Smal

really enjoying his performances as a 6. He's much better at receiving the ball than I expected. Once Bruno has more playing time as an 8 I expect his performances will pick up too, which is exciting.

He was leading in the second half too. Was trying to get players to calm down after we went 3 up especially. They didn’t really seem to do it, but hopefully his experience playing at a top level can eventually help us too.

what about a final victory against them?

He did a couple of nice bits but I don’t think you can really put giving the ball away for a goal aside, really.

yeah tbf just watched that back again and I’ve been harsh on him for the goal. It’s all on Osula

Also think Livramento looks like he might need a rest. Been poor tonight and was miles out of position for that.

think you can see why Osula doesn’t really get any minutes

nobody ever cares if you “called it”

If Bruno was playing 6 they’d have been straight through on goal, makes all the difference

gosh that recovery pace on transitions Tonali has makes such a difference

that’s really bad again from Tino.

definitely feels like Isak has been conserving energy today. He’s not been as involved as he has been recently.

who actually is the co-commentator?

Tino’s been poor. Been done a few times and now on a yellow.

the technique on that goal man, wow

midfield maestro!

wouldn't be surprised if Trippier comes in for Hall and Livramento moves to LB to deal with Mbuemo. Tino played 60 and Hall 90 the other day.

Burn certainly became a scapegoat but that’s not the same as him getting rinsed every game, which definitely isn’t an idea based in reality.

yeah, exactly. If it doesn’t hit his arm Bournemouth likely easily defend the cross. Seems absolutely insane to give a penalty because they didn’t score from the advantage the deflection gave the opposition. Really silly arbitrary rule.

I don’t really care what the rule is . It shouldn’t be a penalty if you don’t get any advantage from it.

mental that that’s a penalty. The deflection off his arm guides it onto the West Ham striker’s head for a clear chance. The ball hitting Adams’ hand helped West Ham if anything and they’re going to get a penalty because they missed the chance it got them Game’s gone.

He was a very good left back in the system we used. I know it seems strange given everything that's gone on since, but we had the best defence in the league in 22/23 and Dan was a big part of that, all at left back.

oh come on, how has the ref not seen that's a corner ffs? . You'd have to be half blind.

pretty shocking that Armstrong is captaining a PL side really. Never looked anywhere near good enough for this level.