I simply do not understand Pep's obsession with including Eric Garcia in practically every match-day squad, unless he is going to sign a new contract. In the same vein, why not bring on Aké or Laporte, and either play three at the back, with Zinc and Phil or Bernie as wing-backs?
It was a great start and we should have gone on and controlled the game. The sending-off was one of many poor officiating decisions. It was plain that there was no intent on Len's part.
However, having weathered the storm until half-time and then extending the lead, it was criminal that we conceded so soon after. And the manner, in which we let them back into the match made it even worse.
On the plus side, the goals we scored were both of the highest quality, especially Phil's. To pick the ball up in your own half and run with it all the way to Brighton's box before finishing so beautifully takes some doing.
When push comes to shove, the result didn’t really matter, but it would have been nice to have won. The more concerning thing is the injury to Ilkay.