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Coffee 7:31 Sat Mar 5
Other Saturday football
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TOTTENHAM vs ARSENAL (1245 ko)
Yeah, yeah, the biggest north London derby since time began, blah-di-blah. Hype notwithstanding, this encounter offers hot hors d’oeuvres to the weekend’s fixtures. Both teams come into this licking their respective wounds, but you have to think that Spurs are better equipped to bounce back from their recent mauling by next season’s Premier League champions. It wasn't so long ago that Arsenal were favourites for the title, but their neighbourly generosity has returned with characteristic punctuality and charity. Close and cagey or end-to-end breathlessness? A red card or two thrown in, perhaps? Yum. Home win.
CHELSEA vs STOKE
Today’s mid-table encounter of also-rans. Stoke have had a decent season so far and sit one place below us with outside hopes of a European spot. Chelsea still haven’t lost under Hiddink and there’s been some inapposite talk of them finishing in the top four. Ha ha ha! What they lack in points, they do make up for with a sense of humour. But this could be one of the day’s more entertaining games, with both sides fancying themselves for all three points. Stoke will not give up such hopes easily, but I think Chelsea will prove just a bit too strong for them. Home win.
MAN CITY vs ASTON VILLA
The only thing that can stop City romping to victory today is over-confidence. No such danger for the unfortunate Villa, though. Home win.
NEWCASTLE vs BOURNEMOUTH
One of two north-east versus south coast games today. Bournemouth come into the game buoyed by recent form and the return of Max Gradel, knowing they are tantalisingly close to safety. Newcastle know they are tantalisingly close to relegation and this is a must-win game if they are to have any hope of avoiding the drop. There are squeaky bums aplenty in the north-east these days, but an early goal for the Geordies will settle the home fans. There’s no room for error today. Home win, just.
SOUTHAMPTON vs SUNDERLAND
The Saints’ abysmal display at Bournemouth the other day will have been to BFS’s disadvantage as well as their own, you feel. Koeman’s subsequent verbal rocketry should ensure that his players are sufficiently fired up to dispatch Sunderland. But they ignore BFS’s spoiling tactics at their peril. Home win.
SWANSEA vs NORWICH
Poor old Norwich. A season that once looked so promising has degenerated into abject freefall. And it’s hard to see any imminent brake to the downward momentum that’s seen them lose seven of their last eight games. That contrasts with Swansea’s gritty determination, which has pulled them clear of the relegation pack. They’re still not out of danger, of course, but a victory today will go a long way to that goal. Home win.
WATFORD vs LEICESTER (1730 ko)
Can Leicester do it? Can they really, really do it? Watford will offer another stern test to their title ambitions today. They may not have scored many recently, but they’ve certainly created chances. The Foxes will again rely on a strong defence, but their renowned counter-attacks will have to outwit the Hornets’ own tight and well-organised defence. Low-scoring draw.
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Coffee
4:24 Sun Mar 6
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Private Dancer 9:12 Sat Mar 5
Nice one, Bleeding! :-)
Actually, your recent record has been pretty good. You should apply to the BBC.
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terry-h
12:51 Sun Mar 6
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Remi Garde looks like he can't wait to get back to Le France.
Actually he looked like that the day he arrived at Villa Park.
C'est la vie.
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JohnnyL
12:01 Sun Mar 6
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Why is Kane wearing a mask .. What is looking to protect ...... Surely ripping it off after scoring and allowing teammates to leap on him might cause a tad damage?
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Private Dancer
9:12 Sat Mar 5
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Private Dancer 7:42 Sat Mar 5
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''Massive game for Necastle today, don't see them winning though. Fancy Arsenal will get at least a point from the derby, and Leicester to beat Watford;;
Coffee - Take note.
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Tomshardware
8:55 Sat Mar 5
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Their run in looks decent, I think we could cause them a problem though.
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Rise Park family
8:54 Sat Mar 5
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Fair play to Leicester.......fans aren't that nice but what an achievement. Theirs to lose now
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Sven Roeder
8:52 Sat Mar 5
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Watford 0 Leicester 1 FT
Leicester 5 Pts clear with 9 games left
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Sven Roeder
8:39 Sat Mar 5
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False alarm
He is staying on
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Sven Roeder
8:37 Sat Mar 5
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Mahrez does a hamstring
An injury!
* faints*
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Feed Me Chicken
8:24 Sat Mar 5
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Sven Roeder 7:02 Sat Mar 5
Saw him interviewed the other day and his actual words were "as long as the players do as i tell them we will be fine"
Had to laugh at the deludedness of the statement
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Sir Alf
8:24 Sat Mar 5
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Leicester win it and we make top 4 would be a dream come true.
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Northern Sold
8:23 Sat Mar 5
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Itell you what ... i love what \\LCFC have done this year ... but I cant get tro that comeback... so i dont give a fuck
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Rise Park family
8:21 Sat Mar 5
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What a season Leicester and Ranieri......you deserve this if you go on and win it. Turn up of the decade (and probably more) if you do.
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,
8:16 Sat Mar 5
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Super strike by Mahrez.
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Sven Roeder
8:15 Sat Mar 5
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DillyDingDillyDong
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Sven Roeder
8:14 Sat Mar 5
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Leicester ahead on 56mins
Mahrez
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Tomshardware
8:14 Sat Mar 5
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Get in! Mahrez has scored.
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Sven Roeder
7:02 Sat Mar 5
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Just watching Allardyce paying out on his players for conceding a last min equaliser to 10 men
Seems a million years ago dealing with that tired old shit
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cholo
6:54 Sat Mar 5
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Seeya shelvey, enjoy the championship.
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Lily Hammer
6:45 Sat Mar 5
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COME ON WATFORD!
The dream is back on. Have a look at the table. Not far off everyone now, and many points to play for.....too many to give up being a dreaming fool like me.
COYI
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