Aston Villa at home Saturday 1st Nov 8pm

[BootRoom]

Good performance, and an even better result.

[kingfunk]

Given the last few weeks, that’s as good of performance we could have asked for imo.

[Tatterdemalion]

Well, nice to get 3 points, but still many things unresolved. I think the same performance against the likes of Palace would have resulted in defeat, but signs of life are welcome. We have some hard decisions to make about old favourites and we shouldn't be shy of doing it. But the oldest favourite - pressing - and indeed picking up the second ball - I don't think that tactic ever gets old and we need to reacquaint ourselves with it. Saw a little of that again this evening, so slightly more optimistic.

[BobTheCharmer]

Win is good but like the frankfurt game I'm not sure we can gage much. Salah looked stronger as did macca. But tougher games to come. Delighted to end the ****ing losing run though.

[BigChief]

As comfortable a win as we could have hoped. We need more of this. City won't be looking forward to playing us all of a sudden.

[Exiled_red]

Good 3 points and much better performance, Good to have Gravenberch back, both Salah and MacAllister looked alot better than they have in recent weeks, benefited from having Robbo at LB as well IMO

[Cerbie]

Much happier with that. Pretty much everyone put a shift in.

[peterbread]

We score every week. There’s zero issues with us as an attacking force. Showing a bit of defensive resilience is far more important right now.

Controlling games and keeping it solid defensively are the things to sort out. This team scores in every game and with a more solid base will score more.

[BobTheCharmer]

Well, nice to get 3 points, but still many things unresolved. I think the same performance against the likes of Palace would have resulted in defeat, but signs of life are welcome. We have some hard decisions to make about old favourites and we shouldn't be shy of doing it. But the old favourite - pressing - and indeed picking up the second ball - I don't think that tactic ever gets old and we need to reacquaint ourselves with it. Saw a little of that again this evening, so slightly more optimistic.

Totally agree with this.

[labourRed]

Massive win and some good performances from Salah, Mac Alister, a long time coming.

[BobTheCharmer]

City won't be looking forward to playing us all of a sudden.

Why? We won't have hardly any of the ball away to city.

[Rich]

Good win. I actually thought Villa would play their way and not the new ‘beat Liverpool’ way.

[peterbread]

Welcome back Mac Allister. Looked very confident as the game went on. That will make a massive difference now.

And a mention the three senior leaders who all stood up and played well tonight. Robertson looked very good, Mo finding some form and VVD his usual calm controlled self.

The balance of the team was so much better with a proper three man midfield and one always seemed to be staying back.

[labourRed]

Well, nice to get 3 points, but still many things unresolved. I think the same performance against the likes of Palace would have resulted in defeat, but signs of life are welcome. We have some hard decisions to make about old favourites and we shouldn't be shy of doing it. But the oldest favourite - pressing - and indeed picking up the second ball - I don't think that tactic ever gets old and we need to reacquaint ourselves with it. Saw a little of that again this evening, so slightly more optimistic.

I spent this afternoon with a spurs mate. So I saw their Chelsea game.

Their pressing was next level. That said when it's good they get the plaudits, but the injuries are a real issue.

[BobTheCharmer]

I don't know how but the authorities need to get a grip on corners. It's embarrassing from both teams. Full on grappling from defence and attack. It's literally impossible to know who's done what. It's a ****ing joke. Needs eradicating.