It is obviously a work in progress. The priority is to get the three points, start with a win and build from there. The plays will get more match fit and play with more urgency, pace and understanding of what the manager wants, that will come in time.
Too much over deliberation and focus on the task of ball control and keeping possession rather than working to create chances. Kolarov was brave and confident on the ball and drove it forward but still a worry defensively. Stones has a solid debut and Sterling led the team today.
Better things to come, hope common sense prevails and Hart is back on the goal in the next game and Otamendi also gets back and takes his place with Stones.
Three points, job done.