Got what we deserved ultimately. We showed some great class in possession and some grit when needed. Especially after conceeding to that goal, I don't think anything could have stopped the hit but again our organization in defence has to be looked at, seems haphazard and last ditch a lot of the time.
As for Mike Dean. Well, OK I will accept the red as according to the letter of the law, sterling did look like he pushed past the stewards towards the fans. A stupid rule, a lack of understanding from the referee and potentially he made the situation worse. Plus, you can argue as much that the fans went to sterling as much as the other way around.
But I look forward to seeing every player booked now who exits the field of at after scoring. That is exactly what our game has been calling out for.
Ref should have been bringing back the players and letting the police ensure safety, instead he was reaching for the red card and potentially inviting the situation again.
Certainly throughout the game he did enough to wind up the players on both sides. That challenge on Jesus was bad, high and both feet left the ground, I was gobsmacked when Dean indicated for a throw in. Ake should have walked too, Jesus was through on goal and Dean hid behind the too far out argument I suspect, despite the fact it was a clear goalscoring chance.
I do think he got the foul on otamendi right though, match of the day disagree but I think he gets the ball and some of the man. And ultimately the injury time was justified, Bournemouth paid the price for their snide time wasting tactics by conceding at the last moment without time to reply. Just desserts. I actually had Bournemouth down as a footballing side, that illusion is shattered now. Allardyce would have been proud of the eons begovic took for each goal kick. Maybe now they'll grow some balls and try to win a game or two.
Thought kev was great, his range of passing and ability coming deep was fantastic and a luxury we can afford with such attacking talent in front of him. The ease with which magic Dave set up Jesus for the first was both wonderful to watch, and frustrating - why can't we do that more often!
Someone's going to get a thumping off us and soon though. Hope it's the dippers.
