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Fair enough. That was the only reasonable explanation

Did I miss something about Giroud's fitness or has he actually been left out?

Need to take full advantage of our rivals dropping points. Giroud starting is the only thing I want to see

Did the same to PSG as well [emoji1]

Stupid decision. I guess that cements his place at the club till next Summer at least.

Yep. I think an English team would happily take DD for around half of what we paid, but Baka might have to see out his contract at this rate. I really hope our squad is put in order within in the next two windows. Too much deadwood is a ringing theme in recent years.

I honestly don't see where these minutes are going to come from, if none of our attackers move on (putting the prospect of someone getting injured aside). EL group stages were his main chance to impress, so he has three more chances IMO to change the course of his season. His eagerness or reluctancy to sign a new contract is totally up in the air.

Sooner than that if reports are to be believed. He's an utter mess in Serie A

AC can't have much to shout about either. Got his chance against a Championship side and looked just as poor for the most part.

I don't see what he offers that would drastically change our midfield. He would just be another needless stumbling block for youth coming through.

Nope. He needs to do his talking on the pitch

AC and Cahill wonder why they can't get games

Hope CHO gets his chance tonight

To think the scoreline flatters Burnley. It was almost the perfect away performance

Just about to say the need for a second goal is imperative with Morata's wasteful finishing. Up steps Barkley to deliver again!

Yes

Helps with our HG quota as well

Let's see what he has to say if Conte is appointed.

I seriously hope either Zappacosta or Emerson get a start at the weekend along with RLC. We can't keep fielding two fullbacks that are ineffective going forward against lesser opposition.

Zappacosta is having a field day

We are effectively playing our strongest available front three. That shouldn't be the case in the EL group stages

Another strong line up for no real reason. Hope a front three of Giroud, Pedro & Willian can get the job done within 45 mins. CHO might get some game time that way

It's inevitable with a few players in our squad. A few goals/assists can only mask obvious flaws for so long.

Spurs have played Utd and Liverpool

I think the ship has sailed on Griezmann for a number of reasons. There's also talk of Costa playing hardball, so I could see him moving to staying put or Real/Utd throwing stupid money in his direction. It's shame we are having to discuss a position that hadn't been an issue for years (Conte can be thanked for that).