If you think Zabaleta is playing like he use to then its you who hasn't seen him play. He's age is showing. Should've just kept using Antonio at RB.
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If you think Zabaleta is playing like he use to then its you who hasn't seen him play. He's age is showing. Should've just kept using Antonio at RB.
Captain Smirk
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Tony Pulis, Neil Warnock and Mick McCartney all with 100% win rates, who says we ain't got any good British managers
I never said he's playing like he used to. I said he's had two good games, which is true.
Antonio at RB is a disaster, you're not making a very good case here.
bonesmccoy
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Erm, I wouldn't say that was a good cameo, or that he's ahead of Origi.
BMO = GOAT
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Isn't Dortmund on top right now cuz of the goal differential?
He hasn't exactly had two good games though. In both games he's responsible for two conceded goals that were easily avoidable. He's poorly timed run against Utd that he couldn't recover back for and he's needless shove to give away a penalty in this game. Antonio isn't a natural RB but he'd be playing better there than Zaba would.
brokenbeans
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Football is alive
Bobby Wood going to power Hamburg to the title.
SictorVullivan
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Good win for us this week. Mahrez looked like he actually gave a shit as well.
MrS
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Good to see Mick finally moving out of his brother Paul's shadow.
MikeBison
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First game of the season, Origi came on and didn't touch the ball. Didn't win any headers, didn't hold the ball up.
Solanke did that. Put himself about. Involved in 2 or 3 chances. Held the ball up. Won headers.
Nintendo's Witch
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Ready for Arse
This is absolute rubbish. When Antonio has played RB, he's been a massive detriment to the team; giving away goals and goal-scoring opportunities. One of Bilić's worst decisions.
Outside of errors, which our entire defence is guilty of, Zabaleta has been our most solid defender so far. Calling a free transfer a 'bad piece of business' after 180 minutes is just silly.
Nintendo's Witch
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Juve
lol
That was fast.
lol
That was fast.
BMO = GOAT
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Nice goal by Mandzukic
Stead Fast
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Haven't seen any highlights of today, but I'll attest to Origi's performance last week. If Solanke is moving about better than him, shit yeah put him higher on the pecking order.
Sato Koiji
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Mr Holzfuß Mandzukic did it. Oh and Higuain still in Piguain form.
Nintendo's Witch
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Switching to Celta- R. Sociedad till Arsenal starts
MikeBison
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All Origi needed to do was hold the ball up to help see out those 10 mins.
Also, one of the chances Solanke involved in today was for the goal. Big slice of luck but he was awake and played a part.
Yes. +3 vs +2.
MoodyFog
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We're going to get beat
Fear the Jesé
I called it 'poor business' not 'bad piece of business' if your going to quote me on it. Just because you sign a player for free doesn't necessarily mean there's no risk involved. He's on £90,000 a week on a two year deal, that's nonsensical. It's only been two games yes, but still don't think it was necessary to sign him. Just my opinion and over the two games he's played, he's played poor.
Lashley
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I disagree
You couldn't be more wrong.
Captain Smirk
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Hell no, hard pass.
Hopefully they will be relegated this time. Third time is a charm.
Sato Koiji
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Ahmm am I having a stroke? Im seeing somebody that looks EXACTLY like Jese Rodriguez on Stoke Citys team. Wow Im having a bad day today.
Obviously, Southampton will be pleased with getting that late pen but honestly, Lee Mason did both teams a massive disservice in that match; if Tadić gets sent off first, who knows how that game goes. He's looking like another Mike Dean.
Lads played like absolute heroes after Arnautovic decided he wanted to go for a walk on the seafront. Bilić's subs were great and Hernández is already looking like a bargain. Definitely, lots of positives to take away from the final 45 minutes. The only disappointment is not playing how we did in the second half for 90 minutes but like I said last week...
Lads played like absolute heroes after Arnautovic decided he wanted to go for a walk on the seafront. Bilić's subs were great and Hernández is already looking like a bargain. Definitely, lots of positives to take away from the final 45 minutes. The only disappointment is not playing how we did in the second half for 90 minutes but like I said last week...
so let's see how we're shaping up in a couple of months. No one's season is over after 180 minutes.
Nintendo's Witch
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This is not looking good for Arsenal so far.
Nintendo's Witch
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You have a big problem in defence but the attacking is not looking too bad.
A Serious Man
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Rooting for Zouma more than probably anyone else this season. Really hope he recovers his form and stays healthy.
MrS
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You've changed your tune
privitsan02
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Origi has three issues.
1. He's coming off the bench so limited chances to impress.
2. He has confidence issues if he doesn't get a run of games.
3. Every time he gains form, he either gets injured or Firmino/Sturridge push him to the bench.
I think this is likely his last season at Liverpool, otherwise he will be sold, if not loaned out. Solanke is willing to take his chances as as substitute, whereas Origi can't seem to shake the confidence issues off to gain form.
Nintendo's Witch
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Legend.
Alligatorjandro
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lol
Nintendo's Witch
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Great pass from Lacazette.
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Welbeck could have passed that.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
He's a total donkey
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