Topic: FA Cup / Premier League Fixtures 16th - 22nd January

[Tokyoite]

Brentford hyping up Toney's return while he is telling everyone he wants to go to a bigger club is pretty weird to watch.

Also he'll be coming back from a ban for betting offenses, and be a big advert for betting companies.

He has come off looking like an absolute twat out of all of this and no one seems to give a toss. Very weird to watch to be honest

[Crosby Nick]

He has come off looking like an absolute twat out of all of this and no one seems to give a toss. Very weird to watch to be honest

Look how Cantona was treated on his return by United fans. Or Suarez by us. Ultimately Brentford need him and his goals given. How their season is gone so they’re going to be relieved he’s back. He needs to play well and score goals again if he is going to get the move he wants in the summer (they won’t sell him in January).

They’re used to selling their best players and generally they leave on good terms. Might make them see a bit soft, but it’s just how it is.

They’ve been watching Maupay, Lewis-Potter, Wissa and others huff and puff trying to score goals. Course they’re going to be pleased he’s back. He could probably show more contrition but that’s most modern day footballers for you.

[newterp]

Going to watch Sunderland and Hull today - hope morton starts and carvalho gets some time.

[Gili Gulu]

Oh my good God what the Hell is that the Arsenal players have got on?

[Phineus]

No Olise, booo.

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

I reckon this could be Hodgson’s last game for Palace. Especially if they concede a silly amount.

[rob1966]

The Arsenal banners are fucking shite.

[The G in Gerrard]

What was that song Arsenal played before kick off? Shite.

[Gili Gulu]

Oh my good God what the Hell is that the Arsenal players have got on?

Apparently it's reversible. Just as well.

[SerbianScouser]

Gabriel Jesus falling on the floor is a great drinking game.

[Gili Gulu]

See Tierney is the ref.

I predict an early yellow for a Palace, to clamp down on any rough play.

Just like he'd never do in a million years at Anfield.

[rob1966]

Ah fuck off

[rob1966]

What was that song Arsenal played before kick off? Shite.

My lad tells me its called North London forever

[Dim Glas]

Shows how much Palace players care, they didn't even half heartedly claim a foul on the defender despite him grabbing him round the neck

[The G in Gerrard]

My lad tells me its called North London forever

Oh right. Not really a rousing rendition of it. Dreadful.

Even the goal wasn't met with much joy.

[HeartAndSoul]

Is that Arsenal yet again playing another team with their best player missing 

[Gili Gulu]

My lad tells me its called North London forever

Ironic, considering according to Spurs they're interlopers from Woolwich.

[gerrardisgod]

Another shithouse setup from the Hodge, a back five with wingbacks that get nosebleeds past the halfway line and three defensive midfielders.

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

Shows how much Palace players care, they didnt’ even claim a foul on the defender despite him grabbing him round the neck

I’m sure even the commentator mentioned how he used Richards ‘for leverage’ ha!

[RJH]

Shows how much Palace players care, they didn't even half heartedly claim a foul on the defender despite him grabbing him round the neck

Wait, are Arsenal for or against climbing over a defender to win a header now?

[Dim Glas]

I’m sure even the commentator mentioned how he used Richards ‘for leverage’ ha!

it was actually quite blatant looking from one angle!

Reckon Palace players know this is the end of Hodgson. They’ll concede a few and then be ready for a new manager tomorrow.

[rob1966]

Shows how much Palace players care, they didn't even half heartedly claim a foul on the defender despite him grabbing him round the neck

If that was Virg scoring, that gets disallowed

[rob1966]

Wait, are Arsenal for or against climbing over a defender to win a header now?

Said to my lads Lego head was going mental when that was given against them.

[Redley]

Tremendous from set pieces again

[Crosby Nick]

Apparently it's reversible. Just as well.

They’ll be hoping their current form is too.

[Dim Glas]

If that was Virg scoring, that gets disallowed

it was a foul.  Reasonably sure you can’t have both your arms around a players neck to help get height to head a ball!

It was the lack of reaction that was mad, a team of players who simply don’t give a shit.  Arsenal got a gift, not that it’ll be hard for them to beat this palace team.

[rob1966]

it was a foul.  Reasonably sure you can’t have both your arms around a players neck to help get height to head a ball!

It was the lack of reaction that was mad, a team of players who simply don’t give a shit.  Arsenal got a gift, not that it’ll be hard for them to beat this palace team.

Oh yeah deffo a foul - VAR looked at it, yet somehow they didn't see anything. A couple put their hands up, but yeah most were very accepting of it

Cue Webb apologising to Palace for yet another "mistake"

[latortuga]

Palace trying to play Arsenal into some form.  How generous.

[Hazell]

it was a foul.  Reasonably sure you can’t have both your arms around a players neck to help get height to head a ball!

It was the lack of reaction that was mad, a team of players who simply don’t give a shit.  Arsenal got a gift, not that it’ll be hard for them to beat this palace team.

Certainly looks like Papace and Hodgson are playing out time until the end of the season and will then part ways, unless they're in absolute relegation peril.

What an uninspiring appointment this has been (again).

[latortuga]

Oh yeah deffo a foul - VAR looked at it, yet somehow they didn't see anything. A couple put their hands up, but yeah most were very accepting of it

Cue Webb apologising to Palace for yet another "mistake"

50/50...not a chance VAR would overall it.  It's not like he was gripping onto Richards, it was more a draping over him.

Would have loved them to over turn it, but nothing definitive or obvious to do so.

[Dim Glas]

Other end of the pitch and of course Gabriel flings himself to the ground like he’s been shot

[Chakan]

Hope Gabriel’s ok, he’s probably gonna need reconstructive surgery to fix that huge blow he took to the face….

Wait…

No Nevermind he seems ok, thank god

[Redley]

Hope Gabriel’s ok, he’s probably gonna need reconstructive surgery to fix that huge blow he took to the face….

Wait…

No Nevermind he seems ok, thank god

I’m not sure Arsenal would fake a head injury

[Gili Gulu]

I'd have though Arsenal would be pushing more to put the game away. Just seem to be assuming everything's fine cos they've scored

[Dim Glas]

I'd have though Arsenal would be pushing more to put the game away. Just seem to be assuming everything's fine cos they've scored

it’s a really flat game at the moment. Everyone seems thoroughly bored.

[Chakan]

I’m not sure Arsenal would fake a head injury

They should have an Arteta team meeting about it, if only there was someway they could all get together on the pitch with Arteta

[rob1966]

Fucking shit freekick

[Hazell]

I'd have though Arsenal would be pushing more to put the game away. Just seem to be assuming everything's fine cos they've scored

Hope so. Cliche alert but the longer it stays 1-0 it'll give Palace a decent chance.

[JRed]

How can ‘The best league in the world’ have teams like Crystal Palace in it?

[rob1966]

How can ‘The best league in the world’ have teams like Crystal Palace in it?

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