Quick one today as I swiftly escape the Tax Payers Stadium Firstly, massive shoutout to Betway who shouted me a hospitality ticket and took me pitch side after the game. I saw Granit Xhaka up close. What a specimen. Here are the player ratings from an epic 5-1 victory: GK) Petr Cech – 6  The Czech shot stopper had a relatively quiet afternoon. Little he could do with Carroll's goal after the ball fell kindly after Payet's free kick smashed the crossbar. RB) Gabriel – 7 For a centre-half who has barely played a game at right back you have to give him some credit. His pace helped keep Payet quiet, however could offer more offensively. Took a bit of a battering but continued. CB)...
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