That must of been a very good game to watch for the neutrals. I thought it was really refreshing to see 2 middle table teams both try to play good attacking football in the right way.
It was one of those games that could've went either way result wise. It reminded me of our win against Newcastle last season at St James' Park when we were just that little bit more clinical.
Minus that poor miss from Hughes for Watford I personally thought we created the best chances and looked a lot more like scoring. That Anderson header was particularly unlucky not to go in, and another week that Haller chance off of Yarmalenko's header would've went in. Good save from Foster to be fair.
Yarmalenko wasn't great, but I didn't think he was awful either. Very neat in position and you can see at times what an intelligent player he can be. I just think it'll take him a couple of games to get more in the rhythm. He could've had an assist on another day.
Pellers has made up for the subs fiasco against Man City as for the 2nd game running at least one of his subs (Antonio) made a big difference in the game.
Some may argue its harsh Antonio isn't anyway. But maybe Pellers is doing it deliberately just so we have a great option on the bench should we need so.
And away from home especially I get the impression he wants players who are better in possession and won't lose the ball. And as good and as hard working as Antonio is, that's not on of his biggest strengths.
Having Anderson and Haller back certainly turned what could've been at best a repeat result of the Brighton game, if not a defeat into all 3 points IMO.
Another player I think deserves a bit if credit for the improvement from the City game is Masuaku. Yes he's not been Mr. Perfect. He has his moments when he switches off. But his pace is invaluable to the squad. Not to mention unlike Cresswell he actually tackles! Would we have scored both the Brighton goal and our 2nd goal against Watford without him in the team?
Great to have Noble back too and fitting he managed to get his goal and to once again keep his impressive record of scoring in every season he has played for the club going.