Absolute top marks to Slot. I had a good stream for once to watch that game, and he recognised with 15 minutes to go to just go all out for out - especially as Brentford are not a title rival. Had we lost I'd still applaud him, but eviscerate our forwards. God knows how many chances we had there in both halves (I know Brentford had a few too), but the greatest praise I can give Slot is that going **** or bust in the final 15 minutes is what Ferguson did, recognising that two draws in two games is not as good as one win in two games. Hate to cite a Uniturd legend, but there you go. Also Klopp in the 2020 season as well. That win at Villa with the last-second Mane goal springs to mind. Salah, Diaz, and, to a degree Gakpo, were dogshit and all missed sitters and good chances to play the final pass. I thought our midfield was sound, especially Gravy. Defence okay, especially Ibu, but Tsimi needs to cut out these bookings. Darwin? Well, it would be frigging insane to sell him before the end of the season, especially as we have no intention of getting someone else in. I was thinking we should have Danns available on the bench for these games, but that win is so crucial I don't care now. Must win next Saturday against Ipswich, and hope we go into Bournemouth away with total confidence. I'd deffo swap a LC final place for 9 points in our next 3 games against Ipswich, Bournemouth, and Everton - win all those and I don't think even Arsenal will catch us.
Not seen any of it but looking at stats absolutely dominated that game and just failed to put it in the net sooner than 90th min. Really encouraging words from Frank after the game as well. He is a very dignified manager and never seems to go over the top in victory or defeat. Quote below. The bit about work ethic and tracking back are nice. Things that football people notice Yes. I think we just played City and Arsenal and now Liverpool, in a short amout of time. For me they're a level above the two teams. They're complete. Their work ethic, the way they track back, are good indicators. They're so good all over the pitch. Such a threat going forward. These are really, really good. It's the best team in the Premier League and the world. They're huge favourites to win it [the title]."
Oh, we were in full control. Brentford didn't have many chances. The problem was, even though we were in full control our attacks were almost completely half-hearted almost as if we didn't really want to score. It's almost as if Slot had said the scorer of the first goal would win a BJ from him.
They worked really hard too and kept shape and just tried to break on us as their tactic. The simple pass and the overload works. The quick ball works. Elliott will be delighted to have an impact and put a hand up. Nunez will be over thr moon. The ref will be thinking he messed up royally at the end
