Stan

I think it was? For the minimal contact that was made, Mane has gone down very theatrically, grabbed the wrong ankle and conned the ref.

LLiverpool to field two separate teams in 2 days for the EFL Cup game and the CWC games.

Yeah Richarlison does go down easily usually but that was a penalty for me. Sanchez clearly impedes him and I'm amazed it wasn't overturned during the game.

Where in Germany? Who should we be warning on here that you're moving to there so they can plan their route out?

Arsenal fans can take pleasure in the fact Chris Kavanagh is referee on Saturday evening. We have a terrible record with him in charge and he's the one who gave the Mane penalty against us a few weeks ago.

Already out of hospital

Agreed. It's pathetic they can keep that information wrapped up with no consequence at all before a big vote in a matter of weeks...

Yeah those white birches really love the bad boys of the town. FYI your bad boy persona does nothing for you on here . But whatever floats your boat!

Club have said surgery has gone well and he's expected to make a full recovery which is promising to hear.

what? You might want to practice what you preach then. You don't like the idea of having to punch him around?! Don't bloody do it then

The process doesn't seem to work for Lingard.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50281795 It's the closest I've seen it in years.

I sincerely hope @CaaC (John) doesn't think Inter and AC Milan are the same club

All fun and games in the Police https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1368927049938319&id=213485125482523

Yeah sunset is between 4pm and 5pm now after the clocks went back last Sunday. Will only get earlier until new year now.

And I'm here for it

Why does Sigurdsson not start many games any more? He was/could still be one of your most dangerous players in that central midfield/attacking midfield position.

I wish him the best in his recovery. Devastatingly horrible injury to see.

Nope. Not every single day. I'll happily criticise it where I see fit like today but every time it's been used? Nah.

Sounded like bad usage of it today so won't defend it much

Ah. Wonder if his timeline still goes on...

It's an interesting one. That side a few years ago were incredibly organised and defensively well structured. Solid as a rock. Huth and Morgan were immovable at times. This current side attacks so freely and fluidly and it's what I've always wanted to see in a side. I'd say we're more polished as a unit with this side - every player playing to their strengths. We play a better passing game and we're not a counter-attacking side any more. We're more patient but when we get going it's almost frightening how efficient we can be going forward. We would utilise Vardy's pace more back then whereas now, although he's still rapid, we have to be more cautious with him and it's not always knock the ball over the top and let him run on to it. He's actually such a prolific finisher and not just a pace merchant. The other player that almost goes under the radar right now is Wilfred Ndidi. Ball winner in defensive midfield who's come on leaps and bounds especially this season. His passing has improved but have seen a stat earlier today that since he joined the club, he has made more tackles than any one in the league including Gueye and Kante who obviously come with their excellent reputation and tackling credentials. If you place the teams up against each other I think the current side wins. Narrowly.