MY MATCH..... and a few others as well
Good Morning Boys,
Here is the moment of kick off from last season's Boxing Day clash... we have the same match today. I would love the same score line please!!! Earlier today the Hammers cemented their CL spot with a 2-1 win vs struggling Spurs. Leicester are doing the same as I type as they are already two-nil up at Villa Park. The two late games see Red Hot City visiting the Emirates(COME ON YOU GUNNERS!) and then the last match of the day is "MY MATCH"
Join me,
UWS
posted by United We Stand @ 9:40 AM
397 Comments:
We are all stuck on the Cock today.... poor form! If it was actually live and not over a minute behind the times, I would be okay with it! I hear my phone buzz and wonder what I am going to see!!
Foxes still two up against the Villans with around ten minutes to go until the break
Morning, Dave - thanks for getting us going today. Great image!
I had a bit of a lie-in after a late night with the missus. I'm only really interested in the late matches. I'll be there for the Arsenal v. Citeh.
As I type, the top of the table looks like this
City 56... still to play
Leicester 49.... still playing
United 46.....still to play
West Ham 45
Chelsea 43
Liverpool 40
Everton 40
Spurs 36
Villa 36...still playing
Arsenal 34...still to play
Morning Bob
I wanted to sleep in but woke up early!
I have been watching these matches but as you say...the late ones are the important wins
Newcasle only three points out of the drop zone...hope they don't wake up today!!
Half time at Villa Park
Becky cuts off the commentator..... so unprofessional by NBC....you used to be so good
Leicester are one goal behind United... Don't want them to score many more in the second half
Will Liverpool make the top four?
They have lost FOUR straight games in the league!
They have lost FOUR straight games at home
Their top three haven't scored a goal at Anfield from open play since November
Liverpool beat Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park... since then
WBA h 1-1
New a 0-0
Soton a 0-1
Utd h 0-0
Burn H 0-1
Spurs a 3-1
WH a 3-1
Bright h 0-1
City h 1-4
Leic a 1-3
Ever h 0-2
Not exactly a great title defense! Who has had the worst title defense
Leeds could be one of the worst! Ripped off my lot in 92...couldn't win away in 93...finishing 17th...TWO points from the drop zone!
Some Covid issues at Old Trafford. A couple of coaches are isolating....Nicky Butt will be on the bench next to OGS today
Villa score early in the second half
Game on
Kasper is not happy about something!
Traore had the right to go for that
Another Villa goal or two would help out my lot
Good Morning, Dave. Thanks for getting us started. I've seen all the goals except the Villa goal because I needed to take Sparky walkies
I think the worst title defense was Citeh in the 1930s. They were relegated the season after they won the title. I think they're the only team to win a top flight title and be relegated the following season
I agree that 4-1 would be a great result. I think United won by that score at SJP earlier this season. Sad not to see any fans like the day you went.
Morning David
Didn't Ipswich get relegated in relegated in 63 after wining the title in 62....I'm going to look it up
They finished ROCK BOTTOM!!!
OH! Vardy should have scored . Nice through ball from Harvey Barnes and Vardy shot it well wide ,albeit from a narrow angle
The Fourth President off injured and a defensive switch as he's replaced by a water carrier, Mendy
The Tractor Boys were similar to Leeds in 1993. They were relegated a couple of years after winning the title, not the following season
No they didn't... the table I saw was probably the next season
Ipswich matched Leeds finish of 17th
Morning, Dave. We need to thrash the Toon and not feel sympathy for Brucie just because he's a United legend. Not our problem if his Toon is being sucked into a relegation battle
Like for like as El Gazi is on for Trezeguet
Thanks for the clarification. I thought it was similar to Leeds.
Everyone said how the Foxes were the worst at defending their title. They were well above 17th, safe in mid table
Barca held 1-1 at the Nou Camp by lowly Cadiz. I'm surprised Fat Ronny is still around. Eight points off first and humiliated at home by PSG in the CL
Rangers takes the lead against the Scottish Tangerines
If that result holds then the Gers would need three wins and a draw to clinch the SPL , pending Celtic's result at rock bottom Ross County later today
In L2 Forest Green won 0-2 in a local derby of sorts. Forest now second , a point behind Cambridge with two games in hand. Not exactly the result we wanted
Like for like as young Jacob Ramsey is on for Ross Barkley. Amarty on for Ricardo, which according to the announcer i s like for like as Amarty can play right back, but it's a defensive switch as the Brodge has decided to hold on the Foxes slender lead
That cross from Matt found its Targett as Bernie Traore dove to head the equalizer, but just mistimed his header
Rangers two up vs the Tangerines. Stevie G to be the Pool boss next season?
Vardy has a shot off Tyrone Mings for a corner on the counter
In the Milan Derby Inter three up at AC late in the second half, which would put Inter four points clear of AC. I picked Inter in the PPP
Leipzig one up at Hertha and only two points behind Bayern
The final roll of the dice from Brodge and really bolting the door shut as Choudhry on for Tielemans
A quintet of stoppage time minutes
OH! Free header for Tyrone Mings and heads wide and that should do it off a great cross from El Gazi
It's over and the Foxes hold on to win 1-2 and are now second pending United's result vs the Toon this afternoon
Ends 1-2 to the Foxes
Pep in a bloody sweatshirt!
Foden not starting
Arsenal (4-2-3-1) Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Pablo Mari, Tierney; Elneny, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Pepe; Aubameyang.
Substitutes: Ryan, Gabriel, Cedric, David Luiz, Ceballos, Smith Rowe, Lacazette, Willian, Martinelli.
Manchester City (4-3-3) Ederson; Cancelo, Stones, Dias, Zinchenko; Silva, Fernandinho, Gundogan; Mahrez, De Bruyne, Sterling.
Substitutes: Steffen, Walker, Laporte, Mendy, Rodri, Foden, Jesus, Aguero, Torres.
Referee Jon Moss
Hiya, boys - I'm back after a vigorous morning workout of some shoveling and a refreshing post-dig shower. I'm here with bells on for this one. Hoping for a great match.
I'm really arsed off that I have to watch these matches on the phone. Grrr!
I'm quite happy with those early results. I always brighten up when Jose loses. And Villa are closer to us than Leicester, so that's ticketyboo.
What about your Roku?
That's how I'm watching it
Drives me nuts that I have to PAY for the COCK and STILL have to watch commercials!
Teams out of the tunnel
As they kick off, I am off to do the dishes
I shall return
COME ON ARSENAL!
They're off from the EM.
COME ON YOU GUNNER
We're away at the Em, then. I like to keep the Peacock on my phone because I use it over at work and don't want to overload David's account with too many sign-ins.
GOAL! Bloody hell - Razza Sterling nods home the opener. Could be a long afternoon for the Gunners.
BUGGER! STERLING HEADS CITEH INTO THE LEAD. HOLDING LEFT HIM WIDE OPEN. GREAL LONG DIAGONAL TO MAHREZ THEN HE TURNED TIERNEY TO PUT IN A GREAT CROSS
Lovely cross in but Sterling was totally unmarked. You can't let a shorty like Sterling score a header like that.
0-1 Citeh.
Good morning, Bob. Sorry you have to use your phone. It's the only way to watch matches today
Citeh starting with a swagger and arrogance. Arsenal look like the away side.
Bob and Dave hope you can get some steady snow melt and warmer soon. Don't envy you. Lovely weather here after unusual record breaking cold here
What a ball there out to Mahrez. Wow!
Oh - Sterling was in there again from KDB's ball. Citeh are slicing Arsenal apart.
PHEW! Superb through ball from KDB and fortunately poor ball control from Sterling allowing Jay Leno to gather
It's warmer today with loads of sunshine, so there will be a bit of melt now that I've got it down to the pavement.
Not to worry, David - I just love having access to all of these games. I'll be watching on the phone on Tuesday.
Rangers up by a Barber Shop Quartet vs the Scots Tangerines. Stevie G to replace Klopp this Summer?
Mahrez with a shot blocked for a corner
The match Tuesday is televised, not on Peacock. Will you watch through your Spectrum account?
Citeh now a baker's dozen points ahead of United leaving a nasty taste in our mouths
Took one dish washed for the first goal!!
The game has settled a bit now - Arsenal were in danger of being overrun there in the first five minutes.
The way this match is going you may have dish pan hands. Wish that wasn't the case
Pep just annoys me every time he's on screen!
I'm not a Pep fan, but Little Joe and Simeone annoy me more than him
Tangerines score a consolation goal at Ibrox as Rangers lead 4-1
Best move so far for the home side, through Saka. His eventual shot was blocked by his own man, Aubama, who was in an offside position.
Is "Odegaard" just "Ozil" in Norwegian?
Rangers have defeated the Scottish Tangerines 4-1
Thing that scares me about the late one.... everyone is writing of Newcastle today....United lose at home to the likes of Shef Utd and Palace, beat WBA by a pen and some thrashings!
I sometimes wonder that Bob. That's why he hasn't made it with real as Ozil didn't so probably so
I agree , Dave. I have been thinking the same as you
Arsenal playing it around the back.... makes zero sense when so many City players around!!
These guys are already going gaga over City
The Toon actually have some decent players , who can give any team a tough game when they're in the mood
You were right about Fulham, though, Dave. I didn't expect them to pull out a win. Still going down.
I wonder if we would be better off muting the match. These announcers are full of hot air
Arsenal are coughing the ball up too easily in dangerous areas. They'll pay for it.
In Spain, AM lost yesterday at home, RM won away. Today, Barca had 1-0 lead(Messi pen) at home to Cadiz....who leveled late with their only shot on goal
Table
AM 55 pld 23
RM 52 pld 24
Bar 47 pld 23
Cottagers only three points behind the Toon with a better goal difference. Too early and too close to call that final drop spot. Even the Seagulls and Burnley could go down
I just think about the number of disappointing players - Pepe, Partey, Odegaard - that Arsenal have paid megabucks for, while their best players this season - Saka, Smith-Rowe - have been home-grown.
Wilson is out for the Toon for a while
Of course, last season Unite fell behind early! I was saying...surely not....coming all this way and watch them lose!!
I looked at when the Toon's poor run started and it seems that the 5-2 thrashing at ER has been the turning point in their season
City have had 70 per cent of the possession.
You're welcome, Dave! ;-)
Tierney straight at Ederson off a tackle by Holding on Gundogan
I reckon that Fulham will keep it interesting but they'll likely need something like eight or nine wins to survive. I don't know where those will come from. They can't just play the Blades every weekend.
There will be weekends when Newcastle are playing West Brom and Fulham are playing Citeh.
Decent hit from Tierrney.... of course Arlo has kittens when Ederson throws it out!
It has been done before!!! Schmeichel used to have a great throw!
As for last week's assist....what about compiling that it was Route 1 Football!! A kadoomph up the pitch....no... it's City....it's brilliant
Citeh use that 70% really well while other teams do very little with it
For some reason, a City v West Ham match was on my Youtube page. It was from 1970.... I think there was a total of 5 blades of grass on the pitch.... complete mud!!
Hurst and Greaves each scored two in a Hammers 5-1 at Maine Road! I'd like to see these guys try and play on that
Oh - Gundogan was in there but his touch let him down.
It is only 3 points Bob....AND they have a better GD
If the Toon lose at OT and the Cottagers win next weekend then they're out of the drop zone. They need one more win than the Toon the remainder of the season. On current form the Toon definitely have top be considered for the drop. Toon and Cottagers face each other on the final da and that may decide who goes down
I am rooting for Newcastle to stay up.... just not any points today
I agree Dave. With thirteen matches remaining about four possible teams could go down. Stranger things have happened over the years
I agree 100% about the Toon staying up. Well worded
In terms of Barca . Eight points out of first and embarrassed at home to PSG. How is Fat Ronny still in charge?
I'm happy with the current crop in the dropzone getting relegated - two newly promoted sides and our biggest rival. Suits me just fine.
I agree with the Baggies and the Evil Blades being toast, but the other one is up for grabs. That race may be more exciting than the title race
That was a nasty tackle...he's a City player.... it wasn't card worthy
Arsenal take the free kick short so they can get tackled!
A FREE KICK means you can kick it FREE
Tierney puts in a modern day cross... just pass it to a defender!
Why is this a lost art
Citeh have noticeably taken their foot off the gas in the past half hour. I have the feeling that, should Arsenal equalize, they'd just got up a gear or two and score two more.
It'll definitely be more exciting than the title race, which is already over.
I just checked Toon and Cottagers. Both have a really tough end of season schedule. Toon may have a slight edge. Last two matches are vs Evil Blades at SJP, who will probably already be relegated and at your place on the final day of the season. What will the hospitality be like for the visit of Brucie and Co?
I don't think Arsenal have had a shot on goal all half. We at least frightened Citeh a bit at ER.
Bale put in a brilliant cross for the Spurs goal today. Wish we would see more of that. Also for the Citeh goal even though Sterling was wide open
Chance for Arsenal...useless by Bellerin
No mercy granted for Newcastle on that final day.
Leeds visit the Cottage the last match before the March break. I heard you Kate are putting on quite a spread for the Leeds visit
Naughty by Xakha Khan on Gundogan
Citeh one up at the half. Gunners still in this despite not having on shots on goal
Half time
Half-time - a bit boring really. Citeh scored early and then sat back. Arsenal weren't good enough to trouble their defense.
Of course, what about Palace, Burnley and Brighton... all not far off Newcastle
Agreed, Dave. It will be quite a fight for that final drop spot. I picked Palace. Do I have a chance at a few more points.
The second half is underway from the EM.
COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
VAMOS LOS ARTILLEROS!
ALLONS LES GUNNERS!
Decent chip by KDB , but thankfully wide
Bob and Dave having lunch?
Por Saka from Weekend at Bernie's during the weekend and booked for that
Bellerin booked for foul when it was Xakha Khan who made the less than Sterling challenge
Nice through ball rom KDB, but Gundogan miss controlled the pass
Jay Leno did well t turn around a shot from Gundogan after a shot was blocked
Cross headed out then KDB high and wide with a volley
I was doing some stuff around the house and visiting the loo.
I am about to have some lunch....leftover Mexican chicken
Tierney with a chance to take some space...he miscontrols... Arlo gives the City man all the credit. He can't really be a Leicester fan...he is so gaga on City
Another chance for Arsenal....useless pass by Saka which forces Tierney to an even more useless cross
Again... no reason whatsoever that City shouldn't be wearing blue
Jesus on for KDB , who had his first match back since being injured
I do think that the Premier League should put some kind of rule out for the kits
They should have teams be forced to wear their assigned color unless it clashes OR have teams wear away shirts away all the time
I hate how it is so inconsistent....well it is just like VAR... maybe we could call it KAR.... Kit Awareness Rights
Welcome back, Dave. Sky blue didn't clash with red and white back when we lived in England.
I'm in a complaining mood right now
I am getting really fed up with Micah Richards! He is everywhere now! I hate his laugh.... I don't where he is supposed to be an expert!
City defend an attack....these two numpties having kittens about it
I'm back from a delicious lunch. I didn't miss much, clearly. Come on, guys - it's an entertainment. Keep complaining, Dave.
Micah Richards is doing a show on discrimination in football tomorrow on NBCSN at 5:30 PM your time. It's worth watching , but the first thought in my mind was that there are far better people to host that topic
Welcome back Bob
Welcome back, Bob. What was on the menu? Hope you and Kate have something special for the visit of Leeds in a month.
The reason for the change kits is the greedy clubs wearing them merely for the purpose of advertising them in order to make a few Bob. Completely agree, Dave
Neither side doing anything.
It's been an uneventful half. Gunners still in this match
Citeh winning with D this year
Arsenal with a chance again from the side....USELESS CROSS!!
I DON'T GET IT!!!!
Bring back Becks, Morgan, Hill, Coppell, Kanchelskis, Gray
What was that from City keeper...aren't they going to lambaste him for that!
We made some beef stew last week and had that with some carrot bread that we made.
Laca and Smith Rowe come on for the ineffectual Pepe and Ode.
A double substitution for the Gunners as Smith-Rowe on for Pepe and I missed the other one, but read in LaCazette that the Scandanavian Beaker was substituted
No urgency whatsoever from Arsenal. They're just letting Citeh play the ball around for fun.
I saw your post of the beef stew. it looked really delicious
Sounds good... but my Mexican Chicken was delicious too
Saka with a chance... slipped!
Thanks, mate - we're really enjoying it and have loads in reserve in the freezer.
I think I've had Kathy's Mexican chicken. It is delicious.
Teams announced
OGS doesn't like Bailly much... he always puts in Lindeloff!
I don't like the side much
Cavani not involved.McTom hurt. Greenwood on the bench
I think it is negative !!!
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Fred, James, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial.
Subs: Henderson, Bailly, Mata, Greenwood, Diallo, Telles, Williams, Tuanzebe, Shoretire
Newcastle XI: Darlow, Krafth, Lascelles, Clark, Lewis, Willock, Hayden, Shelvey, Joelinton, Almiron, Saint-Maximin.
Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Carroll, Ritchie, Gayle, Hendrick, Fraser, Murphy, S Longstaff.
Don't tell Steve but if this result holds, Leeds could leapfrog Wolves and Arsenal back up to the top half with a win over Soton on Tuesday. Ssshhhh!
Oh - Cancelo bursts through and then bends it just wide. First chance on goal in ages.
OH! Just wide by Cancelo. A goal surely would have sealed three points for Citeh
Why have have TWO holding middies..... against NEWCASTLE.... at HOME
Big miss there.... of course... the two muppets giving him credit.... why not say it was a big miss!
We don't have much reserve in the fridge and freezer because the supply in stores ins practically nil. Hope that changes tomorrow or Tuesday
today is a must win game...no resting for the Chelsea match!
VDB is hurt apparently
Rob about to be replaced by Bob the Sideshow as Citeh still "Holding" on. Arlo says that's a concussion substitution
Holding is going to have to come off.
Agreed, Dave. We should have put out a more positive lineup vs the Toon.
I guess there are injuries but having SIX defensive players on the pitch!!
Agreed. That's ridiculous against a struggling side at home
There is no reason not to start Greenwood over James
Ceballos on for El Neny
Last five minutes of the 90...come on Gunners!
Unless Greenwood is injured that's overconfidence by OGS, which means OGS hasn't learned his lesson from the matches vs the Baggies and Evil Blades
The Gazette has a chance to go forward toward a goal...he goes wide...comes to nothing
Bellerin booked for a less than Sterling challenge
Bellerin upends Gabby Jesus and picks up a yellow card.
Greenwood is on the bench
I would start Greenwood over Martial
Martial is awful in the middle
That Citeh jersey looks like a pink shirt in a bubble bath., Really awful looking. Lee Dixon and Arlo of course going gaga over the jerseys
Agreed. The karate chopping needs to be confined to the subs bench. He needs to be shown the door at the end of the season
Gabby Jesus breaks free but then blasts his shot well over the mark.
Something happened to my link...had to restart it
A Barber Shop Quartet of stoppage time minutes which is not music to our ears.,
If Martial leaves United, what happens to all of those karate puns, David?
Got it back
Into added time
So far I'm fortunate that the link is still on. Time for lunch once this match ends
Glorious time, Bob!
I've got a boatload of grading to attend to this afternoon, chaps, so I'll likely be in and out during at least the first half of the United match. But I'll be cheering on the Red Devils for sure. No love for Brucie.
Time wasting by Ruben Dias , down claiming injury off a minimal challenge
STUPID foul by David Luis!!
I'm sure there will be a replacement for Martial . Plenty of targets out there
Hope you will be around for at least part of the match, Bob. The two Dave's can use your support
This looks to be yet another clean sheet for Ederson. No one will catch him for Golden Glove.
It's over and Citeh win a less than inspiring match 0-1
That is it
City win by spending added time falling on the ground!
I'll be back for the Battle of Uniteds
That's it - all a bit boring. The only goal was scored in the second half.
second minute
Yeah - sorry, that's what I meant. I always hate games like that. An early goal builds up your anticipation for a high-scoring game and then it all peters out. I blame Pep, of course. Boring boring manager.
Out comes United.
The COCK goes for a commercial
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