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Remember Scott Parker – did he play under Harry?

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I absolutely liked Harry at Spurs as a neutral. He just allowed everyone to go out and play – remember Bentley hitting the heights not to mention a certain Gareth Bale and Luca Moderic. Posh is probably the best coach though Spurs have had in a while transforming this Spurs team to be more resolute at the back with quality defenders.

I never really understood or took to AVB.

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Just made me think on the subject of timing. I mean, I have to say CP would have done better to appoint Redknapp than Hodgson. He would definitely recharge Palace with belief and confidence and start picking up points.

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Good shout Chucky.

The gap financially has narrowed because of the TV money where as monies previously would be relied upon securing a place in the CL and being involved in the tournament as long as possible.

There are naturally clubs who have a tight budget (e.g. Newcastle), but there’s a lot of clubs now more than before not only have investors, but TV revenue.

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I was actually surprised at the scoreline and expected Chelsea to win comfortably.

Even when the clock was on 80-85, I thought to myself, a Chelsea late goal. I suspect the obvious in the underlying that led to this outcome was the fact that Arsenal’s last away game resulted in total humiliation.

Stamford is a tough place to go so to keep a clean sheet and earn a result, I’d be pretty chuffed.

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Oz Yob,

it’s fair to accept that the landscape has now changed as far as the Prem goes.

If you think back to the sort of early years of the Rafa era, we would have clinched 4th but on a lower point margin (off the top of my head from previous study of tables 58-71 points).

Add to that significantly the fact that back then, we had a default ‘SKY 4’.

Now or for a fair few years, we have Man City and Tottenham who have pushed the bounderies and regarded as part of the ‘pack’ in finishing in the top 4.

If you think back to last season, although City got off to a flyer, at one point, they were struggling to make the top 4. So although against Liverpool. there are teams out there with more depth in quality, they ultimately have to be the team consistently delivering because there’s other teams out there ready to capitalize.

Based on this, attaining a place for a CL qualification is difficult and more of a challenge than previous seasons.

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I know what it feels it re the log-ins and passwords. I’d like HR or somebody in administration to sort my work one out so I can my emails, see what’s going on and use the social media network – how hard and hassle can it be?!

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Ed, very true. I do feel with these thrashings though, particularly at OT, it sets a precedent. The type it sets has not been seen in reality since the better days under SAF.

Visiting teams with that belief they can quite comfortably go and pick up something will think twice.

Your home patch has to be your fortress especially if you are wanting to build a sequence of victories and challenge for honours.

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Everton heading in the bottom 3 tonight. Gosh and I was singing Pickford’s praises. Maybe Williams is more to blame. If you don’t take you chances when you 1-0 down, the Red Devils with the attacking quality they have over the course of time will punish you.

As I type, there’s a possibility too of United leapfrogging City.

4-0!

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Quite a lively and an upbeat one for me Ed.

I’m surprised it’s ended 0-0. Never anticipated that at all.

Quite chuffed too from an LFC point of view neither of these got past 1 point.

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Luiz sent off!

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Absolutely dead on Oz Yob.

I’ve never bought into this ‘Gengenpressing’ as something exclusive as Liverpool traditionally are a attack-minded and threatening in their footballing philosophy. The difference and such similarity to Brendan Rodgers is the tempo is at a greater intensity.

There is an extra weight of expectation for players to retain physical fitness, train more throughout the week, and stay injury free.

Plan B or alternative strategies not only can overcome challenging teams and achieve results, but also allow players to catch a breath (or two).

Opposing teams well-drilled at the back resist our pressing and exploit us when presented with an opportunity. This is where we need to be able to slow it down a bit, be patient and be smart. Playing in a constant hurry can impair the overall quality, especially when crosses are fired in willy-nilly with no actual striker or a top quality striker to head the ball into the back of the net.

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Sanchez on the bench, again?

Looks like Wenger’s planning to bring on Walcott in the second half to inject pace.

Ideally, I would love for this to be a draw, but can see the Blues steamrolling this if the Gunners don’t turn up!

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Too early to be forming conclusions and barely after 5 games too. Adopting such mindset as much as being a realist and sensible, top spot for my club is not out of the question.

I neither would suggest the same for Arsenal, nor Spurs. There is plenty of opportunity out there and I’d reasonate in such way even after 15 games.

We have to take on board injuries, other competitions, how club Managers deal with adversity and above all, manage these challenges over a course of the whole season.

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Oz Yob, @ 5:15, that is true. Our tactics or pressing is designed to counteract the problem of the ball/possession avoided from defensive playing areas.

In reality, only a team like Barcelona can sustain that style of play, but it proves too within their own fold, you still have to install top quality defenders.

If anything, the pressing wears the players out and as a result, there’s every chance of an injury/cramp. The game needs to be controlled at a sensible pace and players all over the park must be comfortable with possession, not only that, vary the overall style of play and be able to adapt against different teams and their tactics.

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I heard this in the car yesterday evening. This is an epic call and so so right on all counts:

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As far as opposition clubs go in the top flight, I’ve liked Man City; naturally for one or two reasons easily fitted on to being a Liverpool supporter and one which involved the 13/14 title race and my admiration for Manuel Pellegrini.

Very much like us, I genuinely enjoy the style of football you guys play and it comes across as only being in 2nd or 3rd gear.

I’d come on the march only if I’d be able to get an autograph and a photo with Liam Gallagher 😀 🙂

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Oz yob, in full agreement there regarding the need for a Striker. I don’t know how Firmino is persisted with when I’ve felt he’s more of a player behind an actual striker even though he has known to get himself in the box.

The obvious of the defence just speaks for itself. We’ve lived through these scenarios so many times, you just eventually have to suck it up and take it on the chin as best as possible.

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It’ll be a bumpy ride that’s for sure if all points discussed on other threads are not reinforced.

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Phew, a heart attack moment, but I’ll risk it – 1-1 it is!!!!!

GAME ON!

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