Would've settled for a point before the game given our recent form, so wasn't too disappointed.
Plus when they miss a peno near the end, can't really complain.
Gave Dejan MOTM - was worried when I saw him in the starting XI, but he did really well. And Gomez did well at RB. Jürgen got that change right I think.
Up front we couldn't hit a barn door, and OK - against City can see why you might go with the tried and trusted regardless of form - but hope to see more of Studge and Shaq if Bob and Mo continue to struggle a bit.
Hopefully Milner isn't too bad.
Was hoping Keita was going to be the player to break forward with the ball and find space - and also be someone to 'get stuck into' the opposition - hasn't been doing it much yet, but early days. Whatever about Cou's weakness in defense, he was able to find balls for the front men, and we lack that with Gini/Hendo/Milly. So unlucky to be without Ox, and Fabinho isn't going to be that player.
Need the front lads to find their form soon. We've had a great start to the season and we're in contention, but if this is going to be our season in the PL, Mo needs to rediscover his touch/confidence, and Bob needs to nick a few goals. Tough call for Jürgen - they need games to get the sharpness, but we can't afford to drop points, and personally would like to see more of Studge, and Shaq who looks hungry [and both maybe better options at set pieces]
Long way to go, so far so good...
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