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Nailed on that he'll hammer them.

Yeah, crazy stuff. I guess reduces the chance of missing the otherwise inevitable big European countries a.k.a. Italy.

Once FIFA get word Scotland will be added as the 33rd team.

This would be good but I think we're more likely to see Lascelles start and potentially he might put Burn or Botman with him. After not playing on Sunday Joelinton will surely start, I hope Bruno does too as our midfield and general shape is much the better for it. I could see Trippier being rested as well, bringing Manquillo in, which is of course creatively, defensively and in terms of leadership a big downgrade. Don't think Pope needs a rest and it's touch and go as to whether Karius will hang around now that Darlow is back in training, so it would make sense for Pope to play.

The man, the legend, Almiron.

What makes you so sure it's intentional? He thought the door for connecting rooms was a special room for storing towels, believes there are five michelin stars, called a safe a vault and can only correctly pronounce about half the letters in the English language. That said there's definitely entertainment in it, in a sort of the Office David Brent/Michael Scott cringe worthy sort of way.

This is so true it bears repeating. It's part of how Leicester won the league; teams and opposing players don't always do their homework and/or pre-existing attitudes dictate how teams and players prepare and play. In our case their expectation is that the opposing team has been on a lucky run that has to come to an end. The result is a definite lag when any team has a noteable adjustment either up or down that can have a significant influence on the results. We're enjoying a little benefit from that now.

The problem is when they wake up. 😧

Botman must have a combined xG of 37 based on prediction posts on Toontastic.

0-2 for me as well. Wilson and Willock.

In addition to that now that we're garnering a lot more possession, and a lot of it further up the pitch, his pressing and pace can more frequently be put to use. Previously if he was pressing he was doing it on his own to little effect. I don't think anyone is expecting him to maintain this return of goals but he absolutely should continue to be a thorn in opposing sides as he suits our high tempo pressing perfectly. His fitness is next level, looking fresh and spritely deep into the second half of games. Long may he continue to work on his passing combinations and final ball (whether a shot or pass) and avoid going to ground softly.

There's definitely something to be said for Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi (plus Reuben) bringing an accessible, familial image to the ownership, extending and fostering the same amongst the coaching staff and players. There's a synergy to all elements of the club currently that is translating to performances that bring results and grow belief allowing our player to reach or even potentially exceed their potential. There's nothing wrong with getting your hopes up in our current position, whereas only a year ago we were setting ourselves up for failure with any level of expectation. Totally agree that the sense of something bad coming is tough to shake after such a lengthy downward trajectory, but I honestly believe that our success (competing for Europe and domestic silverware) is only a matter of when rather than if.

If we had owners who were ambitious who knows what they will be thinking in January based on the massive progress and momentum that has been built in such a short time. We're surely far ahead of the schedule for progression.

Agree on Longstaff, apart from a few errant passes he was very assured and dynamic today. Botman and Schar were basically flawless though there was not much to test them in the first half and nothing in the second.

Disappointing to only score 4 in this TBH. How good is this.

Wood

Especially when they give him the arm band when he comes on.

It's like an exhibition match now.

Almiron's energy is amazing.

That's clearly what Eddie is thinking, I'm just being greedy.

Jacob Messi is destroying them.

Peak Barca there until Joe 1.0 made a return.

Murphy desperately unlucky with that shot, keeper was planted.

That should have been the match ball for Wilson.

I get this thinking, but a professional footballer player playing football shouldn't be considered a risk if they're supposedly fit.