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I feel for him. He deserved to be there. Has been our best player this season and hit 20 goals without any penalties included.

I would take Lewis Hall as a replacement. Depending on which system you play, both are better in different areas imo. Lewis Hall is younger and has a higher ceiling too. It will not happen though as we don't have a buy back clause, I am sure and he will cost too much. He also wanted to leave to go to that part of England anyway.

He literally is a shadow off himself. He shows neat touches and turns here and there but is no way near a threat to the opposition anymore. It has got to a point now that where we have big games, I see him more as a player to make up the numbers than make an actual difference. Even in games where we were very defensive in past, Hazard would still provide a very genuine threat when he got the ball. Palmer, does not have the physical prowess, pace or dribbling ability to make the same impact. There was a few times yesterday where I noticed even the other players did not pass to him in attacking phases when we had the ball and I wonder if they lost faith themselves, because I know when Hazard was playing, we are always passing the ball to him at every opportunity.

When you consider the PGMOL said that Chalobah's challenge on Gordon should have been a penalty, then this should have also because it is leg first then shoulder.

I believe for accidental fouls/non-deliberate has been removed. Intentional fouls are still a red card. He pulled him which was not an accident. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36047575 "But deliberate fouls will still incur a red card. Those include holding, pulling or pushing, not playing the ball, serious foul play, violent conduct or deliberate handball in order to deny a goalscoring opportunity."

It is more the denial of a goalscoring penalty. He may well have got on that the end of it. Ref must of determined that it was not clear he would have made a connection with the cross but he got lucky.

Gusto is lucky he did not get sent off, seeing as it can be considered he denied goalscoring opportunity.

Every single out and out first team winger we have is injured. Mental.

Something really needs to be investigated with the medical team. Every game there is a new injury. What is worrying that several times this season, the injuries have happened off the pitch or picking up knocks in training.

On a positive note, I thought Hato was fantastic yesterday. Solid defensively but also his capabilities of bringing the ball out of defence was clearly evident yesterday.

No Pedro. Delap, if there was any time to step up it is tonight.

I get why people would be annoyed at the transfer link, however I have been watching him closely recently and he is a very good player. Reminds me of Modric. Obviously not as good as him, however excellent dribbling, close ball control, good passing range and ability to drive through midfield with the ball. I thought he was outstanding against United in that 2-2 game and was MOTM against Arsenal last weekend. He goes under the radar compared to Anderson and Wharton, but Alex Scott defo is a serious talent and will get better. I like him a lot. I think his value will rocket up in a few years so it is one of those, we don't go for him now, we will see how good he is in a few years when he is out of reach.

United will have Martinez and possible Maguire missing next week Saturday. Hopefully the honeymoon period for Carrick is over and this where we see a dip in form. We need to win at all costs. Lost, then getting top 5 seems hugely unlikely. We win, then suddenly United now are drawn into the race again. Need a big performance. Hopefully James is back too.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/13527515/enzo-fernandez-Chelsea-drop-midfielder-for-port-vale-and-man-city-games-over-real-madrid-comments Yep, official. Would not have played today anyway, however dropping him next week is a big call and I actually think it is the correct call.

What an embarrassment. I know we would lose before the game but to see the lack off effort and fight was inexcusable. Everyone should hold their heads in shame. Palmer also is worrying me. I am not sure where is best position is and there are many games this season now where he just looks ordinary. For a player of his quality, you should be expecting him to rip fear into the opposition. He makes the odd nice pass but his guile, ability to beat a man has just disappeared. Our fixtures are not good. I think even Newcastle may finish above us at this rate. Shambolic. Every fan that attended that game deserves a refund. Can't believe the state of this club right now.