It's a typical MON set-up. Defend in numbers, harass and work hard, look to catch the oppo on the break. Throw in a bobbly pitch and a laissez-faire ref and it's never going to be pretty. We just need to keep probing, not let in a soft goal, and if it's still nil-nil in the last twenty we have Lennon to bring on.
Leffe, what are your expectations for the rest of the season? Are you confident you can hold onto third/fourth?
Well this is clearly our toughest match, which helps. Yourselves and Arsenal still have Man City and Chelsea to come, and I think Chelsea are out of it now.
I would only actually be confident if we won today. I can see both yourselves and Arsenal going the rest of the season unbeaten (although I really think you'll lose that last game against Everton). The big problem with today is that everything is in place for Sunderland to win - awkward pitch, pissant ref, plus a team like us who will keep going forwards and play into their tactics. Winning today would be a massive, massive boost, and if it happens then I feel Arsenal will lose to City.
Thanks for that answer. I agree for the most part; I think it's crucial that you get back to your winning ways, and today is key for that. Not sure about that last statement like..
