Thought we knocked the ball around really well in tight areas in the first half, but the final ball was constantly lacking. Bodes well for when we really get up to speed though.
Alisson looks commanding and his distribution is as good as anything I've ever seen.
VVD - solid and won EVERYTHING in the air, not giving Benteke a look in, and is the lynch-pin & organiser of a much improved defence.
Keita was excellent in the first half (apart from the error that almost led to a goal), but faded in the second half. He's gonna be an animal for us.
Firmino has not got going at all this season yet, but the fact that we're 6-0 in 2 games means LOOK OUT when he does click back into gear.
Salah is involved a lot but his touch is not what it can be and he's not that clinical yet.
Mane looks the sharpest of the front 3 which shows with his goal tally thus far.
All-in-all, an excellent win against a good Palace side who will win a lot of points at home this season.
We look good and solid so far, but there'll be tougher tests to come, however, there is plenty of room for improvement for some players so VERY exciting times ahead.
For the first time in ages, I'm actually going into games EXPECTING us to win.
Good times
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