When will Arteta be sacked by

[Niall_Quinn]

Couldn’t resist what exactly?

Not directly comparing Rice and Partey because I think they are different players. I think one has attributes that the other lacks and for many big games the two compliment each other.

What I will say is Rice very rarely puts in what I call a poor performance. Your argument was that Rice should be captain, and I wouldn’t object to that…in fact I’ve argued the same myself

His attitude and professionalism is second to none. Just not necessarily always a fan of his as a footballer

So innocent, as if we haven't talked about this in depth.

[Niall_Quinn]

Couldn’t resist what exactly?

Not directly comparing Rice and Partey because I think they are different players. I think one has attributes that the other lacks and for many big games the two compliment each other.

What I will say is Rice very rarely puts in what I call a poor performance. Your argument was that Rice should be captain, and I wouldn’t object to that…in fact I’ve argued the same myself

His attitude and professionalism is second to none. Just not necessarily always a fan of his as a footballer

Didi I say Rice should be captain? If I did, it was probably more in the context that Odegard shouldn't be.

[HCZ_Reborn]

So innocent, as if we haven't talked about this in depth.

Yes I remember it well, and I remember every argument I made and stand by it

Ultimately it’s an opinion. That when we play teams that play with 11 behind the ball, Rice isn’t for me the player to be at 8

And I’m not a fan of his as a footballer, it’s strange to me that you think I’m being coy about it.

[HCZ_Reborn]

Didi I say Rice should be captain? If I did, it was probably more in the context that Odegard shouldn't be.

That was most likely the context.

[Niall_Quinn]

Yes I remember it well, and I remember every argument I made and stand by it

Ultimately it’s an opinion. That when we play teams that play with 11 behind the ball, Rice isn’t for me the player to be at 8

And I’m not a fan of his as a footballer, it’s strange to me that you think I’m being coy about it.

Because what you mean to say is you want Partey to play there. But you backed off that because I think even you realised it was a bit crazy.

[HCZ_Reborn]

Because what you mean to say is you want Partey to play there. But you backed off that because I think even you realised it was a bit crazy.

No, I absolutely would prefer Partey to play there because I think he’s a better passer of the ball. My personal preference would be that in most home games that Rice plays at 6 and we have two more attack minded midfielders in front of him. Because although I’d prefer Partey at 8, it’s not ideal

[Mac76]

No, I absolutely would prefer Partey to play there because I think he’s a better passer of the ball. My personal preference would be that in most home games that Rice plays at 6 and we have two more attack minded midfielders in front of him. Because although I’d prefer Partey at 8, it’s not ideal

Partey can't turn and recover whereas Rice for all your nonsense about his not being quick enough can, Partey needs to be facing the game, that's why he's better at 6

[Niall_Quinn]

No, I absolutely would prefer Partey to play there because I think he’s a better passer of the ball. My personal preference would be that in most home games that Rice plays at 6 and we have two more attack minded midfielders in front of him. Because although I’d prefer Partey at 8, it’s not ideal

So why not just cut to the chase? You have an agenda against Rice because you want another player there - even though that player wouldn't have the foggiest how to play that role and is actually perfectly suited to the role he already plays.

[Chippy]

Ok, this prick must be out by the end of the season and take Odegaard with him. We will not finish in the top five at this rate, so, Europa League for us next year. The Kroenke family should not give him another penny to waste.

So, after City winning on Friday and Chelsea beating Liverpool today, is anyone else thinking of the possibility of us not getting top five?
We might scrape past Southampton but, we ain't getting anything at Anfield and Newcastle enjoy raising their game against us. Only us and Spurs could finish sixth in a two horse race

[Letters]

So, after City winning on Friday and Chelsea beating Liverpool today, is anyone else thinking of the possibility of us not getting top five?

No.
And there was no race at all this year.
It was a one horse procession