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I wouldn't be too sure, Frank played 90 minutes at WHL, so Mikel will be fresher. He also seemed to pick up a knock right at the end.

Yeah, that's right. There was a pic of him from training a couple of days ago. Doesn't necessarily mean he's 100% fit though. On any account, he was originally supposed to be out for only 1 month.

He had to start 100% of the meaningful games before. Marco was in no way ready to play any big game unless we had injuries and were forced to play him.

No return date according to physioroom

Torres had one stupid moment. Vertongen was an absolute cunt all match. Actually I watched their match against Villa, so make that all week.

He wasn't bad yesterday. He wasn't great but he wasn't bad. But the problem is, as you eluded to, we expect great from Eden because we know he can deliver.

Right...come back when he starts again vs Steaua

Traitor!

Vertongen went down when he thought that the ball had got away from him and even if Fernando did touch him, he over exaggerated.

Not sure how much MVG was going to be involved in the first place. His injury was a real shame, but Essien is capable of filling in for the appearances he would have made. Now if we were to lose Rami or Mikel, then our midfield would be very thin.

Very up-and-down performance. Made a couple of good saves but also spilled 3-4 shots that he should either hold or palm away for a corner. He was lucky that Real have Benzema and not an actually striker who makes runs after shots.

Plus Ivanovic fails to cover for Luiz and track Siggaurdsson's run. Ivanovic is the main culprit for me. Not sure what Mikel did wrong, though.

I don't judge players performances based on one single moment like a miss (which tbf, was more of a save because Lloris made it incredibly difficult). He put in some great work. His movement was top notch and his defensive work helped the team a lot. So use whatever term you want, I still think he should have started.

Yeah they look like they can tear up any defense, but there are question marks about their defense still. Luckily, we don't play them in the league for a few months from now.

JT about his goal today: "I'm just happy it came against these. I think they like me as much as I like them, Tottenham."

You're lucky. I have Andy Gray as the main pundit on Al Jazeera

General internet consensus: Arsenal will win the PL.. Tbf, they've played very well and have been the most consistent and convincing in the league. I hate to say it, but they deserve to be top right now. Oh, and poor united, I don't think they have what it takes to stay up

But they wanted to buy him. I think we'll loan him out but we won't sell him next season, imo.

World class performance today. Didn't put a foot wrong in today.

MKD got a pen but Pamford didn't take it. He should have had a hat-trick today

Now I'm more upset that we didn't capitalize and win

What exactly are you whining about? You were not even punished. You were told to calm down because you called a member that you've had issues with in the past "stupid". Spike was doing his job which you and others make near impossible at times. If Sam annoys you, then do us all a favor and put him on ignore.

He won the ball back in Spurs half 3 times and he even covered for Cole when he was out of position. Worked his butt off.

Brace. And it's still half way through the first half!

Was tremendous when he came on. Should have really started.