No exaggeration, this is our biggest win of the season.
There are moments throughout the season when it doesn't really matter how we play and it's not something to be worried or concerned about, we just have to get the points no matter what, and last night was one of those games.
The pace City are setting is just insane and as soon as we drop points I feel the title race could be over. It's essential that we stay with them because sooner or later they WILL feel the pressure. Their win at Watford meant we had to get three points last night.
Seeing the starting line up I was very worried in truth. Making 7 changes and going to a midweek game at turf moor in the cold and wet I wasn't confident. It doesn't matter what burnleys current form is, they always make it difficult because they just suck any life or fun out of football. They make the game incredibly boring which then makes it incredibly frustrating for a team like us who wants to play.
The first 45 mins is probably the worst football I've seen this season from anyone. We weren't great by any means, but as mentioned above Burnley are a large part to blame in that.
Second half starts and even though their goal was a bit of a shambles, it may have been a blessing in disguise because I felt we upped our game after that and went through the gears.
We deservedly scored three good goals (especially the last) and came off the pitch victorious. It was a massive win that, absolutely huge, and JĆ¼rgen and the boys should be very proud of themselves. It was essential we got the points and we did. Dare I say it, it was a typical champions-like win. We didn't play great no, but we went to a tough ground with a weakened team and still put three past them and came away with the points.
Two special mentions. First to Alisson who could have done a lot better for their goal and if that had been either migs or Karius we would have all be going mental, but overall he had yet another solid display and his save at the end just before we finished the game off with our third was truly world class. He is worth every penny we paid for him he's incredible.
The second is for naby Keita. I've spent a lot of time on this forum alone banging my drum saying this boy is the real deal and he will be a massive player for us. I'm not quite sure why he can't get into the team at the moment because once again I felt he showed that he is head and shoulders above any other midfielder we have. He's in a different league.
Fantastic win lads, I'm absolutely buzzing. Call me Einstein but the secret is just keep winning. Now we move on to Bournemouth.
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