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Our defence

We've conceded just FIVE league goals since the end of December!

That's a crazy stat and one that shows the defence is operating at a high level and that's with numerous changes in personnel.

Great managers believe that the key to building a strong side is to start with the defence and that is something we've done this season. Teams like Citu have a great attack but will find it hard to build a decent defence IMO because that doesn't seem like Peps philosophy. He probably believes in defending from the front which is admirable but at the same time, against the best sides in Europe that could be costly.

With this defence I feel confident against Spurs and Arsenal. 4 points from those games would be a very good return at this stage.

posted on 28/4/17

The wife attacking men

posted on 28/4/17

I'm clearly not a wum, & I'm not new Ji, more of a reader than a commentor normally, enough so to know where the civil war between you lot exists...

Bobby : no idea what the PPG for mid table sides is. I have no interest in them tbh. If you're aiming for a semantic victory, take it champ, I think you know what I'm getting at though

comment by Ali - (U1192)

posted on 28/4/17

Opposition*

comment by Elvis (U7425)

posted on 28/4/17

Robb, I think if we can get 4 points from the Arsenal and Spurs game we will have a great chance of top 4. I have got a feeling that Liverpool might still mess up. Wouldn't be surprised to see Watford at least draw with them. It is going to be an interesting end to the season.

posted on 28/4/17

I am having a nightmare today, just sent an email to someone at work asking for access to their "homopage" too...

Sleep needed this weekend, I think!

comment by Busby (U19985)

posted on 28/4/17

comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
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comment by Busby (U19985)
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comment by Dave The Jackal (U7727)
posted 32 seconds ago
As a neutral watching last night's borefest, I take it by "our defence" you mean the entire 11 players? Jose has certainly made you guys hard to beat, but it's pretty brutal to watch, isn't it? How much more is he going to have to spend before he feels confident enough to let his team cross the halfway line?
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This is just Joses way, he does it in the big games, always has and always will. Happy to take a point against the big teams.
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And all them home draws v bottom half sides to I'd imagine...
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Well that's a different scenario all together.

We do dominate those games, but we lack movement and we don't take many risks, hence our defensive record and draws.

Jose has always relied on the brilliance of 2 or 3 players in his squad. Chelsea he had Drogba and Lampard, then Costa and Hazard, Madrid he relied a lot on Ronaldo and Ozil, Inter Sneijder and Milito. All players who could win a game on their own.

posted on 28/4/17

H needs to buy some match winners so busby cause without Ibra you don't have any

comment by Busby (U19985)

posted on 28/4/17

Yeah, not just match winners, ones who suit our style.

I'd imagine in the summer we will see a top winger and striker come in, CL dependant.

We have lots of talented players in Rashford, Martial, Mkhi, Mata, Pogba. But all are fairly inconsistent.

posted on 28/4/17

Rashford is great

posted on 28/4/17

Don't see you guys getting anything at the Lane based on what I saw last night. Kane wont be as careless as city were & that "attack" wont trouble our back 5. If you guys struggled with City's press, then you will have no chance with our's at home..... one way traffic !!!. The game is also a week before the Europa League Final (which I think you'll be in & hope u win !!!)

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