OTF

Lovely goal there, great lead-up play from Sissoko. The deflection took the goal keeper out of play. I would imagine that they will now change their setup. What I'm trying to say is that the smash and grab is on.

Fine, next time I won't weigh in with my takin the piss match analysis. I can see the biggest threat against us here being set pieces in this weather or their counter attack as our fullback will be pushing right up when we're in possession.

I don't like when we lose.

Not expecting anyone. The only way any will come in is if they're seen as a particularly good bargain. The worse our position the more likely we are to sign players. As it stands we're currently well clear of the relegation pack so there's no risk and therefore no reason for Ashley to buy anyone. It doesn't matter how close we think we are to being able to push to the next level with vital areas strengthened, it won't happen under Mike Ashley's ownership.

He faded towards the end for mine and have the ball away cheaply a few times. I think that could be the result of him rarely playing a full match.

Glad that Haidara wasn't badly injured by that horrible tackle. That was a straight red for excessive use of force.

Echo the sentiment here. Two points most definitely lost here as Remy failed to convert two gilt edged chances. We should have gone into the break with that second goal insurance policy. The other contentious issue was the substitution of Shola. Our setup was working with him as a focal point up top, so he should only have come off with an injury (there's no reason why he shouldn't be for enough to last a full 90) or with a like for like replacement. It was compounded by bringing Cisse on, as though we could afford the luxury of playing him back into form (that's what's the reserves are for).

Wonderful from Debuchy.

Haha Sissoko with the knock-out blow! How's the ref's form, he's made the most of it.

Wide ball was on there to Debuchy...

Text book obstruction there from Shaw, and yet he has a massive whinge.

Haidara getting ready now, seems an odd choice, assume Santon has a knock of sorts.

Damn it Remy...

Yeah, feels like Pardew keeps putting him out there in the hope that he scores and comes back into form. We don't really have the luxury to be able to do so.

Good subs or poor team selection?

Time for the ace up our sleeve?

Shitburger

Aye, we need to cut down on attacking play to improve our possession stats because if you have more ball you improve your chances of winning. #RodgerDodger

Hatem Ben Anita on a mazy run through their box, unfortunately no one coming through the box to receive the cut back ball.

Great little interchange of play there. Agree Fish.

Should be looking to recycle the ball through Anita and Tiote a little more now. Apparently Southampton have had 69% of possession thus far, hardly seems like it as they've not done a lot with it.

Nice feet Gouffran, always alert in the box. Good to finally get the goal after dictating terms most of the half.

Not where it matters yet, and they've started to pick things up...

Golden chance that one.

In reality he still should have a long career ahead of him, but I don't think there was anyone here suggesting that he was worth 15M after his embarrassing stint at Liverpool. I'd imagine at some stage there will be a lot of speculation about him coming back as I can't see his career going anywhere but sideways or downwards from where he is now (that said if he does end up back here at whatever age it would be a step up).