After the big away win over Leicester, we have to complete the season with another away win over the already-relegated Hull. But we cannot be complacent as the last time we faced a relegated team we got humiliated 5-1 by Saudi Sportswashing Machine last season. Surely, we have to do much better than that this time. We have an excellent record against Hull, winning 3 and drawing 1 of our last 4 away matches at Hull. Hope we will go for another big win just to finish the season strongly.
Kane will be our key man again in this match. After his 4 goal blast against Leicester, hope he will get at least 1 goal in this match to win the Golden Boot award as the top scorer of the league for the second consecutive season. Alli seemed to be already in holiday mood recently. Hope he puts more effort to get at least 1 goal to improve his goal tally of 17 league goals. I think Son too will be looking to score more goals after his 2 goals against Leicester. Won't mind if Janssen comes on later to try to get a goal or two as well.
I think we should play our regular midfield of Wanyama and Dembele to finish the season strongly. Also, Eriksen should be given a chance to increase his goal assists of 13 to move closer to Kevin De Bruyne's 16 assists. Some reports say, our PL record for most goal assists in a season is 14 by
Anderton in the 1990s. Cannot remember the injury-prone Anderton having so many assists in a season but if it is true, Eriksen should do all he can to equal and overtake Anderton's record. But he can only do that if he is to start this match. Won't mind if Sissoko is given another chance to show his potential.
With due respect to Hull, our defence should be aiming to keep the clean sheet in this match. It was Lloris' moment of madness which gifted the goal to Leicester. Hope our defence will be more alert to avoid silly mistakes like that. Hope Lloris will be fit to play. It was unforgivable to concede 5 goals to Saudi Sportswashing Machine in our last match of last season. It will be disappointing if we don't keep the clean sheet this time.
Our season started promisingly. Thought we would win at least 1 trophy this season. Too bad we failed to do that. Despite that, really enjoyed this season as we were very consistent at least in our home matches. Really enjoyed all the goals from Kane, Alli, Son and Eriksen and our compact defensive performances. So, it is a bit sad the season is ending now just when we are in a great run of 8 wins in our last 9 league matches. Wish the season can be extended for a few more weeks. Hope we will end the season in a winning form by beating Hull here.
