Targett only really made one mistake. He had a chance to shoot but dallied and muffed the pass. Apart from that he was very good. The wing backs get real far forward at times so need to be able to shoot. At one point Valery was furthest man forward (when he got hurt, just before Romeu’s shot). Ideal for Bertrand because he has a good shot but he has to win that place back when fit.
Excellent in midfield (defending and attacking). Defensively (from the defenders) we still need a bit of work with a few slips and mistakes back there. Both Yoshida and Vestegaard headed the ball straight up and put us under pressure. Forwards were very good with quick closing down and counter attacks. A little more composure needed though from Redmond, he’s playing extremely well and sees many chances but made a few odd decisions in front of goal (as did Obafemi). He was excellent though so it really is nit-picking but he could have helped himself to another and laid on another two goals if he’d chosen better.
Up to 16th (hopefully the baby-faced assassin helps us stay there today). Newcastle now in the sights to pass next. Effing typical that Palace won, but BHA dropping fast.