I watched parts of the Leicester game against Palace and Palace were very poor. Can't see them doing anything against Chelsea. Chelsea should win that easy, 4-0 maybe.
I'm hoping for an Arsenal win as that will be best for us. Arsenal have improved since their defeat to Brighton. I think they'll finish above Spurs.
Need the gooners to do us a favour tonight. An Arsenal win would give us a huuuge opportunity with our fixtures and momentum.
Unfortunately, I have little to no confidence in Arsenal delivering.
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Need the gooners to do us a favour tonight. An Arsenal win would give us a huuuge opportunity with our fixtures and momentum.
Unfortunately, I have little to no confidence in Arsenal delivering.
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Saturday was a tougher game for them. Think they’ll have enough tonight.
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
My predictions for tonight.
Palace 1/0 Chelsea 3
Arsenal 2 - Leicester 2
I think Palace are just playing for the sake of it. Chelsea will be too much for them.
I think Leicester will be up for this game and will get a few chances. Arsenal the same after their big result against Wolves and their recent run of form.
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I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
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I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
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I think if we score 1st it becomes like the Brighton game. They have to come out which will open more gaps.
They score and we have a tough night on our hands. We’ve yet to win this season from behind away from home.
Think Saturday was only the 2nd time all season we’ve won after trailing.
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posted 38 seconds ago
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
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I think if we score 1st it becomes like the Brighton game. They have to come out which will open more gaps.
They score and we have a tough night on our hands. We’ve yet to win this season from behind away from home.
Think Saturday was only the 2nd time all season we’ve won after trailing.
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Agreed. An early goal and I'd expect us to kick on. Be interesting to see how it pans out if it's still 0-0 after 60 minutes though.
One thing we've been vastly better at during this post-lockdown run is maintaining our level for longer periods throughout the games. I put that down to simply having much more quality in the middle of the park between Pogba, Matic and Bruno. Too often we'd either start really slowly and not get going until later in the game, or we'd start quite well and then drop off a cliff in the second half.
We're looking a lot more controlled and managing games in a much more professional way. Pogba has been quietly excellent in midfield so that gives me some confidence that we could see out a scrappy or tight game against plucky opposition.
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I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
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I think if we score 1st it becomes like the Brighton game. They have to come out which will open more gaps.
They score and we have a tough night on our hands. We’ve yet to win this season from behind away from home.
Think Saturday was only the 2nd time all season we’ve won after trailing.
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I think this was another symptom of not being able to break teams down. I think we're far better equipped presently to cope with losing an early goal. Obviously it's not something to make a habit of regardless
I think Pogba has been really good. The pressure isn't on him to do all the creative work so he's been very effectively going about his business for the good of the team.
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I think Pogba has been really good. The pressure isn't on him to do all the creative work so he's been very effectively going about his business for the good of the team.
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He’s almost the supporting act to Bruno and the attackers rather than the main event now. Bit like how he is for France and was for Juventus.
Maybe it suits him best that way.
Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
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Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
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Since he’s returned he’s been a cog in the machine when things have been going well but in the two games he came off the bench when he needed a goal you could argue he was the driving influence.
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Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
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Since he’s returned he’s been a cog in the machine when things have been going well but in the two games he came off the bench when he needed a goal you could argue he was the driving influence.
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I'm going to take that as a positive. Happy enough to be part of the whole when the going is good but willing and able to step up when needed as well. That bodes well IMO.
Palace are unbeaten at home in London derbies apparently. But they’re on the beach, I think Chelsea will win this one.
Can see Arsenal taking something off of Leicester, though. They’ve looked a lot better since Arteta took over, especially in defence.
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Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
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Since he’s returned he’s been a cog in the machine when things have been going well but in the two games he came off the bench when he needed a goal you could argue he was the driving influence.
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I'm going to take that as a positive. Happy enough to be part of the whole when the going is good but willing and able to step up when needed as well. That bodes well IMO.
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Been a big critic of Pogba since he joined, but his form and attitude since returning from injury have been excellent. Long may it continue.
I like Pogba and firmly disagree with anyone that wanted him out.
Not the strongest Chelsea line up. Hopefully Palace add up for it.
Perception is different of Pogba because our forwards, and Bruno, are firing. I don’t even think he’s been as good as he can be just yet, but now we aren’t desperate for him to be as we have more quality in the team. So his lower level performances are still good for the team, especially compared to Fred and McTominay, and he just looks more relaxed with this.
comment by Imran The King Khan (U10026)
posted 20 minutes ago
Perception is different of Pogba because our forwards, and Bruno, are firing. I don’t even think he’s been as good as he can be just yet, but now we aren’t desperate for him to be as we have more quality in the team. So his lower level performances are still good for the team, especially compared to Fred and McTominay, and he just looks more relaxed with this.
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Even when he isn’t 10/10, his basic ability to control a ball and pass it is noticeable. Added to the fact he has any range of passing in his locker, he’s proving a good asset since his return.
Very convenient hamstring pull there by Gary Cahill
Busby, yeah he’s just a very good player.
Don’t see Leicester or Chelsea dropping points tonight btw. Arsenal will be caught in behind by Vardy
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posted on 7/7/20
I watched parts of the Leicester game against Palace and Palace were very poor. Can't see them doing anything against Chelsea. Chelsea should win that easy, 4-0 maybe.
I'm hoping for an Arsenal win as that will be best for us. Arsenal have improved since their defeat to Brighton. I think they'll finish above Spurs.
posted on 7/7/20
Need the gooners to do us a favour tonight. An Arsenal win would give us a huuuge opportunity with our fixtures and momentum.
Unfortunately, I have little to no confidence in Arsenal delivering.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by Keano's Magic Hat (U10101)
posted 4 minutes ago
Need the gooners to do us a favour tonight. An Arsenal win would give us a huuuge opportunity with our fixtures and momentum.
Unfortunately, I have little to no confidence in Arsenal delivering.
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Saturday was a tougher game for them. Think they’ll have enough tonight.
posted on 7/7/20
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 38 seconds ago
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
posted on 7/7/20
My predictions for tonight.
Palace 1/0 Chelsea 3
Arsenal 2 - Leicester 2
I think Palace are just playing for the sake of it. Chelsea will be too much for them.
I think Leicester will be up for this game and will get a few chances. Arsenal the same after their big result against Wolves and their recent run of form.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 38 seconds ago
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 38 seconds ago
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
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I think if we score 1st it becomes like the Brighton game. They have to come out which will open more gaps.
They score and we have a tough night on our hands. We’ve yet to win this season from behind away from home.
Think Saturday was only the 2nd time all season we’ve won after trailing.
posted on 7/7/20
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posted 11 minutes ago
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posted 8 minutes ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 38 seconds ago
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
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I think if we score 1st it becomes like the Brighton game. They have to come out which will open more gaps.
They score and we have a tough night on our hands. We’ve yet to win this season from behind away from home.
Think Saturday was only the 2nd time all season we’ve won after trailing.
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Agreed. An early goal and I'd expect us to kick on. Be interesting to see how it pans out if it's still 0-0 after 60 minutes though.
One thing we've been vastly better at during this post-lockdown run is maintaining our level for longer periods throughout the games. I put that down to simply having much more quality in the middle of the park between Pogba, Matic and Bruno. Too often we'd either start really slowly and not get going until later in the game, or we'd start quite well and then drop off a cliff in the second half.
We're looking a lot more controlled and managing games in a much more professional way. Pogba has been quietly excellent in midfield so that gives me some confidence that we could see out a scrappy or tight game against plucky opposition.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 1 minute ago
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posted 8 minutes ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 38 seconds ago
I think we'll be in for a tough game against Villa on Thursday, so hopefully Chelsea or Leicester drop points tonight.
Villa have been in some really close games of late and are fighting for their lives, and our good run won't last forever - we're due a slip up somewhere.
I'd be delighted with a scrappy win on Thursday and one of Chelsea or Leicester to draw or lose, I've just got a sneaky feeling things won't go as smoothly as we'd like against Villa.
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I agree. Don’t see us having it all our own way on Thursday. Villa are due a result. I’d take a scrappy 1-0.
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In some ways a scrappy 1-0 might even be a bigger barometer of progress than an easy win. All top teams have to get through games that are tight and scrappy, and the ones who manage it consistently tend to win trophies. On the other hand, we've been guilty of dropping points in such matches so if we did come through a couple of games like that in this run-in, we might actually learn something more telling and lasting about our progress under Ole.
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I think if we score 1st it becomes like the Brighton game. They have to come out which will open more gaps.
They score and we have a tough night on our hands. We’ve yet to win this season from behind away from home.
Think Saturday was only the 2nd time all season we’ve won after trailing.
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I think this was another symptom of not being able to break teams down. I think we're far better equipped presently to cope with losing an early goal. Obviously it's not something to make a habit of regardless
posted on 7/7/20
I think Pogba has been really good. The pressure isn't on him to do all the creative work so he's been very effectively going about his business for the good of the team.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by Diafol Coch 77 - A Reputable Poster (U2462)
posted 22 minutes ago
I think Pogba has been really good. The pressure isn't on him to do all the creative work so he's been very effectively going about his business for the good of the team.
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He’s almost the supporting act to Bruno and the attackers rather than the main event now. Bit like how he is for France and was for Juventus.
Maybe it suits him best that way.
posted on 7/7/20
Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 1 minute ago
Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
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Since he’s returned he’s been a cog in the machine when things have been going well but in the two games he came off the bench when he needed a goal you could argue he was the driving influence.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 1 minute ago
Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
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Since he’s returned he’s been a cog in the machine when things have been going well but in the two games he came off the bench when he needed a goal you could argue he was the driving influence.
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I'm going to take that as a positive. Happy enough to be part of the whole when the going is good but willing and able to step up when needed as well. That bodes well IMO.
posted on 7/7/20
Palace are unbeaten at home in London derbies apparently. But they’re on the beach, I think Chelsea will win this one.
Can see Arsenal taking something off of Leicester, though. They’ve looked a lot better since Arteta took over, especially in defence.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by Diafol Coch 77 - A Reputable Poster (U2462)
posted 53 minutes ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by BerbaKing11 (U6256)
posted 1 minute ago
Pogba definitely looks better as just another cog in the machine, rather than being the driving influence.
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Since he’s returned he’s been a cog in the machine when things have been going well but in the two games he came off the bench when he needed a goal you could argue he was the driving influence.
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I'm going to take that as a positive. Happy enough to be part of the whole when the going is good but willing and able to step up when needed as well. That bodes well IMO.
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Been a big critic of Pogba since he joined, but his form and attitude since returning from injury have been excellent. Long may it continue.
posted on 7/7/20
I like Pogba and firmly disagree with anyone that wanted him out.
posted on 7/7/20
Not the strongest Chelsea line up. Hopefully Palace add up for it.
posted on 7/7/20
Perception is different of Pogba because our forwards, and Bruno, are firing. I don’t even think he’s been as good as he can be just yet, but now we aren’t desperate for him to be as we have more quality in the team. So his lower level performances are still good for the team, especially compared to Fred and McTominay, and he just looks more relaxed with this.
posted on 7/7/20
comment by Imran The King Khan (U10026)
posted 20 minutes ago
Perception is different of Pogba because our forwards, and Bruno, are firing. I don’t even think he’s been as good as he can be just yet, but now we aren’t desperate for him to be as we have more quality in the team. So his lower level performances are still good for the team, especially compared to Fred and McTominay, and he just looks more relaxed with this.
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Even when he isn’t 10/10, his basic ability to control a ball and pass it is noticeable. Added to the fact he has any range of passing in his locker, he’s proving a good asset since his return.
posted on 7/7/20
Very convenient hamstring pull there by Gary Cahill
posted on 7/7/20
Lucky goal for Chelsea.
posted on 7/7/20
Busby, yeah he’s just a very good player.
posted on 7/7/20
Don’t see Leicester or Chelsea dropping points tonight btw. Arsenal will be caught in behind by Vardy
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