Lakenheath Old Boys

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Sunday, March 01, 2015

A Really Ginormous Sunday Triple Header



 I'm up at the crack of Bloody dawn, but I think it will be worth it as we start with Liverpool vs Citeh followed by the Gunners vs the Toffees and concluding wiht the capital One Cup Final at Wewmbuhlay where it's Chelsea vs Spurs. Set your strawberry alarm clock and join me.

332 Comments:

Blogger manunitedrules said...

The teams are out on the pitch and superb by NBC, showing the traditional Liverpol song.

6:58 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Now time for some strong brew, not strange brew.

6:59 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They're a minute into the match as I have a strong pot brewin'

7:01 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

AGuero is offside as he has a shot blocked after being put through by Jerko after a great turn

7:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BLY ME! Cithe haven't won on their last eleven trips to Anfield . Not even the superstars of the last few years, Will that change today?

7:04 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Emre Can is back in midfield , but Pool CAN Not keep possession early doors. Will that marathon match less than 72 hours ago in Turkey affect Liverpool?

7:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Two chances for Pool in a minute Both for Lallana set up by Coutinho. First Coutinho put Lallana through, but his shot was easily saved by Hart then Lallana scored , but was just offside.

7:10 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!!! WHAT A CRACKING SHOT BY JORDAN HENDERSON . A ROCKET FROM THIRTY YARDS OUT THAT CURLED IN THE UPPER 90. HART DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE.

7:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The goal had been coming and Coutinho was in the thick of the action yet again . He tackled Kompany, found Sterling , who passed to Henderson , whoscored from 25 yards out./

7:13 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OH!!! Off the inside of the post by Aguero off a superb long ball from Silva as Aguero beat Skrtel and Can for pace.

7:13 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

What a start to this match. It looks set to be another classic. Whoever is having a late lie in is missing quite a match

7:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

coutinho found Sterling with a pass on the outside of his foot and Sterling beats Mangala , but his cross/shot goes across the box. Coutinho has definitely been the best player so far.

7:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!! JERKO TIES IT UP FOR CITEH . GREAT ONE TOUCH PASSING AS POOL COULD NOT GET THE BALL BACK.

7:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

If Henderson's goal was a superb effort then Citeh's was a superb team goal. It started when a stray pass from Coutinho was picked up in midfield. Fernandinho found Silva, who found Aguero and his superb revers pass found Jerko , who shot first time past Mignolet.

7:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

You just can't take your eye off this one.If yesterday's matches were a disappointment then this is more than making up for it.

7:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The final warning for Kompany by Mark Clattenburg after a numerous fouls.

7:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Jerko has a shot find Row M of the Kop. It may have threatened a pie vendor.

7:32 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OH!!! Lallana should have given Pool the lead. He beat the offside trap , but volleyed with just Hart to beat. Superb lobbed pass over the Citeh defense by Markovic.

7:35 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Kompany with a foul. I guess he has yet another final warning.

7:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Jerko is offside from a nice long ball by Yaya.

7:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Now Aguero is offside from a pass by Fernandinho.

7:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coutinho has a long range effort swerve , but Hart gathers.

7:42 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sterling wins a corner off of Zaba.

7:44 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The corner from Joe Allen is headed out by Zaba, the first man.

7:44 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A minute of stoppage time time as Sterling gets off a shot s, saved by HArt

7:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Jason Denayer has given Celtic the lead vs Aberdeen

7:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's 1-1 at the end of an enthralling first half.

7:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic are one up at the half as they look to extend their to six points over the Dons.

7:56 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The teams are out of the tunnel and I'm not sure why Brendan is complaining to Kevin Friend , the fourth official. I thought they had a near perfect first half.

8:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second half is underway

8:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Citeh attack from the off as Nasri finds Zaba down the right and his cross is headed just over by fellow Argie, Aguero.

8:04 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A nasty foul by Kompnany on Sterling and yet another final warning by Clattenburg.

8:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OH!!! Coutinho found Lallana down the right and his excellent cross found Sterling , who looked surprised as he side footed a volley wide from close range.

8:10 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Naughty by Fernandinho on Joe Allen.

8:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Skrtel heads down the free kick to Lallana, who has a goal disallowed for offside. The replay showed that the goal should have been allowed.

8:12 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A Brazi tangle as Fernandinho is booked for a foul from behind on Coutinho. Milner on for Jerko as the LUFC Academy is represented/

8:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That was the first booking of the match

8:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The yellow card has been correctly changed from Fernandinho to Nasri.

8:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Now a Serb tangle as Kolorov does well to get past Markovic, but his cross was wayward.

8:19 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic go two up vs Aberdeen.

8:23 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, MUR - I'm just getting going this morning after a late night out. Sorry to have missed this one, though. It sounds as if it has been a cracker.

8:24 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh dear - for some reason my NBC Sports Network channel is not working on the cable. That is unacceptable behavior, Time Warner Cable.

8:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Citeh have a free kick about a foot outside the box. A waste as Silva curled it in , but it went harmlessly out of play as the rain starts to teem down in Merseyside.

8:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good morning Bob. Great to have you on board. It has been a cracker. Sorry you can't get the match

8:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic now go three up vs Aberdeen.

8:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Leigh Griffiths from the spot for the second Celtic goal.

8:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Markovic goes past fellow Serb, Kolorov and gets in a cross , but Lallana can't quite connect on an attempted bicycle kick.

8:31 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

GOAL !!!! 2-1 LIVERPOOL AND COUTINHO SCORES WITH A SPECTACULAR STRIKE SIMILAR TO THAT FROM HENDERSON.

8:33 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Citeh have just under fifteen minutes plus stoppage time to respond.

8:34 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bugger - totally missed that one. Still working on accessing the channel.

8:34 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second Liverpool goal was very similar their first . Sterling went on a run and laid off the ball as he did on the first goal. The strike was from almost the identical spot, but Coutinho's shot went in the bottom corner while Henderson's went in the upper 90.

8:35 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sorry mate. I hope you're able to get it.

8:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OH!!! Nearly Desond as Skrtel headed out a cross and Aguero weaved his way past sveral tackles as he shot just wide.

8:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Gary Mackay-Steven with the third Celtic goal.

8:38 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

James Milner is booked for an off the ball foul on Sterling.

8:39 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Kolo Toure is on for ALberto Moreno. Hard to believe it's the first time that the Toure brothers are facing each other in a competitive match.

8:40 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'm rebooting my cable box now - I'm hoping to get things back up and running for the Arsenal v. Everton match.

8:40 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Frank Lampard is on , but I did not see who came off.

8:40 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Lallana is booked for a foul on Milner.

8:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I hope you can get it up. Also, will Gooner and you r dad watch it as a post- brekkies match?

8:42 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coutinho has a shot deflected for a corner.

8:42 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Stefan Johansen has put Celtic four up vs the Dons.

8:43 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Following along on the text while my telly is rebooting. Should only a couple of minutes now.

8:43 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Boni is booked for a foul on Lallana . I didn't see him come on either.

8:44 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yeah - Gooner should be heading over to watch with Dad momentarily.

8:44 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sounds like you will be up and running. Sorry about this match

8:44 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OH!!! Danny Sturridge shoots inches wide as Henderson nicked the ball off of Yaya and put him through

8:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

will there be another turn in this tale?

8:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Just wide by Silva as Yaya went on a nice run and did well to find Silva.

8:47 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Three minutes of stoppage time.

8:48 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Mark Clattenburg blows the final whistle as Liverpool defeat Citeh 2-1. A setback for Citeh n their hopes of retaining the title.

8:52 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

More away dfue blues for Citeh at Anfield as they are no winless in their last dozen visits to Anfield. Definitely not a happy hunting ground for Citeh

8:53 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Celtic have defeated Aberdeen 4-0.

8:53 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Next, is the Gunners vs the Toffees and an East Anglian Derby that is a promotion six pointer, from Carrow Road.

8:54 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Looks like Pool have wrapped up a fine win this morning.

8:55 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Yes. It was a huge win and keeps them in the race for fourth place. It looks to be a battle between United and Pool for that elusive fourth spot.

8:59 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The teams are headed out of the tunnel at the EM and on to the pitch.

9:01 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It was gloomy and raining on Merseyside, but sunny in North London.

9:02 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The team news out of the Em:

Aese -Ospina, Bellerin. Paulista, Koz, Gibbs, Coq Au Vin, Caz. The Ox, Ozil, Alex, Giroud. Subs: Mert, Rosicky, Walcott, Monreal, Chambers, Welly, Sussudio.

Everton - Timmy, Coleman, Stones, Jags, Garbutt, McCarthy, Barry, Besic, Mirallas, Lukaku, Barkley. Subs: Joel, Gibson, Kone, Naismith, Osman, Lennon, Alcaraz.

9:02 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Still no luck with NBC Sports Network. I've got Time Warner working on the issue.

9:03 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Arsenal start in fourth but can leapfrog United again with a win today against an Everton side still recovering from a Thursday Europa League match and in the bottom half.

9:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They're off from the EM.

9:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I would let those mugs from Time Warner have it. We look forward to our weekend matches.

9:06 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I had a lovely Indian guy on the phone - possibly chatting with me from Mumbai - who's working on it. Should be sorted eventually. Meanwhile, I'll watch vicariously through you, mate. Glad to be chatting with you this morning.

9:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think the Toffees may have a slight advantage. Both teams were at home and despite the Toffees playing on Thursday, they strolled through the match . The Gunners will need to recover from a horrible performance vs Arsene's former club.

9:08 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Reading the 365 text now.

9:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Same here. Somehow, that doesn't inspire confidence, but I wish yoiu the best.

9:09 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Yes, I see that Mert, who was culpable on two goals on Wednesday is riding the bench today.

9:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

You are correct. The Gunners could possible swap places with us and move up to third as it was before we kicked off this weekend.

9:10 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

He is. Kos and Gabriel in the centre . Arsene wants them to be solid. Not with a soft center like you would find in a Toffee, for example.

9:11 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Looks like Everton have had the better start. I've switched over to the Ligue 1 match on BEin between Nantes and Guincamp. (sigh)....

9:13 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Toffees have , but neither team has ahad a shot on target. That match on BEIN looks like a snoozer. A shame that it's on instead of the East Anglian Derby

9:14 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ox is put down the right and wins on a corner on the Gunners first attack of the match

9:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

McCarthy heads out the corner from Caz then a poor cross from Alexis as he twisted and turned to get past Besic.

9:16 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

At least you will be able to watch the evil Capital One Cup Final. What's in your wallet?

9:18 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Everton have had 69% of the possession. Definitely beating the Gunners at their own game and on their turf.

9:20 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Still no solution. What channel is the League Cup Final on - I hope it's not bloody NBC Sports Network - it's the only channel that isn't working.

9:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Superb keeping by Ospina as the Chunk nicked the ball off of Gabriel as he was about to make a back pass. Ospina blocked from the Chunk then cleared with a superb slide tackle on the Chunk inches outside the box.

9:22 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The League Cup is not BEIN shown on NBC. It's on the channel currently showing the match with much ennui.

9:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Gooner, dad, and Simon will be relieved that Ospina was a superb sweeper keeper or else they would have had a Chunk taken out of their hopes of leapfrogging United

9:25 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Working on my French right now.

9:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Tres magnifique por Nates.

9:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Canaries take the lead in the East Anglian Derby, Bob will be pleased to hear that Bradley Johnson scored.

9:32 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Then the Gunners get behind the Toffees defense for the first time this match and Kate will not be pleased that Giroud headed well wide.

9:33 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

To add salt to my wounds, we've received about six inches of snow overnight. That, after I spent an hour digging yesterday. Not a happy chappy, mate.

9:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Naughty by Kos on Barkley.A horrible free kick from Luke Garbutt, deputizing for Baines as his long free kick is straight to Ospina.

9:36 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I suspect that Giroud spends more time on his coiffeur than on his heading drills in a given week.

9:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sorry mate. The light at the end of the tunnel is that Match goes in like a lion and out like lamb. I think you are at the tail end of this nonsense. Hang in there , mate.

9:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I would think so. They sure could use a goal from him at this time. It's looking like the match vs Monaco all over again.

9:39 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A world class tackle by Gabriel on the Chunk got up a full head of steam and went on a run. I thought the Toffees were about to take the lead.

9:43 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Alexis has a cross cut out for a corner after Coleman was tackled in his own box.
GOAL !!! BETTER BY GIROUD AS HE SCORES WITH A CHEEKY FINISH OFF THE CORNER FROM OZIL.

9:44 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Wahay! My picture just came back on as Giroud directs one in for Arsenal's opener. And Kate is doing a can can in celebration.

9:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giroud eluded his marker, John Stones and scored with a soft , well placed volley off the side of his foot from Ozil's corner

9:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

That looked like something off the training ground as Giroud did what he was supposed to do and Kate should be delighted as should Gooner, dad, and Simon.

9:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Congratulations. I'm delighted for you and talk about perfect timing.

9:46 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Still 1-0 in the East Anglian Derby thanks to that goal from Bradley Johnson. The winner moves up to third, just outside the automatic promotion spots.

9:48 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A great left footed long range curler from Caz is tipped over by Timmy.

9:49 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Gabriel heads on the corner and Besic with a risky back header that Timmy gathers. It could have gone in for an OG.

9:49 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Gabriel looks the biz, for sure. Great buy for the Arsenal.

9:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Gunners are one up at the half thanks to that side footed volley by Goroud off a corner from Ozil.

9:52 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The second half is underway from the EM.

10:07 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giroud shows why he's not a defender as he cynically fouls Coleman from behind and is deservedly booked.

10:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ospina pushes out a poor free kick from Luke Garbutt for a corner.

10:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The corner from Garbutt is headed away then his return cross is headed away then Gareth Barry volleys over.

10:10 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Gibbs fouls from behind off a hopital pass from Kos.

10:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The free kick from Garbutt is headed out for a corner by Coq Au Vin.

10:11 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The Gooner and Dad are happy chappys about this result so far.

10:12 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Bellerin tackles Barkley for another corner,

10:12 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The corner from Garbutt is headed out at the near post.

10:12 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They should be delighted , but are probably not too enthusiastic about the performance.

10:13 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Arsenal (and United) will gain some ground on Citeh with this result.

10:13 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

There will be PPP abound with Liverpool exchanging places with Soton. Soton have been bollixing up the PPP points all season with their top five nonsense.

10:14 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The Canaries are 1-0 up in the East Anglian Derby.

10:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Giroud turns off a pass from the Ox and has a shot blocked by Jags for a corner.

10:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think There will be an extra point or two for everyone. The league standings are becoming more and more realistic a as the season winds down.

10:17 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

You are correct as the Saints don't march on . That was definite nonsense.

10:17 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I think so, too. Real implications for the PPP this afternoon with the League Cup Final.

10:18 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The Little Neviller seems to be riding the coat-tails of his older brother in the commentary game.

10:19 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Beaker launches one well over the top. Giroud not happy with him.

10:20 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Looks as if we're going to see the intervention of LUFC Academy in a moment or two.

10:20 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Little Neviller needs to concentrate on getting a league win with QPR instead of being a talking head

10:21 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Agreed.

10:21 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

An hour in and Everton need to start thinking about some changes. Plenty of firepower on the bench.

10:22 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The against in the top five was a rather silly idea at best

10:22 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Gooner was saying at half-time that he wouldn't be surprised if Sussudio got sold in the summer. Arsene is all in with Ospina at this point. I'm not convinced.

10:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I wonder who picked Chelsea and the Spuds in the League Cup.

10:23 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The requisite boos for Lennon as he replaces Mirallas. The Belgian was not best pleased with Roberto Martinez as he passed him.

10:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Just as Bob stated, the Lufc Academy is on for Mirallis and is booed for his years with the Spuds. I hear snickering from the streets of Alex.

10:24 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'll do a double check on that one at the end of this match, eh?

10:24 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I think Arsene is not pleased with Susu Sudio. Instead of waxing lyrical with Phil Collins he was singing Smoking in the Boys Room.

10:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sounds like a plan.

10:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

High and wide by Caz after a give and go with Giroud.

10:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The Canaries go two up in the East Anglian Derby.

10:27 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Good tip over by Ospina from Lukaku's effort.

10:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ospina does well to tip over an effort from the Chunk.

10:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ospina does well to tip over an effort from the Chunk.

10:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

The corner from Garbutt is headed away then Coq Au Vin blocks for another corner.

10:28 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Lewis Grabban with the Canaries second goal.

10:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A clash of heads between Coq Au Vin and Giroud and the Champagne man is the worse for wear. He is being treated for a nose bleed.

10:30 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I don't think that is what they meant by the French Connection.

10:31 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Coq au Vin is back on his feet but looks a bit worse for wear. Surely he'll be replaced before long.

10:32 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coq Au Vin is plugged up as play is about to resume.It does.

10:32 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Norwich look good to go in that East Anglian Derby. That will be a crucial win for the Canaries.

10:33 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - more good work from the Spaniard after Lennon stabbed toward goal from Coleman's cross.

10:33 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Coleman goes on a run down the right and his pass is nearly diverted in by Lennon, who sees his effort smothered by Ospina.

10:34 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

This is definitely the lesser of the two Prem matches on offer today. Enjoyed seeing the highlights of the early one at half-time. Quite a goal from Henderson.

10:35 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I am a little disappointed. I thought it would be a more entertaining match.

10:36 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Caz tracked back well on Barkley there. They seem to be happy to grind this one out.

10:36 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Let's hope for a cracking League Cup Final.

10:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Im' sure dad and Gooner are starting to bite their nails while Someone is still hopeful of the Toffees getting something out of this match

10:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I sure hope so. It's hard to tell with this League Cup Final.

10:38 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Here comes Stephen Naismith to add some firepower to this Everton attack.

10:38 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Besic racing off to be replaced by Naismith.

10:38 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

A training pitch move but Barkley spoils it with a wild effort.

10:39 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Naismith is on for Besic as the Toffees aim to tie this up. A short corner from Garbutt to Barkley is a waste as Barkley has a shot go out for a throw.

10:39 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Koz will pick up a yellow card here as he trips up Lennon.

10:40 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

John Stones with a suicidal backpass that his mate Jags cleaned up.

10:41 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Beaker should have scored. He looked a bit under confident as he ran on to the ball. He gave Jags time to recover and block.

10:43 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And a poor corner from Beaker to boot. Not sure what's wrong with that kid.

More changes - Gibson for Stones for Everton. And Rosicky for The Ox for the Arse.

10:43 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

It's Gareth Barry to come off for ex-Utd man Gibson instead.

10:45 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Good punch out there by Ospina.

10:48 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Late cameo for Welly as Alexis is rested.

10:48 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The Little Neviller is unhappy that Welly was let go by United. Your thoughts?

10:49 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

GOAL! Rosicky wraps things up with a deflected effort off Jags and past Timmy.

2-0!

10:51 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh dear - that's the Giroud from Wednesday - a clear header but past the post.

10:54 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That's it - the Giroud and Rosicky strikes do it for the Gunners. They're up into third now.

11:01 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Everton however are now having to look over their shoulder at other relegation dogfighters. They're only six points off the drop zone.

11:02 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

And we're off to the League Cup Final now.

11:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Back for the Capital One Cup Final and 0-0 four and a half minutes in

11:05 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Team news out of Wembley:

Chelski - Cech, Ivanovic, Zouma, JT, Azpi, Ramires, Cahill, Fab, Willian, Diego Costa, Hazard. Subs: Felipe Luis, Ake, Drogs, Remy, Cuadrado, Courtois, Oscar.

Spuds - Lloris, Walker, Dier, Vertonghen, Rose, Bentaleb, Mason, Chadli, Ericksen, Townsend, Kane. Subs: Soldado, Lamela, Vorm, Dembele, Fazio, Stambo, Davies.

11:06 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Lloris punches away a deflected cross from Ivanovic.

11:08 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Harry Kane is tripped by Fab after speeding past Zouma.

11:09 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Here's the PPP update I promised. Unfortunately, you're up of the picture, mate. You chose United to win and Arsenal to lose the final.

Here are the PPPers still in the picture today:

Blue Devil - Spurs to win
Gooner - Spurs to lose
Someone Said - Spurs to lose
UWS - Spurs to lose
Simon - Chelski to win

11:09 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Eriksen's free kick goes off the bar!

11:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OH!!! curling free kick from eriksen comes off the bar then Bentaleb with a shot that nearly clears London.

11:10 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I'd have to say that on current form that's advantage to Simon and those who predicted a Spurs loss.

11:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Kaner goes on a solo run , but his shot lacks power and is easily caught by Cech.

11:11 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Just like last year. Is he going to come from behind again?

11:12 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Could well be - a Chelski win would mean six points for him and he'd be on to 33 points.

11:13 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

That Hazard shot regardless, Spurs have been the better of the two sides in the early going.

11:14 AM  

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