For the majority of the time these cheating wankers have been holding on for dear life. Foul after foul is their only way of coping.
I like our shape, but the fact is Sokratis and Luiz needs more protection than this midfield trio can provide.
Xhaka should not be on the field. He's killing us.
Lacazette was hamstringing us badly throughout, but that goal was outstanding. Aubameyang has been superb on the left wing.
All told, I'm really pleased to see we're being brave and pushing people up the field, but I don't think our pressing is affording the centrebacks the protection they need (because they're not top drawer). It's playing with fire to keep it like this, but if he's brave enough to take Xhaka off, it could work.
