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Leicester have applied to the PL to have the rearranged fixture from Christmas due to be played Tuesday, at Everton, postponed again due to injuries and AFCON, last time it was Covid. Apparently they only have 8 outfield players fit.
Yup just been confirmed ?
 
Not looked at the team Arsenal had out but there were a number of players I didn’t recognise.


arsenal had 10 first team squad players (4 regular starters) and the clubs current wonder kid as their starting XI, not at full strength but not that weak a side either

shows how bad some of the squad players are (yes Cedric im looking at you). the bigger issue is that most of the squad players dont fit the arteta system (very few do) so as soon as weakened in key positions the whole thing falls down like a deck of cards, and there is literally no plan B

the decision to loan Maitlin Niles (whos just played in Juve v Roma) out this week knowing Partey and Elneny are at the AFCON and Xhaka has Covid is typical ego Arteta sadly
 
Losing players to the AFCON shouldn’t be part of a valid reason for postponement. Let them draft the kids in. Boro had kids in yesterday’s FA cup game.
I have no issues with injuries and covid but AFCON is irritating as an excuse. They knew it was coming, they should be prepared for it. Saying that, 8 players, hard to argue against that being postponed.

Edit: hadn't seen the above post before I wrote mine. Great minds etc ?
Apparently they had 3-4 players make their debut yesterday in the Cup and any other season they would now be counted as first team players, but the PL brought in an exception this season that any young players making their debut in this years FA Cup would not be counted as part of the 13 needed to comply with PL rules.
 
arsenal had 10 first team squad players (4 regular starters) and the clubs current wonder kid as their starting XI, not at full strength but not that weak a side either

shows how bad some of the squad players are (yes Cedric im looking at you). the bigger issue is that most of the squad players dont fit the arteta system (very few do) so as soon as weakened in key positions the whole thing falls down like a deck of cards, and there is literally no plan B

the decision to loan Maitlin Niles (whos just played in Juve v Roma) out this week knowing Partey and Elneny are at the AFCON and Xhaka has Covid is typical ego Arteta sadly

That Maitland-Niles looked a decent player the few times I've seen him.
Was he not in a few England squads?
 
That Maitland-Niles looked a decent player the few times I've seen him.
Was he not in a few England squads?


Yep :)

Long running saga, Arsenal wanted him to play RB he wanted to play CM, been several clashes with Arteta. Was convinced to stay in the summer (wolves/everton made an offer i think), played great last time he played and not been seen for the few months since

He divides the arsenal fans, some love him and think hes been badly treated, some think hes not good enough. The truth is probably part of both but we have no central midfield for most of january and I expect his loan fee doesnt cover the loss of revenue losing in the 3rd round of the cup
 
Leeds really do seem to have a waffer-thin squad. After staying up for a year, you'd have thought they could have done a little judicious strengthening.
... Says a supporter of a team with literally one proper forward who has china hammies...

In other news. L'Arse ... Oh dear, how sad, never mind...

On the plus side we seem to have got Arsenals ball. Kidderminster Harriers!
That’ll be one for the telly ,giant killers and the the usual cobblers. ?
 
On the plus side we seem to have got Arsenals ball. Kidderminster Harriers!
That’ll be one for the telly ,giant killers and the the usual cobblers. ?
We're better than we used to be against this sort of oppo...
But I can't pretend I'm not just a little fearful.
I was at work today, and just catching up with the game on the KUMB forum. Heartened to see how ashamed everyone is of Vlacic's balance problems.
Though ironically, he stayed on his feet for our first goal when he was being dragged to the ground. So theres still hope for him.
 
We're better than we used to be against this sort of oppo...
But I can't pretend I'm not just a little fearful.
I was at work today, and just catching up with the game on the KUMB forum. Heartened to see how ashamed everyone is of Vlacic's balance problems.
Though ironically, he stayed on his feet for our first goal when he was being dragged to the ground. So theres still hope for him.
Had real hopes for him when he signed for Everton, just too inconsistent at the time, probably to do with age, but on his day he’s a fantastic talent, the falling over seems to raise it’s head when he’s either frustrated with some of the decisions go against him or doesn’t get a good run of games.
 
Jurgen Klopp says a Covid outbreak that led to the postponement of Liverpool's Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal had "a lot of false positives".


Of course



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Draw in full
Crystal Palace v Hartlepool United

Bournemouth v Boreham Wood

Huddersfield Town v Barnsley

Peterborough United v Queens Park Rangers

Cambridge United v Luton Town

Southampton v Coventry City

Chelsea v Plymouth Argyle

Everton v Brentford

Kidderminster Harriers v West Ham United

Manchester United/Aston Villa v Middlesbrough

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton and Hove Albion

Liverpool v Cardiff City

Stoke City v Wigan Athletic

Nottingham Forest v Leicester City

Manchester City v Fulham

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City



Some juicy ties and potentially some big upsets

Think the Chelsea , Kidderminster and Palace matches will be on
 
Draw in full
Crystal Palace v Hartlepool United

Bournemouth v Boreham Wood

Huddersfield Town v Barnsley

Peterborough United v Queens Park Rangers

Cambridge United v Luton Town

Southampton v Coventry City

Chelsea v Plymouth Argyle

Everton v Brentford

Kidderminster Harriers v West Ham United

Manchester United/Aston Villa v Middlesbrough

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton and Hove Albion

Liverpool v Cardiff City

Stoke City v Wigan Athletic

Nottingham Forest v Leicester City

Manchester City v Fulham

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City



Some juicy ties and potentially some big upsets

Think the Chelsea , Kidderminster and Palace matches will be on


nope still cant see our game :cry::cry::cry::cry::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 
Been watching a bit of the African Cup of Nations as it’s on in the day and I have it in the background while working. Morocco v Ghana on at the moment.

Standard of football is appalling. It’s absolutely dismal. I honestly think none of these teams would make it in Division 1 in England.
 
Been watching a bit of the African Cup of Nations as it’s on in the day and I have it in the background while working. Morocco v Ghana on at the moment.

Standard of football is appalling. It’s absolutely dismal. I honestly think none of these teams would make it in Division 1 in England.
must be like watching Arsenal V Man u
 
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