1 minute ago, Stocky said:

LOL they've got Spurs next!!

In the 60s Spurs v United was the biggest match of the season. Sort of North v South. Then Peacocks and Pool got involved and the Nth v Sth games didn't matter any more.

21 minutes ago, Stocky said:

LOL they've got Spurs at Old Trafford next!!

Agreed, if he doesn't win that he's toast.

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Fair point considering how rubbish Spurs are.

Carrick will be under pressure to play assertively, which plays into Spurs’ hands. De Zerbi will love it.

14 minutes ago, BigHewer said:

Fair point considering how rubbish Spurs are.

Carrick will be under pressure to play assertively, which plays into Spurs’ hands. De Zerbi will love it.

Spurs were fortunate to survive last season. It was either them or the Irons to go down. Last day drama.

Spurs to go South; Irons up. A real possibility.

1 hour ago, Stiddle Mump said:

In the 60s Spurs v United was the biggest match of the season. Sort of North v South.

You could equally argue for Leeds v Chelsea

12 minutes ago, Stocky said:

You could equally argue for Leeds v Chelsea

True enough. But with a few exceptions from the Midlands, and Gunners x 3, northern clubs ruled the roost until The Gunners under Wenger. Then it was Gunners v United for years. In fact straight after The Riversiders (Blackburn) it was either Gunners or United for 9 years straight.

The Blues came on the scene and Gunners disappeared. And City were top doggies in Manchester.

What is the biggest match up now? City v Pool perhaps?

Edited Monday at 07:36 AM3 days by Stiddle Mump

7 minutes ago, Stiddle Mump said:

What is the biggest match up now? City v Pool perhaps?

Would have to be City vs Gunners this season

By the way, where is @Liquorice ?

The only person in the world to correctly predict a top four of City, Arsenal, Brighton and Brentford after five games. He also penciled in Sky Blues, Fulham and Spurs for bottom three. Fact.

3 hours ago, BigHewer said:

By the way, where is @Liquorice ?

Here Sir!

4 hours ago, BigHewer said:

By the way, where is @Liquorice ?

I've just noticed we can now upload PDF and XL files, which we previously weren't able to do.

It's a bit late in the day now to start a football competitions on AN, week 5 of the season already concluded. ☹️

45 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

It's a bit late in the day now to start a football competitions on AN, week 5 of the season already concluded. ☹️

Worth a go next season maybe?

I remember there was quite a strong football following on here back in the day.

10 hours ago, BigHewer said:

Would have to be City vs Gunners this season

I agree. United v Pool is big.

A little off topic, but on Sunday I also watched Celtic vs Rangers.

4/5 times a season they meet & no away fans. It's watered down.

A tad disappointing.

I’m with you on Arsenal at the top, but Villa could surprise a few teams again. Over a full season I’d expect City and Liverpool to be right in the mix too; injuries and squad depth will probably decide the final places.

16 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

I agree. United v Pool is big.

Legacy big. That one will always be in the top two or three.