Yeah he’s not even in the play when we win the ball back. A full preseason with Baines/Moyes and Ndiaye and he’ll be finding a lot of space on that wing
In the 38th minute, Mykolenko played a perfect ball into Alcaraz, whose header was on target with a lot of power. Pope made a great save, but he couldn't do anything the second time Mykolenko and Alcaraz connected for the goal. I don't know how...
Impressive result for lots of reasons - well done Moyes and the players.
From fretting on relegation to beating a top six team away with two key injuries in our defence.
Bonus was seeing Trippier's face at the end while Howe consoled him. They knew they bottled it and had to rely on villa imploding.
Won't be as lucky next season.
Prior to us, he had a decent record offensively. (Yes, weaker league, stronger team within that league etc).
Then came to us as a shambles of a club as his country was just going to war. Benitez just sacked. Tactically poor Lampard appointed...
Gueye for sheer consistency. Apart from one mistake early this season he's been excellent throughout. Best game was Brighton away where he looked completely spent but somehow summoned enough energy to run the show when we were a man down...