Sterling is almost the exception compared to Sturridge, Barkley, Welbeck, Walcott, etc.I thought the same about Sterling, but that dude has put up stellar numbers this season. So, there's always hope I guess?
Totally agree. I was and still am astonished that Sterling remains in MANC's rotation. I for sure thought he would get passed and thought it was a laughable transfer at the time.Sterling is almost the exception compared to Sturridge, Barkley, Welbeck, Walcott, etc.
Sturridge can’t stay healthy. Went off within three minutes today. Same with Welbeck. I’m more surprised when I see him out there than anything else.Sterling is almost the exception compared to Sturridge, Barkley, Welbeck, Walcott, etc.
Well, he's not playing in the return match.Watching Juve game, Aurier is just brutal. I'd be very happy to not see him in a big game again. He's a walking yellow card and has had multiple giveaways.
That's all true .. but Spurs are dammed lucky to have not given up 4 .. and all to Higuain no less.I missed the first ten minutes, so for me it was a dominating Spurs performance!
Seriously, it was impressive how much possession Spurs had. Even after Eriksen tied it, Juve could not generate anything other than counters. We did look sketchy in the back. Would assume Toby will be back for the Wembley replay.
And were a bit unlucky that a point-blank header by Harry f'ing Kane was read psychically by Buffon and parried.That's all true .. but Spurs are dammed lucky to have not given up 4 .. and all to Higuain no less.
And the schedule lines up perfectly--we've come through the steel of the last few weeks, 4 games against top teams--3 in PL and now Juventus, with 7 of 9 PL points, and then 2 away goals and they now get Rochdale (likely relegated from League 1 in few months) then Crystal Palace, Huddersfield, JUVENTUS, Bournemouth, and Newcastle.Lamela is back. Good choice by Poch.
His bite is there - and useful today, just needs to find that last bit of mental magic.
Agree with this. Dembele has been absolute class the past couple of weeks. He has stabilized the midfield which allows the 3 AMFs to roam freely and create a lot of challenging situations for the opposing defense. Eriksen in particular seems to have stepped up his game and has really stirred the drink for this offense.The key for me over the last four games has been Dembele. He's my favorite player on the team besides Kane, so it's been awesome to see him back in elite form after he looked sluggish earlier this season.
I’m not saying they have to all play every game, but a completely all different starting 11 for the game mid-week? This is the 5th round of the FA cup, they should be trying to put their best team out there to win trophies.So they should play in the knockout matches in the CL or in the Premier League matches vs probably better opposition than today? But of course, run the first 11 into the ground in 55 matches + WC games! Oléééééé!
I know this is the conventional wisdom...but if Spurs play a second XI in the replay, which they certainly will, and they win, which they certainly will, where's the harm in this? It just means getting some of your lesser-used players more match fitness and experience, which should make them more capable of contributing down the stretch. Maybe the real problem is that Pochettino will have to devote his time to planning and practicing for Rochdale instead of having a whole week to focus on the next Premiership fixture...but for the players, I feel this is an overrated worry.Gotta love the FA Cup, but you can’t mess around with a Leauge One team, you can’t keep playing these replays to go with their already busy schedule.
Aurier blocking his own shot at 86' was pretty special.Kane with late winner to grab 3 big points at Crystal Palace. Could be in a good spot with the Chelsa-ManU game happening now.
The way I eyeballed the rest of the schedule, Liverpool and Arsenal seem to have the easiest remaining paths.Yup, Spurs move into fourth with Chelsea’s loss. Kane probably should have had a hat trick but you’ll take the three points on the road. With Chelsea playing Man City next week and Spurs playing Huddersfield; they have a good chance of opening up a wider margin.
Their schedule is really soft the rest of the way; a second place finish is realistically in play.
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