I'm of the opinion that we managed that game superbly.
Given the pressure Newcastle were under to get a home win they were always gonna throw the kitchen sink at us.
True we squecked a goal.....but the manner in which we defended and held on and kinda should have scored at the end. Our defense...
Newcastle responded well after our goal - credit where due. Hoping we can settle things down and grow more influence in midfield second half. Can bissouma help out in that respect?
I guess you're right - It's seems weird being without the normally ever-present Gross. I think of Ali, Izzy and March as pacey, get past your man players while Gross can provide goals and assists without doing that to an extent.
Blimey - never expected to see March, Izzy and Ali start. A lot of pace and guile there - counter attacking all day. And with Kayal's drive and Stephen's obstinance I recon Chris is on to something here. Rafa will feel less inclined to commit too many forward and their wing backs will have to...