From Michael Passaportis: !!
Myles – I am still exultant from the game!
We may be the smallest big club in Europe, but today we stood toe to toe with a giant and tumbled it from its ledge.
We harried it, harassed it, nipped and zipped, drew it out into marginal attempts, changed our formation when necessary, and repeated. We were always fast and dangerous on the break as well.
Then, after a goal from an unlikely source, we defended heroically. It was an intelligent retreat as well – we had rearguards and were always primed for the counter, yet drew back and slowed up play when the game called for it.
The goal at the end, while glorious, was just a cherry on top of the cake.
Against Bayern, defending a lead at home – there must be a lot of catharsis in that win.
Can the team use this as a springboard? Fingers tightly crossed.
Myles says:
Springboard?
I reckon Arsenal will beat Everton on Saturday.
And their next opponents, Swansea, have dipped to 13th place.
David De Gea might have to play a blinder against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday. If he does, that game could be a draw, so Arsenal could be top on Sunday night.
It’s a hugely entertaining Premier League this season. So far.
Slaven Bilic has transformed West ham and signed some wonderful talents
A perceptive coach doesn’t need three years to build a team. Slav’s done it in two months with Sakho running the channels, pulling defenders around to make gaps for Payet and Lanzini. And he has good options on the bench as well.
When was the last time a team went to Alan Pardew’s Palace and won 3-2?
The Hammers are only 2 points behind Arsenal & Man Utd.
West Ham v Chelsea? Home win.
I’m still keeping an eye on the explosive Mane at Southampton, where Pelle has found his form again.