0-1 lost at the Derby game. I think they are more determined than us and this is the key. Rafa rested a few players and the major surprise was Diao get a start. He did try his best to prove himself but that's it. We have more chances than they do but failed to take any, and Martyn was class, but they have more processions. At the end I don't think we derserve to win. And when will we start winning away games again?
Player Rating:
Kirkland: 5.5 His recent form is really worrying. Had allowed Everton to have 2 golden chances but they failed. He may have been blocked by players for the goal, but still I think he should do better. Dudek is watching.
Josemi: 6 Started as Finnan was rested and as usual, get a yellow card.
Carragher: 6.5 You can tell he's determined to win, but one man's work is not enough.
Hyypia: 6 Still in search for his first goal. Defensively he's as good as usual.
Riise: 6 Somehow I think he's not as good playing the left back again... Tough call for Rafa.
Sinama-Pongolle: 6 Maybe he's not strong enough in this highly physical derby game. Not as effective as last game.
Hamann: 6 As usual. But it's a bit strange Rafa sub him before Diao
Diao: 6 Tried very hard to impress, but failed to convince.
Kewell: 6 Back to the poor Kewell...
Gerrard: 6 Had a few blunders which made the Everton fans happy. He did tried but maybe he's tired, not the best performance we would expect from him.
Mellor: 6.5 Had a few chances but somehow Martyn saved magnificantly. Together with Carra he's one of our better player.
Substitutions:
Nunez: 6 Failed to impress.
Traore/Alonso: Too little time to impress.
Rafa: 5 Maybe a bad judgement to rest Alonso, and yet to improve the away form.
Everton: 7 We must give credit to Moyes. He really lifted the team. Hopefully this is the end of their fairy tale and they are back to where they should be.
Man of the Match: 6.5 Carra is spiced up for this match. If the whole team are as dedicated as him, we will win.
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