One week closer to the end of times for some of the EPL clubs…and the picture is still quite muddled, though it seems like Villa might be able to pull off the escape, and deservedly so IMHO. Most of England hoping Stoke does not get to enjoy the same fate, and considering their recent form, that would not be a shocking outcome to say the least. Di Canio has his first home game since taking over, something tells me he’ll get a good reception after last week’s theatrics. ManCity go to Spurs to try to pull back to within 10 pts of the title (yawn), and there’s another London derby with Fulham-Arsenal which could be entertaining but will likely end 0-0.

Elsewhere, Valencia take on Malaga to try to stay in the fight for the 4th spot. Milan will try to grab points at Juve to catch up with Napoli. And PSG hope to mitigate the ignominy of their midweek Cup elimination at the hands of mighty Evian by adding to their points tally against Nice, a team that has proven to be a thorn in their side in the past. Between that and the rumors about Nasri coming on this summer (talk about a train-wreck move) and Ibra leaving, it's been an eventful week for the club.

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For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

from the de gea article on the guardian:

It has been a good few weeks in this regard for De Gea, who has remained the calm centre of this oddly confusing champion-elect United team, a team shot through with players who seem still to be finding their best role. Danny Welbeck can look brilliant at times, a player with every conceivable attribute. But what position does he play? Galloping attack-spoiler? False wing-back? Goal-curious run-fast man? What abut Phil Jones: man-to-man shove-hustler, striding central run-hulk? Even Wayne Rooney seems to be coalescing into a kind of footballing grated cheese, to be sprinkled over anything you fancy – attacking midfield, roving No9 – in the vague hope it might somehow taste a little better.

it was too good not to share.

Especially for all the 1) people that take Barney seriously and 2) shittypants Citeh fans in the comment section (I am olenino on the Guardian)

because it's all so damningly true.

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the whole article was one big united/city troll.

>and the rumors about Nasri coming on this summer (talk about a
>train-wreck move) and Ibra leaving, it's been an eventful week
>for the club.
>

He's one of those new crop of players that is quickly running out of options to match his ego, shitty attitude and wage demands. Perfect fit for PSG?

walking red card Sissoko is the only one you could really muster, that's pretty minor
taking Nasri would be the first one

Sunil Gulati barely beat bird-flipping Justino Compean from Mexico. So now we know who's going to be accepting bribes on CONCACAF's behalf.

paris is tripping harrrrrrd if they're true. I know it's early, but I am truly hoping that edi doesn't end up in madrid

we are simply the Best

his wife was spotted shopping for an apartment in Milan this week. And during an interview he was asked what his favorite city was out of Barcelona, Milan and Paris and he answered Milan...

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MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

pretty speculative methinks.. he couldn't be going back to the san siro w/ mario around

we are simply the Best

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I think he gives the CL at least one more shot w/Paris

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MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

Sidwell rightly sent off in the 12th...but we couldn't get any rhythm even up one man. Regardless, finally found the net and held.

Liverpool and Man City...c'mon!

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<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

ugly game, passes were just off, but got the W with a great play by alexis as a sub. he's really starting to come back into great form.

also, is abidal our best CB already after only 2 games back? i think so. discuss. probably deserves the start against bayern.

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It's only funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilarious.

They are frustrating the shit out of me. This Adriano at CB "experiment" needs to end right now. Give Bartra the fucking minutes!

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"You can't beat white people. You can only knock them out."

i hope
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It'sonly funny till someone gets mad. Then it's hilarious.

and it all ends monday.

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WTF is up with Suarez?

>WTF is up with Suarez?

Cause he clearly has some kinda fucked up emotional issues.

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My webcomic has a page: www.facebook.com/watchyourheadcomic

And usually I have sympathy for people with psychological or emotional issues.

But he's just a child.

Can't wait until he's gone, even if LFC is terrible again.

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(no pun intended)

the diving, the histrionics, that was a little subjective.

the racism.

the FUCKING BITING IN FRONT OF 26 TV CAMERAS.

It's nice of him to leave no question about what kind of person he is.

you could kind of look past. this is just inexcusable. i'm not surprised that liverpool is standing by him, but i kind of wish they weren't. not sure if anger management is going to be enough for old boy.

i understand laying into somebody on the pitch if it's a chippy game or people are getting under each other's skin, but fucking biting?

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"I can't promise I'll try. But I'll try to try."

I mean, first of all, it was a nothing play. It's not like he got fouled, or it was a hard knock or anything. Basically nothing happened. Normal human beings ignore that play. But he seemed to snap.

And second of all, BITING?

I mean.....

a beautiful, blurry, ball hogging bird.

ALSO: THIAGO. THE GOAT. THIAGOAT. DON'T HURT'EM OUT THERE, THIAGO.

that's a quality counter my man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHsPAvIM_mc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYrpq7-VO3w#t=2m28s

We need this fucking game. You will have the title regardless of a win here. Hell, Ill take a draw at this point.

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"This (and every, actually) conversation needs more Chesterton and less Mike Francesa." - Walleye

I really, really fear, though, for Villa's Baker/Bennett/Delph left side of ineptitude in this matchup. I'm pulling for Villa to survive in the face of that.

>I really, really fear, though, for Villa's
>Baker/Bennett/Delph left side of ineptitude in this matchup.
>I'm pulling for Villa to survive in the face of that.

Baker inept? He's been a revelation since he took Clark's place in the heart of defense (stupid foul on Suarez aside).

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"This (and every, actually) conversation needs more Chesterton and less Mike Francesa." - Walleye

From what I've seen of them, and I've made a point of watching every Villa game available since mid February, the two (Bennett and Baker) have moments of brilliance but then moments where they are just ball-watching children who let players go totally unchallenged.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2429057/Kightly_Goal.gif

Baker could have stepped out a little more quickly, but that's Bennett's man.

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i need to see RVP get a Guard of Honor at the Emirates lmao.

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I'm 101% convinced that wasn't a joke, dude probably patted himself on the back for remembering how to pronounce it from HS spanish. But he's the one taking the double L on this one
Although tbh that is a pretty weird-ass name for a british team to have, esp. one from effing Birmingham

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MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

and represented the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel. So, Aston Villa.

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lmao i love it! what a pass from Rooney.

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been an RVP fan for a LONG time but could never root for the guy.

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"This (and every, actually) conversation needs more Chesterton and less Mike Francesa." - Walleye

i think all 3 of our goals have been 50/50 offsides calls.

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Benteke really should have scored when Weimann played him through. . .

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http://deadspin.com/robin-van-persies-wondergoal-likely-delivered-man-unit-477295330

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For the record, my teams:
MLB: Mets / Soccer: PSG
NCAA BB: Arizona / NCAA FB: Michigan
NBA: Spurs / NFL: Jets

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Square the shoulders, open up his right shoulder, and then time it perfectly onto his paces. The dude is brilliant.

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<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

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Did you need to avi that?

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http://i.minus.com/iPbSAGy6DUntY.gif

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<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

Can't blame him for wanting to leave

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<--The drought is over

"have fun reveling in your pettiness tho" (C) Dula summing up 98% of OKS

"I didnt finish a damn thing...matter of fact I jerked off after she left."
-Kobe speaking to investigators

L D E A

Tremendous player, and good servant for the Arsenal. Can't begrudge him this.