Everton (A) | PL | Post Match Thread

[.db.]

Very very boring first hour or more, had stalemate all over it until Everton (who’d been solid) made 5 subs and the game opened up for us. Silly by Moyes.

Two well worked goals, cracking finish for the second. Good win.

 

[Don Karleone]

I’m not just saying this because we came out with three points, but I thought we were better than most were saying. Everton’s out-of-possession play was imposing in my eyes. There’s a reason they haven’t lost in twelve straight while playing the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool.

I had O’Riely os MOTM even before his goal. He’s going to be a star. A lot to improve obviously, but realistically, all that matters at this point is getting the points and securing CL, and this was a big step in that direction. On to Villa!

I don't think that we played that bad, it was just dull to watch.

 

[youngbob]

Huge three points.

Full credit to Doku and Kovacic who changed the game.

And O'Reilly for standing up again.

 

[Gazza]

Good job we didn't score one more - the rags would have gone up a place.

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Gundo, Doku, Kova all good. Marmoush worked very hard and unlucky not to score.

A tough watch for the most part.

 

[Rodri’s ACL]

All in favour of Nico to be our back up 9?

 

[Dax777]

Game changed when Kova and Doku came on. They make us tick. Doku is relentless but Kova is slick, does everything at speed which makes such a difference.

Them coming on gave the team a lift - Marmoush suddenly became energetic and had somebody to play off too.

Should be a blueprint for the rest of the season IMO. Both should be starting every week.

First 75 were a painful watch, mind. But a win is a win.

It blows my mind that many don't see this part of what he does. His presence makes Kev and Gundo better. And makes Gonzo's game a lot easier.

 

[cookster]

Tactical Masterclass.
Never doubted it :)
Gvardiol immense.

 

[Ric]

Turgid first half, but much better in the second half and a deserved win. Big three points in the race for CL places.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz… GET IN!!! :)

 

[Blue Til Death]

Thank you City.. 3 points, nothing else matters ..

 

[skillman]

Good to see Pep making a fuss of Doku there. He made the difference!

 

[chris63]

A win more important than the performance

 

[Gray]

St. Beneathus day is confirmed.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

I don't think that we played that bad, it was just dull to watch.

Agreed, and that's exactly what Moyes wants. They had a week to prepare for us, too.

 

[N1985]

Nico O Reilly

You're gonna be a superstar lad

 

[wattle]

1 defeat in 9 and unbeaten in six - and people can’t see what Pep is doing? He’s shored things up and sometimes it’s boring and against everything he believes in, but it’s working. BELIEVE!!!!

 

[I'm With Stupid]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz… GET IN!!! :)

Sums it up

 

[borassic]

We aren’t THAT team anymore. That’s why it’s so frustrating watching us unable to break down teams Everton and play so slow.

However we defended well, kept it tight and Pep made some great subs.

Well done again blues!

 

[Micky Blue]

not an easy place to go so a huge 3 points today.