On normal circumstances, I’d be a bit critical of the lack of control we had in the game however, we aren’t operating on normal circumstances. We’ve had a game every 3 days all month and only barely recovered from a grueling match against Barcelona. It’s only fair tired legs would be a factor in this game
All things considered, this was a good performance. We managed the game very well in the 2nd half with Varane and Martinez looking very assured. I don’t think I’ve felt this assured about our defence since the 2011 Vidic/Evans and Ferdinand partnerships. All credit to Erik Ten Hag, the gaffe with a plan who’s tactical aptitude can rival any other manager’s in world football. Happy to see the progress we’ve made solidified with this win.