From around the 30th minute I could see them scoring on the break and defending deep to protect the lead. I actually don't want to call Smalling out, but he seemed rusty to say the least today. So whilst I bemoaned his positioning for the goal, I'll put it down to being a bit rusty.
I've called Martial out for some time, that was his best performance for some time, now the trick is to do it again on Monday, and after that. It was made easier by having to play against Chambers, but hopefully the goal and the performance will do him the world of good.
I know it won't happen come May, but Valencia is being so consistent at full back that he'll have to be a contender for player of the season. For a player who was written off, he's come back excellently.
I don't think I can add to the complaints that will come over Mason's performance today. I suppose the good news is we've got Mike Dean on Monday..
I've called Martial out for some time, that was his best performance for some time, now the trick is to do it again on Monday, and after that. It was made easier by having to play against Chambers, but hopefully the goal and the performance will do him the world of good.
I know it won't happen come May, but Valencia is being so consistent at full back that he'll have to be a contender for player of the season. For a player who was written off, he's come back excellently.
I don't think I can add to the complaints that will come over Mason's performance today. I suppose the good news is we've got Mike Dean on Monday..




