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Barca going with the same formation and personnel (bar 1 player) as the PSG game and to exactly the same effect. They've battered Sevilla. Can't wait to see them employ this system against one of the elite.

Excellent first half from Hoffenheim. Their expansive tactics are Bayern causing all manner of problems. The front two have bullied the defence and Rudy has been running the show in midfield. Bayern missing a few key players and their replacements haven't quite been up to it so far. Coman has been ok, but Sanches has been wasteful in possession and Rafinha is all over the place.

I didn't go that day, so can't really comment on the performance of either side. I'm not going to read too much into a result where we were missing 3 (arguably 4) of our strongest back line and only played 1 up front though.

Our league record against Morton this season is the same as Hibs last season (D3 L1). Even the scorelines are identical. Nothing to say we can't beat them over two legs.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-boss-pedro-caixinha-pulls-10148443 Another belter from Gavin Berry. Apparently rescuing a draw at home to a side you've already beaten 4 times this season is a 'tactical masterstroke'

That was only their 2nd win in their last 8 games. We've taken 14 points in that period compared to their 8. Still think we hold the advantage over them, but can't afford to lose at Tannadice.

West Ham tend to be a bit delusional about their place in English football. That said, he hasn't contributed anywhere near as much as he did for Hull. Hopefully just needs a sustained period of games to bed in.

Bolivia strolling in 2-0. I played it safe with the lay and cashed after the first goal. Well worth their lead from what I saw.

Tempted to lay Argentina tonight. They're without 3 of the back 4 that started v Chile, both holding midfielders, Messi and Higuain. Plus it's at altitude and they haven't won on their last 2 visits.

In the first half of the season they weren't sweeping away teams like you'd expect, but they've definitely upped it since Xmas and are now further ahead of 2nd place than they were last season and their points per game is only 0.10 less too.

Think he's just having a poor season, as he's only missed one game through injury. He's only got 6 goals in all comps so far compared with 32 last season. Bayern look a much better side when Thiago plays at number 10 IMO.

That Dumbarton game gives me the fear.

That Inter game was a mental one from a staticial POV. 7 goals from 8 shots on target is ridiculous. Also, that's 22% of Atalanta's total goals conceded for the season coming in one game!

Anyone think we might be better equipped for the play-offs this time around? Obviously still a long way to go, but we seem to be coming onto a game as opposed to burning out like last season.

Strange game in Turin. Juve have been completely dominant and looked to be heading in at HT 1-0 up having limited Milan to a single attempt on goal. Excellent counter attack to grab an equaliser with only their second shot.

I'd say West Ham are consistent. They've only beaten Southampton above them, but have won 8/12 against teams below them. Give them a decent run of fixtures against those sides and we'll start to see some good performances from Snodgrass. Caroll being back is a boost as well.

Minnesota United lost 5-1 in their first ever MLS match and have opted not to sign any designated players. Potential whipping boys this season?

Bale was suspended and Ronaldo was carrying a knock so they didn't risk him with Napoli midweek. Says a lot about Real's depth that they fielded a fairly weak team (by their standards) and didn't play that well (again, relative to what they're capable of) and came away with a comfortable win at a potentially tricky venue after a few recent stumbles.

If we were averaging the same points per game as last season (1.94), we'd be pretty much level with Hibs at the moment.

If you're wanting to do this risk-free, the tightest spread I've found was on the Over 0.5 goals market. 1/25 (1.04) on B365 and lay it on Betfair at 1.06 for a guaranteed loss of £1.08. Think I'm going 2/3-0 Bayern for the in-play. The last twice they've faced each other in the KOs, Bayern have won the first leg by a 2 goal margin and Arsenal have been pretty lacklustre up front away to the better sides this season.

that's plenty.

Looked like he took a knock towards the end of the first half and wasn't walking too freely for a spell. Seemed ok second half and obviously lasted until a few minutes from time.

The pace of this game has been frightening. Some hit from Cuadrado. Juve have been good at closing out home games this season, but Inter have threatened a lot more than I can remember the likes of Roma and Lazio doing recently. Should still be an interesting 2nd half.

As much as I dislike the Sun, they do still have the highest circulation in Scotland.

70 first team appearances seem awfully low for someone who's 24. Can't say I really remember him from his time at Morton, but will reserve judgement.