Quote Originally Posted by Master Splinter View Post
Once again, the only disappointing thing about the performance was the lack of ruthlessness in attack. So many good opportunities wasted because of a poor decision, a lack of convinction in the final pass/shot or a pointless extra touch.

Partey, Xhaka and the whole defence were excellent. ESR was classy as always, but probably still not fully fit. Saka shat on another opponent and was allowed to be kicked out of the game again by deplorable officials. Laca was Laca.

If Nketiah and Pepe are still somehow here next season, I hope they're behind Biereth/Hutchinson/Bischoff in the pecking order. They're of absolutely no use to this team going forward. Pepe's two highlight reel moments per season are not worth the hugely detrimental impact he has on the standard of the team.
I agree with all of this. I think one of the biggest improvements in the team since January has been Central Midfield, Partey especially is now showing the form that we all knew he was brought in for, he is dominating the middle of the park every single week now, he was outstanding again yesterday. For all his faults, Xhaka has really stepped up too, both him and Partey are controlling games now. Having Odegaard further forward completes the trio, it looks like we have a perfect blend of experience as well as physicality and technical skills.