Evening. Must get through this, the GW deadline has gone and first KO in 17 minutes (when i started). Welcome to the Amazon Prime Video GWs. Total chaos and bedtime timetabling nightmares as KOs are at 7.30 and 8.15 - what fresh hell is this? It's Not On to mess with us like this!
Last week was quite eventful, as Steve has already admirably
summed up over on the Other Place. Newcastle gave Citeh a few more embarrassing moments, as the light blues just can't get going this season, even with Sterling and De Bruyne goalsand 7 saves for Dubravka. Palace got their win, so we have one happy boy reading this at least. Chelsea managed to lose to Spammers, which wasn't exactly on the cards, but maybe they're missing their new talisman Tammy a little too much. Van Djik scored two for the dominant Reds, as well as coming second in the Ballon D'Or this week, but talk of the game came from Allison's sending off, the great berk. Kudos and not a little love to the American lady Alison Becker, whose Twitter feed is wonderful. Steve has the link on his round up, and I do believe that he may well have it tattooed somewhere soon. He may be on the verge of offering her his last Rolo.
At White Hart Lane, Alli and Son were the wonder pair with Sissoko chucking one in for good measure, but leaky defence is still an issue for Spurs as Wilson scored two for Bournemouth. Pah. A win, but pah. Southampton won by a miracle in the late game.
On Sunday, Norwich had to settle for a point after showing Arsenal a few turns and twists. Ljundberg (a most excellent Calvin Klein undies model, in his day. My boss was very impressed) was probably quite happy too, given that Norwich's missed shots were very close and Leno was the best of their team. VAR again - penalty yes, but the encroachement never really made any difference on either take. IMO. Hmm. Villa could have won at Old Trafford but for an own goal, Wolves fought for a draw at home, and Leicester managed to win by a whisker, prayer and VAR in injury time.
Managers gone from Watford and Arsenal, managers completely backed by the board at Everton. Merry Season.
The tables: we asked VAR to check 3674063708 times but they said they were busy. EIB won a week! Not enough to topple IGM though
The Clash Athletic for IGM hold the Yellow Jersey
high town fc win the Big Shout Out for a great 91 points
and over on the H2H, Hollowstar FC hold the crown for a change
EIB and IGM drew the week on H2h but no change at the top.
This took ages due to issues with casting, dammit
Good luck with GW15!