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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by Che’s Godlike Thighs, Jan 12, 2015.

  1. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    The big question was; "Can Southampton mix it with the big boys?"

    With each attempt we have improved. Kudos to the management team.

    1: Man City (home) - Comfortably defeated. 3 goals conceded (5/10)

    2: Arsenal (away) - Narrowly but deservedly beaten. 1 goal conceded (6/10)

    3: Man Utd (home) - Dominated and undeservedly beaten. 2 goals conceded (7/10)

    4: Chelsea (home) - Very solid and deserved point. 1 goal conceded (8/10)

    5: Arsenal (home) - Excellent performance and comfortable win. 0 goals conceded (9/10)

    6: Man Utd (away) - Tactical masterclass away from home. 0 goals conceded (9.5/10)

    7: Chelsea (away) - ???
     
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  2. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    More to the point, how good are we going to be by the time we get to the Etihad?
     
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  3. Pelletron

    Pelletron Well-Known Member

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    Now Spurs remain the only team we have yet to take a point from since we came up. And Burnley, of course - but give us at least a second shot at that. And before this recent run, we had only failed to beat Arsenal, Man U, and Spurs.
     
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  4. tomw24

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    Chelsea away - defeated comfortably 2-0.
     
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  5. SouthamptonFCroatia

    SouthamptonFCroatia Well-Known Member

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    That's unbelievable, really. Spurs only really outplayed us once, the first game we played them after the promotion. Other 4 games we were at least equal.
     
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  6. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Well observed progression. It's as if the team learned something new from each performance.
     
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  7. Jose Fonte baby

    Jose Fonte baby Well-Known Member

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    Can't see us getting anything from Chelsea or City. We'll beat Spurs and Liverpool, though.
     
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  8. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Chelsea and City have lost a few points this season, so don't see it as impossible for us to beat them. It is also hard to predict where you might lose points...for example, against Burnley and Villa.
     
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  9. SaintinNZ

    SaintinNZ Well-Known Member

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    I wouldnt predict us to lose any game this season. We wont but we could win them all. Proved that yesterday.
     
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