardcourt, grass is a luxury. 2. Cant make a living off the sport. Not even a chance. 3. Weather. Trying playing football at 50 degrees Celsius, you'll have a stroke in 15 minutes. 4. 60% of the population struggling for food and water, the rest desperately trying to stay clear of that 60%. Sports are not a priority. 5. Exposure. Barely anyone followed European League's 10-12 years ago, there was virtually no interest in the game. This will change soon, already has perhaps. Every little kid is now a fan of one club or the other. Reason is now you can get a cable package with channels broadcasting Spanish, English, Italian, CL, International games for as little as 2-3 quid per month. 6. Because there was no awareness and interest, that all important sporting 'culture' you need does not exist. This hold true for South Asian states, as for Japan/Korea/China I guess its the culture thing, and you can already see its changing because of the TV explosion.

Yes, you do. Plastered all over the roof? The Emirates was done reasonably tastefully, not to mention that Arsenal wouldn't be associated with such a down market brand as their stadium sponsor. Exactly. Vast differences between the two. Our's looks bloody ridiculous for the love of God!

Lambias' vow that St James' Park would always remain in the name.... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/8342406.stm Such blatant lies, time after time after time.

The stadium looks bloody ridiculous, did they have to stamp sports direct on every place possible?(if the pictures on Sky are accurate) It looks so cheap, it could have been done in a professional manner. Don't see Emirates smacked all over like that on the Arsenal stadium. The renaming thing was always going to happen with Ashley, and the timing is lovely, cant see us happy for a few weeks can he? What a joke, how the bloody hell will 8-10M help if you are not ready to re-invest 35M? More lies, nothing but lies. No words to describe my feelings for these two bastards....

They'll add you with your full points. Yup thankfully! Another rotten weak still though, thank goodness for Agbanlahor!

joined in just now, though been playing since gameweek 1. So will they add me according to the total points or make me start from zero? A bit pointless if its the latter!

are you kidding about sammy? he managed to get to the byline nearly everytime he picked it up he was a great outlet and ate up plenty of time at the end in doing so. as for the Marv v ben arfa argument, ben arfa was anonymous as a starter against blackburn while today marveaux was good, ran well, worked hard and looked a good player, Ben arfa isnt an out and out winger and pardew clearly isnt going to use him as one, the sooner people get this the better, other than his reputation why do people think ben arfa should be getting in automatically because it cant be based on performances All Im saying about Sammy is that he seems to have the same style as his brother. Not judging anyone on one game anyway. Why did Marveaux get in automatically? We've seen more of Bafra than we have of him. We know he is class, he showed that today, needs game time. If Obertan was playing, and with the not changing a winning side argument and all, I get it. But I dont see any reason why Marveaux got drafted in instead of Bafra. Anyway who's to argue with Pards at the moment, must have had a reason Because pardew will watch these players every day in training and, given our current run, deserves more respect for his decisions than people crying out for ben arfa to be shoehorned into any open attacking spot. Marveaux is also an actual winger being played on the wing Thats what I said at the end of my post. Mind you if we had had a different result today it might have been a bigger issue, but alls well that ends well. Just want to see Ben Arfa get playing time, because on form he is the best player we have imo, judging on the few games he has played for us. Needs to learn to pass it though, sometimes its as if he thinks he's bloody Messi.

are you kidding about sammy? he managed to get to the byline nearly everytime he picked it up he was a great outlet and ate up plenty of time at the end in doing so. as for the Marv v ben arfa argument, ben arfa was anonymous as a starter against blackburn while today marveaux was good, ran well, worked hard and looked a good player, Ben arfa isnt an out and out winger and pardew clearly isnt going to use him as one, the sooner people get this the better, other than his reputation why do people think ben arfa should be getting in automatically because it cant be based on performances All Im saying about Sammy is that he seems to have the same style as his brother. Not judging anyone on one game anyway. Why did Marveaux get in automatically? We've seen more of Bafra than we have of him. We know he is class, he showed that today, needs game time. If Obertan was playing, and with the not changing a winning side argument and all, I get it. But I dont see any reason why Marveaux got drafted in instead of Bafra. Anyway who's to argue with Pards at the moment, must have had a reason

Thought Jonas was horrible going forward today, but fantastic at the back near the end especially when we were struggling. Amazing effort by Colo and co. again as well, hell never thought I'd see Newcastle defend like this! Needed a fair bit of luck for despite all that today though. Sammy seemed more like an Ameobi today than Shola does, legs all over the place! Just dont get why Ben Arfa didnt start today instead of Marveaux, not that Marveaux didnt do well, but given Obertan's injury it really should have been Ben Arfa into the team. That might have to do more with his disgruntlement than not getting into a winning team etc etc. Loving the way we are winning even when not playing too well, you could see half the lads were dead tired today but put in a great shift nonetheless! Long may it continue. Bring on City!

Bloody hell, Marveaux is starting? No Ben Arfa?

Not a bad little read. We don't wanna get carried away though and I still think if we finish in top 7 it would be a great achievement. Nice to see Ba in the top five scorers. What website is this, seems interesting!

Pulis' own tactics/actions blowing up in his face on so many levels tonight I actually feel a bit sorry for him.... No wait I dont what a bunch of pricks take that you knobheads try playing a bit of football maybe next time! And that using the towel for time wasting.... absolutely brilliant, enjoyed it as much as the goals!

BA!!!!!!!!!! Obertan assist and off a cross lol!

No Tiote then! *Gulp*

Unbelievable. We had a genuine base for something to build last season. A manager who was getting the best out of players, a team that though not extraordinary talented gave it their all and has some players around whom we could have built something decent in the future. But of course thats all too much for our sickeningly pathetic excuse of an owner. Installing a puppet manager, getting rid of the best players and destroying team spirit before the season even begins. Way to go Ashely!! Just wish we could do something but what?

Seems to be the thing on everyone's mind! We'll survive this season but its not a big deal because there seems to be little hope of retaining our players in the summer, let alone adding quality ones.

Seems to be the thing on everyone's mind! We'll survive this season but its not a big deal because there seems to be little hope of retaining our players in the summer, let alone adding quality ones.

I think most of us expected these sorts of noises after the Carrol transfer, this was what everyone was worried about, more than Carroll's departure itself. I can imagine Ashely rubbing his hands together at the thought of the cash he can now get for the likes of Enrique and Tiote. Where we go from here I don't know!! We'll also probably see how good or otherwise Pardew is when players come and go in the summer. At the moment it seems to me the optimism and momentum built up under Hughton is carrying us. It will all disappear in the summer, along with our best players. Somebody do something!!!!

I think most of us expected these sorts of noises after the Carrol transfer, this was what everyone was worried about, more than Carroll's departure itself. I can imagine Ashely rubbing his hands together at the thought of the cash he can now get for the likes of Enrique and Tiote. Where we go from here I don't know!! We'll also probably see how good or otherwise Pardew is when players come and go in the summer. At the moment it seems to me the optimism and momentum built up under Hughton is carrying us. It will all disappear in the summer, along with our best players. Somebody do something!!!!

Amazing moment, I didn't even know he had a decent left foot! Shame was I had to restrict myself from shouting like a madman because my Arsenal fan brother right next to me had stayed respectfully quite during the first half demolition. Thought I'd be a bit of an arse if I rubbed it in on him after that.