We need some width, far too congested in the middle - we have that option with Hoilett & Phillips. Lucky Crouch missed that - Rio again lacking in the build-up with the uncontested pass to Crouch. Nice shot Niko.
Caulker left to handle Crouch now rather than Rio - more physical, leans in on him to prevent a decent heading opportunity.
I like the look of Mutch. Decent player. Looks comfortable on the ball. Fer fairly anonymous. Isla, don't get me started. Barton a loss. Was very involved until he got injured. Kranjcar is our creative force. Austin and Vargas not getting a look in.
We look so weak at times against a Stoke side that isn't as physical as before. Rio is a liability. Selling Simpson was a mistake. Come on Rssssssssss
Was running latte so missed their goal. We're playing pretty well but a back 8 is difficult to break down. Now that it's level, it should be interesting because Stoke either have to come out or stick for 1-1 plus scraps. We're settled and that should help. Niko is playing brilliantly and Mutch and Fer seem to be doing well (the latter more at regaining the ball). Oh and Traore is looking like he should be given an extended run in the team.
Nice run Matty Phillips and cross that Charlie just missed - we need more of this. Mutch also injured now - perhaps Barton & Mutch needed more recovery time before returning to play.