News: Teams With Fewer Pens than United - the OTT [R]

City denied a pretty clear pk for a Sissoko handball and a few minutes later on a textbook counter spearheaded by Kane, Lo Celso makes it 2-0.

 

Wouldn't bet against it the way the league is shaping up this season, with no team looking head and shoulders better than the rest.
They've got a decent sized squad also and if they can avoid injuries to key players, they should there at the end in my estimation.

 

Alderweireld is a perfect example of a player Tottenham probably can't afford to lose for an extended period. They've got a few CBs numbers wise but he's been their best one this season: was superb today.

 

Interesting article on Mou and relationship with Spuds fans. I think the relationship between Mou and the Chief-Exec (ie listening to him on recruitment) is key to getting the best from Jose, summed up in the following quote.

Mou is still a ticking time-bomb but they are looking to be on course for his routine 2nd season bump.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55001368

 

Managing Arsenal is obviously stressful!

 

Pool showing today what a serious team is all about. Have all the excuses in the world to be dropping points today but their play reflects a determination to not let that happen. As much as you hate seeing it, it is what it is and only wished we had that kind of coaching and attitude/determination.
Will only serve them in good stead and make them more dangerous if they can ride things off until some of their casualties return. They're not going to give up that title easily by the looks of it...

 

I wish we had a board who backed their manager like Liverpool have backed theirs. Their title winning side of last year were all Klopp signings bar Henderson, TAA and Gomez I think.

This summer they added depth in Jota (attack), Thiago (midfield), Tsimikas (left-back) - ironically the same three positions more-or-less that we added depth in with Cavani, vdB and Telles, only they already have a complete and balanced team and we very clearly have significant gaps in our first-team that Ole wanted to fill (eg Sancho, Upa, Grealish) and the board ducked.

Comparing us to Liverpool the lack of attack down one side for us is glaring. We even managed to make that worse this year by letting both Young and Dalot go and replacing neither, meaning our options after the defensive AWB at RB are not good at attacking either - such as Crystal Palace reject Fosu-Mensah etc.

 

Will be interesting to see how our upcoming league game vs Soton develops and particularly, if we can find some form/put a solid display on the day.
Regardless though, this will not be an easy match for us and they could be a pain to deal with. Even without the threat of Ings upfront, they're still well organized at the back and move the ball around pretty well going forward.
Hassentutl is proving to be a pretty decent coach.

 

On the plus side we have away advantage

 

Latest victim to the bug...

 

Things you like to see: good for him.

Sergino Dest becomes the first @USMNT player to score for Barcelona 🔥 pic.twitter.com/B0vNw0vc6N

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 24, 2020

 

Diego Maradona has passed this morning. RIP to a legend.

 

25 November 2005: George Best passes away
25 November 2020: Diego Maradona passes away

🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/TzeP3sqiPd

— UtdArena (@UtdArena) November 25, 2020

 

I'm really sad with that news. One of my childhood heroes...

 

Shame we can't get this game live: would have loved to see Richards make his CL debut with Bayern today.

HECK YES! 🇺🇸

Chris Richards (@eastmamba) will make his @ChampionsLeague debut today for @FCBayernUS against @RedBullSalzburg!

📺: 3pm ET on TUDN Xtra, CBS All Access

TV Listings: https://t.co/20sOKTWnxR https://t.co/lHiIUgKq0q pic.twitter.com/OcNtUjlMmD

— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) November 25, 2020

Amazing how US football is really blowing up right now.

 

Dele Alli!?

Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Martial amongst the most jersey sales in the USA between October 1 and November 22 #mulive [https://t.co/fZ0NGODpxv] pic.twitter.com/NhajKadz2A

— utdreport (@utdreport) November 28, 2020

 

One rule for media darlings Klopp and Pep, one for everyone else - sure he will get away with it.

📸 - Jurgen Klopp walked towards the linesman to applaud him sarcastically. Let’s see if the FA suspends him for that. pic.twitter.com/9Ccj2FUm5E

— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 28, 2020

 

You’ll NeVAR Whinge Alone - The OTT Thread [R]

 

A fascinating interview between Jurgen Klopp and @TheDesKelly discussing Liverpool's draw with Brighton, the Reds' injuries and fixture schedule. pic.twitter.com/s0BhahlUsP

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 28, 2020

 

Karma

Jurgen Klopp to Graham Potter after seeing Brighton win a last minute penalty thanks to VAR pic.twitter.com/HcKAH28y3k

— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) November 28, 2020

Klopp & Liverpool fans complaining about VAR decisions & soft penalties 🧐

pic.twitter.com/gABnHQfAOb

— DonkeysOut (@CarvalhoJTlite) November 28, 2020

 

Chelsea have Real a 100mil lemon...

 

Nani will be playing in an MLS playoff match against a tricky NE Revolution side in a half hour if anyone wants to keep the footy fest going after Arsenal/Wolves. Nani and Daryl Dike are the ones to watch on Orlando.

 

Best wishes Raul that looked and sounded awful

Dont think any intent from David Luiz, is just how those types of header are - once you are in the air and committed there is always a danger of that outcome sadly.

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This looks dangerous 😐

David Luiz 😡😡
Get well soon Raul Jiminez ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tyFWQyQYmL

— Iram Ridwan (@iram_ridwan) November 29, 2020

 

Just the way Mourinho likes it to secure the point he was looking for today at the Bridge.

Tottenham accumulated 0.00(xG) in the second half of today’s match. pic.twitter.com/BRGFiUGvkk

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) November 29, 2020

In the meantime, Arteta (and Arsenal) are officially on fraud watch now with another loss following a mediocre display...