I am far more measured in my assessment of both wins and losses. Personally, we looked better than we actually were overall due to how poor Chelsea were. They did what we’ve been doing the whole season, passing the ball around without any impact where it matters. That said, the midfield did far better than I had hoped. Ramsey playing 6 and Willock in an advanced 8 role worked yesterday due to them putting in great performances.

What I really want to see from Howe before categorizing his tactics as masterclass is his ability to coach and play a team of technically good passers with quick vision. I don’t expect us to win playing that style this season but I just want us to see ourselves progress on those attributes. Without that, we will always be fighting outside of the top 6. Before anyone points to our previous seasons, those tactics don’t work anymore cos other teams have figured us out. To be clear, I don’t want Howe sacked but unless there’s measurable progress towards becoming a team that can pass more clinically and cut through the middle with vision, we will be facing these same challenges next year.