Thought the performance was decent, just a bit disappointing we ran out of ideas over the last 20 mins. Not sure why Trent didn't make overlapping runs today, especially when they were down to 10. Him going beyond Mo and whipping in crosses would seem an obvious way to get behind them, with them blocking everything through the middle. Maybe under instruction cos we had Elliot (who was very lively) to link up with Mo? Anyway, Trent just stayed inside the whole game, which was a bit strange.
Still we played ok. Not too disappointed, they are hard to break down, especially parking the bus cos they are down to 10. Good news is Lukaku continues to look like he's still not quite got the touch of a great striker, even after a good spell in Italy. No doubt he'll rack up goals against poorer teams, but Virgil and Matip took care of him pretty easily today.
Officiating was bizarre - Chelsea got every little decision. Was waiting for him not to give the pen, but at least he got that right. Automatic red is a harsh rule I've always thought - penalty and a yellow would have done, and probably made for a better 2nd half, but that's the rule. MOTM was between Mo and Elliot - thought Mo shaded it.
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