OTF

I understand the logic behind not wanting to 'drop' Cisse, but yes it's pretty harsh on Gouffran who has done well when called on for the most part. Certainly been more effective than Cisse. We can't afford to carry a player in the hope that he can be played into form. I'm hoping that he now goes and scores a belter...

Thank you Tim Krul. Saved what looked like a certain goal.... But then they've scored anyway. Debuchy well out of position in the centre of the pitch there and Brady who looks their most enterprising player slots in between Krul's legs. Harsh for Krul two one on ones in less than a minute. A harsh reality check for our over eager fullbacks perhaps..

Remy's movement is quite awkward looking, but thus far he's exceptional at reading the positioning and balance of the defender in such a way that it allows him to jink by them. Nice to watch, and is clearly lifting the rest of the team.

Remy!!! Good run sissoko lofted cross misshit on the volley Cisse and Remy right where a good striker should be putting it away.

Confident start, looks like our players are really up for this.

Good to see Ferguson on the pitch with the first team, though it was a bit odd the way Colo had to lead him around...

Both immense, but I agree the Blackburn one was something else...

It's a pretty easy start, man city aside.

Business slow?

Think you've missed the point there Moog.

As I've not been looking I've not played with much outside of the Apple and Samsung wheelhouses. I'll check them out when the time comes this go around. I've heard some worrying things about the batteries on the Sonys, however there's every chance that it's only isolated to certain models. What are your thoughts on latest gen Nokia?

A little worrying that Sissoko was the one marking by far their biggest threat. If I'm honest Colo has never imposed himself as a good set piece defender, hopefully M'Biwa can improve us in that area.

Blatant penalty not given there confirmed by the replay. Shocking officiating to miss that.

Surely his poor form can't last forever...

Ben Arfa: I know you know what I'm going to do....but I just did it anyway and you couldn't stop me.

Ben Arfa Gouffan alert and composed with the finish. Now lets kill their enthusiasm.

Shocking attempt at a tackle from Debuchy. We really should have slowed the game down earlier in the half.

Sissoko lost him completely

Poor from Krul yes, but worse that Benteke was effectively unmarked.

Reasonable sub here.

We needed a poacher drifting in behind there. Think we need to reestablish a foothold with some possession.

That's a disturbing combination of statements.

Phew!

Delph already trying it on. The fake incredulity at the text book yellow carding

You beauty!!! Excellent lead up from Remy, easy finish for Hatem. We deserve this lead.