Just got in (had a weekend long trip in Leeds) and the result is a fair one tbh.
Defensively, we were poor. The goal aside, Saylor had a stinker tbh; Tavernier looked shaky (to be expected with this lack of experience really); Williamson and Simpson were meh. We're screwed if Jose does go and if Ferguson is out of action for the considerable future. We missed Coloccini today massively.
In midfield, Cabaye was our best player. Some good tracking back and precise passing which was good to see. Vuckic was brilliant when he came on - was always looking for the ball, took his goal well and almost got an assist for Barton/Best. Barton, Jonas should have done better. Gosling was quiet as well.
Up front, Ba was bright and did well to get the ball into the position where we scored our second goal from. Best played decent enough when he came on I thought. Sammy - good pace and does have a good left foot (when he shoots anyway, couldn't cross today!), just needs a lot more experience. And last but not least Shola - played like his usual self.
Though now I'm honestly quite worried about our current situation. There were big flaws in all of areas of the pitch for us today and I really hope next week's game goes well though I'm not massively confident about that.
We need a left back and a striker! (Or put Vuckic in the hole behind Ba).
What I've said has probably already been said but thought I'd offer my honest thoughts about today too.