We really do seem to struggle against well organised sides that press us, we've had some luck and stout defending plus superb goal-keeping bar the uncharacteristic mistakes vs West Ham. Luck always runs out, and we cannot expect shut-outs every week from Emi & the back four - Smith has to be better at out-thinking opponents & making changes earlier in games.

I agree with your comment regarding the wide-men but you have to give Traore time to adjust the the rigours of this league, I think he's yards ahead of Trez and Ghazi as a footballer & the most likely out of these three to score/create an opening.

On a positive note - I thought Sanson looked very good in the short time he was on the pitch and with Ramsey breaking into the first team it's great to have competition for places. Mid-table will do for me this season, with only the summer window to go before next season it's too much to expect us to have a squad that can handle europe.