Very, very big 3 points there so early in the season. Thought our back four looked pretty good today to be honest. Other than the big Benteke chance, we've not given too much, if nothing, away today. Credits to both fullbacks. Gomez was very strong defensively and Robertson very good offensively after some early nerves. A very good performance from Matip too today, he looks a lot more comfortable with Klavan next to him who I thought was decent too.
Midfield was poor. I never ever ever ever want to see Milner playing in midfield again. He just doesn't have the ability and close control to play there. Ran around like a headless chicken who was more likely to fall over his own feet than to give a decent pass. Gave away a handful of completely useless fouls too. You'd expect a PL veteran like him to be smarter. Play him as a LB, RB or even on the RW, just not in midfield please.
Firmino, even though he wasn't too effective today, had a good game too. He's so important to this side and I can't say it enough, his workrate is unparalleled.
Hard to pick a MOTM for this one. Matip, Robertson, Gomez and Firmino all had good games today. I'll give it to Robertson as it was his debut and he recovered very well after that first half hour.
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