And I'm sure AVB anticipated this and this was a big factor.
Taking Dembele was the right decision, he consistently fails to spot what's going on ahead of him and is too focused on beating his man with a side step dribble.
He needs to improve his awareness and spot those making runs ahead of him, his team mates expect him to beat his man and they make runs accordingly (sometimes) but he doesn't see it.
Yup. Siggy was my MoM.Some fantastic interchanges between Holtby and Siggy, some great football in spells. Adebayor and Siggy were excellent, Hudd came on and did well.
Very relieved we got a point in the end but utterly frustrated we didn't win on that performance, we really should of. Fourth isn't over yet and its blessing in disguise we have no League football for two weeks now.
Hudd and Luka used to run our midfield against teams like United - he isnt suddenly a bad player - he is a brilliant distributor can pick a creative pass as well - Dembele for Dempsey and Hudd and Scotty running the centre - that should be the formula until Gaz gets back.
Until then - come on PAulo Di Canio!!!
Chelsea equalise... If they win we go 4th... Ffs
Left Dempsey on all game.
Didn't make any changes until it was effectively too late to turn the game around.
Some things today, and in the last couple games seriously make me question him. I still support him and think he's doing a good job but my faith has been shaken of late.
Wouldn't mind seeing Huddlestone and Dembele together in a 3, with possibly Parker. Huddlestone has trimmed down a lot and can help unlock teams who come to park the bus.
Dawson is a total liability. I am not a big fan of Caulker but I think he should do a better job than him. Dempsey, don't even get me started, a total waste of space. Lennon is really missed today.
Ceballos is a number 10/ wide forward is he not?
Left Dempsey on all game.
Didn't make any changes until it was effectively too late to turn the game around.
Some things today, and in the last couple games seriously make me question him. I still support him and think he's doing a good job but my faith has been shaken of late.