Not as pretty as the last 2 games but a big gritty performance only downside being the injury to Sergio. Not heard anything since getting home from the match but i reckon that's a serious lay off we're looking at. Time for Dzeko to step up.
Defence was very good today as you'd probably expect after keeping a clean sheet. MDM was superb using all his experience against both the speedy Mirallas and the unit of Lukaku. Mangala has some iffy moments but came through it relatively well and shows signs of settling down.
Midfield impressed me the most though and yet again it's because we played with a 5 man midfield.
Yaya was a unit in midfield today actually bothered to track back and seemed determined to drag us through, he's going to be a huge miss against Roma.
Nasri was excellent. I've knocked him a bit this season, questioned his output more than anything as i feel he doesn't do enough most games but he really stepped up today, took players on for the first time in ages and was inventive with his passing. Was my motm today.
Milner was his usual all action self, his determination rubs off on others at times and today was one of those times when we needed to dig in and stay solid.
Fernando had a good game shielding, made some outstanding blocks and took up some good covering positions still early for him not yet entirely convinced by him.
Navas was unfortunately disappointing again, his decision making and phobia of being direct and taking people on really lets him down.
Little mention for Pozo too. Don't think he's quite ready for the first team yet, especially not as the lone striker, seems more suited to a behind the striker role but he worked hard all game, didn't let Jagielka/Distin bully him, looked neat and tidy in possession and was unlucky with the one effort he got second half. Great experience for him, i'm sure he'll be buzzing after that and will really help him step up his development.
