Another fucking miserable weekend. It could have been worse but when we have a nightmare like that there’s very little consolation to be had in any other result that goes our way.
The result at Old Trafford was as good as we could have hoped for. We couldn’t afford either of them to win so this was a relief. It was also funny the way it ended. Goldbridge’s reaction alone was worth Everton having their moment of joy.
Just look at this (from 6:15 onward) ….
I know I’m stating the obvious here, but I think maybe we find it easy to forget as this is becoming the new normal now. But it isn’t normal. Watching MOTD and seeing United and Everton players walking out in deathly silence is just fucking weird.
This no fans thing is so shit that I even miss hearing United fans at Old Trafford. Seriously. I’m looking at this now and it’s just grim. Maguire leading United out and there’s just complete silence from an empty stadium. I hate it. Like I say, I know that’s an obvious thing to say but I do think maybe we’re becoming desensitised to it after so long?
I don’t miss their away following though, there’s literally no worse sound in the world than the nasal drone that emanates from a United away end. If they were never allowed inside stadiums again it would still be too soon. Horrible cunts.
Anyway, Cavani headed United in front from a peach of a cross by Rashford and then Fernandez added a spectacular second from 25 yards. Great strike but he was given all day to line that up. Everton players just stood and watched. It was bizarre to see.
United hadn’t even played especially well to lead 2-0 but that’s fairly standard. They rarely look that impressive but they don’t need to because they’ve got goals in them. Cavani, Rashford, Fernandez, Martial and Greenwood are more often than not going to produce some individual moment of quality and that can do a lot to offset a lack of great team play.
They should have gone on to win by a landslide but because they’re not that good and have significant flaws throughout the side (and in the dugout) they threw it away (twice) in the second half.
The Blues pulled one back in fortuitous circumstances when De Gea pushed out a harmless Calvert-Lewin cross directly to Doucoure who had an open goal. Shite once again from De Gea.
Rodriguez then equalised three minutes later. United had gotten complacent but once it was level again they started playing once more and began creating chances again. McTominay restored their lead with a back header that Olsen should have saved.
Then with the last kick of the game Calvert-Lewin prodded home after United didn’t deal with a free-kick. Dogshit again from De Gea who stayed rooted to his line until it was too late. Mad that a game was strewn with shite keeping yet Pickford was nowhere in sight.
Everton are shit. I’m sick of saying it. It’s true though. But don’t blame me if they finally win at Anfield. If that happens it isn’t because of anything I’ve said. It’s because Everton are shit and for some reason, all of a sudden we can no longer beat shit teams. And they fall into that category because they are, without question, shit.
Speaking of shit, Southampton bounced back from their 9-0 loss at Old Trafford by…. losing 3-2 to ten man Newcastle. Taki scored a lovely goal though and frankly that’s all I care about now where Southampton are concerned. I’ve sort of rooted from them this past year or so because of how well they rebounded from losing 9-0 to Leicester and because of Danny Ings. And the kit too. I love the kit.
But they can fuck off now. I don’t care that they had two men sent off against United. You can’t lose 9-0. And you certainly can’t do it in consecutive seasons.
They should have beaten Newcastle though. They battered them, especially after the Geordies went one and then two men down in the second half. Newcastle led through on loan Joe Willock and doubled their lead when Almiron’s cross shot was deflected in by Bednarek.
Taki pulled one back with a blistering finish on his left foot. I know it’s easy to say this but he wouldn’t have scored that playing for us. He’s only had limited opportunities but when he has played he’s never shown that kind of purpose or confidence. It was one touch and then BANG. A fucking belting finish. Playing for us he wouldn’t even have attempted it.
We know he’s quality because we saw what he did against us for Salzburg. Maybe it was just too much for him coming here and joining the then European Champions. He’s never looked comfortable from the moment he arrived so hopefully he can restore some self belief by doing well for the Saints.
Almiron made it 3-1 when he latched onto an Alisson style sloppy pass by McCarthy and finished confidently. Ward-Prowse did what he does and buried a 30 yard free-kick right in the top corner to make it 2-3 and Hendrick was sent off for a second yellow card (both for fouls on Taki).
It was a total bombardment of the Newcastle goal after that but somehow they held on for the points, even though Schar was stretchered off and they had to play 15 minutes with only nine men.
You know what’s really galling? Southampton beat us. The cunts. Mind you, Newcastle got a draw against us too. God we’ve become fucking shit haven’t we?
Saint-Maximin’s twitter game continues to excel. He changed his name to Sam Maximum this week after hearing that was how Paul Merson pronounced his name. Then he trolled Sunderland with a funny tweet after one of their fans had called Newcastle shit. I like him a lot. Good player, funny lad. In fact, he’s now “My boy Saint-Maximin”.
Arsenal were without David Luiz after his ridiculous red card was upheld. I’m still pissed off about that. What a fucking disgrace that was. They fell behind inside two minutes at Villa Park as Watkins converted a cut back by Traore.
That was the only goal of the game although both sides had plenty of chances. Villa are decent and Grealish was boss again, but Arsenal played pretty well and those kids up front caught the eye once more.
They were denied a stonewall pen too when Lacazette was pulled down by the keeper on a corner. He was just stood next to the keeper, minding his own business, and then next thing he’s being dragged to the floor. The ref gave Villa the free-kick, which was understandable from his vantage point but what the fuck was VAR doing?
Brighton and Burnley met at Turf Moor in the battle of the Anfield victors. Yeah, shit name that I know. I’m struggling for anything better though. Dunk’s header gave the visitors a first half advantage but Gudmundsen lashed in an equaliser after the break. Burnley should have won.
We’ve got Fulham to thank for West Ham not overtaking us. I don’t think I’ll ever get over having to look over my shoulder at West Ham. It makes me sick to my stomach even thinking about it but this is where we are.
Soucek was sent off in stoppage time for an accidental elbow on Mitrovic. Fucking unbelievable decision. Mason and Dean, the chuckle brothers, strike again. These two have been fucking rampant these past couple of weeks. I’ve got two words for you to explain this - spread betting.
Dean is sitting out games this weekend because of ‘death threats’ made to his family on social media. Fuck off. If a football fan is going to kill you or a member of your family he isn’t going to warn you on twitter first.
As if Mike Dean cares about something like this anyway. You know what would upset Mike Dean? If people weren’t talking about him. He fucking loves all this shit.
Soucek’s red card was rescinded, which means that Dean and VAR have had two red cards overturned in a week. It’s rank negligence. You’ve got access to all the replays and angles you need and you’re still getting it so wrong that the decision is being overturned, even though we all know that overturning decisions is something they are absolute loathe to do.
Even Mitrovic was appealing to Dean not to send him off, but let’s not fucking anoint him a saint just yet as if he hadn’t flung himself to the floor in the first place this wouldn’t have happened.
Chelsea won again and now I’m officially concerned. Massively concerned. Red alert concerned. They’re one point behind us now. At this point I can’t say with any confidence we’ll finish above them or Leicester, let alone United.
Mount’s sharp finish put them ahead but a comical own goal by Rudiger got the Blades back on terms. Chelsea’s lead was restored via a fucking scandalous penalty awarded by VAR. Again, I can’t believe that was given.
Timo Walcott raced onto a short backpass and then completely shit his pants when the keeper came on. He had no idea what to do and ended up knocking the ball one way and then running straight into the keeper. If anything he committed the foul there.
It’s just not a penalty. You could tell at first view but it was even more obvious on the replays. These cunts all need sacking. None of them are any good and the scary thing is they’re getting worse. Fucking Shearer said it was the right call. Wouldn’t have been saying that if it was Mo. Cunt.
Speaking of cunts, Harry Kane was back this weekend. Back with a goal, too, predictably. Could have had more as he was brilliant. Son got the second when he finished off a typical Spurs counter led by Moura.
Here’s something you probably haven't realised and it’s going to ruin your day. Spurs are four points behind us with a game in hand. Can you believe that? I honestly thought they were about ten behind us. This is fucking grim and getting worse by the week.
I remember being staggered when I heard United were only a couple of points back. Then it was Leicester. Then Everton. Then West Ham. Then Chelsea came from nowhere and now it's fucking Spurs. Oh, and don’t forget Villa. Five points behind with two games in hand.
I’m half expecting West Brom to suddenly appear in the rear view mirror in a few weeks time. They’ll win one game and suddenly the gap will be two points or something mad. Ok, maybe not them as the Baggies are fucking woeful. Of course we couldn’t beat them, but that merely proves it. When it comes to facing us, the shitter they are the less likely they’ll fall.
As I said earlier though, if you disregard our horror show against City things didn’t go too badly for us on the whole this weekend. United, Everton and West Ham all drew on Saturday and Leicester followed suit by failing to beat Wolves on Sunday.
Really poor game. Wolves had the better of the chances but Vardy came off the bench and almost won it late on. He’s fit again at just the wrong fucking time for us.
We’ll get beat by them this weekend. They’re in great form and we’re in free-fall. If we win that game I’ll be fucking stunned to be honest.
Finally, Monday night football and my boy Bamford hit his 100th career goal as Leeds beat Palace 2-0. Harrison opened the scoring with a deflected shot that gave the keeper no chance.
Bamford twice went close before he eventually found the net. His performances in the last few weeks have been phenomenal. He looks as good as anybody in the league at the moment. It’s incredible what confidence can do for a player. He got off to a good start this season and it’s just snowballed from there.
We’ve been linked with that Raphinha this week. From the little I’ve seen he looks good. Not sure he’s better than Harrison but he’s on loan from City so we wouldn’t be going for him anyway. Maybe Bielsa will take Firmino in a straight swap for my boy?
Relax, I’m joking. Or am I? No, I am. I’m not being serious. Well maybe a little. But no, I’m joking. Honest. Maybe.
Hold on, I’ve just a had a horrible thought….. *checks table* phew, that’s a relief. Eight points back with one game in hand. We don’t need to worry about Leeds until the week after next.
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