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I was randomly going through all the league tables this morning and saw Oxford are only 3 pts off the play offs and wondered where that came from as they were nowhere near it last time I checked. Glad to know Barker is performing. He kinda splits the support but I quite liked him and think he has something in him.

2 out of 2 for me. I fancied Bayern to win on the night but not overturn the agg. Im still not a fan of away goals especially at this level. Fair play to PSG scoring 3 in Munich but overall the tie was a draw IMO and I would like to see away goals scrapped. I didnt realise both legs of the Chelsea Porto game was played in Seville - imagine that went down to away goals with both ties being played on a neutral ground! Tonight I'll stick with City and Real to go through. Out of the teams left in it I hope the winners of Dortmund v City go on and lift the trophy. I wouldnt want to see any of the others win it.

Back to the second legs. Tuesday: Chelsea (2) v Porto (0). Id be very surprised if Chelsea throw this away, Porto did win in Turin so are a good side but Chelsea and looking good. Havertz is looking like a world beater. I still think Giroud is their best option upfront with Havertz behind him. PSG (3) v Bayern (2) - this could be another belter. Bayern have to come out and attack which could leave them open at the back. Bayern are the masters at this stage but they need to score at least twice so I think its a stretch to much. Wednesday: Dortmund (1) v Man City (2) - This one is wide open. City will bring 7 players back in who were on the bench against Leeds. Dortmund are not great in the Bundesliga this season but strong in the CL. This one is open but I fancy City to win the competition so will stick with them. Liverpool (1) v Real Madrid (3) - If there was a full 50000 packed Anfield Id be tipping Liverpool to go through but I can see Real scoring on the night meaning Liverpool may need 4 goals.

Just a bit too late. If there was 10 games to go they would have a sniff but they only have 7 and its a tough run in. They have played very well last two games.

Yeah - Didnt he put in a written request for a move to a Championship side down south? For me he has went past Shankland who I liked last season and thought he could do a job, that was when there was rumours about Dykes. Aside - another 3 points and the phenomenal 100% home record continues.

The Hammers march on but they are making it a bit nervy. 3-3 with Arsenal, 3-2 at Wolves and another 3-0 lead against Leicester almost blown. I just feel goal difference and injuries are going to cost West Ham a first CL spot. Players are dropping like flies at the moment and the squad isnt big enough. Cresswell coming off yesterday was a huge loss, we were well in control until he went off. Rice is already out and Noble took a bad one to the arm and had to go off. Antonio is out for the season. But Jesse Lingard - outstanding. And J Bowen - what a first season in the top flight. I can also see Leicester dropping out again, Chelsea and Liverpool have momentum and will probably pass them. Man Utd continuing this amazing away record but I still dont see them long term becoming champs again, its almost just fell into place for them. Newcastle win has probably finalized relegation. What a turn around from Saint-Maximum when he came on.

I think they can afford one slip up and would have thought they had enough on the pitch to get something. If Man Utd do win their games in hand the gap would still be 8 pts. Clearly the CL game against Dortmund was the priority along with the semi final against Chelsea next weekend.

Rangers 3-0 Hibs Morelos FGS

Aston Villa were unlucky to lose it so late especially after Martinez pulled off save of the season seconds before the winner. Man City v Leeds was a good game to watch with City looking for a goal but the Leeds winner was quality.

Fulham 1-1 Wolves Man City 4-0 Leeds Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa Crystal Palace 0-2 Chelsea Burnley 1-0 Newcastle West Ham 2-2 Leicester Tottenham 2-1 Man Utd Sheff Utd 1-1 Arsenal West Brom 2-1 Southampton Brighton 1-1 Everton

I fancy Dortmund in the second leg. Fantastic result for PSG, didnt see that one coming. Chelsea quietly coming through. Thats the best result of the games.

Rangers 5-0 Cove Defoe FGS

I cant recall a team scoring 5 in one game with all goals being top quality, the first one was route one but the lob finish was great. 3 good goals in a game has happened numerous occasions but not 5. Maybe the 1996 Laudrup and Durie Final v Hearts (Thats if Laudrups cross that went through the keepers legs was meant ? ) but Durie's second was almost fumbled in. The usual Arsenal are back, another humping from Liverpool for them. Top 4 blown wide open. if Tottenham, Everton and West Ham win then 5 teams will be separated by 3 points.

Wow. Two sublime goals.

Unreal turnaround at Stamford Bridge. And a good game. Chelsea go infront and you think its a routine home victory but Thiago daftly jumps in for no reason and is sent off. West Brom had wasted a couple of free kicks and didnt look like scoring then route one out of nothing they are level with a fine lob. They have another few chances missed then a well worked second goal. Tuchel got the sub wrong after going to 10 men, he has to just go with a back four with James and Alonso moving to be the full backs and leave the rest on the players on the field and play 4-4-1. Hope the Baggies can hold on.

Easy this weekend.... Chelsea 3-0 West Brom Leeds 2-1 Sheff Utd Leicester 1-1 Man City Arsenal 2-4 Liverpool Southampton 1-1 Burnley Newcastle 0-3 Tottenham Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham Man Utd 3-0 Brighton Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace Wolves 0-0 West Ham

It has dropped drastically in the past 20 years. I agree with Arsene Wenger - play all games in a lump sum ie. an international season.

Good to see you back. Hopefully Steve Clark gets the Celtic job. I would imagine that is a given after the Euros. He's always been a good No.2 / No.3.

Just picking up on this. Yeah I get your point - 4 games v Celtic is more appealing than playing others - that I agree with. Its a strange one - I was just watching some games from the 80s and I didnt realize the league was 10 teams then. But it was competitive.

Haha. Where is Juff? To think it was around 10 years ago I paid for his season ticket as part of the journey. How do bud. I can only imagine the biggest absense at Ibrox is Blonde Chicks not getting next to you hahaha.

Oh my gosh. Apologies guys. Craig - I will out do you on a party any day haha.

Bill please

I had a wee shandy...so lets all do the bouncy.... Ohhhhhhh bouncy bouncy bouncy.... Can we hear the old bones break Compo and Scott and Cammy

Roger than ..I get it. But on the flip side wouldnt the other sides strengthen. The current set up is a farce and we have accepted it. Where is the cure for football. You have seen down south - that is farcical mate. Sorry - if Im too strong.

Add: I would move league cup games to weekend to fill the gaps weekends with a reduction of games with a 18 team league.