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Again-to-back house wins at St James’ Park and one other sturdy efficiency as a Sandro Tonali masterclass helped us attain the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Right here’s our marks out of 10 and feedback on every participant concerned in final night time’s 3-1 win over Brentford:
Dubravka (7) – Can be gutted to have conceded late on after a very good efficiency. Stood up effectively to disclaim Wissa’s one-vs-one earlier than his late faucet in.
Livramento (7) – Allowed Mbuemo to get in behind for the Brentford objective however was in any other case very stable in defence. Room for enchancment in assault, the place he drives ahead effectively however generally lacks that ultimate ball. Nonetheless, he has an iron grip on that proper again slot.
Schar (7.5) – Picked some beautiful passes after a number of wayward ones early on and obtained himself a faucet in to make it 3-0. May’ve been an 8/10 however misplaced Wissa for the objective (and let him get in behind for his one-vs-one) and his mistimed deal with earned him a yellow that can preserve him out of the semi-final first leg.
Burn (7) – A normal Dan Burn efficiency which is completely acceptable. Gained his fair proportion of aerial duels and has improved his defensive choice making which hides his pack of tempo
Corridor (7.5) – Not fairly as influential as he was towards Leicester however nonetheless an actual risk down the left and his defensive work is enhancing every week. Performed his half in one other creative brief nook with Gordon within the second half and it was his shot that was saved earlier than Schar’s tap-in.
Guimaraes (8.5) – Appears to relish enjoying a bit additional ahead. Isn’t at all times on the ball as a lot however receives it in a extra superior place which is thrilling to see. Unselfish help for Schar capped off a extremely good day for our captain, who linked up fantastically with Tonali all night time.
Tonali (9.5) – Scored a brace however might’ve had a hat trick. The objectives have been each taken brilliantly however extra importantly his all spherical efficiency simply oozed class. Snapped into tackles, recovered the ball always, picked ahead passes shortly and confirmed spectacular tempo everywhere in the pitch. Simple man of the match efficiency.
Joelinton (6.5) – Regarded like he wished to throttle Collins after a collision which left him bloodied. Didn’t reappear for the second half. Was stable with out being spectacular, with Tonali and Bruno seeing extra of the ball in a scrappy first half.
Murphy (7) – For all of his perceived flaws, he’s often concerned in our greatest alternatives. Rattled the submit and narrowly shot large within the second half.
Gordon (8) – Ran his socks off and pressed effectively. The press begins with him and causes defences all types of issues. Hyperlink up play with Corridor from the brief nook was a delight to see. Virtually again to his barnstorming greatest.
Isak (7) – No objective tonight however he precipitated issues for the makeshift backline of Brentford all recreation with some tidy hyperlink up play to convey others into the sport. Changed by Osula at 3-0 to maintain him recent for Ipswich.
Subs:
Willock (7) – Gained possession excessive up the pitch which led to an important probability. Nonetheless discovering his ft after the long run damage however affords nice ball carrying capacity from midfield.
Barnes (7) – Virtually obtained his identify on the scoresheet when he rattled the submit. Regarded far more snug on the left after Gordon went off.
Osula (6) – Had a possibility late in however was thwarted by good defending. Can be higher for the minutes below the belt. Some sturdy maintain up play however did lose the ball within the construct as much as Brentford’s objective.
Trippier (6) – Appears resigned to the actual fact he’s now our again up proper again however was barking orders when he got here on. True chief on the pitch
Almiron (6) – Ran round rather a lot with out a lot in the way in which of high quality. May very well be the final time we see him in a black and white shirt?
