It was good and everyone needed a lift after the weekend.
Sterling takes all the plaudits but looking at it critically he has a poor first touch. Doesn’t strike the ball cleanly. Doesn’t protect the ball leading to possession being turned over cheaply.
There I’ve said it.
What he has though is speed and a very good attitude. He keeps going no matter how many he misses. He constantly makes the run to be there in the scoring position sometimes making up 40-50 metres to be there.
MOTM? Well he should have had a hatrick.
We weren’t tested at all by Burnley, but it was great to have Laporte back. I continue to like the look of Ake.
That’s the best we’ve seen of Torres. There’s hope there that he could develop into our type of player. He was far better than Mahrez.
I liked the look of Palmer. A bit slow in decision making but this is a big step up for him. Didn’t look fazed.
Bernie’s back. Harwood Bellis got a few more minutes and Stefan looks like a decent addition.
All good.