I think it's a mark of how far we've come that, after Mbappe equalised, I was more bothered about us trying to get a winner rather than worrying about us losing. We've shut out games really professionally so far this season and last night we went one better
Think about the last few seasons when we've squandered a 2 goal lead, Sevilla games spring to mind. Never looked like getting the win after being pegged back to 2-2
Listened to a RedmenTV show and they were gushing over Milner for a while (rightly so) and they were discussing how Milner is rated. I think he's ****ing incredible, not only his workrate, but just everything he does. I can't remember a game he's played that's been less than a 7/10, but he's stepped up another level this season; he's man of the match most games now. Can you think of a better midfielder right now? Definitely in the PL. In Europe though?
I used to say Milner was like Finnan or Arbeloa in that he’d never give you a 9/10 out of 10 but he’ll also never give you a 5 or 6. He’s the model of consistency, 7/10 every week. However, this season he seems to have upped his game and is now putting in those big performances. Maybe he has a slightly different role this year, maybe playing for a new contract.
He’s the fittest player in the squad at 32. Give him another 2 years with an option of a third. He’d be very much within his rights to seek a 4 year deal and a big signing on fee elsewhere tbh.
I'm surprised nobody mentioned vvd yellow card early in first half. that hurt his ability to make challenges big time