[PL] Sunderland (A): Match Thread

[Fosterbloke]

That was a **** half of football.

[danperkins]

Been so slow to get the ball up top, their midfield is out working ours. Coutinho is being man marked and Lallana has been anonymous. Pretty average display again against this ****. Not working at the moment

[kev776]

Lovren is boss !!

[cream]

Need to do better.

[Exiled_red]

Half time

Our general play doesn't look like getting us a goal, if we are going to score it looks like coming from a world class moment or a Sunderland defensive error.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

HT.

We look weak with no bit, this lot are absolutely ****e! A Championship team in waiting with no confidence to boot.

[G]

Should be two up. Thought we controlled it. Keep going and the break will come.

[Gibbo]

Pretty average half, Firmino the only real attacking threat.

We need some better passing, killer ball is something we massively lack.

[gratziani]

Feels like the same performance at Newcastle and Watford all over.

looking at what we have i dont see what else we can do,

[Rich]

Not a great half. Got to say I've been really disappointed with Lallana and Benteke so far. Both not contributing enough.

[dom9]

I must be watching a different game to you guys. There's only one team in it and we should be 3 up.

[G]

Lovren is boss !!

He's been great fair dues to him, apart from being too loose on Borini for his shot but he's been pretty dominant back there.

[G]

I must be watching a different game to you guys. There's only one team in it and we should be 3 up.

Usual rubbish in the match thread.

[Fredo]

To be fair, Sunderland have closed us down well and have prevented us from playing the ball quickly. The reality though is that we look a ponderous side without Sturridge.

[SB]

What a strike that was from Firmino. Unlucky not to have scored & what a lift it could have given him. He looks lively tonight.