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Villa were outstanding, played brilliant counter attacking in the first half then Emery being a genius switched it to being on the front foot in the second half. 2-1 flattered City who are a mess. But its good to see. This started at Tottenham in the league cup when they were laughing on the bench. Nottingham Forest - what can you say - Top 4 at Christmas, brilliant from them.

So 3 Englishmen in 40 years to win the top flight! Fagan, Kendall and Wilkinson all in the old First Division. Thats bonkers. It would be good to know where that stands in comparison around the European leagues I.e. Number of French Managers to win the French Title in the last 40 Years....Dutch to win the Dutch league etc.

The only flip side is Nottingham Forest tried this recently and it back fired and he quit rapidly. Prior to the match last week I watched highlights of the 3-0 title win in 1999 when Albertz and McCann destroyed them, and the bravery of Hugh Dallas to get things right that day was unreal - you'd not see that in this day in age.

The groups are now reaching the letter L, thats nuts. Where exactly is the border between Europe and Asia - I thought it was in Istanbul. If Scotland get Denmark then they should have a good chance in topping the group but internationals excluding the tournaments are depressing.

No.8 Liam Brady. I was actually in attendance for his last ever game for West ham against Wolves. He scored in a 4-0 win at Upton Park.

Wild guesses today. The early kick off has two teams with awful form but Im still waiting for a City revival. Aston Villa 1-2 Man City Brentford 1-1 Nottingham Forest Ipswich 0-2 Newcastle West Ham 2-1 Brighton Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal Everton 1-1 Chelsea Fulham 3-0 Southampton Leicester 2-2 Wolves Man Utd 2-0 Bournemouth Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool

Unreal fact that. I dont see when an Englishman will actually win the top flight. Unless your name is Howard (Wilkinson and Kendall) then I dont remember the last one, I barely remember Everton winning the league - But I believe it would be Fagan.

Here goes Everton 1-1 Liverpool Aston Villa 1-2 Southampton Brentford 2-1 Newcastle Crystal Palace 0-3 Man City Man Utd 2-0 Nottingham Forest Fulham 2-1 Arsenal Ipswich 2-1 Bournemouth Leicester 1-1 Brighton Tottenham 1-3 Chelsea West Ham 4-4 Wolves

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Stuart...yes absolutely. Crickey. Now where is he!!! EDIT: 1999 even I wasnt playing on the internet then! Thats unreal.

I dont think it will last TBH. Teams will definitely start countering it. Whats wrong is the ref and VAR with set pieces, if you watched West Ham's goal ruled out against Leicester the other night there was nothing on the keeper - it was easily a goal. Whats needed is stronger refereeing first. Plus keepers used to be some of the most solid players on the park, now they seem to be wets.

Who was the original Administrator again?? Circa 2002-04

Fulham, Norwich and WBA were yo-yo's for years, its almost like they could have had their own division in between the PL and Championship. Im glad they are established at the moment. Now its Burnley and Sheff Utd. Yeah Big Ange is getting it today. Clubs whose managers under pressure at the moment: Southampton Wolves West Ham (Monday night West Ham v Wolves) Tottenham Crystal Palace to an extent. Everton - but they will let Dyche keep them up until this contract runs out at the end of the season and let someone else lead them into the new stadium.

Ross County 0-2 Rangers Hagi FGS @Rousseau I'll have a prediction but you dont need to add me to the league as its too deep into the season.

I reckon Salzburg might, they could see it as good marketing but Id be surprised if Man City play anything near full strength teams.