Match Day Thread Southampton v Man City 19/12/2020 3pm KO Amazon Prime

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Patience is fine and dandy, but there are times when impatience is the better option. We had a lot of pace on the pitch, and City was backing up...play early balls! Ederson's excellent at coming off his line, but make him make uncomfortable decisions. Make City's defenders hesitate while running toward their goal.

I agree Schad and sometimes go longer early, but this is a first phase for the new Saints and that will come in time, I’m sure.
 
Good performance today. Gave City a run for their money. Couldn't take our half chances. Once Ings went off the quality off our bench was just a little short. Thought Armstrong was missed for ball threading late on in the game.
 
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I think we definitely need a fullback in as well.

i agree, but to push in, we can. Get away with a slightly “lesser” full back or someone out of position. A goal scoring striker is not usually replaceable and if we are to carry on this push we may need another one in, if Danny has an issue.

I worry we brought him back too quickly. He came in and played 45 minutes and then 90, rather than 45, 60, 60, 75 or so to ease him in.