Special shout out to Mings - re-born.
Quote from: OCD on November 27, 2021, 05:10:26 PMBrighton hadn't lost an away game. Palace hadn't lost a home game. Stévie G's Aston Villa.
Brighton hadn't lost an away game. Palace hadn't lost a home game.
Michael Salisbury. Worst ref since Kevin Friend. Shocking performance.
We look like an organised committed team again. Targett showed he doesn't need Joe in front of him to play well, Cash continues to impress, Mings is back. I really think Nakamba is decent, he seems more composed on the ball these days and really puts himself about. Ramsey made Gallagher look bang average. I loved the second goal, it was a brilliant move and it showed the importance of a strong bench with Buendia and El Ghazi involved.Early days but I have to give Gerrard credit, very much a case of 'so far so good.'
Quote from: Legion on November 27, 2021, 07:20:33 PMMichael Salisbury. Worst ref since Kevin Friend. Shocking performance.He lost control. I wouldn't expect him to get another PL game in the near future.
Surprised people are saying we were poor 2nd half. Palace are a good side and they have a physical midfield. Usually that is a recipe for defeat but we dominated that area for the majority of the match, in the first half by keeping the ball and in the 2nd by repelling everything they threw at us. Yes, they had pressure and territory but Emi barely made a save and we always looked dangerous on the break, culminating in a brilliant 2nd goal.You can see the tactical tweaks already. Same formation on paper but different starting positions. The wide forwards tuck in, the full backs play higher up the pitch and two of the midfielders cover. We regained possession so often in good areas and every player played a part including all 3 subs again.Really positive start both defensively and in attack. We get a free hit against City now and we can take some confidence into the game. Gerrard will want to win.