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Absolute shocker of a weekend.

Some game this.

Declan fucking Rice!!

If that was United at Old Trafford there is no way that is being overturned. That’s a bullshit call.

Can call it soft but there’s no “clear and obvious error” with the original penalty decision.

I’m trying to be patient with Havertz but I’m really not sure what he is going to bring to this side.

That’s awful from United’s perspective. Odegaard left in acres. 

That’s a really poor goal to concede. Lazy pass from Havertz and White showed Rashford inside for some reason.

What a response.

I don’t understand Arteta’s thinking with Havertz. Clearly he is a confidence player, and putting him straight into the starting XI was a big risk as you’d need him to perform. Now his confidence will be shot even more when he is eventually dropped.

Even more puzzling considering Trossard played in that role to great effect in pre-season. I feel like he’s really been hard done by.

Kai Havertz 

Chelsea 2-1 Nottm Forest (Sat 3pm)
Brighton 1-1 Newcastle (Sat 5.30pm, Sky)
Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa (Sun 2pm)
Arsenal 1-2 Man Utd (Sun 4.30pm, Sky)

Forest only signed seven players on deadline day then.

Hudson-Odoi deal is worth a total of £5m with add-ons. Crazy since he was linked with a £50m move to Bayern only a few years ago.

48 minutes ago, DavidMarrio said:

Kalvin Phillips and Harry Maguire being called up basically sums it up. Neither played a minute this season yet somehow get in the team.

Feels harsh on Sterling not being called up imo. He's had a good start to the season so far

I think Sterling is unlucky as there is a lot of competition for the attacking spots in the squad. 

Sea of Stars is really quite enjoyable. Will definitely keep me occupied until Starfield.

Southgate said Coady isn’t included because “he’s playing in the Championship” - although he is injured at the moment. 

Henderson is arguably playing in a weaker league but is included…

Happy to see Nketiah finally get some international recognition though. 

Phillips still being called up despite not really playing for an entire year is amusing.

Man City bringing in almost £50m for Cole Palmer would be remarkable if Chelsea weren’t the buying club.

50% sell-on clause!

Fulham signed Timothy Castagne from Leicester, and are now in talks with Everton to sign Alex Iwobi.

Bournemouth 1-2 Tottenham (Sat 12.30pm, TNT)
Brentford 3-0 Crystal Palace (Sat 3pm)
Everton 1-1 Wolves (Sat 3pm)
Burnley 0-2 Aston Villa (Sun 2pm)
Newcastle 3-1 Liverpool (Sun 4.30pm, Sky)

Kieran Tierney is close to joining Real Sociedad on loan for the season. No purchase option, straight loan with fee and wages covered by Sociedad. 

It’s a shame that Arteta’s evolution has left him behind, because I absolutely adore him as a player. 

Mason Mount is looking like a strange signing at the moment. Not convinced he fits what Ten Hag is trying to do.

Wilfried Gnonto has submitted a written transfer request at Leeds.

Wolves 1-1 Brighton (Sat 3pm)
Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd (Sat 5.30pm, Sky)
Man City 2-1 Newcastle (Sat 8pm, TNT)
Aston Villa 3-0 Everton (Sun 2pm, Sky)
West Ham 1-3 Chelsea (Sun 4.30pm, Sky)

7 minutes ago, Bobfoc said:

Starfield will be available to pre-load tomorrow. It will be 125GB.

Oof. Better clear a bit of space then.

Jurrien Timber confirmed to have torn his ACL, likely to be out for season.

Absolutely gutted for him. 

Elsewhere, Manchester United are reportedly bringing Mason Greenwood back into the fold.