When we've played Premier League sides in the past, in cup games, I have noticed the more time on the ball thing and put it down to players at PL level being more aware of holding shape as opposed to going too tight. Something Lewis Dunk referred to post Man City when he said most Championship...
I think everyone is saying the same thing really. Stephens has struggled at times and I don't think many anticipated that. As you say though most would think/hope that he'll come good as it would be a bit daft to write him off after 3 games. Based on Watford alone, I'd probably say Sidwell and...