It’s September 25th. It’s the latest episode of our 5th season, welcome dear listener. I’m Paul, joined by Daz. We are here to look at the West Ham game, mention Leicester in the Carabao cup and look ahead to Spurs away. Thanks for joining us
Part One - West Ham look as good as they have in years and we still beat them
xG Liverpool 3+, West Ham just over 1. Revisit predictions. Not a bad team,
We didn’t start particularly great again - Ali save (Szoboszlai foul), Antonio header.
Felt like after 20 minutes we had figured them out. Surprising approach from a Moyes team - more open and intentional. Although I think the Bowen goal is unexpected
Salah penalty. He was awarded 3 fouls in the first half, apparently since 2017-18 he has been awarded 4 five times and he actually had 6 in the 7-0 against United. That’s 6 games in 5 years where he’s had more than 3 fouls in a Premier League game.
Darwin - goal every 141 minutes for us - Only Mo Salah at 134 minutes beats him in the current team.
Salah ties Henry’s premier league record for goals in European competition at LASK.
Is the Mac Allister at 6 experiment/move one for all matches? Or just for use when we are expected to have the lion’s share of possession? Helluva ball for our second.
Second half, more like 2019-20. Controlled possession, West Ham had very few chances to get out, Antonio ends up being withdrawn. Screw was slowly turning from 50 through 70
Guardian weekly podcast devoted not very much time to Liverpool, but enough to observe defensive frailties. One pundit suggested we might be going under the radar. It’s weird.
Part Two - Leicester midweek
A word about LASK
Top of the championship, new coach. Could be tough with a rotated squad?
Quick line up thoughts and predictions
Part Three - Spurs in the 5.30pm kick off
They’ve started well - some surprise that they’ve started so well without Kane.
Maddison, Son, Brenan Johnson?
This will be a test for us, but potentially a bigger test for them.
Team selection, predictions
We will be back with a review of the Spurs game (and Leicester) and a preview of the Brighton game (and Union St. Gillois). Thanks to Daz and Sean/Justin for joining me. And thank you for listening.
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