If_You_Wanna_Be_The_Man

If he goes to Juventus I assume that will be them giving up on Van Persie. Seriously think staying at Arsenal this season is probably most likely now.

Yeah it'd be interesting to see what they'll do if there's any thing they classify as violent conduct, whether that suspension will carry

It wasn't really a brutal match that challenge aside, and the game usually gets a bit tasty doesn't it? Don't remember it ever really being played like a normal friendy

Sounds good, may have to pay it a visit next time I brave the M6

franny Jeffers is probably livid somewhere

I though llorente was younger

Still there's a bit of a difference between that and the community shield which is always billed as the official start of the season. Still, good news for Chelsea's start to the season

Rumours about a disagreement between Kolo Toure and Mancini about not being selected, probably BS but unhelpful at the start of the season if true.

What position do we think Vernon Anita will play for Newcastle? so I Can put him in the right position for my fantasy football league.

Really excited about the season now, 6 days suddenly feels like a long time

Milner has maintained his England form as well... I guess the main thing to take from this for city is their big players look sharp, Kompany, Aguero, Tevez and Toure particularly. Chelsea look like their torn between playing the robust effective football they're used to and a more sophisticated style.

Hart and Kompany are the two I imagine city are worried about picking up injuries

Clanged from Panty Man 3-2 Bertrand

I've heard a lot about Sterling but haven't seem much, may have to YouTube the goal later

I would definitely give Butland some time on the pitch, looks to be the only one capable of competing with Hart long term.

I suppose it's credit to Newcastle for sticking to their guns, but surprised no one else has gone in for Debuchy

Rooney didn't refuse to play or swan off to Croxeth until he realised no one would buy him though. Yaya is a beast. Is it ACN this year? I hope so!

Quality goal from Nasri, Ivanovic has ruined this game. re: Tevez it's just the 'we don't mind you refusing to play and taking months of paid leave as long as when you can be bothered to play you run around a lot' that irks me. He's undoubtedly quality when he does play.

That ones dragged out for a long time, interested to see how he does

Makes me sick that city fans cheer Tevez, and fans have the front to say players are fickle.

I thought Ferreira had been released too, are they no closer to signing a right back?

Definitely a red, no need for that kind of challenge in a friendly. Missed the Savic potential second yellow, what happened?

He didn't travel for a friendly they had before either did he?

Can't believe commentators were trying to defend that challenge

Yeah thats exactly what I think, it's worked for Germany, our players aren't as technically gifted but there's no reason it can't be an effective method for England too.