Stoke are a decent team, they work hard and have good direct attackers. We weren't good in the second half at all and you could see it coming. Imbula was impressive, kinda disappointed we didn't go for him, but then again if we could have the old Matic back we wouldn't need him.
When i watch us i feel our players just don't take on defenders enough and today when we did we got to byline quite a few times second half and there was no support. Traore was in there but stuck in-between 2 CB's.
I like Oscar and Willian but they do seem not to bust a gut to get in the box. Frank made a career out of it and scored so many goals from doing it. I know Frank is hard to replace but Oscar and Willian are more skilful players for sure but i think they can lack that killer instinct at times.
We are improving and did rest a couple of players today, just always a disappointment to let late goals in.