After 10 years of waiting, Newcastle deserved their win which was obtained through 3 goals, all from set pieces. We however also failed to test Krul throughout the match as our players were harassed all over the pitch and were never really given time to settle down. SAF will perhaps now realise that we need a decent central midfielder during the January transfer window.
Today, we were out-muscled in midfield, and players like Nani, Rooney and Giggs just failed to turn up. Rooney's first touch is at times abysmal - definitely not world class! The injuries are being felt, and how. Cleverley, Fletcher, Young, Vidic, Smalling and so on are not easy to replace but I still expected better.
We have very few options in midfield and apart from having to rely on a 38 years old winger turned midfielder, we had to rush Anderson back. Add to that the poor form of Rooney and Chichi who seems to have lost his touch and there you have it.
We may be down, but I am hoping that we are not yet out. Defeat on Sunday against City in the FA Cup would mean 3 successive defeats and the panic button will probably need to be pushed. Will SAF use the January transfer window to strengthen the squad?
Numquam Moribimur....
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