Fulham (A) | PL | Post-Match Thread

[Brewster's millions]

Very unsure and nervy in possession at the back.
Lost count how many time Dias gave the ball away

Dias had his worst game for a while today.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

We needed to get that out of our system. Terrible performance, almost nervous but I think we were trying to be conservative with our energy.

First half very good, Alverez brilliant. Jck wasteful, Haaland on form still.
2nd half woeful, misplaced passes, lack of awareness of the dangers in certain situations, but hey they won so they must have been well managed match.
We have harder games coming in the league so glad we didnt drop points here.

We missed the creativity of Kev and the hard work of Bernie.

 

[Withnail]

Vital win, not at our best, but still a deserved win. Tricky game against a physical Fulham side who were always in it a 2-1.

Alvarez was immense today, pressed brilliantly, full of energy and that goal was quality. As for Tete can understand Grealish being annoyed, he went right through him, very poor challenge.

 

[manimanc]

Another 3pts on the board, forget the performance, all about the win by hook or crook.
Alvarez is fucking amazing.

 

[ancoats]

The result is all that matters at this stage of the season, I could pick out 3 or 4 for being a bit sloppy but why should I when we got the 3 points, it's a team sport and not all 11 players and subs will be a 7 or 8 out of 10 today,

I also want to say Haaland 50 goals with plenty of games still to play is incredible and scary at the same time

 

[Dribble]

Job done! It's nice to be looking diwn on the rest of the league, but today's performance was nothing to write home about against a well drilled, young & VERY energetic mid-table Fulham who had little riding on this game.

We looked tired & leggy & this was a potential banana skin which we skillfully navigated our way through.

I noticed how physically shattered KDB looked against Arsenal, so it comes as no surprise he was rested today. To be honest, Grealish also needs a rest. His recent effervescence has lost its fizz & he needs to resume target practice.

He had THREE cast iron opportunities to score early on & poorly squandered the lot! It's these small margins that will cost us at the highest level & his shooting is something he needs to keep practicing on intensely.

It's games like this where we need to utilise our squad better. However, would anyone have trusted Gomez or Philips to step in?

Both need to get it together ASAP & get themselves up to speed, because we badly need them now we're at the telling business end of the season, with injuries & fatigue starting to bite.

Alvarez was brilliant today & what a well taken goal! He was absolutely everywhere & posed a constant menace to Fulham. However, as Julian started to fade, Fulham started levelling up our earlier territorial & possession advantage as we visibly tired.

Today was all about the three points, so it's job done, well done all & roll on Wednesday.

 

[Heath Park]

I think we were lucky to have that ref today.

I think Jack was very lucky!

 

[BrianW]

Well, next game we need to play those other 11 internationals everyone says we have in our 'massive' squad. This lot are knackered and need a rest.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Brilliant result and very important 3 points in the title race

 

[Gray]

Just give the players two days off then back in Wednesday morning.