Sperz used to have a 3 man threat with Kane, Son and Dele Alli. Alli has fallen off badly. They lose Kane and don't replace him adequately they are in deep doo doo.

I don't mind Ceballos playing as the most attacking of a three. But one wonders why neither Emile Smith Rowe or Ødegaard starts. Are they both going to start on Thursday? Also, Saka being asked to play twice a week seems to be risky.

Bizarrely, Xhaka starting at left back.

Thanks United for socking it to Spurs

Our players moving the ball around very neatly. Too early really to say but some excellent performances. Nobody hiding from the ball.

Sheffield United look absolutely there for the taking but we've not managed to test their keeper yet.

And as I write a decent try by Martinelli.

And Lacazette!!!!

Brilliant goal.

1-0 Lacazette slick move.

Lacazette !!!!!

That was a lovely goal.

Excellent. Now more please.

Haven't created a whole lot of dangerous chances, but there's a completely different energy to the side compared to our last two games. We're pressing really well, and there has been a few good combinations so far.

And as I'm typing, we score a fine goal. Ceballos has started very well today.

Sheffield United very, very poor. Perfect opposition to try and regain some confidence.

Chalk up another mention of Lacazette and screaming. BBC 5 live commentary mentioned it when the gk clearance hit Lacazette. I said at the time MOTD did it it would stick in people’s minds, and if it sticks in pundits and commentators minds it sticks in refs minds.

Saka having a blinder in the free role.

Great to see that he looks fit again.

So how can we naus this up?

Does anybody else think Matty Ryan needs to get some games under his belt?

Midget scores from a set piece for them.

Pint of lager on it ?

Matty Ryan’s mum?

Think this shows again that Lacazette and Aubameyang just don’t work in the same team.
If you play with Lacazette you can use him to hold it up and surround him with pacey players.
Or use Aubameyang and surround him with pacey players to get down the side and find him in the middle.

They've started the second half more aggressively- certainly think we need a second.

So he’s good at left back, very good at left wing back, very good at left wing, good in central midfield, excellent wide right and now showing his ability as a No.10. Fantastic talent

Fgs I hope there's no talk about gikving him the Captaincy or a massive rise and a long contract

Here come the big man. We need a second goal.

Ah. Me and my big mouth.

I’ll raise you a Latour shandy.

Pépé own goal.

Ah man.....

Jinx

Indeed.

Martinelli

Yes!!!!! Another good move. Well done Pépé. So pleased for Martinelli.

Martinelli! 2-0

Great effort Glen Helder followed in by Gabi!!!

Martinelli!!!!!!!

The benefit of having wide men who make sure they get in the box to gobble up rebounds and chances like that.
For my money all the best wide players score 6-7 goals like that each season just by working hard and taking a chance

Nice goal, should be safe now. Can we keep a clean sheet?

No!!!! Bad karma.

Surely you have used all that up tonight