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Not sure what some members see in Miley, nothing to him.

Honestly our first touch is amateur. Murphy just there - 10 yard first touch.

Death, taxes and Paul Dummett’s defending.

I don’t get it thus far I must say

They are dominant but that doesn’t excuse our players’ poor first touch, static movement and inability to pass.

Targett has regressed so badly

And an airline-grade sickbag for the hangover

TBH to the non-Manchester City fan it’s probably harder.

Ekitike having to play would be some fucking WWE-level plot twist tho

You can’t win 8-0 without playing well, surely? We were magnificent. Tightish until we scored and then we pummelled them.

Very welI done - a really characterful comeback week for him. Great work

To advertise it to generate sales.

I don’t think Anderson is quite there but he does seem to have the ability to create a chance or shot from nothing. Quick feet, good eye for a first time pass. Don’t think he’s a CM.

That’s a benchin’

It’s always been Les Lerdinand in my mind.

No; the poster clearly uses the word “should”. “Should” has a different meaning to “must”.

It’s completely not a must win in any regard.

Calling it a must win is tantamount to publicly declaring your own stupidity. It would be nice for a good, commanding performance but we're new to this CL/PL turnaround. Many teams as good as / better than us have fallen foul.

I love that - wish we’d do it more at SJP. We’re great when on song or sometimes when steel required but a consistent hostile environment at the opposition would be unique and really useful.

A lot of it probably just looking for reasons for optimism?

Sure, some luck involved too. Was just saying I think we’re obviously somewhat out of nick and are trying to focus on solidity and the basics, and results of last 2 games in those circumstances show a good, well-coached side. But yes, also somewhat lucky tonight. Proud as punch nonetheless.

What is intimidating about it? Genuine question, just interested to know

Shouldn’t have been such a cunt Simon

Sign of a good team is winning and keeping clean sheets when not playing well. Great result in our current context. If we aren’t clicking then we can at least be solid and grind out results. Good coaching.

Murphy will be playing because he offers the best cover against Hernandez I guess. Weird one from the perspective of link-up with Isak, which I think Almiron would be better for.