I thought that at the time, commentator seemed to say VvD played him onside although the replay showed clearly off. Let's not count it as a real goal
Despite being right footed, Mane seems to be so much better when shooting with his left. Probably because he doesn't anything fancy with the left, just pure laces.
Yeah, when he catches one on his left peg it ****ing flys.............i.e. the goal v Citeh when we scored 3 or 4 in 15 mins or whatever it was
Lots of positives in this game. Firstly, a great result and 3 points and we managed to rest Robertson and Gomez for Moreno and Lovren (no surprise that our first goal conceded at home for 8 months comes from a cross from the right and a forward getting in front of Lovren with those two on). Fabinho is clearly being eased into this team and at least against lesser teams, he’s looking good. Shaq is a bargain. I he can nail down that #8 spot as the season progresses, we’ll really benefit. Finally, Salah and Mane start to work together and surprise, surprise we look a lot better. Firminho still looks a tad off the pace but that will come. An entire week to rest and prepare for Arsenal. Should be a cracking game.
Hard to gripe at a 4-1 win, Not sure how you can blame Lovren for the deflection off Virgil - just one of those things, imo. Moreno was out of position again, I think. The lad just can't wait to bomb forward.
Yes, mostly, but I think you're being harsh on Moreno who had a good game. My ratings: Allison: 5 Nothing to do and had no chance with the goal TAA: 6 Bit flappy at times, and Murphy had him for pace once or twice. Still think he's a midfielder in the making. Moreno: 7 Sound, truly sound, passing down the line (where did that come from?), and a couple of solid interceptions. Barca will be getting a bargain next summer - wouldn't let him go till then. Born again hard. Virgil; 7 Seemed untroubled until that five minute spell of theirs . Held firm. No chance with the goal. Just bad luck. Lovren: 6 Easy time against a powder-puff attack. Still managed a couple of daft, unnecessary fouls though. He'll do as JoGo's understudy. Fab: 8 Gave the ball away once. Apart from that, he and Windy are formed an almost telepathic understanding as a midfield two in a 4-2-3-1. Great option. Windy: 8.5 See above. Looks really comfortable playing with his new mate. Lalla: 6 Don't expect miracles yet. See him as Shaq's back up for now. Mo: 7.5 Took his goal well and set up two others. Bit wasteful for the last half hour of the first half. Bobby: 6 The effort is still there, but lost possession all over the show. Week's rest will do him good. Mane: 7.5 Usual mixture of pace, aggression, sublime skill and occasional tripping over the ball. Took his goals well. Subs: Shaq: 8 I'm biased, I know. Could he eventually step into Ford's shoes? Why not - the skill is there. Terrific finish for his goal. Milner: 6 dependable, without any inspiration. Team: 7 Should have been, like Soton, over at Half time. That said, we didn't disintegrate when they got their LUCKY goal, as we have done previously. Jurgen: 7 Still think he should have started with Shaqiri. Good to be able to rest JoGo and Robbo (though a bit unnecessary in my book, given we don't play for a week).
I think jurgen is in full on resting lose right now. I think he has one eye on cl group and one eye on December when we play spurs city and Utd? in close order. I'd not be surprised to not see our first 11 for a month or more.
