Excellent performance that. I thought we played very well in the first half and could have had a couple more. Second half West Brom certainly came more into the game when they had to and we really should have killed it off, first with Milner early on in the half and then later with those crazy break aways but still we didn't surrender more than 1 big chance.
Ratings:
Mignolet: Another solid performance, thought he commanded his box very well indeed to be fair to him and that was a good save when needed. Anticipated well and came out as quick as needed. Didn't dither in possession as much either, granted he did keep just hitting it long but it was better. 8/10
Milner: Not a good performance, should have scored, offered nothing going forward and allowed too many crosses into our box. 6/10
Lovren: Thought he was dire in the first half, got caught out on the edge of the box trying to step in front when there was no chance and he takes too many risks. Better in the 2nd half. Needs to cut out the long balls to nobody. 6/10
Matip: Made one mistake all game, thought he was superb, love the way he carries the ball and was almost into their box with one mazey run. 8/10
Clyne: Most over-rated player at our club. Shocking performance, dire in attack, dire in defence, worst player on the pitch. (until Moreno came on) 4/10
Lucas: Fantastic performance and lovely assist! Dominant in the air, won almost all his duels, showing there's life in the old dog yet, really enjoyed that cheers Lucas lad. 8/10
Gini: Thought he was invisible in the first half, but was much better in the 2nd when WBA became stronger and that's what you need I suppose, someone who steps it up as things get tougher. 7/10
Can: Another top performance by Emre, dominant in possession, dominant in defence. Strong in the challenge and a really encouraging display, really stringing them together. Hear what the lads are saying about the contract, hope it's not that and it is his true form shining through now because he's been exceptional recently. 8.5/10
Coutinho: Thought he was the weaker link in our attack. "Coutinho shoots" is his name again because he's thinking of nothing else, had a few occasions where he had much better options, some of them clearly better options and not using them is really poor play. Did track well and put in a shift though but I wasn't impressed with that display at all. 6/10
Firmino: Got his goal well, should have had a couple more assists, one on a plate for Milner. Tracked brilliantly, ran the channel so well and created massive amounts of space for others. In the first half he was truly outstanding and only dropped off near the end of the match. Shouldn't put us in danger with that silly turn near the end but apart from that it was an excellent performance once more. MotM 9/10
Origi: Better, thought he did the hold up play well but probably doesn't realise just how many things he did wrong and how many chances he actually had. If he could learn those first 2 yards that are so crucial and up his anticipation level (which really come together) he could be a top player but right now they hurt his game so much that he becomes very frustrating to watch. Did have some excellent moments though and in the end was a mixed bag for him. 7/10
Sturridge: Didn't really see him do much other than get frustrated with his team-mates. Fair enough he was clear for the Moreno nonesense but dancing around in the box when Emre just over-hit the pass was a bit silly. You've just come on, we're 1-0 up in the last minutes, get the f**k back and help out!
Moreno: Moronic. If you shoot it has to go in when you have men so clearly open, it didn't and you were a prat for shooting. Certain goal if you pass and highlighted where it's all wrong with him, right between the ears.
Jürgen, got it spot on! Lucas was the perfect option for this game, they don't have people that can hurt him in terms of pace and he looked so good back there defending their endless balls raining into the box. First time we've beaten a Pulis side at home in 10 and that says it all! Well in Jürgen, showing that cap wearing f**k-nut how it is, we deserved to win more comfortable but it's almost all the sweeter that it was so close because it will piss that little f**ker off even more. 8.5/10
GET THE F**k IN THERE!
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