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That was way too easy. Shocking positioning from Manquillo, wrong side of his man and putting him onside.

We're really lacking direction out there currently.

At the same time we'll only get better at it by doing it, the contact on Shelvey was more of a foul than the penalty, so even though we made an error we were only made to pay because the referree and VAR made a bigger error.

The more I see it the more fucking annoying that 'penalty' is, Lascelles was actually commencing withdrawing his leg, I apologise to him as he's not really done too much wrong there was a ball there to kick. Even Dermot Gallagher former ref has said that it's no penalty. Colossal fuck uo by the VAR, Maddison should be wearing a yellow.

He has, agreed, I'm comparing it to last season.

Willock's touch has gone to absolute shit.

Will be interested to hear the half time analysis of it. Absurd how many penalties this weekend.

Unfortunate but true. Ref didn't think twice about giving it but elsewhere on the pitch there's a fair chance that sort of minimal contact initiated by the attacking player is ignored.

They've not looked like scoring.... Lascelles: "Hold my margarita"

Our shape and movement is looking good, plus we're nice and composed. Early days but we're a very different side compared to under Bruce in a remarkably short amount of time.

Operation Pasty Clock just stepped up a notch. Give an inch and they always take a mile.

Check out my intelligent glasses whilst I mutter out some of the worst Queen's English you've ever heard.

This is phase 17 of the herd immunity strategy.

Emerton

Honestly we just need to secure our status for next season and then the real fun can begin. You wouldn't begrudge someone not wanting to commit to this project because of the real and immediate risk of relegation.

Useless --> Useful

Plus the fact that we have a run of tough games prior to January is a good thing as we'll have a chance to strengthen prior to playing the lesser sides, where we'll be more likely to pick up the requisite points.

On track to become a club legend if recent trajectory is anything to go by.

No doubt their tactic to get as many set pieces as possible. Feeling really positive now even though we have a tough run of games coming, breaking that drought will really lift spirits.

4 in the morning and I'm screaming out in my lounge room. This is a huge result.

What is this strange feeling?

He is, but he pulls the defense around and was looking for passes more than his last couple of games.

Good game from ASM today, almost got us a goal with a lovely clip for Wilson.

If they lose this it's as bad for them as it is good for us.

Fantastic Fede coming on.