Saint_Tony

Completely different context to the Leicester game. It's an unacceptable result, but we will recover from it. Biggest concern has to be Ralph walking. He's put everything into the job, even got us to the top, and not it's all falling apart, largely due to factors out of his control. And we all know how often the Leicester result STILL gets referred to most times we play, it is going to taint his legacy, even though for me, he is one of the best managers in the League. Need a response at Newcastle; can only hope a few are back for it. Go back just 6 weeks and I was feeling positive about taking a Europa spot. That's gone, but come on, we are not getting relegated. Theres probably 3 teams that won't even get 29 points. As Nige has said this morning; blue line under it, move on.

probably just a training exercise for Utd if they get an early goal. However, If its still 0-0 at half-time then we have every chance of winning. Utd 2-0 Saints (Rashford 11, Fernandes 59)

Villa are much improved this season, thought they were decent when we put 4 past them earlier this season. Having said that, the way the media and pundits talk about them you'd think they were challenging for the title. We look tired, and it is worrying. We just don't have the squad depth to be able to rest anyone. Hopefully KwP and Bertrand are back. May even see Vestergaard and Rom Saints 1-1 Villa

going to struggle without KWP and Bertrand. Arsenal aren't great, but they rested a few at the weekend so should have too much for us. Looks like the focus is going to be on the FA Cup now, which is understandable.

didn't expect that line up. Lumped on us to win at 9/5, should win this comfortably, 3-0

we should get through tonight. But there's no chance of us beating Arsenal, even if they rest a few. When is the next round scheduled for? got to get the ££ down on. I'd imagine Ralph will be targetting the Tuesday game to bring back some first teamers, rather than the weekend

could really do with winning this to open up a gap between ourselves and West Ham. They always seem to be a problem for us, although have a couple of players out and short turnaround between games. Going to go for a cagey 1-0 Saints win via the shin of Che Adams from 2 yards

fair result, we were fairly solid defensively, but didn't create enough going forward. Walcott so wasteful in possession, something which has hampered him his whole career. Probably should have had a penalty though for the handball, seen plenty of those given when its been more minor

Lee Hendrie I believe

the bookies have shifted the odds well in favour of Fulham very early on. Poor start, but that's to be expected, we've had a fairly solid line up all season until now, and the lack of quality in the squad shows

would almost be too good to be true if we win this. Whilst we should get at least a draw, it just feels like we must be due a defeat and that Arsenal can't possibly lose again.

Can't see us getting anything without Ings. Utd have a clueless manager but still enough quality. 3-1 Utd (Fernandes pen 22, 56, Rashford 31, Adams 82)

hanging on a bit now. Commentators desperate for Wolves to score.

with there being no internationals until March, you'd think thats the end of any chance JWP or Ings had of making the Euros squad gone. Personally think both should be there but Southgate has plenty of options at the bigger clubs. Ings is a far better all round striker than the likes of Abraham and Calvert-Lewin, but looks like they are currently ahead in the pecking order.

Pre-season optimism has well and truly gone. Almost feels like it was a waste after the restart, we were playing great then for nothing, and now at the start of the season we are awful. May only be 2 games in, but another defeat on Sunday and things are looking worrying

Palace team looks poor on paper. Should be a comfortable win but just know we will fuck it up. 1-0 Palace

It's a hefty fee but he was a standout player in the Championship last season. Still a bit risky going to Villa, as Grealish aside, they have a poor quality squad.

Is this going to be a Fonte situation where he eventi eventually only has West Ham as a choice 🤣

His actual PL stats make for pretty poor reading, if anything he played better for England for a year or so. His send off and tearful interviews with Liverpool were embarrassing, especially when his contribution has been so minimal. Would be surprised if he does anything at Brighton n

Typical Everton signing. I know our recruitment has been poor, but they act more recklessly due to wanting to pay £35-£50 million for players. Richarlison aside, they've not got a lot going for them. Hojbjerg may go on to improve, but right now he's not good enough for Champions league level. No issues at all with him going.

Really like them both, the past 2 seasons have been very poor. Would prefer the third as the home shirt though. Not bought a shirt for a while, may have to get both of those

Incredible, such an intense game too, it was good to forget there were no fans. What a turnaround from Ralph, I've been so critical of the likes of Stephens, Ward-Prowse and others, but everyone stepped up tonight. There must have been some serious work going on behind the scenes in the last few months

Just imagine if we could win home games. Lot of credit to the players, they've clearly been working a lot harder than other teams over the last three months. Few tough ones coming up, but Ings will certainly have his eye on the golden boot now

That'll do nicely. Certainly didn't miss Hojbjerg. Don't know how to copy in my prediction from the build up thread but

Has to be the defence that gets sorted first. Bednarek and Bertrand are our only 2 PL quality players at the back, which highlights what a job Ralph has done. The likes of Stephens and Valery will never be good enough for this level.