Jase

"At times"? You're being generous there.

If. That's a big IF. That's if Sarri can even manage to get us to play that way. We haven't had a proper performance in ages, a performance in which we dominate the game for 90 minutes and create clear cut chances. Hell, the last time when our football was actually fun was probably back in 2016/17.

Creating 2 chances in 10-15 minutes is considered good? Christ.

Part of me desperately want to see the people suffer a meltdown over Jorginho had he gone to Man City and done well under Guardiola. Those same fellas who are criticizing now would be the same ones bashing the board for messing up on this transfer. Not saying Jorginho has been perfect because he hasn't but it's easy to forget that this is only his first season in English football and he's operating in a clueless side when going forward. Sure he has messed up passes when he shouldn't but those criticizing him for not passing forward, have you seen movement from the attacking players on a consistent basis? How is Jorginho supposed to pass forward when the players in front of him are just standing around waiting to receive the ball at their feet rather than getting onto them? Also, to those comparing Jorginho with Fabregas, going from a starter to a squad player can sure change people's perception. I don't want to start a debate on who's the better player but it's so easy to forget that while Fabregas has his qualities, his performance level went south like from 2015 onward. There were plenty of complaints how he didn't dominate games and was getting caught out, repeatedly, in defensive situations but because he hasn't been a first team player in ages, people suddenly think he's this perfect midfielder, capable of playing accurate passes every single time and does no wrong on the pitch. He certainly wasn't. Rewind back 3-4 years and I'm sure there are plenty of complaints about Fabregas basically going downhill. Jorginho hasn't been perfect but he is less of an issue compared to the more glaring ones we have in the team. Hell, you might even argue that Sarri is doing him no favors by making us play non-existent attacking football and average players to try and implement that style. It's pathetic that we're living at a time when people are constantly finding problems all over the place when there more specific ones to worry about and fix.

Willian and Pedro had 3 each? I only seem to recall Willian having the two from the left and Pedro from the right. But regardless of whether it was 4 or 6 chances, they were almost sporadic across the 90 minutes and we were playing against a side sitting in the bottom 3. I expected more and I certainly expected better. Our chances today mainly came from quick, long, direct passes. Nothing from the so called short passing football that Sarri is apparently known for.

Looking forward to us giving Arsenal back this extra 3-point advantage next week. @Stats

Having a manager like Sarri is making me crave for the 16/17 Conte or pre-2015 Mourinho.

A win is a win but once again, we only won because of two moments of quality. That aside, it was another dull performance and barely created anything of note.

Another game, another turgid game of football. And this despite taking an early lead. We're desperately dull.

LOL

If @Pizy's recent observation is right, looks like Willian will start again today.

If we finish below Arsenal, you're getting banned.

Arsenal lost. So, we'll definitely drop points against Newcastle.

Good read this.

10 million Euros apparently.

Does that mean we've signed his replacement?