Yes Townsend sold him out, but exactly what was he trying to do to remedy the situation?

That's Life
And as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks stompin' on a Dream.
KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!

The biggest problem is Kelly's mistakes are caused by his lack of composure with the ball, not from bad defending. Both goals yesterday would have been averted if he was comfortable with the ball in tight situations.

In my opinion, he's a patch/squad player. He's the sort of guy who we can have on the bench and know that he'll come on when needed to shore things up, or manage for a couple of weeks to hold down a decent run of form. A couple of months as first choice left back though, and his deficiencies get more and more exposed.

I know Townsend is in a bad run of form at the moment, but I'd honestly consider playing him at left back (or even Sako after his 10 minute cameo included looking after Sterling quite well). At the very least, the two of them have the pace to a) get themselves out of trouble if their positioning isn't spot on and b) cover the rest of the back four like Souare does.

Both are also able to use the ball well and it gives us another option to supply Benteke/Wickham.

Employee of the month is a good example of how someone can be both a winner and a loser at the same time.

Nowhere near good enough. At fault for their first goal and should have prevented the corner for their second. His airshot/miskick in front of the Holmesdale in the first half was embarrassing. Teams are now targeting him which is putting him under even more pressure.

He's been subbed quite a few times since his reintroduction to the side. Normally sprints off so quickly as if he appreciates being rescued.

Quite a few people on here criticize the decision to move on Murray, Gayle and Jedinak. At the moment I think we're missing Mariappa far more. Good squad player and would have slotted into this defence without letting anybody down.