Lloris (8) - Much better performance tonight after a poor past few games. Kept us in it, but so did Stekelenberg on their side. The save from Ruiz's shot at the end was superb reflexes, for me the best goalkeeper in the Premier League and well on his way to being the best goalkeeper in the clubs history.
Walker (7) - Solid again. Has rarely been troubled in recent weeks, his pace is brilliant and I think he's starting to use it to his benefit now as opposed to before where he'd just run up the field aimlessly just because his pace could get him there. More of the same Kyle, keep it up.
Dawson (4) - Just not good enough. I admire his heart and his do or die attitude but that can only get you so far. It's a shame about Vertonghens injury and I hope it isn't serious but I'd seriously consider playing Vertonghen centre half against Sunderland and just put Naughton at left back, seriously.
Chiriches (7) - Thought he looked cool and calm, I'm so dying to see how he'd play alongside Vertonghen in the Premier League, everything says it wouldnt be the best partnership due to the similarities of eachother but I think it could be great. Scorching goal tonight, unreal technique from a centre half but we knew he was capable.
Vertonghen (5) - Not very good today, has been declining every week, he isn't a left back and never will be. It's criminal that he's been played there for so long.
Lennon (7) - One of our best players tonight, caused problems for the defence, superb first touch as usual and got the assist for the winning goal. I'm so glad he's back in the team and he's repaying the faith with his performances, a goal at the weekend like the one he scored last year against Sunderland and I'll love him forever.
Capoue (5.5) - He was okay, I don't think he should have started personally as I don't feel two defensive midfielders really should be played against a team like Fulham but that's not his fault, yellow card killed him really especially the way he plays, bit like Sandro against City.
Sandro (6) - Not his best performance, but he's still crucial to our team. Hope he gets to captain us one day.
Lamela - (5.5) - He's getting there... I think confidence is slowly growing, it was nice to see him take the ball, run at players and have a few shots, very unlucky not to score from the pull back from Defoe.
Paulinho (5) - Was great against United but today was his chance to install the confidence back into him with a few goals. He should have had two, the one from Defoes pass in the first half was a glorious opportunity. He did well to get round the two men but being off balance meant he couldnt get the best connection, the goal streak will come, I'm confident.
Defoe (7) - Best Prem performance I've seen from him in years, worked real hard in the first half, tailed off in the second half and should have scored but it looked like a good choice to start him from AVB looking back.
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Holtby (6) - Didn't like the fact he come on and played a more advanced role, I think he's much more suited to deep and I think it nullifies Paulinho, cracking winner and we all know he has it in his locker.
Chadli (5) - Didn't really do much, should have come on and played on the left as opposed to through the centre.
Townsend (5) - Didn't do much with limited time.
