Villas-Boas dismissed suggestions that they lack a cutting edge in the final third of the pitch, and pointed to their tally in all competitions. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Having seen his side climb up to fourth place, Villas-Boas dismissed suggestions that they lack a cutting edge in the final third of the pitch, and pointed to their tally in all competitions.
“The team is creating more chances and more shots,” said Villas-Boas. “I carry on about all the good statistics and others about all the negative, and there will be debate.
“I don’t think it is dramatic. We are on 30 goals in 17 games and it is the second-highest ever at the club, so I don’t worry about that.
Clear-cut chances were at a premium throughout the contest, although Everton’s Tim Howard was the busier of the two goalkeepers before the break.
The US international saved a curling free-kick from Kyle Walker and an angled drive from Andros Townsend, while Roberto Soldado headed wide from a good position.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 5th, 2013.
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