Big Midweek: Arsenal v Wolves, Man Utd, Bielsa, Kane, Bruce
Arsenal play Wolves in a play-off, Man United have every chance at Atleti and Bielsa takes on Liverpool.
Arsenal play Wolves in a play-off, Man United have every chance at Atleti and Bielsa takes on Liverpool.
“If any club has acted impeccably with the rules regards to health, it’s Leeds.”
“I did not say the defence needed to improve, I said the defensive system needed to improve.”
Mo Salah’s contract and Marcelo Bielsa’s future dominate a Mailbox that is enjoying a great season.
“I personally love his brand of football and I think he would be an incredible fit for Manchester United.”
“No-one can stay at this level if they cannot guarantee 100 percent enthusiasm – that’s players or coaches.”
“The presence of a classic opponent increases the enthusiasm, it’s going to be precious to witness it.”
Leeds were well beaten on Saturday by Everton…
“If you watch the game you will see it was difficult for us to anticipate their forwards.”
“It’s very difficult to predict what’s going to happen in a team or a game of football.”
Bamford has only played six times in the Premier League this season due to injury.
“Bamford hasn’t improved. He continues with the problems at the bottom of his foot and he hasn’t started jogging.”
“Given how long he has been out for when he is healthy he also need a period to get up to speed.”
“He has overcome his muscular issues, but now he has an issue at the bottom of his foot.”
The Premier League are massive losers this weekend, though not quite as massive as Rafa Benitez.
“I think it was a triumph for the players. Each of them did things which indicated a very big desire to win.”
“Physically he’s the best, technically he’s at the level of the best and his interpretation of the game is very wise.”
“All the players have shown great character. All the players have shortened their time of recovery.”
Marcelo Bielsa to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City?
“We don’t have a precise date when [Rodrigo] might return but Bamford is likely to be able to play on Sunday.”
“We will see whether during January an alternative comes up which we may take advantage of.”
Stan Collymore has pops at Chelsea and Leeds, while Spurs could (but absolutely won’t) lose us a CL spot.
“I think this will be his last season… You’ve got to be more pragmatic and change a little bit to try and nick a point.”
Harry Kane, Andy Robertson and Granit Xhaka could probably all fit in either category after a weird weekend.
“If they did go down, it might take them another 16 years to get back up…”
“We’re all used to playing together. We prepare ourselves with all the players.”
“Do you think there’s a coach who is unsackable? Do you think I’m so vain that I think I can’t be sacked?”
Leeds United were torn to shreds by Manchester City and should treat this as a wake-up call, but ripping everything out isn’t the answer.
“So, the narrative, it depends on how you want to [see it].”
“I don’t think that we are a violent team… We always try not to be booked, whether we’re on the [card] limit or not.”