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Coffee 8:43 Sat Dec 19
Saturday football

SATURDAY

CRYSTAL PALACE vs LIVERPOOL (1230 ko)
Palace got a creditable draw against us and will hope to build on that with another point or more against the league leaders. The Reds cannot afford to, er, slip up if they are to maintain their push for a second consecutive title. They will have to work for it. Away win.

SOUTHAMPTON vs MANCHESTER CITY (1500)
Who are the underdogs – the team in third or the one in ninth? The Saints have been magnificent this season and fully deserve their current position. What can you say about City? There’s a staleness about them, perhaps? But they cannot be underestimated. They’ve got too much quality in their ranks. The game of the day. Draw.

EVERTON vs ARSENAL (1730)
The heat has been truly turned up under the manager’s chair at the Emirates. A useful lesson in management for Senor Arteta, but probably one he’d rather not be faced with. Everton seem have have rediscovered some of their early season mojo and have to be favourites for this. Tough for Arsenal, but they have to find a way to get their collective arse into gear. Home win.

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs FULHAM (2000)
For those that are interested, you might like to know that you can get a 150g bag of Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Kettle Crisps for one pound at Tesco. That’s half the usual price. Be sure to take your ClubCard. There’s also 50p off a big jar of Hellmann’s mayo, which is the best mayo there is. Only two quid for another eight days. Just checking. Home win.


SUNDAY

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs SHEFFIELD UNITED (1200)
This is the Blades’ last chance to record a win before Christmas. Brighton will expect to be in the relegation mix at the end of the season, so will not want to drop points in what should be three points on a silver platter. But this looks like an evenly-matched encounter in all respects but for goalscoring ability, in which the Seagulls are superior. Home win.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs LEICESTER CITY (1415)
Everyone will expect Spurs to romp to victory here and, if Liverpool dropped points at Palace yesterday, reclaim top spot. Gareth Bale is back in contention and Jose is doing his best to annoy Jurgen Klopp – as he did with Arsene Wenger. The Foxes are nothing if not wily, though, and have the power to surprise their hosts. Should be a good game. Home win.

MANCHESTER UNITED vs LEEDS UNITED (1630)
A classic fixture and such a shame that Old Trafford will not be filled to the rafters. OGS has got his team playing to win, which has helped to subdue speculation about his future. That can return soon enough, however, particularly if they fail to take all points against Leeds. Bielsa’s side can be exciting and will pose a genuine threat to their hosts if they adopt a strategy of all-out attack. That would make for a magnificent spectacle – but will it be enough for them to come away with a point or more? Let’s say it is. Draw.

WEST BROMWICH ALBION vs ASTON VILLA (1915)
A cursory glance of Tesco’s seasonal offerings shows that they stock an astonishing sixteen – yes, you read that right – sixteen varieties of mince pies. From the traditional to puff pastry to topped with icing. BFS might want to gobble down the lot in his first game in charge of the Baggies. Draw.


MONDAY

BURNLEY vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (1730)
Burnley managed a creditable draw against Villa the other evening and will want to replicate that, or better, against the highly effective Wolves this evening. Draw.

CHELSEA vs WEST HAM UNITED (2000)
A toughie, for sure. But just one point and one place separate the two teams at kick-off. There was no news about Antonio’s injury, but even if he has recovered how much can be expected of him after some weeks out? On the plus side, we’re looking solid in defence, while Chelsea continue to show weakness in theirs. We’re going to have to be at the top of our game to get anything from this, but we’ve shown that we can match the best sides on our day. Draw.

Wish you a happy, peaceful, worry-free Christmas.

Ronald_antly 8:50 Sat Dec 19
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"On the plus side, we’re looking solid in defence... "


JINX!!

Sydney_Iron 9:02 Sat Dec 19
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Palace and Pool to draw
Man City
Everton
Newcastle
Brighton
Spurs
Man U and Leeds to Draw
West Brom and Villa to Draw
Wolves
Chelsea and West Ham to Draw

Ronald_antly 9:07 Sat Dec 19
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As I've alluded to in another thread, we're going to revive memories of a day back in March 1986.

The only other game I care about is Big Sam's triumphant return as The Baggies SMASH Villa.

geoffpikey 9:41 Sat Dec 19
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I'd like Zaha to outdive Salah in a ha-ha 6-5 penalty win for Woy's Boys. Jurgen a-get your fuckin' head kicked in.

My loathing of Grealish has reached Walrus-luv insanity. C'mon the Baggies! Kick him properly, if nothing else.

The rest (except Monday), whatever. Swings and roundabouts.

Tomsdad 9:45 Sat Dec 19
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And a Merry Christmas to you and yours, Coffee!

Manuel 9:55 Sat Dec 19
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Some good looking games this weekend.

See Man City are once again the 3pm Saturday game.

Manuel 9:56 Sat Dec 19
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Think you have played it safe with Newcastle beating Fulham. Newcastle are absolutely shit, Fulham are picking up, don't see Fulham losing.

the exile 12:59 Sat Dec 19
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Thanks for the foodie tips. I think BFS might have preferred something fishy, perhaps a whole salmon, only £4.99 a kilo at Morrisons.

Coffee 1:04 Sat Dec 19
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the exile 12:59 Sat Dec 19

So someone *does* read it!

the exile 1:11 Sat Dec 19
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But of course! Shirley nobody on here comments on a thread without reading it first...

charleyfarley 1:14 Sat Dec 19
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Thanks for doing these Coffee. I shop at Sainsburys are there any offers on mince pies or crisps at their stores?

only1billybonds 1:17 Sat Dec 19
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Think Leicester will nick something at the cheese shop but other than that I agree with Mr Kenco's forecasts.

Coffee 1:29 Sat Dec 19
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Charley

Appropriately for WHO, Pringles are half price - £1.25.

Mr Kipling's Country Slices, which I'm quite partial to, are a pound, and Haywards Hot and Spicy Pickled Onions are also a pound.

Or you can really splash out and get 300g of delicious extra mature Cheddar for £3.00.

Home win.

the exile 1:34 Sat Dec 19
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Charley - got some Doritos big bags for 95p a few days ago at Sainsbury's.

Coffee 1:38 Sat Dec 19
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As for pies, they have an interesting-looking box of 4 Taste the Difference pecan and maple mince pies for £2, and some wonderful mince pie ice cream for £1.75.

FWIW, you can crumble up any leftover Christmas pudding and mix it with vanilla ice cream, stick it back in the freezer and you have another wonderful ice cream flavour.

geoffpikey 2:35 Sat Dec 19
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Scouse Ninja already scored 0-1.

On serious point, Liverpool's dark 3rd kit not distinguishable enough from Palace home in sunlight/shadows. Not on my black and white TV anyway.

Toss.

ironsofcanada 2:59 Sat Dec 19
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Palace doing alright since the goal against them.

Not sure if that is any consolation to us and our lack of finishing

ironsofcanada 3:02 Sat Dec 19
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The curse of me.

twoleftfeet 3:09 Sat Dec 19
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Long second half for Woy.

pdbis 3:20 Sat Dec 19
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Just goes to show how having a fully fit Antonio would've made such a difference last Wednesday night.

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