Premier League — Matchweek 27

I'm watching Aston Villa v Leeds Utd, second half... good to watch, by the way, with both teams trying their upmost to win the game and Villa happy in the end to get a draw.

Meanwhile at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea dropped 2 points which Burnley snatched from them in the dying minutes — I don't know how that game was fluctuating but it looked like Burnley wouldn't give up and that point could be precious for them or at least give them a bit of hope.

I just caught the end of West Ham Utd v Bournemouth and it looked like both teams were trying to win the game but the quality was just not quite there, even from Bowen, who usually tries something magical.

But yes, the dreaded drive up the wing that stalls and sees the ball played all the way back... It's like an instant turn-off for me.

Let's see what the Sky luvvies have in store for us next with the City Slickers and the Skunk Maggots!

City 1 - 0 Skunks

Don't tend to hear the Geordies claim he's England's Number 1 much these days...

Hall's shot deflected and in. 1-1

He's looking isolated! Oh no, wait a minute. A beattiful crosss from Haaland picks out O'Rielly... bang! 2-1.

Good game, Good game.

That's entertainment!

Amateurs.

On topic, the Skunks could get something here. City not looking as dangerous as they did in the first half. And Silva could have easily had a second yellow.

Not so today, he's been quite good even if he hasn't scored (yet).

There was too much individualism by plenty of City players and although Newcastle gave them a good game. They might have got a draw with their last shot of the match, terrific save by the City ‘keeper there.

I thought the home team should have scored at least two more in that second half if they hadn't been so selfish, shooting when the easy pass was on for an open goal.

Good game though and that one goal difference made it a good game to watch.

I was talking about Haaland for that MotM award.

Used to go the pictures in Tuebrook on a Saturday for the serials and cartoons, Danger Island next! and all that. Good times.

If you crossed the road and hung a right, there was a record store on the corner, anyone remember it?

In 1978, they had a big Pistols window display and that's where I bought Never Mind the Bollocks for 4 quid. They had the pic disc for 6 quid too but I couldn't afford it.

Got all the singles at Probe but the LP at this place. Thinking it might have been a Virgin or HMV but it was a long time ago. Anybody?

I'm pretty sure the picture house was by the old Coconut Grove which was nicknamed The Karaoke when it became a popular venue in the late eighties, but I can't help you with the name of the shop, unfortunately mate.

Or, joint 10th for the pessimists.

On the line photo, it wasn't even pic of Van dijk they looked at.

Defenders can pull your shirt and then get the foul when you outmuscle them and then get away with completely leaving the ball to block your run, but the minute he gave a little bit back, then it's a foul.

There's still 10 minutes left though so maybe they will make me eat my words?

Simons jumped out of three in the game. All in his favour.

A real possibility if they don't start improving soon.