Yeah, I just wanted to hear what you thought was the actual problem... rather than 'I think we're better than 14 teams in the Premiership'. So, good post! I also think you'll find a way to stay up, in all honesty. Win those home games and you'll be fine, even if you lose both away. Obv I'll be a huge Newcastle fan myself when you play Liverpool!


Doubt your friend would've given you those odds if he'd seen United's team sheet for today.

Unlucky, I definitely wanted to see Man U and Chelsea in the final. Not complaining about the 50 euro of course, although hes claiming we made a penalty clause. We have to ask our 3rd party, who is the one who remembered we made the bet in the first place so he should trustworthy

I agree with Ferguson's team selection today, all things considered... no complaints there.

I was impressed with the Da Silva twins, Gibson worked hard too, and Macheda and Wellbeck did all that could have been asked of them (Wellbeck is slightly one footed, but he's improving and def one for the future). Anderson had a good game, Vidic and Ferdinand as usual were excellent.

The only thing that pissed me off like you can't believe was ****ing Berbatov's penalty. I've got no complaints about losing a penalty shoot-out but I mean, what the hell was he doing? He's not having a kick around in the back garden with his son, just passing it back so he can save it!! He's in the FA Cup semi-final, getting paid 90k a week. Please.. no one try to defend him either, it was a disgraceful moment.. thx.


Good luck to Everton, well played.

fa cups overrated anyways eh james?!

fwiw, i think that gibson looks a real decent prospect. i expect him to be a real player in the near future, if not for united then certainly for another top 10 premiership team

To be fair if it had went in no-one would have said anything. I took a penalty like that once. I barely hit it but the ball went right and keeper went left and it rolled in. It did look cool but I would have taken some stick if I had missed.

in the states, thats a gay joke right there.

Thierry Henry used to hit a lot of penalties that way. Stuff happens.

Penalties hit like that don't normally go in.



He really didn't.




It was a God awful penalty and deserves to be critisized... end of story.

This is what he should have done - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrxVPlZLMg

Dissapointing that Van Persie and Adebayor are out for Arsenal tonight... that said I'm backing Arsenal to get at least a draw.

1-1.

This is just an insanely good game.

Liverpool have been the most exciting team to be a fan of in any sport this year.

3-3 now. Gooooooooooo!

But seriously, I feel like Arsenal have taken 3 shots and gotten goals on every one of them.

This game reminds me of the Liverpool v Newcastle 4-3 game from years ago. I don't think the scoring is finished yet.

Exactly what I was thinking... 4-3 Arsenal!! I ****ing love the Premiership.

Edit-

Noooooo!!!!!!

Ok this is getting insane 4-4 - goodness !

urgh. someone please explain to me how we have had 2 4-4 draws this year against top 8 teams and yet also had a run of 4 0-0 draws in a row. this season has pissed me off no end. we didnt deserve anything out of tonight but when you have a lead after scoring 4 and throw it away for the 2nd time this season in the 93rd minute, its pretty stupid.

Arshavin looked beyond fantastic tonight. If Arsenal can mould a team round him they could blow the other Top 4 teams out of the water next season.

Wenger needs to go out and buy 2 new 1st XI centre backs - at least 2 of the liverpool goals were a direct result of the two centre backs being awful. A new goalie would be good too. Give us those things and we should compete for the title next year.

Steady on.




QFT. I'm sure ths will be a priority... if they do they'll be a genuine title threat again next season for sure.

i have a feeling he's been looking strongly at Lescott. I would definitely accept him as one of the two

Doesn't matter how good the center backs are, they still don't get any protection from the midfield. Arshavin is no doubt a quality player but you can't accuse any Arsenal team of the last 10 years of lacking quality attacking players. The question is always do they fancy it on a wet, sticky pitch in January at Blackburn/Bolton/Somewhere up North?

Arshavin OMG! Knew this guy was good, but COME ON!

And are the Arsenal cb's that bad? Or were they outplayed by some awesome guys like Torres? Perspective. lads....Plus I have to protect the rep of Toure,one of my fantasy selections...

I like how Arshavins first touch was a mistake(dammit I orginially wrote misclick) and you could hear about 40,000 people laughing. Then boomo

Ronaldo out... Kaka in?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...o.html?ITO=1490



I'm fairly certain little Cristiano will get his wish this summer, so I'm prepared to believe this.

OMG at the Man United result today. I have to leave the house at 2-0 to Spurs and when I got back in it was 5-2!!!

That's what we do... always happy to entertain!

the truly LOL part of this was that Man U could have easily had 6 or 7 goals in the 2nd half. It was like adults playing against kids. Spurs 2nd half defense......I would call it a sieve but that's mean to sieves.

/

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
eee!

(Newcastle obviously)

QFT

Although, if Hull lose all their matches and we beat Middelsborough we could be safe. Thats a big ask but us not get relegated will take a big ask.

Sigh at being 2-0 down with 15 minutes left and replacing Martins with Owen. Tactical genius.

I think Newcastle will get the results they need against Boro and Fulham to stay up.


When will Joey Barton learn? Never, is the impression I get.

maybe against boro, but I wouldn't fancy them to get it done against fulham

I think if Newcastle beat Boro they will probably be safe. There are a LOT of bad teams at the bottom of the EPL.

If beating Boro is our only points, we need Hull to lose every game including the one tonight. I'm not optimistic against Fulham(bear in mind I watch most of our matches) and Middlesborough could even be a draw.

I like the idea of 3 man attack but we have no midfield to supply them. Obviously we are a bit unlucky having to play Duff as full-back due to injuries. Jonas should be on the pitch, hes a workhorse and like martins can create something for nothing.

Our goal difference was a huge advantage but Liverpool took care of that.

I have no confidence in us right now but I hope James uncanny predictions come through, LBJ make a bet with him! We can't lose then

Also, just read that Sami Hyypia is moving to Bayer Leverkusen after 10 years with Liverpool. Farewell, Sami!

Fair enough.

Sigs/avatars/titles on Newcastle going down. Will bet with you or James. I say Newcastle will go down.

Be kind though slap, this is a good will bet to keep your team up!

Not enough of a reaction on the name misspelling:( I even scrolled up to your post to make sure I got it wrong

HUGE Game tonight. Looking at the fixtures we are good to get out of this hole if we beat Middelsborough. But only if we beat them. West Brom are somehow on the same points but their next game is Liverpool so I think we can count them out.

If we beat Middlesborough, from looking at the fixtures, even a point from a possible 6 could save us.

Just not so confident of beating Middelsborough, we have no midfield of late and I reckon Boro want it more. Not more than Alan Shearer but more than our starting 11.

No Sir... if you beat Middleborough, that would most likely be enough on it's own because of goal difference. I can't see Hull getting any points from Bolton away or United (I guess you're wanting us to slip up against Wigan or Arsenal really, so we hammer Hull on the last day).


So, I really think you'll finally win a home game tonight. Games between you two are usually very tight (you've drawn your last 4), but I can see a 2-0 win for Newcastle tonight. Also, good news for you is how terrible Middleborough's away form is (lost 11 of their last 13).


LJB, I'll take that relegation bet if it's still available?

I'm going to go out on a limb and predict a Boro win tonight, 2-0!

In the words of Dane Bowers and Posh Spice... 'You're out of your mind!'

Yeah, why the eff not?

Sweet... booked. Come on Newcastle, don't let me down tonight.


Do it for Shearer!


Do it for Keegan!!


Do it for Sir Bobby!!












Do it for Mike Ashley and Dennis Wise if you want... but just fcuking do it.

FYP.

EDIT: Oh.

I'm not quite sure you understand. We just made a bet... so Newcastle are winning this.

If they can't win this match they are definitely going down. They are so much better than Middlesborough much better right now.

There you go slap. Hope you appreciate me being humilated again so your team can stay up!

You're here to help, that's nice to see... good lad.