Very happy with three points. With the never played before back 4, clean sheet was a surprise. But, Alisson has a huge credit for that. Makes things so simple, but we would have even drawn the game without him despite scoring 3. Crystal Palace déjà vu eh?
Henderson was an absolute beast. He dictated the game and indirectly was involved in all our attack. Salah mane looked sharp and hungry. Glad both of them got their goals. Tsimikas put in a good shift, very good going forward. Konate’s first game and he gets a clean sheet. And finally Naabyy lad! So happy he finally got a goal and what a thunder it was. Hope signs of things to come.
We look sharp. We have depth and we have players who are hungry, competitive and have a point to prove. And we have fans now to push them if they need. I am incredibly optimistic and happy right now
The announcers of the feed I watched said the match was closer than the score indicated. Hard to see it that way, especially after the last twenty minutes of the first half when Palace were lucky to only concede one. Very crisp football from us, especially in that period. I thought the midfield was just outstanding today. Quickly moving the ball, cutting off counters. And that ageless Milner.
Not comfortable for a long time, but never really in doubt. Zaha was kept quiet. Obviously delighted for Mané and Naby after recent criticism for both.
My motm was Alisson who made some really important saves at the start of the game and after the first goal.
Great match from the boys, terrific game for Mane, and he looked very good today. The team had to weather the storm in certain stretches of the game, but overall he had total control. Once Mo put the second one in, the 3pts was sealed.
I thought Konate played really well. Looked really assured 1v1 and probably saved a few goals with his quickness in his recovery run. A few dodgy moments at the beginning of the game with VVD but otherwise put in a really good shift. Milly need really well covering for TAA and in general kept Zaha quiet. Also, Tsimakas played extremely well too, quite impressed with his crossing ability and his delivery of the ball.
Overall great game, and it was awesome seeing the crowds at A field cheering on the boys.
Time to play the squad players for the league cup mid-week.
Ah yes, Ibou looked good. Was looking forward to him getting his first run-out. Great first performance and will only get better with the best coaching staff, goalkeeper and center back in the world next to him.
We ain’t got no money we’re still gonna win the league 