What a goal from Lacazette! The equalizer from Barnes took a bit of luck, but I can't say Burnley didn't earn it. They could have had more. I thought we made it way too easy for them to lump it into good areas. We were dominant in the second half, though, and were good value for the win. Auba's strike for his second winner in two games was lovely.
I'm developing a healthy dislike for Ashley Barnes. If Troy Deeney is a 10 on the Jerk Scale, Barnes is a solid 6. I think he was the one who kneed Guendouzi in the back, but i guess it could have been the other jerk up front, Wood.
It was nice to see Torreira in there, but he doesn't seem quite 100% yet. Yes, we got three points in a convincing performance, but I expected more defensive bite in midfield. When we did press, it seemed to work pretty well. Burnley's press was stifling in the first half, and our guys are faster and more technical.
The buzz is about Ceballos, and it was merited. He just thinks faster than most players. Pepe displayed his talent too, and it won't be long before his final ball becomes as lethal in the EPL as it was in Ligue 1. Luiz did his job alongside Sokratis. I've seen Leno look sharper, but he did enough.
All in all, a satisfying three points at home.
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