DYC.

Deserved.

I just dont understand why we play with two CMs when our CMs suck. Play with two players from deep, Essien and Romeu, and play Mata in front of them with Malouda and Sturridge on the sides.

We're so average..

Dzeko's problem is his consistency. He still hasn't been able to maintain good form on a weekly basis in the PL. Mancini's not helping by using him in a role that doesn't suit him though, forcing him to drop deep, going out wide and contributing too much to build-up play. It's in and around the box where you want him. Still think his game is too slow for the PL tbh, I think he'd be incredible in the Serie A.

I disagree. The players running back were too far away and Ibisevic's teammate wasn't in the best position to shoot I think. I'm not at all blaming him for the goal but he should've tried to disposses him imo.

The goal wasn't his fault but he was also at fault. He kept running backwards, allowing the Ibisevic to get closer and closer to the box. But that shot never should've gone in though, terrible goalkeeping by Cesar (though tbf, the ball bounced suddenly but still).

Still, he's average. We have enough players who fit that description.

The thing is, possession means nothing if you're not creating chances.

They're far more incisive as well.

Luiz came in but didn't come in aggresively enough. The ball was in the air, he could've just whammed it away.

You like to be annoying don't you?

How is it Cech's fault? Luiz should've cleared the ball.

Not his fault. Luiz should've dealt with the threat but he didn't so Cech had to come out. Cavani did well to stay composed and see that Lavezzi was coming.

Sadly it's over.

We need to score a second. Can't see us going through if we don't because I just know Napoli wil score at the Brdige.

Well I guess we disagree then. Cech really saved us early in the first half and we scored a lucky goal. There's always a chance of scoring in set-pieces, Ivanovic should've passed. Ramires should've scored, that was a real chance yeah.

Agree with your first sentence but how we were the better team? Napoli have had the better chances and have looked far more dangerous when attacking.

Thought so too at first but it wasn't.

Lady Luck, I love you. Matador!!

Don't understand why we aren't putting pressure on their defenders.. They're terrible with the ball.

Yes he is.

Lampard was a runner. We were better in 05-06 with Essien, he was also a runner. Our DMs Mikel and Romeu are in poor form. I'm not saying it will work but I understand his, AVB, intentions.

Midfield full of runners = We're gonna sit back and counter-attack.

Hmm i do wonder.. You'd think Luiz' pace, and good form, would be crucial to deal with their counter-attacks. Don't think it's true.

No idea really. What happened to Britos?