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Before then, we've got Citeh's visit to Palace where they've struggled before. It should be an absorbing morning. So, pour yourself a cuppa and join me right here.
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Sunday, April 14, 2019
Before then, we've got Citeh's visit to Palace where they've struggled before. It should be an absorbing morning. So, pour yourself a cuppa and join me right here.
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Wigan and Norwich are deep into injury time at 1-1. This is the point where Norwich have scored so many goals this season. Hang in there Wigan!
Yes! Norwich have dropped two points once again today. We're now four points behind the league leaders and at striking distance. The Easter period will be crucial now.
Turning my attention now to Selhurst Park where the teams are coming out:
Crystal Palace: Guaita; Wan-Bissaka, Kelly, Dann, van Aanholt; McArthur, Milivojevic; Schlupp, Townsend, Zaha; Benteke
Subs: Hennessey, Ward, Meyer, Kouyaté, Ayew, Batshuayi, Sako
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Kompany, Laporte, Mendy; Gündogan, D Silva; De Bruyne, Sané, Sterling; Agüero
Subs: Muric, Danilo, Stones, B Silva, Mahrez, Otamendi, Jesus
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Palace fans are apparently "Glad All Over" at the beginning of the match. Let's hope they stay that way.
Good Morning, Bob. Same exact fixtures as that day. don't see Pool "slipping up" this time.
Also a sad day because tomorrow is the 30th Anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A moment's silence will be observed due to that
They're off from Selhurst Park
And Citeh get us going here in a critical match. Three points are a must for the men in sky blue.
Both teams in their traditional kits
The times are reversed from five years ago. The match at Anfield was the early kickoff and this was the late one.
Morning, MUR - great to have you on board this morning. Apparently UWS is busy so it may be just the two of singing a duet this morning.
Clive Tyldesley and Stephen Warnock on the microphones today - I don't remember that pairing before, do you mate?
Cheers, mate. Will be glad to sing this duet even though I may be several octaves out of key
Milijojevic has scored a few recently so he's full of confidence and tries a pop from distance.
No I do not . They seem a decent partnership despite not being a match for us.
That was a decent effort off a decent possession.
It was indeed - keep it up Palace!
A Championship update. Canaries two wins from clinching promotion or could be Friday if Forest win the early one at Bramall Lane and the Canaries defeat the Not so Big Club from the same city in the late one.
Also, Bolton will be relegated Friday if they draw or lose to Villa.
Oh - big chance squandered by Raheem Sterling!
A missed sitter for Citeh . Silva tackled Beneteke, played a one two with Sane , and Sterling shot wide from a yard out of a wide open goal
The other Scots Cup semi is being played. Aberdeen vs Celtic kicked off five minutes before this from Hampden Park/ Still 0-0 The winner plays the three of Hearts in the final six weeks from today
Palace will have to do better with those free kick chances. They won't get that many.
GOAL! Sterling makes up for that earlier miss, scoring from an acute angle.
GOAL !!!! WHAT A STERLING FINISH. MAKES UP FOR THE MISSED SITTER. NICE LONG BALL FROM KDB
That all stemmed from an exquisite through ball from the Ginger Winger. And a superb finish from the England man. Citeh are cruising.
It all started with a Palace free kick being headed away. The the cross from Milovojevic was cleared by Kompany to Gundogan, who passed to KDB for that slide rule pass to Slterling
Is it me or did that pass look like a superb golf swing? Citeh leading in the Masters?
Schlupp down for Palace and Sterling for Citeh. Din't see a collision.
Schlupp's day has ended. Came as he was whacked off a clearance from Kompany.Play resumes.
The Coyote is on for Schlupp.
That's an excellent analogy, mate. Are you watching the golf these days?
Thanks. No I'm not watching.
Aguero hits one on the turn there - always rising. But Citeh are continuing to threat every attack.
Next Saturday, the Prem will be the only show in town. All the other divisions will be playing Friday and Monday. The matches on Plus those days will be Brum vs the Rams Friday. Leeds at the Bees on the late one on Monday. Kickoff in that match at 12:15 That must be on Plus
Townsend held back by Ben Mendy on a Palace break. Not even a card . He asks him " Who Are You?"
Better from Palace . Possession in the Citeh box. Beneteke lays it off for Zaha, who shoots straight to Ederson from an acute angle.
Then Sane goes on a solo run and shoots into the side netting. Came off the Palace corner that was headed away by Beneteke.
Oh - Sane glides through and is just stopped by a good save by Guiata.
His name is Luka, his pass was so far off that it landed on the second floor.
Palace string a few passes together – and it’s a really well-worked move! Something to hold on to for Palace fans and encouraging stuff for Roy Hodgson.
LOL! Nice one, mate! You really are a firm Suzanne Vega fan.
Not exactly a Silva medal challenge from Luka , climbing to the second floor,.
Cheers, mate. Love the lyrics that fit this match perfectly.
It's 0-0 at the half with Aberdeen down to ten men. Dominic Ball sent off for a second yellow in the 37th minute
Cross from Sane headed over by PVA for a Citeh corner. Just inches away from being an OG
Palace have successfully taken the fizz out of this match. They'll be relatively happy with the proceedings so far. One chance for their dangerous forwards and this match might be turned on its head.
Oh - somehow the Palace defenders kept that one out. Mad scramble!
Close range save by Guaita from KDB then his rebound cleared off the line for a corner
A mere duet of stoppage time minutes to play now.
An LOB blogging duet of stoppage time minutes
Celtic have taken the lead against the ten men on the stroke of halftime.
Great minds think alike, mate!
That's the end of the first half - Citeh somewhat predictably are 0-1 up. But Palace are still in this one.
Citeh one up at the half.
Cheers, mate. They sure do.
Second half is underway from Selhurst Park.
Palace kick us off in the second half.
Celtic still a goal up and a man up.
Oh - Guiata did well to hold on to that one as it crept through the area through a number of players.
Welcome back. You will b interested to not e that the Scots Cup Semi is on Plus, or perhaps not
Martin Kelly down as he slid to block a pass from Sane for a corner. Back up after that awkward slide. Guaita easily catches the corner.
Can't be bothered with that one, honestly, but thanks for pointing it out.
Sane wins a corner off of Townsend. He asks the ref" who Are You" to give this?
Cheers, mate. Thought you would be amused.
Hey Boys
I have been at the store and watching the Masters on the TV and the footer on the computer
Tom just brought down his TV and Xbox down so I will have the footer on the that so I can comment
I will be behind a bit tho
Long range effort from Gundogan lands in Row D, which is how the shot should be graded.
Only at 62 right now
GOAL! Sterling gets his brace and that's probably the points safe for Citeh.
GOAL !!! STERLING AT THE DOUBLE AS HE SCORES HIS AND CITEH'S SECOND
ball just hit net
Heard about it on 5 Live before I saw it
It's the changing of the Silvas time.
Welcome, UWS - how's your Sunday going?
Another Sterling finish . It started off the goal kick from Guaita . After several midfield tussles , Citeh emerged with the ball. Kyle walker went on a run and several passes later , a pass from Sane was diverted in by Sterling
Going well
I love my Masters Sunday but every thing started at 9 in the morning instead of 2 in the afternoon because upcoming weather
Welcome back, Dave. What putters would have been used for those goals?
So strange that these exact same games were being played in 2014 except that Pool played first
But for that missed sitter, Sterling would have scored a hat-trick
Aberdeen down to nine men
Celtic up to three goals
Ederson may as well have not bothered turning up today. I could have played in goal for Citeh.
Also, same score at Selhurst as it was five years ago unless more goals are scored.
Hudson O, Hazard and Willian all in the Chelsea line up
I really need Liverpool to win this for United's sake
WOW ! That all happened in the space of just over five minutes
I really need Liverpool to win for my PPP chances.
Next Sunday United at Goodison , which they were on that Sunday five years ago. Moyes was sacked the following day. Sound about right?
don't expect a repeat score at Anfield unless
Liverpool win by that margin
It's time for an appearance by Jesus on Palm Sunday. Gabby Jesus, that is.
Jesus on for Aguero on Palm Sunday
Remember it well
I was okay with him getting the job. Moyes could have been good if he was smarter!.
He got rid of everyone that knew how to win things.... he should have come in and said... show me how to win!
Dons are not having a good day
Three goals down
Two men down
Their assistant manager was sent to the stands earlier
Now their manager has been kicked out too!
After this, Citeh host Spurs in consecutive matches twice in three days. Hoping for a Citeh win Saturday both to help United and in the PPP.
Agreed about Moyes. I just thought United could have given him more time.
Max Meyer on for Townsend.
Agreed, Dave. Moyes spell at OT was comparable to a golfer hitting every ball in the sand trap with a nine iron when a five woods was required.
Aguero walking back to dressing room
Does he have a knock? Wednesday?
Still never scored at Selhurst Park
Ben Mendy fouls General MacArthur in the D. Pep will relieve him of his duty if this continues.
Oh dear... David is on a golf pun day
That would be a big blow for Citeh going into a big CL week.
GOAL! Palace are back! It's that man Milijojevic again! Great free kick!
I picked City to win the CL but I think I want them out because I don't want the treble
GOAL !! HIS NAME IS LUKA . HE SCORES FROM THE D WITH A GREAT FREE KICK IN THE CORNER.
Or quad or quin
Golf puns would seem appropriate for today.
Palace pull it back to 1-2 . Match on./
Oh - Zaha was in there but fell over.
To answer Bob's question, Clyde Tyldesley said that Aguero had a slight hammy problem.
I detest City. I don't like the way they play
No team has repeated as Champions since United did in 09
I like how Liverpool play BUT I CAN'T BRING MYSELF TO HAVE THEM WIN THE LEAGUE!
We were 7-18 down and now 20-18 up... Liverpool would go on a streak
Thanks, Bob and Dave. The clarification helps. Also a fairly accurate description of Moyes spell at OT
I'm not sure any side will be able to go on a streak these days.
Like Truman, Uncle Woy relieves MacArthur of his duty as he's replaced by Bakary Sako.
Just to spoil UWS' Sunday morning, here's a late substitution - Stones on for Sane.
John Stones on for Sane as Pep shuts up shop, desperate for three points
I hate to say this, but this Citeh is capable of going on such a streak
Grrr
I think so too
They have over 183 points in just under two seasons!
I think UWS might just barely tolerate that change . It's a good several minutes from stoppage time, LOL. Might be kind enough to rate it a D minus
Citeh corner flagging it now.
Kouyate earns a free kick. They can float this one in to the big boys now.
I think the fourth official signalling tons of stoppage time minutes would upset everyone as much as anything else.
GOAL! Gabby Jesus seals it for Citeh on the break. Devastating.
GOAL !!! JESSUS! CITEH SCORE TO MAKE IT 1-3 ON PALM SUNDAY! INTO STOPPAGE TIME
Would have been offside next season
Clyde says an LOB blogging trio of stoppage time minutes, but it may become a Barber Shop Quartet
Pep's sweater annoys me too... go bugger off to Italy to win that league too
I will watch the replay once this match concludes.
Over at Hampden . Celtic win 3-0 and face the four of Hearts in the final six weeks from today
City win
Over to you Liverpool
Over at Selhurst as Citeh win 1-3.
That's it - Citeh go back on top temporarily on the strength of that win. Comfortable in the end but it was a bit nervy there for a few minutes when Palace threatened to get back into it.
Gillingham to World Domination
What a difference 20 years is
United score two goals in injury time to win the treble
City score two goals in injury time to earn penalties against Gillingham and get promoted from the third tier
Back to third Citeh goal. Bako tackled, KDB went on a solo run and found Jesus , who scored past Guaita. PVA kept everyone onside.
Think of all the titles Liverpool have won. Currently with the most points ever after 33 matches and only one loss, but sitting in second place.
No, his left foot was offside
Just saw the replay again . It was for about half a second. As you stated, VAR will catch it next season
Applause for the Tommy Smith who died this week and of course for the 96
Moment's applause for the passing of Tommy Smith. Will they do anything with the 30th anniversary of Hillsborough being tomorrow?
YNWA being sung
There was a huge flag
You just answered my question in the last comment. Now the famous Liverpool club song
Bozos in the crowd holding the scarves upside down
What numpties
No silence for the 96
Impeccably observed
Well done everyone...Chelsea fans especially
I will be behind you again
just kicked off
Underway from Anfield.
We could do with a five goal win for Liverpool. That would be United on top on GD
A volley from Mo Salah is saved by the Chelsea Kepa off a run and cross from Mane.
Hazard down off a challenge from Fabinho. It was definitely a fair tackle.
Why is Azpa complaining
I'm back from a refreshing Sunday shower for this one. Sorry for the tardiness, lads. Do I need a pass?
Allison dives to push away a Chelsea cross.
Here are the teams, for what it's worth:
Liverpool (4-3-3) Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Substitutes: Mignolet, Lovren, Wijnaldum, Milner, Sturridge, Shaqiri, Origi.
Chelsea (4-3-3) Arrizabalaga; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, David Luiz, Emerson; Kante, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek; Hudson-Odoi, Hazard, Willian.
Substitutes: Caballero, Christensen, Barkley, Kovacic, Giroud, Pedro, Higuain.
Referee Michael Oliver.
Salah takes a tumble but no dice from Mr. Oliver.
Welcome back. Thanks for posting and would say it's worth quite a few Bob.
You're back
Hazard fouled in the D, but was already flagged offside.
Hazard twists and turns , but shoots straight at Allison.
Rudiger off an awkward fall after he and Mane challenged a long ball.
Play resumes and he's back on seconds later,
This one feels like it's going to be decided by one incident one way or another.
Decent chance for Hendo there - deflected out for a corner.
Chelsea have already won at Anfield today in the League Cup
Long ball from Fabinho headed down by Salah and Hendo has a shot deflected for a corner.
Bobby Chompers then wins a corner off of Emmerson.Taken by the law firm of Trent, Alexander, and Arnold, but cleared away
So Leeds are three points clear with four to play
Three wins a draw and they will be up!!
Wigan H
Brentford A
Villa H
Ipswich A
COME ON!!!
I have a feeling that there will be goals in the second half. These types of matches usually open up in the second half and are sometimes decided by substitutions.
Recently, these big games have been disappointments
Willian streaks away on the break and gets a shot off but it was always going wide.
Willian shoots well wide on a Chelsea break.
Absolutely right, Dave - and of course any dropped points for Sheffield United will make the job easier. But the goal should be to get 10 points.
I posted some Championship updates early on regarding the Canaries, Bolton , the Sheffield Clubs and matches on Plus. Didn't post about Leeds.
It helps to have that match at PR the final match of the season. The match vs Villa will be the toughest of the lot
Blades have
Forest H... could be tough
Hull A
Ipswich H
Stoke A... could be tough
Villa scare me on the Leeds slate
It will be a slow Saturday and Sunday next weekend with the Prem being the only show in town.
Yeah - the Villa match is the most difficult for us. But a draw at home would seem a reasonable goal.
Watching the top tv much more than the bottom one.... not much happening at Anfield
Modern day football
Very much so
Sounds like we agree about Villa. I think the Tigers away will be more difficult for the Evil Blades. It's a derby of sorts.Leeds need to do their part.
Just wide by Mane
Oh - Mane has a big chance but misses. Bad miss really.
Mane oh Mane! A shot off the stanchion off a run and pass from Salah.
AM wondering if a key slip could occur just before halftime that could change the course of this match. What do you two think?
Sheffield United definitely have the more difficult run in. Norwich are still in the mix two, after having drawn the last two matches. They may be having title jitters as the season gets closer to the end. If they were to drop more points on Friday, we might have our sights set on the top!
Well, that has happened before, hasn't it?
That's it for Rudiger. Off injured and replaced by Christiansen, the natural replacement.
Canaries will clinch promotion Friday if Forest win at Bramall Lane in the early match and the Canaries defeat the other Sheffield club in the late match
it has, mate. Wasn't it Stevie G? Looked more like Kenny G at that time.
Chelsea just pass the ball, pass the ball and pass the ball .... back to the keeper!
Azpi booked for cynically pulling down Mane.
Azpi picks up a yellow card for a push off on Mane.
I'd take that loss for Sh U
Michael Oliver talking with Sarri and Oliver Twist. Not sue why they're complaining.
Oh - great free kick in from Terrence Trent Darby and it only needed a better connection from Bobby Chompers.
ooh, how did that not go in
An LOB blogging trio of stoppage time minutes
The delivery from the law firm of Trent, Alexander, and Arnold was diverted by Bobby Chompers , who was flagged offside as it was superbly stopped by the Chelsea Kepa.
Back nine of the Masters
Not happy about the CBS coverage...too much Tiger...not enough of the other players!
Peep Peep! The half time whistle comes. Not a lot to cheer about yet; it's been very tactical (read: boring). Let's hope for better in the second half.
It's 0-0 at the half. No slips like there were five years ago.
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