Kanadyan Kanary

So our senior squad currently comprises: 3 keepers (all fit) 7 defenders (5 fit) 13 midfielders (all fit) 3 strikers (1 fit (on Saturday)) I know the window isn't over yet but we are screaming for defensive support and the stats support that. Has to be number 1 priority and should have been in the Summer.

Yep. We will be lucky to get 20 points this season.

How is McLean still on the pitch? He must be in bed with the coaching staff.

It's called zonal marking. No-one attacking the ball. Well, except Martial of course.

Embarrassing. Shameful defending once again. Another free header.

Idah has been really isolated and when he does get close to the ball, he has four Man U players around him. Is not being supported by our attacking midfield, which looks lightweight.

Stieperman for McLean for me, at half-time as he might help with holding the ball better and provide some support for Idah.

Yep. This has not been a good first half. Men v boys I am afraid. Buendia has been the only positive for me.

The same could said about Zimmerman and Rashford.

20 mins gone and no attempts created for us. That goal was jyst a matter of time. FFS

Still need centre back or two. Very few links in this area. 19 year old from Ajax and thats about it. We already have three young centre backs who haven't made the step up yet. Need some experienced players to help us out. Also need better defensive coach because our current structure isn't working and hasn't for some time.

Two markedly different ratings for Trybull on Saturday. I didn't see the game but would be interested to know what people thought. Read Norwich gave him a 9: He ran the show from midfield. The German did long and short range passing perfectly all game and was crucial to City going forward and defensively. It was the perfect defensive midfielders performance Paddy Davitt gave him 6: A spell between City's first and second goals was particularly uncomfortable in terms of coughing up possession. But very decent sidefooted effort from the edge of the area just before the hour mark only just cleared the bar.

That's illogical. Yawn!

Moderator - can we have a negative button?

Its the hope that kills you but even that is waning now. Big loss this one. Bottom of the league and 7 points adrift.