We ended our up and down season with a solid 1-0 win over Everton and our first win at Goodison since 2007. This win combined with Liverpool’s mauling at Stoke means that we finish in 5th position.
Hugo Lloris (4/5) Had to make a few decent saves in the game, getting down to a low Mirallas shot and then denying Galloway from close range. Good to see one of our best players end the season with a clean sheet.
Eric Dier (4.5/5)- Looks to be real young talent and played extremely well at RB today, has shown his underrated crossing ability in recent weeks and further reminded fans of it today, swinging in a wonderful cross for Harry Kane to nod home. Solid all game.
Jan Vertonghen (4.5/5)- Solid and reliable all game. Made some crucial blocks and was commanding at the back all game. With a proper partner next season he could be back to his best under Poch in time.
Federico Fazio (4/5)- One of his easier games as he didn’t get the challenge he may have expected from Lukaku but anything that did come his way he dealt with comfortably
Nabil Bentaleb (4.5/5)- Left back? No problem. Nabil was superb at full back and despite playing in a different position his awareness and composure remained as high as ever as he nullified the threat of Coleman and when he got the chance was an outlet going forward.
Ryan Mason (4.5/5)- A tireless and committed performance from the man who earned another England call up this week. Kept things ticking over and set up many an attack after winning the ball back. A good reminder of the season he has had after a below average few months.
Mousa Dembele (3.5/5)- His first start for a while and it may be his last ever game for the club. Decent on the ball but probably not quite the impact he was hoping for in order to keep himself in the managers plans for next season.
Christian Eriksen (4/5)- Anonymous in the last few weeks so it was good to see Christian more involved in our attacking play once again. Neat and tidy and was at the centre of all we did well second half. Good end to a good if a tad inconsistent season for the Dane.
Erik Lamela (4/5)- His performances last few weeks have shown he has a future at the club. Played some neat passes to keep us going in attack and was unlucky to be denied by a brilliant save from Howard in the first half. Next season is key for him.
Nacer Chadli (3/5)- Fairly anonymous game for the Belgian, put himself about but failed to make a sufficient impact. A great season none the less
Harry Kane (4/5)- After a mild goal drought, Kane must have been wondering if he would get another goal to cap off his superb breakthrough season. It duly arrived as he displayed his killer instinct yet again to nod home the only goal of the game. Held the ball up well aswell. Incredible season.
Substitutes
Benjamin Stambouli (3.5/5)- Came on for Dembele to shore things up, and did a decent job stopping Everton gain any momentum in their search for an equaliser.
Roberto Soldado/ Andros Townsend (NA)- Both brought in to eat up the clock with barely any time left, neither could make an impact.
