3 points away from, clean sheet, nice goal by Isak, mostly controlled, good defending from set pieces. A lot of positives today
Would generally consider that a comfortable, routine win, but given our recent tribulations I'm just glad to get over the line. Wirtz much better today - showed a lot more of what I was expecting from him. Szoboszlai quieter than of late, but that's probably because those around him were better and he didn't have to try and do it all himself. WTactualF was up with Paqueta? Absolute nonsense from him and he should get even further punishment for the sarcastic applause going off. And a fine from his club for throwing away what little chance they had of getting back into the game. Ref was lenient with him - I'd have sent him off at least 30 seconds earlier. Knob.
Much happier after that result and importantly performance. Not exactly edge of your seat excitement, but we got what we've been asking for. Much more solid, better in the build up, alot more comfortable in possession. The finish from isak was absolutely top draw. It won't get much attention, but that's a much harder finish than it looks.
Nice win, but match had no pace, more like a training game. Thought Wirtz played well, some nice passing in crowded areas. Hopefully Isak's goal will kickstart him. Sunderland will be a tougher game, although they are better at home than on the road. Overall I am a happy pensioner, just shows you what can be achieved with a real defender at RB!
The clean sheet was the most important thing and it felt that both Virg and Konate were much more focused and proactive in attacking the aerial balls . Paqueta felt like a bettng fix
Thought Gomez was good and very surprised he lasted that long considering Slots comments about a knee injection .
