The main plus points were , no injuries , Grealish & Kovacic got some fitness and Bobb & Lewis continued there development also Gomez looked a different player further up the pitch, should we really be surprised how the media have taken this opportunity to take the piss though ? We obliterated English & European football last season and they have been praying for a morsel of redemption , quite sure we will be just as annoying to all and sundry by the end of the season , a couple of more trophies in the bag and the World Club Cup to add to the Champs league , Premier league , FA Cup & Supercup already in the trophy cabinet.
Losing at Newcastle in a third rate trophy is quite palatable and the headlines easily ignored , hope the Barcodes enjoy their day in the sun and the hero worship , they dont get many.