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Don't mind who we get in the next round- I'd really fancy a game against Barca actually.
Midweek Football *Spoilers* - 4th-6th March - CL/Uefa Cup/PL
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Barca are there for the taking- shocking at the back. Should be between the top 3 english teams, unless Fergie keeps playing Flecther.
Liverpool not in with a shout then? Despite a far better recent European record than the other 3 teams and the best first XI we've had under Rafa
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Liverpool not in with a shout then? Despite a far better recent European record than the other 3 teams and the best first XI we've had under Rafa
I'd say get past inter first TBH
I'd say were in a pretty commanding position. If we score 1 they need 4 to win it.
Liverpool not in with a shout then? Despite a far better recent European record than the other 3 teams and the best first XI we've had under Rafa
It's still a poor side compared to the other 3. If ye avoid all the other english sides ye should make the final as all the other teams are very average. Anything is possible, ye won it before with probably the weakest side to win the Cup in a long time and as you said this side is better.
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Very true, they score one reckon san siro be rocking and you lot be ******* your pants , don't get me wrong regardless of who I support , i'll always support an English side in Europe
My point was in the bookies eyes you can't be fav's if your one stage behind the other 3 English clubs.
anyways good luck for next tuesday.......Cough come on spurs Cough cough
Great win for us, one of the most memorable nights as a Gooner for me. To beat them is one thing but to dominate and play them off the park like that was something I'll remember for a long long time. Hopefully that will give our team the confidence boost we have needed because last few weeks our belief has been shaken a bit.
Problem is if they turn up on the night you better be prepared because they will rip you to shreds and show no mercy. I still remember how they gave Chelsea a proper whooping at the Bridge and no team had dominated Chelsea under Mourinho like that, last 30 mins in particular Chelsea were lucky to only lose 2-1 because Barca should have scored 2 or 3 more! Though this current Barca team are nowhere near that quality and have been very inconsistent since that season. Like you say are very ropey at the back.
Problem is if they turn up on the night you better be prepared because they will rip you to shreds and show no mercy. I still remember how they gave Chelsea a proper whooping at the Bridge and no team had dominated Chelsea under Mourinho like that, last 30 mins in particular Chelsea were lucky to only lose 2-1 because Barca should have scored 2 or 3 more! Though this current Barca team are nowhere near that quality and have been very inconsistent since that season. Like you say are very ropey at the back.
Very true, they score one reckon san siro be rocking and you lot be ******* your pants , don't get me wrong regardless of who I support , i'll always support an English side in Europe
My point was in the bookies eyes you can't be fav's if your one stage behind the other 3 English clubs.
anyways good luck for next tuesday.......Cough come on spurs Cough cough
lol, Of course we will, We always crumble when the pressure is on.
For this game, we are the bookies favourites, and rightly so. 2-0 and on our current form they shouldn't stand a chance. As I said, we nick one and that's them done, they can score 3 and it still wouldn't be enough, and I really can't see them scoring 4.
Edit: Plus there without Materazzi, Cordoba and likely Chivu, so there defensive options are limited.
I can see them scoring 1 or 2 but not keeping it tight at the back. Our tactics will probably be to attack them from the start to try and nick a goal, then it's game over.
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I think Liverpool's best chance at the moment is to avoid all other English teams as long as possible - only then will they get thru
Yes you had a good game last night against a mid-table team (probably about due time for a good result) but when even boro nearly beat you at Anfield (and really should have done given the chances they had) you really arent in the best of shape to play a top team
You are capable of beating any team on a single match (with some luck), but over two legs I think you will be found out by another EPL team - even if it is in a CL situation
Im not digging at Liverpool because Im a Man Utd supporter, its really how I see the situation - You may well see off Inter but its not going to be as easy as some of your supporters suggest (probably a narrow loss, ie 2-1 or 3-2 , of course still enough for you to go through but very edgy)
Yes you had a good game last night against a mid-table team (probably about due time for a good result) but when even boro nearly beat you at Anfield (and really should have done given the chances they had) you really arent in the best of shape to play a top team
You are capable of beating any team on a single match (with some luck
), but over two legs I think you will be found out by another EPL team - even if it is in a CL situationIm not digging at Liverpool because Im a Man Utd supporter, its really how I see the situation - You may well see off Inter but its not going to be as easy as some of your supporters suggest (probably a narrow loss, ie 2-1 or 3-2 , of course still enough for you to go through but very edgy)
I just have a horrible feeling that the draw next Friday will pair all the English sides together just to be annoying. If it doesn't then there is a good chance of there being an English winner, given Barca are without Messi for the next round it gives some sides a little hope.
Just hoping for a nice home win tonight and a hat trick from the Berba would be lovely.
Just hoping for a nice home win tonight and a hat trick from the Berba would be lovely.
you keep sneaking those late goals against us though. getting annoying.
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At this stage of the competition all teams are pretty good and all teams are capable of beating each other. No easy draws now.
At this stage of the competition all teams are pretty good and all teams are capable of beating each other. No easy draws now.
Sorry but Fenerbahe or Schalke 04 would be easy pickings for most teams still in there (I think any Manager would be happy to get either - of course they could draw each other)
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To some extent but then but then Utd have lost to West Ham and Bolton this season and have a history of bottling it in the Champions League.
Other top 4 teams also slip up against weaker opposition.