Luckily I was up on Castle Crag in the Lake District whole this was happening. There seems to be a new PL rule that WHU have to lose the opening game 4-0 as it’s happened two seasons running. It was always going to be a difficult game but Robertson was given a worrying amount of space to cross for Salah’s opener. The Irons’ defence went to sleep for the second as the excellent Milner chased a lost cause and crossed for Mane to score just before half-time. The third was offside but Keita again found too much space while poor marking gifted Sturridge the fourth from a corner. All we could muster was an Arnie effort dragged wide and a Balbuena header straight at Alisson.
Match of the Day highlighted the worrying gaps between West Ham’s defence and midfield and you wonder if Noble and Wilshere can be mobile enough at this level. Perhaps there is a case for bringing in Obiang or Sanchez. It’s also strange that Pellegrini chose to leave out big money signings Diop and Yarmolenko. Early days yet but a reaction is needed against Bournemouth.
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First must win match coming up. Bournemouth ain't slow, we need a 5-3-2 to give us some forward impetus
It was disappointing but Liverpool were brilliant and look like they will compete for the top spot.
Both wing backs were very poor but Balbuena looked good and Ogbonna is steady.
Our midfield will have to play with more energy and guile, as you say Obiang would be a better fit.
Bournemouth will be a more realistic test ( not easy) and hopefully lift everyone's spirits which are low after our bubble burst on Sunday.
There are still a lot of games left to play and I am not pressing the panic button....yet
COYI
Thanks for the update Rob - and after Bournemouth think Obiang has to play...and Diop should come in at the back
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