After a slumpy and slightly worrying end of the first half of the EPL last year, we started this year with a bang…courtesy of set-pieces to unlock the game through Gabriel and then great counter-attacking efforts expertly concluded by Trossard and Martinelli. 5-0 at home against a sorry Crystal Palace and here are the talking points:
A) We are cementing our reputation as a lethal offensive set-pieces team.
B) Raya does not give me much confidence in terms of shot-stopping and he is losing confidence with his passing too, at least with his feet.
C) Saka seemed in good form and so did Odegaard while Trossard continues to show his intelligence on the pitch.
D) Two goals for our Brazilian CB and a double for our Brazilian Winger… We need goals from everyone.
E) Zinchenko was very comfortable in the game but the opposition was weak.
F) Hoping that Gabs and Rice just have little niggles. We need them!
G) Top 4 will be a tough battle – I don’t see Liverpool nor City losing many points so we are going to be fighting with Villa and Spurs for the remaining two spots and it will not be easy. Without some smart and effective purchases this winter, we will not be able to battle it out with the Scousers nor the Citizens for the title.
Raya, White, Saliba, Rice, Havertz, Jesus – 6
Saka, Zinchenko, Odegaard – 7
Trossard, Martinelli – 8
Gabriel – 9
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Happy New Year everyone
I’m fully expecting a strong title challenge ⭐
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahFHNxMyoCg
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