Still in a right good mood from this result last night. I thought beforehand if we lost then it would show up the fact we weren't serious top 4 contenders, so I have to say on the other hand, we proved yet again the resolve we have. Although we still have clear problems defensively, the fact we can go to a ground, give 50,000+ fans the perfect start after barely over a minute yet know we still thought we could get at least a draw, if not a win, is a brilliant skill to have. And so it proved. Just like West Ham, we weathered pressure, composed ourselves, and set about getting back into the game which we did, thanks in no small part to some composure on the ball from the likes of Osman, Pienaar etc.
With the cup coming up next, it might be a chance for a few players to have a mini-break before the next league game. I'd try to hold back Baines, Osman, Pienaar and Jelavic (bench perhaps). I'm not saying change everyone because not only would that be foolish, we don't really have the squad to go and make 11 changes. I'd without doubt start Barkley, and give the likes of Oviedo and Gueye a chance to impress. Give Anichebe the chance to continue some momentum; I'd start Fellaini mind considering he's had 3 games off recently. Maybe give Kennedy a run-out?
