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City looked a lot tighter at the back today.
Distribution from defence much improved.
Did we only have 29% possession?
Well obvious answer is no we didnt at all.
As mentioned in another thread it allowed peltier just to be a right back also- something he did exceptionally well.
I don't think Morrison or Manga ever strayed from their positions today, thus cutting down the opportunities for West Ham to get inbetween the lines.
Peltier and Bennett played like proper full-backs for a change, not having to cover the gaps that have often been down to misplaced passes etc.
Thought Manga was great today.
Not today, but we went a goal up very early and West Ham didn't start playing until the last 15 minutes.
We were helped by how slowly West Ham moved the ball, as in the main it allowed us to retain our shape comfortably. But there’s no doubt we looked better as a defensive unit with a proper right back in position and Manga looks far more comfortable at Centre back as he would. I think his extra pace there helped when he played alongside Bamba and will also help Morrison.
But tougher tests are ahead starting with Hazard and Chelsea.
Thought Peltier in particular and Manga and Morrison were excellent today
Last edited by StraightOuttaCanton; 10-03-19 at 06:03. Reason: Typo
Think it shows that Bruno should be first centre half on the team sheet, with Morrison or Bamba to join him. Morrison performed better paired with Bruno. Morrison was much better yesterday.
He wasn't missed yesterday but we have what, eight games left? I guarantee that we'll have at least one game where we come away thinking it would have been so much better if Bamba was on the pitch.
I'm sure Arter and Gunnarson had better games, knowing that both centre backs were behind them in their correct positions, rather than going off for a wander around the park.