Seen enough….

no not to give up but that we can do ok this season. i think now that bilic to his credit has changed the shape of the team to a back 3 we look a lot more composed on and off the ball. yesterday first half we were pretty good imo just as usual lacking up front. cress well had a quiet game though and that was a surprise as this formation is well suited to him. perhaps koeman did a job on him. on the other side i thought fernandez was pretty impressive. he looks to be probably the best summer signing although we can't comment yet on ayew. i did feel bilic deserves credit for putting antonio up front…most managers these days would be terrified of moving a winger up front. although he doesnt have the cutting edge of a striker he does use his power and pace to good effect up there. its not ideal though at this level. it did seem a little odd seeing valencia in the stands when he could well be useful on our bench, poor that he is he is better than Zaza. Zaza looks like he belongs on an italian fishing trawler hauling in nets with that beard and those tattoos. he has had his chance and offers nothing even coming off the bench. we would have been far better putting ayew up front and either putting antonio wide and moving fernandez inside or simply taking antonio off at that point. for me ayew is the best option we have up front at the moment. i must say fred was right about kouyate…he looks a lot better at the back and his ability to roam forward like a sweeper is a benefit.