Thoughts on the game:
Poch got it wrong playing 3 at the back. He shoe-horned Cameron Carter Vickers into the back line just to give him minutes, at the cost of an attacking player. Felt like CCV made many stupid mistakes and fouls, but only young so fair enough. Was disappointed to see we were playing 3 defenders at the back against a championship club.
No surprised the game changed as soon as Toby went off for GKN and we played with a back 4. Instantly looked more dangerous and GKN got an assist and played well. GKN needs minutes and has looked lively and CCV effectively took his place, very strange.
Trippier and Davies are the best reserve full backs in the league IMO. Both played very well. A lot of our reserve players make me feel comfortable when they get called upon, but without Kane/Alli/Eriksen we look toothless and need more depth up front. Need another AM imo. Getting Lamela back in the coming weeks is going to be huge in these types of games.
Dier looked comfortable and assured, just like last season but didn't really get tested much. Wimmer, Toby and Winks all as good as usual 8/10's performances.
Watching Janssen throw a strop every time a team mate doesn't pass to him is starting to grate. I understand he wants to score but he puts himself in poor positions (1 v 3 in the box, expecting a cross where the defenders are taller and the keeper would probably get it, then throws his arms when it doesn't arrive). I started the season being quite hopeful about him but his attitude seems to be getting worse and doesn't look to be improving or coming to terms with anything. Needs a big season next year or he won't last under Poch.
SIssoko with another assist although didn't look very dangerous. Good spot for the pass though.
Over all content, played professionally but was a boring game where we lacked magic. Hopefully we get a good draw on Monday.