V Eagles Match Thread

[gavin]

We played as well in that first half as we have in the last few home games. I wouldn't write off Stones in midfield but he has to work at it - it won't happen over night. Though clearly a replacement for Fernandinho was a priority in the summer we failed to get one. I was surprised Pep be so clear that we won't sign anyone in January because of that position. In my opinion we're still the best team in the league and that will be proven before the end of the season. No team is without weaknesses. It looks like being a more stressful, or exciting, season.