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Still the best option we have by a country mile in that position. Honestly have to wonder what our midfield supposedly offers most weeks.

Play him in Jorginho's position and we're fine. More pressing issues that need to be addressed where Lampard's management is concerned.

I think that's stretching a bit. Just can't stand the fact that he constantly looks to blame others than see he's largely at fault & man up to it.

We all knew it was bound to happen

Same story that's plagued use for the last few seasons - not clinical.

One player actually offering something You said midfield and I gave you options. We have 0 reliable options with end product.

I would have understood Lamps decision had he kept the same midfield from last week, but bringing Kante back in against such opposition baffles you.

Dire need shake things up. Lampard actually needs to make a change this week

Keita/Ox

Abraham and Mount in the box together has to arguably be the worst duo around.

All fit - Pulisic

"Starts the press" [emoji849]

Seems like James is the only one that's going to create anything today

I'd probably liked to have seen Barkley keep his place, but I'm pleased with the XI.

I still think it's far too early to put him alongside those youngsters below Mbappe. However, he could bag 20+ going by that defending.

Too many spoke too soon about Southampton [emoji1]

This was something else, though. Just look at Haaland's third.

And Haaland does just that. 20 min hattrick, but the defending has been horrific.

He now had a brace & Dortmund lead 4-3. No doubt he'll get a hat-trick with 20 mins remaining.

Only taken Haaland 3 minutes to score on his Dortmund debut

Looks like Wolves will be on the end of a defeat

Didn't he want Alex Sandro and ended up with Zappacosta? Radja was a different player when we were linked with him to the one Conte ended up with (not to mention personal problems as well). The guy smokes like a chimney & people expect it not to take a toll. None of the clubs he's been at have had the pulling power or funds do wrap things up, so these failures being 2nd/3rd choices can't solely lie with him. Can't think of a first choice target he signed during his spell here.

I think this sort of deal is all Inter will clear with rumoured moves near completion. Conte at a club with unlimited funds would be a sight.

We have to effectively handicap ourselves to please him? If that really is the case, I know what we should be doing. Competition never hurt anyone.

Nice to have him tied down for the long haul. Hopefully, Tammy isn't far off as well.