Just reflecting back a bit on the game, wow is Coutinho a player. And Sturridge at his best can definitely be a top 4 striker. Those two in particular have helped tremendously in the second half of the season. I can't wait to see them have a full season with us because both seem the types of players to be thriving in the system we play.
It was an overall commanding performance. The only time we ever looked like conceding was the James Perch header. And even then, it's James Perch -- remember him COLLAPSING after Pepe's head slightly touch him?!
Other than that, I thought we handled Newcastle easily. We strolled through their midfield as if it was nonexistent, which is saying something because Cabaye and Tiote are not exactly slouches.
All six goals we scored were brilliant in their own right. Downing hit a peach of a cross for Agger on the first, and good stuff by Agger to time that run to perfection. The second goal was awesome too. Pepe long to Sturridge to Coutinho to Sturridge to Henderson. Six total touches to score. Amazing.
The ball Coutinho played for Sturridge's first was sweet. Perfect little chip to get over the feet of the defenders and a fine finish from Danny. He followed that up with another good finish. Borini's goal was well taken, and he made a good run to create the space for himself in the box. His movement is just so natural. And Henderson's untouched free kick was the icing on the cake!
Let's go REDS! Let's smash them, if only to beat the sh*t out of Alan Pardew!
^ Well done boys!
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