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Yeah, thought we defended well. Spurs had possession and ton of shots but most were outside of the box. First half was alright but the first thirty minutes of the second half were shocking and Howe probably should have reacted before the goal considering we had a strong bench. Glad we have a break now and get Schär back, should help our play in possession a lot with Tonali hopefully getting starts in the league too.

Couple of iffy moments but a colossus once again and probably MOTM.

Not only that but he's not tracking back either and seems flatout lazy at times.

It honestly seems like he’s sulking, really hope it’s just a fitness issue and he thinks about saving energy in some spots but this isn’t the same Gordon from last season. Never seems to smile anymore either.

Why the fuck is everyone losing the ball constantly?

Clearly hits Isak’s standing leg before the shot.

ReSpeCT tHE OnFIelD DeCISioN!

That’s a pen!

Thought Joelinton has had a good game bar the couple over the top challenges and bad positioning while at left back.

I’ve always laughed at body language experts but he seems to lack some enthusiasm and emotion compared to last season, never smiles either.

Defended really well, Spurs had attempts but nothing dangerous. Good half overall and we have an actual bench to freshen things up.

Spurs, Chelsea, Man United.

Thought Rice was subtle enough that he wouldn't get the second yellow if Veltman was just standing there.

Yeah, think Rice gets away from that if Veltman wasn't swinging his leg and I believe Veltman knew what he was doing.

I like him as a player.

And why would Chelsea send him to a direct rival when they can send him to Crystal Palace?

There's no way Chelsea would do that deal to us on same terms if at all.

This is embarrassing.

Lovely post.

And that elite CB search must have postponed our search for elite RW as we didn’t have the PSR room for both. Just disappointing that neither seems to happen now.

Everyone would be fine with Schär as the starter but the bad injuries to both Botman and Lascelles put us in an a mess. It’s not a mess if Schär can stay fit and no Europe should help with that but having Krafth start 15-20 games in the league this season would cost us quite a few points IMO. If Botman was fit we should be fine with just Kelly coming in but that injury meant we needed to look for that elite long-term Schär replacement one summer earlier.

Yeah, it’s not a problem but he is old and injury to him would really leave us short, especially if neither Burn or Kelly can’t play on the right.

They'll get a maximum of two games before the pitchforks are out.

Yes.

Lascelles and Krafth are RCB.