Very nice to get Anfield out of the way early doors. No matter what some people say it's one of the hardest gaffs to go to. This is magnified during the opening weeks and when there is a new manager in town to impress.
We we're never going to to go there and walk it, even with our strongest 11. Any city fan who thinks we were is in danger of getting to big for their boots.
We played a new system (352) and had 6 players out who I believe would usually 'start' especially in such a big game (Richards, Clichy, Lescott, Barry, Silva, Aguero) so in effect we were playing an experimental formation with a below full strength team.
At times it looked like the 'unit' had no idea what it was supposed to be doing and the 'tightness' between the defence and midfield wasn't there. I suppose the only way to improve this is to keep on playing (and training) 352.
We also currently have no wide man / winger to bring on to change things up. Risky to sell AJ and not make sure a wide player was added for such a game but hey ho it is what it is. This will surely be addressed this week in the wondow.
Given the above circumstances a point at Anfield is excellent. Let us not forget that we only got a point there last year but also got no points at Swansea, Sunderland, Everton and Arsenal. Nothing is easy in this league and not many teams will go there and win.
Thought Rodwell was very good and his entrance helped to change our shape and allowed Yaya to do what he does best. He was severely unlucky for the 'handball' but we we were also lucky to get our 2nd goal so swings n roundabouts.
We're still a bit rusty and still finding our feet, but with so many key players out I'm pleased with a point.
