I would dearly love someone to explain to me how a team as well-organised and

[Ash]

A lot of it comes down to the relatively common sense approach of footballers playing in their correct positions and in a tactical structure which suits their individual abilities.

Full backs being full backs, central defenders being shielded and aided by a midfield option who perhaps knows that is his primary role, midfield players whose qualities and attributes are perhaps more “offensive” focusing on same though also working very hard for the overall cause along with all others in the more forward positions.

Mustafi had one of his nights where he looked like a genuinely top class defender and again Wilshere showed he cannot be left out no matter how Wenger chooses to perm his midfield duo.

Chelsea were poor also I thought to be honest, when you see a superb footballer like Will.I.Am going off and being replaced by a fat, perhaps challenged Scouser then you know the stars are shining in your constellation.

And of course there was no Sanchez, remiss of me to not mention that. Can only imagine how fuming he is in his Manchester hotel this morning as he regrets the haste of his decision.

I think what you are essentially saying here is



That Mo Lenny bloke we just signed as DM has started pretty well. Can slot into a back three as well if needed. wd Sven.

[Burney]

I think what you are essentially saying here is



That Mo Lenny bloke we just signed as DM has started pretty well. Can slot into a back three as well if needed. wd Sven.

Yes. He was positively Gilberto-esque last night I thought.

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

I do find it hard to believe anyone can be that motivated by the Caramac Cup, but I suppose if there's a bonus in it for them.

Yeah. It felt real **** when Charlie scored twice so the Scousers lost when Rush scored.

And doing City over at the Spuds will feel **** too.

As my Latin teacher said when I once got a question right: We should be thankful for small mercies.

[SWv2]

Yes. He was positively Gilberto-esque last night I thought.

Two games in a row to be fair, he was excellent on Saturday also.

[Burney]

Yeah. It felt real **** when Charlie scored twice so the Scousers lost when Rush scored.

And doing City over at the Spuds will feel **** too.

As my Latin teacher said when I once got a question right: We should be thankful for small mercies.

When we beat Liverpool, we hadn't won a trophy of any sort since 1979 and hadn't won the league since 1971. In that context (and at that time, when the League Cup still sort of mattered) it felt like a big deal. I'd hope our sights are set a bit higher than that these days.

[Burney]

Two games in a row to be fair, he was excellent on Saturday also.

He was doing that thing of just nicking the ball from people's feet

[Rich]

He was doing that thing of just nicking the ball from people's feet

Agree. Though I do have some minor concerns about his personal hygiene. He looks a bit grubby. Perhaps it's his hair.

[Burney]

Agree. Though I do have some minor concerns about his person hygiene. He looks a bit grubby. Perhaps it's his hair.

If he grew a big moustache, I reckon he could get work in Thin Lizzy tribute bands.

[Ash]

When we beat Liverpool, we hadn't won a trophy of any sort since 1979 and hadn't won the league since 1971. In that context (and at that time, when the League Cup still sort of mattered) it felt like a big deal. I'd hope our sights are set a bit higher than that these days.

As in fifth place?

[Burney]

As in fifth place?

No. As in we've won the proper cup three times in four seasons and should be aiming at Champions League qualification as a bare minimum. That's our standard - not getting excited about the League Cup.