v Young Boys

[gavin]

Ederson, Akanji, Stones, Dias (c), Gvardiol, Kovacic, Lewis, Nunes, Foden, Grealish, Haaland

Subs: Ortega Moreno, Carson, Walker, Phillips, Ake, Doku, Rodrigo, Alvarez, Bernardo, Bobb

Rodri rested but Kalvin still on bench

[reddishblue]

I like to see Bobb get a decent run out.

[gavin]

Walker now starts instead of Akanji. I hope Manuel is okay.

[gavin]

Good first half in the end. I was going to moan at only being 1-0 up and the finishing but I'm happy enough with 2-0. A lovely goal from Phil.

[KunDB]

What a lovely second goal from Phil.

A stroll in the park deserving of a two goal, or more, lead.

[reddishblue]

Kovacic deserves a mention, thought he was excellent.

[gavin]

The only thing that worries me is the finishing again. It is okay in a game like this but in a tight game we have to put them away better.

I hope Stones and Akanji are okay.

[KunDB]

A wee positive a clean sheet. The lack of finishing is a slight worry but given it was a knock about for the last 30 minutes plus probably not a real concern tonight.

[gavin]

Unfortunately, Pep has confirmed that John Stones is injured and will be out a while.

[Hesperus]

That's so disappointing about Stones. That lad has no luck with injuries. Had he been fit for more of his career he would have been right up there.