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"Off the boil" or not, there is not a single thing which Elyounoussi does better than Stu.

Feels like we've not won a single second ball tonight, no bodies in the middle.

What is this bloke good at?

Was just thinking the same. I don't think Armstrong & Elyounoussi are good enough at looking for the ball.

Funny how much we miss Lavia already. Really struggling to get hold of the ball in the middle and keep it, would've been a good game for S. Armstrong.

Strange that AMN isn't in the squad as he looked decent in his Wolves cameo. Diallo was pretty poor. Overall not a fan of this team, if it's a 4222 then it feels really harsh to not give Mara a start.

4222 or 4231 with Arma off the left? Actually cannot believe that Elyounoussi is starting over Stu, Aribo or Edozie.

A bit annoying to notice he signed a 4 year deal and not a 5.

Frustrating but as mentioned, means we won't play again til October 1st so Lavia will miss far less action.

"The passing of the Queen would start a period of mourning across the United Kingdom, as detailed in a document called “Operation London Bridge”. As part of that plan, which is set out for the nine days following the monarch’s death, sports fixtures would indeed be postponed. Various other events would also be cancelled, while the Stock Exchange would close, and Parliament would hastily reconvene if not in session." Hold out til the international break, Liz.

Definitely getting a bit worrying, would be a huge shame to only receive £15-20m or so given the improvement he's made and his young age. Him and ABK looking a good pairing.

Completely agree. Interesting to see what they do next Summer as I doubt either of them have gone in that window.

Detaching yourself from the window and some of the late shortcomings, it’s pretty crazy to think they were willing to spend £66m + an additional £30-35m for Gakpo this Summer without recuperating anything.

Wouldn't be particularly opposed to Adam Armstrong again with Edozie getting minutes off the bench, but I just hope not to see Elyounoussi & Diallo in the team. Would also be fine with Djenepo at LB.

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Ahhh a direct winger what are my eyes seeing

Realistically I think that's one of the worst misses I've ever seen.

Elyounoussi had a perfect chance to put somebody through for the second time and fucked it up in the build up there. Terrible goal to concede, they've been absolutely garbage.

Don't disagree, just not sold on him yet really. Bizarre that was a free-kick. Awful from Elyounoussi there, had to slip Che in.

Got to be honest, still have no idea if I rate Perraud.

Looks a nice team on paper. Shame the striker is in as they looked a bit toothless playing 3 wingers up top. 6'7 so hope the CBs are ready.

Hmm okay. We need Elyounoussi to have more quality outside of work rate today. Hope Edozie and Mara get minutes from the bench.

I'd be happy enough with that. Hope Edozie is on the bench.

If we can find something in Barkley then he may be useful. Shifts Aribo out to the right to take players on with Barkley/Stu in the middle, two players who actually like having a shot.