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At the risk of being really unpopular, I thought we were our ususl dull, unimaginative selves and if the game had finished nil nil it would have been a fair result. I was at the game so may have missed something?
It was a strange game in the sense that we totally dominated a very strong team for long periods yet they could have won it!Over the entire ninety minutes Palace can feel a little unlucky hitting the woodwork twice and two fine saves from Lloris. Our domination of possession means nowt if we don't score and again today we were almost shafted because of that.
All in all though the team is starting to take shape and play with purpose, with Alli, Son and Eriksen showing great poise and promise for the future. Our center backs had their best game so far as well. The next two games will prove to be a great test of character for the youngsters but if we show the same desire and ambition then i feel we can get two good results come next Sunday.
He creates more chances, and has more assists...don't thinks its a wild statement mate.
Not saying that, but I think completely overblown praise is just as damaging to fan expectations as relentless criticism.
We're a work in progress right now, and today was a very positive step in the right direction. However there are still problems with the team that need to be addressed, and our next two games will really put those weaknesses to the test.
There's a difference between being happy and being delusional.
Starting to think that Lamela has you on some sort of retainer
Yes, Lamela was good today, much improved and it was nice to see. However Son played just his 2nd EPL game and Alli his 4th EPL game. Today was Lamela's 46th.
Lamela was certainly decent but in real terms it was still very much a 7/10 performance.
I'll believe the hype when he's consistently playing 8s and 9s.
Today was Alli, Son, Lloris and Dier's day.
At the risk of being really unpopular, I thought we were our ususl dull, unimaginative selves and if the game had finished nil nil it would have been a fair result. I was at the game so may have missed something?
Opening your eyes springs to mindI was at the game so may have missed something?
Neither does Ryan Mason but he got one after playing for a couple months. If Dier remains first choice he'll get there.He doesn't play for Liverpool, Arsenal, City or Yanited.
I think it's more to do with fans perspectives at the start of the season.
Most believed we fluked fifth last year, bought average players in the transfer window, and were heading for a mid-table finish this year with no hope unless Kane could do it all on his own again.
The last week has shown we can compete and win games without Kane performing as well as having bought players who can improve the starting eleven straight away.
As a result those fans who thought we were doomed probably see this game as some sort of phoenix rising from the ashes.
I don't think the attitude is necessarily delusional, just a re-alignment from a particularly pessimistic one.
It doesn't mean we are going to now beat City and cement ourselves in the top four but at least we look like we could 'challenge' for 4th again whilst failing bravely and getting a justified 5th/6th finish.