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Wilson really can't do anything other than score can he simple pass to Gordon on the counter there....

There's nothing in that he's just made a blunder the keeper

VAR will probably look at it and try their best to chalk it off

Yes Wilson! Get inlad

Oof Trippier got away with one there. Burn been caught out a couple of times already and having to rely on Schar to rescue it.

Yeah but it always seems that way with him until he scores. Joe looking a bit better so far today.

I thought Botman was supposed to be back after the international break.

Woke up in a shite mood today. Sausages firmly tucked away in the freezer after seeing that team sheet. 2-1 to them.

Tonali suspension just confirmed now so I guess it will be Joelinton in the middle.

Ah well..

Joe on the left and Gordon on the right please if Tonali/Willock is available. Joelinton playing in his best position for us might help him get his mojo back. And as well as Gordon has been playing out left I'm not yet giving up on the idea of him possibly making the right wing position his own here. Would work out perfectly once Barnes is fit too. 100% sure Miggy will start though.

That above has got to be the most number of apologies in a day here with Rayvin not involved.

Yet Israel has killed a far higher number of civilians so you can see why those lines get blurred. Absolutely, no argument there. This is why I was confused when you said you dont know if Israel is doing the right thing with this 'war on Hamas' where they've already exceeded Hamas' cvilian death toll by several times? This is important because when Biden and much of Europe speak to Israel's 'right of self defence', it's like they think no one will have realized who's shedding more blood. At best they'll write if off as a disproportionate response. And that's before you even get into the occupation and war crimes. If that's not some sort of convoluted victim mentality then what is? So I resort to the body count in the end. The powers that be have made it clear for decades now that they are ok with Palestine subject to illegal occupation and apartheid. If now in addition to that they can still look at the body count and continue to back Israel, then there is no moral ground whatsoever for them to stand on. History will remember it.

I'm sorry, been trying to stay away but it's remarkable Israel is able to market itself as the victim in this 'conflict' in light of what's been done to Palestine. Any anybody who questions that is automatically anti-semitic? Or is someone that wants Israel wiped off the map?

Overthrow them with what? They struggle for basic necessities in the best of times. And do you think another Hamas would not arise if this one was wiped out? Considering the history of what Israel has been doing there, considering what they've done in the last 2 weeks? Don't we learn anything at all from history? The moment we assign equal value to lives on either side, things become a lot simpler. The moment we start thinking its sad but possibly unavoidable for certain innocent lives to be lost to protect certain other innocent ones, we are lost. Somewhere else you said Hamas and Israel are not equal. Right. Lets look at the body count since this episode started, lets also look at it over the last 70 years or so as well. But here's the catch, each civilian life equals 1 regardless of which side. I'll say this. If hate is throwing billions of dollars and latest weaponry at them whilst ignoring countless war crimes and openly genocidal statements from their officials, then I wish the world would hate the Palestinians a bit more too.

Many of these experts also automatically attribute our wins to graft and intensity, with little weight given to the quality that now runs through the squad. Fine by me though, they can live in denial a little while longer hoping for their precious ManU to get their act together.

The only point I was trying to make is that whilst they are obviously a quality side there are far more successful ones in recent Champions League seasons. I don't think that can be debated really? I'm not saying it should distract from the fact that the team has given a great account of themselves over the first 3 games. But there's tougher European opposition to come if we make it through. Which is why all of this, even tonight's defeat, is an important part of the evolution as we look to become regulars at this stage. Just gota remember to enjoy all of it. We just played freaking Dortmund at St James' in the champions league. It's been 2 years since Steve Bruce was manager and we were diving headfirst into the championship

I remember reading they've lost 5 out of the last 7 away in Europe or something like that. They were very good on the day without a doubt but it's not like we faced Real Madrid at their best. Absolutely no need to dwell too much on the defeat. Take it as part of the learning process, the evolution and move on. We're very much in the mix, 3 games to go. These lads will bounce back and get another result or two.

Groin recurrence for Isak apparently based on Eddie's comments. Doesn't sound good.

Not seemed himself at all since his return. A bit like Isak. Seems its not easy catching up on Eddie Howe match fitness levels. I hope to hell Willock will have an easier time of it and he's been out a while.

Love Wilson me but we're a completely different side with Isak in full flow. Getting him fit and running has to be top priority. Alongside signing a right winger in January.

Frustrating night, we were not at our best but still a good performance, luck not at our side tonight. Huge miss from Wilson too, he would score that 99 out of 100 times. Hope Isak and Murphy are not out for long.

Miggy can fuck right off with that btw

Just ffs man. FFS

Just 4 minutes with all the subs?