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How we rated the Irons against Norwich

 

Hughie hands out his marks

 

Fabianski: His 300th Premier League game and marked it with one brilliant save. Beyond that one of the easiest nights of his life 7

Coufal: Set up the assist for Bowen’s first headed goal and looking a lot more like his old self 7

Diop: Had one of his better games at heart of defence but still has the odd mistake in him as he showed in the second half 7

Dawson: Didn’t put a foot wrong although it wasn’t the fiercest attack he will ever face 7+

Cresswell: Eased himself into the game and by the end was looking the player we all know him to be. Welcome back Cress 7

Rice: Here there and everywhere again as the Irons bossed midfield 7+

Lanzini: Some wonderful balls early on but played deeper in Soucek’s absence. He put a couple of shots over the top but a very good game 8

Fornals: Only intermittent action from the Spaniard but was involved in one or two good build ups 6

Vlasic: Gets better as the games tick by and once again showed himself to be so hard to knock off the ball. He occasionally goes down a little easily but he is looking a very decent buy. Unlucky to be subbed for Masuaku 7

Bowen: Outstanding all night long – two allowed goals and one offside and he was the spark from which most of our offensive play was generated 10

Antonio: Heavily marked – probably after the four he scored at Norwich last season – but he is looking ok again 6+

Subs:

Masuaku: On for Vlasic to tighten things up in front of Cress presumably. Didn’t do a lot and a hard decision to understand 3

Yarmolenko: Very late arrival No rating

 

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4 comments on “How we rated the Irons against Norwich

  1. In fairness Masuaku did provide the 2nd assist. He was brought on for more defensive options, allowing us to drop to a back 3 if Norwich attacked.

    Antonio looked a bit off today, perhaps one of those playing with some pain today?

    Bowen magnificent. Absolutely stunning with 2 goals, 2 in the woodwork, 2 good chances and 1 disallowed goal.

    Look at how Lanzini and Rice keeps linking up. Thats a solid partnership as well! Less defensive ball-winning partnership than Soucek / Rice, but far more potent starting attacks.

  2. Like what Lanzini is bringing and likewise Vlasic – we look more stable on the ball now. Agree that Masuaku late sub on is mystifying as he is our worst defender? Agree that Mikey is getting a lot of marking lately which maybe helps the others. Would love to see more confidence in front of goal from Fornals and Vlasic. Loving it you Irons!

  3. If you can’t be objective about Masuaku maybe you should ask someone else to do the ratings? Got the assist for the second goal and did nothing wrong in the time he was on the pitch. 3? Your bias is a bit embarrassing now.

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