Milner in the middle, Micah back, dropping out of form players, happy :).
Of course Jimmy in the middle won't work every game, nothing ever does, but it's clear he brings a lot of benefits, one of which I think is because both he and Yaya work hard backwards and forwards it creates more space for Dave to play, whereas with Nasri or Garcia or Rodwell I think it allows the opposition to sit and crowd out Silva thus making him less effective.
AK looks leaner and much sharper which is really pleasing, giving players time and they do come good, hope he keeps it up, and Edin, who despite not playing has chipped in with goals and I don't see why either should leave at this point.
Micah back was great, he looked his old self and we were much more solid at the back today. I'd keep him in with JoLe in the league for now, let Vinnie have a rest and then in training work on whatever Mancini wants them to do, think that would be a back 3 of Micah-Vinnie-JoLe/Nasty with Clichy and Zaba as wingbacks, though I do love Micah's barnstorming runs.
Much better today, what we're used to seeing and hopefully it will settle us down and with 2 weeks off we can have a little break whilst not trying as hard in internationals and then come back positive and start putting performances and wins in, WBA away next which with their start and our history there will be a tough game, but winnable.
