West Ham absolutely destroying the overrated Sunderland team. 3-0 at half time.
It ends 3-1.
Middlesbrough beat Preston 4-0, and Millwall beat Charlton with the same result in the Championship.
Please for the love of all things holy, don't let Millwall into the Prem.
I have been fairly confident that West Ham will stay up.
I think it is between Forest, Palace and Leeds. Yes, Leeds are in a bit of a purple patch but it won't last.
The Palace fans I know are worried but I believe they get a couple of players back from the AFCON.
Quote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:29:13 PMPlease for the love of all things holy, don't let Millwall into the Prem.
But their supporters are such charming people. They used to include the Richardsons.
A win today puts us 7th. Please Fulham don't let me down
Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 02:34:28 PMThe Palace fans I know are worried but I believe they get a couple of players back from the AFCON.
Same here, they are all still pretty shellshocked at the speed of the implosion as well.
Guehi is starting the first game he's available to start. Why can't Marco do this? I understand Guehi is a well-established PL player, but taking 1-2 months or longer before putting nearly every new player in the starting 11 is one of the things I don't like about Marco
Quote from: Grassy Noel on January 24, 2026, 02:36:38 PMQuote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:29:13 PMPlease for the love of all things holy, don't let Millwall into the Prem.
But their supporters are such charming people. They used to include the Richardsons.
Yeah who doesn't love Millwall fans? 👀
Quote from: Grassy Noel on January 24, 2026, 02:36:38 PMQuote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:29:13 PMPlease for the love of all things holy, don't let Millwall into the Prem.
But their supporters are such charming people. They used to include the Richardsons.
I know 3 guys who support Millwall,one is a good friend.
Not everyone who supports them are a bad lot.
And they like Fulham.
Quote from: Coastwalker on January 24, 2026, 02:52:37 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on January 24, 2026, 02:36:38 PMQuote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:29:13 PMPlease for the love of all things holy, don't let Millwall into the Prem.
But their supporters are such charming people. They used to include the Richardsons.
I know 3 guys who support Millwall,one is a good friend.
Not everyone who supports them are a bad lot.
Well, that's obvious. But they have a disproportionate amount of racist fans.
Interesting that they mentioned Millwall have just refurbished their hospitality areas to a high standard.
Daniel Day Lewis & Gary Oldman seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Know a few Millwall fans, that go, never been anything but decent people.
Boscombe beating Liverpool 2-0
OMG last minute goal for Boscombe to seal the win
Portsmouth v Southampton has been great entertainment.
No VAR & a ref who's allowing a bit of rough & tumble to keep the game moving.
We want wins for Palace, Villa, Forest and Arsenal to make a very satisfying weekend
Villa and Forest winning
Palace completely gone.
Quote from: IloveFFC on January 25, 2026, 03:17:37 PMPalace completely gone.
They could be in danger of going down at this rate
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 25, 2026, 03:26:55 PMQuote from: IloveFFC on January 25, 2026, 03:17:37 PMPalace completely gone.
They could be in danger of going down at this rate
I really love them falling apart and being crap...except today 😭
Really not sure how Bus Stop lost that, but they did and we remain seventh.
If Arsenal do their job later then that makes the game at the Clown Car Factory next week, a massive one.
A couple of red cards for United would be nice.
Fantastic results! If we managed to win at old Trafford it is well and truly ON
Most of today's results so far has been absolutely amazing for us. Would've preferred a Chelsea draw or loss.
Just need a draw or away win tomorrow night
Fernandes to pull his hamstring would be extremely helpful.
Quote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:51:40 PMGuehi is starting the first game he's available to start. Why can't Marco do this? I understand Guehi is a well-established PL player, but taking 1-2 months or longer before putting nearly every new player in the starting 11 is one of the things I don't like about Marco
I'm pretty sure you've answered your own question
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on January 25, 2026, 04:38:39 PMQuote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:51:40 PMGuehi is starting the first game he's available to start. Why can't Marco do this? I understand Guehi is a well-established PL player, but taking 1-2 months or longer before putting nearly every new player in the starting 11 is one of the things I don't like about Marco
I'm pretty sure you've answered your own question
Andersen would be a good comparison. He started his first match for us on the bench and then he started the 2nd match. I'm sure he would have started the first match if we needed him, like Man City do now with their cb injuries. Diop played well in the beginning of the season and was fit enough to start. No point in rushing Andersen.
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on January 25, 2026, 04:02:46 PMIf Arsenal do their job later then that makes the game at the Clown Car Factory next week, a massive one.
Yes, REALLY looking forward to next weeks' tilt v ManU. Big chance to solidly move up top half. But, we've seen this movie before, in good positions to move up table and coming up short, over last couple of seasons. I really think there are points for the taking v ManU and hope the lads can come up with big effort. COYW!
Quote from: WindyCity on January 25, 2026, 04:51:41 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 25, 2026, 04:02:46 PMIf Arsenal do their job later then that makes the game at the Clown Car Factory next week, a massive one.
Yes, REALLY looking forward to next weeks' tilt v ManU. Big chance to solidly move up top half. But, we've seen this movie before, in good positions to move up table and coming up short, over last couple of seasons. I really think there are points for the taking v ManU and hope the lads can come up with big effort. COYW!
Liverpool play against Newcastle, so we could potentially leapfrog both Liverpool and Manchester United.
Arsenal just gifted United a goal. 1-1
That was some **** up at the Emirates.
Wow that dicking about from the back really can be costly.
Pick that out.
2-1 United
Annoyingly, United are looking sharp.
I don't fancy Castagne against Dorgu next week.
Quote from: The Cravenette on January 25, 2026, 05:43:41 PMAnnoyingly, United are looking sharp.
I don't fancy Castagne against Dorgu next week.
Maybe Tete is back
Quote from: The Cravenette on January 25, 2026, 05:43:41 PMAnnoyingly, United are looking sharp.
I don't fancy Castagne against Dorgu next week.
What a difference Carrick has made already.
Handball is still inconsistent in this league. Chelsea gets a penalty when the referee literally says over the mic that it was accidental, and the Palace player is given a yellow for the accidental handball. United score and VAR says its accidental. Goal stands.
If penalties are given for accidental handball, how was the Matty Cash/Josh King one not a penalty?
Quote from: SerbianLad on January 25, 2026, 04:45:51 PMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on January 25, 2026, 04:38:39 PMQuote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:51:40 PMGuehi is starting the first game he's available to start. Why can't Marco do this? I understand Guehi is a well-established PL player, but taking 1-2 months or longer before putting nearly every new player in the starting 11 is one of the things I don't like about Marco
I'm pretty sure you've answered your own question
Andersen would be a good comparison. He started his first match for us on the bench and then he started the 2nd match. I'm sure he would have started the first match if we needed him, like Man City do now with their cb injuries. Diop played well in the beginning of the season and was fit enough to start. No point in rushing Andersen.
ESR started against Man Utd in August 2024, the first PL fixture of last season
Quote from: St Eve on January 25, 2026, 05:46:41 PMQuote from: The Cravenette on January 25, 2026, 05:43:41 PMAnnoyingly, United are looking sharp.
I don't fancy Castagne against Dorgu next week.
Maybe Tete is back
He needs to play. If not we play 3 CBs with wing backs.
Quote from: Hatch007 on January 25, 2026, 05:53:19 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on January 25, 2026, 04:45:51 PMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on January 25, 2026, 04:38:39 PMQuote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:51:40 PMGuehi is starting the first game he's available to start. Why can't Marco do this? I understand Guehi is a well-established PL player, but taking 1-2 months or longer before putting nearly every new player in the starting 11 is one of the things I don't like about Marco
I'm pretty sure you've answered your own question
Andersen would be a good comparison. He started his first match for us on the bench and then he started the 2nd match. I'm sure he would have started the first match if we needed him, like Man City do now with their cb injuries. Diop played well in the beginning of the season and was fit enough to start. No point in rushing Andersen.
ESR started against Man Utd in August 2024, the first PL fixture of last season
He also had a pre-season with us, hence why I went with Andersen. Either way, I'm sure Marco would have given Guehi the chance to start straight away too, if he was in Guardiola's position.
Quote from: SerbianLad on January 25, 2026, 04:45:51 PMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on January 25, 2026, 04:38:39 PMQuote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 02:51:40 PMGuehi is starting the first game he's available to start. Why can't Marco do this? I understand Guehi is a well-established PL player, but taking 1-2 months or longer before putting nearly every new player in the starting 11 is one of the things I don't like about Marco
I'm pretty sure you've answered your own question
Andersen would be a good comparison. He started his first match for us on the bench and then he started the 2nd match. I'm sure he would have started the first match if we needed him, like Man City do now with their cb injuries. Diop played well in the beginning of the season and was fit enough to start. No point in rushing Andersen.
Hmm I seem to have forgotten that. The second match was after the international break though but fair enough, Marco is capable of starting new players early.
Quote from: St Eve on January 25, 2026, 05:46:41 PMQuote from: The Cravenette on January 25, 2026, 05:43:41 PMAnnoyingly, United are looking sharp.
I don't fancy Castagne against Dorgu next week.
Maybe Tete is back
He should be back. Marco said he was in contention for the Brighton match too. Probably decided to play it safe and give another week of rest to him. I hope he starts against Manchester United.
Quote from: demeant0r on January 25, 2026, 06:00:48 PMHmm I seem to have forgotten that. The second match was after the international break though but fair enough, Marco is capable of starting new players early.
The fact that it was after international break proves my point even more. He was away with Denmark, so he wasn't even given a lot of chance to get integrated with the squad.
Quote from: Jules on January 25, 2026, 05:54:58 PMQuote from: St Eve on January 25, 2026, 05:46:41 PMQuote from: The Cravenette on January 25, 2026, 05:43:41 PMAnnoyingly, United are looking sharp.
I don't fancy Castagne against Dorgu next week.
Maybe Tete is back
He needs to play. If not we play 3 CBs with wing backs.
I'm calling it, we're going to play 541 (or whatever the fancy name for this formation is) again. Probably a very similar lineup as vs Chelsea.
Dorgu has pulled his hamstring.... ::scarf::
2-2
This is hilarious... worldie from Cunha.
Christ, what a hit.
I'm fearing playing vs this United
Arsenal's stadium somehow achieving new levels of silence previously undiscovered by man.
Given how things have gone for United over the past few years, next week might be a great time to play them. A couple good wins and everyone is talking about how they've turned a corner only to lay an egg at home against Fulham.
Arsenal fans booing. Worse than Spurs fans tbh.
And now the arduous journey to their London homes for these Man U fans :slap:
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on January 25, 2026, 06:26:21 PMArsenal fans booing. Worse than Spurs fans tbh.
Really hope they blow the title. Would be hilarious watching their fans in meltdown.
Quote from: demeant0r on January 25, 2026, 06:30:39 PMAnd now the arduous journey to their London homes for these Man U fans :slap:
Yep, they'll be home in half and hour... all 3000 of them.
David Raya crap against long shots isnt he
Quote from: Nero on January 25, 2026, 06:34:40 PMDavid Raya crap against long shots isnt he
Not sure a lot of keepers would save that Cunha shot.
Quote from: Chi_FFC on January 25, 2026, 06:22:12 PMGiven how things have gone for United over the past few years, next week might be a great time to play them. A couple good wins and everyone is talking about how they've turned a corner only to lay an egg at home against Fulham.
Yes new manager bounce is normally a couple of games.
We'll bring them back down to earth.Coyw.
Even when Man U are at their worst they often turn up against the so-called big teams.
But can they do it at home to Fulham on a cool February afternoon?
COYW
And so the Arsenal post Xmas implosion starts. Leeds away next. They are so mentally weak.
The Arsenal Fans were terrible today, really really lousy I thought...they only made noise when they scored.
When they were losing 2-1 the camera panned around showing loads of miserable, quiet faces. They should have been screaming for their team to equalise.
When they got to 2-2 the fans were going a bit wild and were basically shouting / exhaultng again for a bit, then United make it 3-2 and they all gave up again.
Do they not have any chants or anything ?
I thought it was striking how poor they were for a team top of the league, felt like they weren't just giving up on the game today, but the title itself.
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on January 25, 2026, 07:12:52 PMThe Arsenal Fans were terrible today, really really lousy I thought...they only made noise when they scored.
When they were losing 2-1 the camera panned around showing loads of miserable, quiet faces. They should have been screaming for their team to equalise.
When they got to 2-2 the fans were going a bit wild and were basically shouting / exhaultng again for a bit, then United make it 3-2 and they all gave up again.
Do they not have any chants or anything ?
I thought it was striking how poor they were for a team top of the league, felt like they weren't just giving up on the game today, but the title itself.
Just like Fulham. (Apart from top of the league bit)
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on January 25, 2026, 07:12:52 PMThe Arsenal Fans were terrible today, really really lousy I thought...they only made noise when they scored.
When they were losing 2-1 the camera panned around showing loads of miserable, quiet faces. They should have been screaming for their team to equalise.
When they got to 2-2 the fans were going a bit wild and were basically shouting / exhaultng again for a bit, then United make it 3-2 and they all gave up again.
Do they not have any chants or anything ?
I thought it was striking how poor they were for a team top of the league, felt like they weren't just giving up on the game today, but the title itself.
That is not accurate, they were loud until they started losing.
Quote from: love4ffc on January 25, 2026, 05:51:10 PMHandball is still inconsistent in this league. Chelsea gets a penalty when the referee literally says over the mic that it was accidental, and the Palace player is given a yellow for the accidental handball. United score and VAR says its accidental. Goal stands.
If penalties are given for accidental handball, how was the Matty Cash/Josh King one not a penalty?
There is a difference in the laws between deliberate handball and accidental handball.
There is also a difference in the laws between accidental handball that is an offence and accidental handball that is not.
There is a further difference between accidental handball that is an offence and yet does not deny a goal scoring opportunity and accidental handball that is an offence and does.
The incident involving Matty Cash was considered to be accidental handball that was not an offence: no action needed. Rightly or wrongly, the Palace player's handball was also deemed accidental but an offence: a penalty is awarded. Because the handball denied a goal but not deliberately, it is punishable by a yellow card and not a red.
Quote from: Arthur on January 26, 2026, 03:13:15 AMQuote from: love4ffc on January 25, 2026, 05:51:10 PMHandball is still inconsistent in this league. Chelsea gets a penalty when the referee literally says over the mic that it was accidental, and the Palace player is given a yellow for the accidental handball. United score and VAR says its accidental. Goal stands.
If penalties are given for accidental handball, how was the Matty Cash/Josh King one not a penalty?
There is a difference in the laws between deliberate handball and accidental handball.
There is also a difference in the laws between accidental handball that is an offence and accidental handball that is not.
There is a further difference between accidental handball that is an offence and yet does not deny a goal scoring opportunity and accidental handball that is an offence and does.
The incident involving Matty Cash was considered to be accidental handball that was not an offence: no action needed. Rightly or wrongly, the Palace player's handball was also deemed accidental but an offence: a penalty is awarded. Because the handball denied a goal but not deliberately, it is punishable by a yellow card and not a red.
There wasn't this difference when Willian accidentally handballed vs United and got a red
Quote from: demeant0r on January 26, 2026, 08:14:35 AMQuote from: Arthur on January 26, 2026, 03:13:15 AMQuote from: love4ffc on January 25, 2026, 05:51:10 PMHandball is still inconsistent in this league. Chelsea gets a penalty when the referee literally says over the mic that it was accidental, and the Palace player is given a yellow for the accidental handball. United score and VAR says its accidental. Goal stands.
If penalties are given for accidental handball, how was the Matty Cash/Josh King one not a penalty?
There is a difference in the laws between deliberate handball and accidental handball.
There is also a difference in the laws between accidental handball that is an offence and accidental handball that is not.
There is a further difference between accidental handball that is an offence and yet does not deny a goal scoring opportunity and accidental handball that is an offence and does.
The incident involving Matty Cash was considered to be accidental handball that was not an offence: no action needed. Rightly or wrongly, the Palace player's handball was also deemed accidental but an offence: a penalty is awarded. Because the handball denied a goal but not deliberately, it is punishable by a yellow card and not a red.
There wasn't this difference when Willian accidentally handballed vs United and got a red
Accidental. Seriously?
Quote from: bencher on January 26, 2026, 08:37:15 AMQuote from: demeant0r on January 26, 2026, 08:14:35 AMQuote from: Arthur on January 26, 2026, 03:13:15 AMQuote from: love4ffc on January 25, 2026, 05:51:10 PMHandball is still inconsistent in this league. Chelsea gets a penalty when the referee literally says over the mic that it was accidental, and the Palace player is given a yellow for the accidental handball. United score and VAR says its accidental. Goal stands.
If penalties are given for accidental handball, how was the Matty Cash/Josh King one not a penalty?
There is a difference in the laws between deliberate handball and accidental handball.
There is also a difference in the laws between accidental handball that is an offence and accidental handball that is not.
There is a further difference between accidental handball that is an offence and yet does not deny a goal scoring opportunity and accidental handball that is an offence and does.
The incident involving Matty Cash was considered to be accidental handball that was not an offence: no action needed. Rightly or wrongly, the Palace player's handball was also deemed accidental but an offence: a penalty is awarded. Because the handball denied a goal but not deliberately, it is punishable by a yellow card and not a red.
There wasn't this difference when Willian accidentally handballed vs United and got a red
Accidental. Seriously?
How do you not think it's accidental? Willian was coming in at pace, what was he meant to do chop off his arms?
Quote from: Jules on January 25, 2026, 06:33:12 PMQuote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on January 25, 2026, 06:26:21 PMArsenal fans booing. Worse than Spurs fans tbh.
Really hope they blow the title. Would be hilarious watching their fans in meltdown.
I'd rather Arsenal won the title,than Liverpool, Chelsea or City tbf...
But why not Fulham?... put a nice winning run together... 🤣👍
COYW
Quote from: bencher on January 26, 2026, 08:37:15 AMAccidental. Seriously?
You can see him pull his arm into his side, without question.
Cash (when we played villa) made no effort to pull his arm away, stopped a 100% goal, nothing. No penalty, no card, nothing.
It's that inconsistency that damages the game, because the laws are too difficult to understand.
Accidental is not my recollection of the William handball but I'd need to see it again.
Can anyone be bothered to Google it and upload a YouTube link?
Quote from: Hatch007 on January 26, 2026, 03:08:57 PMAccidental is not my recollection of the William handball but I'd need to see it again.
Can anyone be bothered to Google it and upload a YouTube link?
I checked it earlier, yes he's moving at speed, but he tries to be cute and his hand is slightly away from his chest, expanding his frame to block the ball. In real time I wanted to believe it was accidental, but in reality it just wasn't.
Quote from: WindyCity on January 25, 2026, 04:51:41 PMQuote from: Somerset Fulham on January 25, 2026, 04:02:46 PMIf Arsenal do their job later then that makes the game at the Clown Car Factory next week, a massive one.
Yes, REALLY looking forward to next weeks' tilt v ManU. Big chance to solidly move up top half. But, we've seen this movie before, in good positions to move up table and coming up short, over last couple of seasons. I really think there are points for the taking v ManU and hope the lads can come up with big effort. COYW!
Several weeks ago I felt this game could be three points for the taking, assuming a good effort from the boys. But ManU recent run of form doesn't have me quite as confident as I was back then. I still think we can take point(s) in this game, we always seem to play ManU very close and tough, but maybe a draw is a reasonable and hopeful expectation? And go for three points the following game v Everton.
Quote from: Hatch007 on January 25, 2026, 06:54:24 PMEven when Man U are at their worst they often turn up against the so-called big teams.
But can they do it at home to Fulham on a cool February afternoon?
COYW
hoping so.
Let's hope Everton don't win tonight
1-1 FT
All the other results went our way. Teams around us have some very tricky fixtures coming up, Newcastle in particular. Big opportunity to solidify our position if we can pick up some points over the next few weeks.
Have you seen spuds next 4 prem game's:-
A - Frankfurt
H - Man C
A - Man U
H - Newcastle
H - Arsenal
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on January 26, 2026, 10:18:11 PMHave you seen spuds next 4 game's:-
A - Frankfurt
H - Man C
A - Man U
H - Newcastle
H - Arsenal
Yes I have been saying this for awhile. By the way after Arsenal they have an even tougher one. Away to Fulham!
https://x.com/FootballWTF247/status/2017974195850735643
This is absolutely vile. He needs a long ban, imo.