Sir Mikel OBE

I dont like Alonso's game, but hes undroppable

He seems above reproach though doesnt he? People have even started singling out Kante for having to do the job of 3 people.

Because hes alone in the midfield. Its easy to blame him but Barkley and Jorginho are leaving him to dry.

Until we figure out how to stop it...which we cant seem to do.

The midfield is too weak.

That was always going to happen.

I was hard on Jorginho in the first half yesterday...but he really is world class.

Lol I maintain once he stops playing he's going to balloon up. He seems to enjoy life, and food, a lot.

Against the mighty Cardiff

That was posted before the second half, and the point roughly remains the same.

Looked fantastic! and a bit fat He's going to be Maradona huge when he retires.

King Hazard!!!

That should be the 3 points.

Its not just their fault though. The midfield is leaving them exposed. Even Azpilicueta is looking poor because of it.

I like Kante is able to move up and down the pitch now, but the midfield is absolutely dead if he isnt in the back. Jorginho and Barkley look confused.

We need another goal. I dont see us keeping a clean sheet

That smile he has

Sorry to say but this isnt Italy, and he looks a bit in over his head so far. Especially against any sort of press.

Jorginho looks a bit poor defensively////

Morata

Cant get Kovacic fit and ready soon enough.

We look poor against the press.

Thank god he was offside. This forum would shut down if that wasn't the case.

Think today is important for Jorginho too. Last weekend was his first taste of adversity with us. City had his number. Hope to see him bounce back strong.

To be fair he was decent last time we were in the Europa league.