Premier League — Matchweek 4

The Saints playing mostly on the front foot with some lively new youngsters in the team, threatening, but unable to pull off the could de gras needed to actually score.

The Mancs look dangerous going forward... be just typical for them to wangle a jammy go-ahead goal.

Ooo... penalty call against Dalot on Dibling inside the box!

It was right on the line

Cameron Archer... Saved by Onana. Poor.

Woo hoo! We're off the bottom. Dyche's job is saved lol.

Sorry to piss on yer chips, Soren, but not so — even with Saints losing by 3, their GD is –7.

We are –8 and still bottom.

Lovely goal, Harvey Barnes.

Look away now, Rob Halligan.

Brilliant strike by Harvey Barnes to turn it around for the Skunk Maggots at Wolves.

Big club? … Hmmm.

Shame, I thought Wolves were the better team.

I can't see them in the Bottom 3 much longer.

Harvey Barnes with the second-best goal of the weekend. Still trying to forget the best.

Commentators just had to mention Steve Bruce and the skunks came storming back!

And now I have the Bond theme music stuck in my head.

In better news, there seem to be 4 or 5 really shite teams at the bottom of the league.

Are you including Everton in that comment, Paul?

Sadly, Bill, I am

4 games in and I'm already looking for teams to lose. Great news: Newcastle leading at Wolves.

That's where we're at.

Good save by Pope Nick I there

It's sad but I don't think you are on your own, Paul.

Gordon is Neymar level for rolling around after a foul, for all his good play his embellishments are embarrassing

"Everton boss Sean Dyche will monitor Newcastle's Nick Pope, 32, in the coming months as a potential replacement for fellow England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 30, in the January window".

File under big fibs. But I love the idea that Dyche is planning for next year.

They always were Neil, but Jeez I'd have him back in a heartbeat, and Richy.

Based on that excellent save from Cunha, I'd have him.

Pickford saving that... and he doesn't because his arms are too short.

#Me too Paul

Sounds like MK is a closet skunk.

1-0 down at half-time, Howe makes a triple sub (Isak no choice, I think) and bam!

I went out to watch the second half of the North London derby and the first half of Wolves vs Newcastle. I watched the second half at home.

I didn't realise there has been reported friction between him and the Newcastle board.

Isn't it more with the new DoF, Danny, who has been slagging off previous transfer strategies?

Newcastle should sack Howe immediately, thus making him available for clubs that need some new ideas. 😎

I do not want Eddie Howe.

Madness Hewey, sheer madness.

It will be if he becomes our manager.

Give me three reasons, Hewey.

Bit like our strikers.

Possibly Paul @27.

The commentators on Sky kept putting the cameras on them and commenting. Cut throat business.

Shite club, shite owners Danny, and shite fans.

It's bizarre how many of them pour on the BBC boards to gloat at us.

Personally, I’d have Pope before Jordan 100%
But don’t tell my barcodes mate who has a weird obsession with Pickford.

There are a few keepers who have impressed me. Jordan is mostly fine and probably as good as we've got.

Virginia isn't bad back up. I'm never concerned if he comes in.

In other news, it's my Birthday today, one that I share the date with Neville Southall. Give me a win tomorrow night, Everton.

Man City's case into their 115 charges starts today, with Pep saying he's looking forward to the verdict.

Guess he must be the one who's handing over the brown envelopes to the Premier League.

Happy birthday, Danny.

Unfortunately I share my birthday with Adolph Hitler.

I can't see you getting a birthday card from him, Paul.

Happy birthday, Danny. You deserve a cracking day. Hope to catch up with you soon. It was my daughters wedding on Saturday and when I started my speech we were 2-1 up.

Danny (38), Happy birthday Danny I hope Everton give you a good belated birthday win, they gave me that never to be forgotten 2-3 result v Bournemouth for mine!

Happy birthday, Danny boy! Hope the lion chasers gave you a lie in?

Saturday was my first marriage wedding anniversary. That ended just as badly as the match!

Happy Birthday, Dan.

3-1 tomorrow as a prezzie!

Thanks for the Birthday wishes. One year older and still waiting for Everton!!

I see Gary Shaw has now died. Villa announced it on the eve of their Champion's League fixture with Young Boys. I did feel jealous on the train listening to Villa supporters talking about their travel arrangements. A group planning a few nights in Zurich before heading to Bern.

Apologies, random one. I didn't know where to put this.

Given the stick that Dominic Calvert-Lewin got, I see on the news this morning that Declan Rice made his debut as a model on the catwalk at the Emirates strutting his stuff!!