And Southampton are cr@p

Barkley was also very impressive today.

Feel good factor with the team atm. Giving squad players substantial minutes rather than 2 minutes at the end of the game a la Conte. Very happy. Now for the main event. Couple red cards please

Barkley was very good today, Willian slipped out of it in the second half.

Willian was woeful

Willian hasn't been great. Would like to bring someone else in for that position to challenge Willian/Pedro and cover for Hazard.

Shaqiri would have been perfect

Pedro, Kovacic and Morata should be starting though

Christensen, Fabregas, Barkley, Willian and Giroud as 'extensions' of the first team. 16 main players to compete on 4 fronts

comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 10 minutes ago
Shaqiri would have been perfect
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Why not CHO? He's enough obstacles in his way of the 1st team with Moses, let alone signing some one else to block his path.

Just thinking aloud Nick!

Because he didn't cost usa large sum sadly is the way of the world brum, i'd love to see him starting soon.

comment by Obers (U3904)
posted 11 minutes ago
Pedro, Kovacic and Morata should be starting though

Christensen, Fabregas, Barkley, Willian and Giroud as 'extensions' of the first team. 16 main players to compete on 4 fronts
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agree bar giroud > morata, just so much beneficial for our midfield

i think also Odoi has done enough preseason to get a place on the bench at least, hes cover for at least 3 positions.

Is anyone fed up with Willian? Almost half of his performances are forgetful, and to me seems like he has been very fortunate that we have given him so much time and patience.

Pedro is almost as inconsistent, but he works a lot harder, has the right attitude and scores important goals for us.

Jorginho for me is looking like one of the best signings we have made in years. I prefer him to Fabregas as he generally mixes up his passing a lot more.

Barkley is having a bit of a Moses resurgence. The guy has worked hard, and even last year when he first started playing, has always tried hard to impress and fight for his place in the team. He was excellent today, looked mature and comfortable in the squad.

Happy to see Barkley doing well with a new manager, good news for England if he continues. The less we see of Dier/Hendo/Livermore etc the better.

Pedro should start instead of Willian and CHO plus RLC deserve place on the bench.