Well, I cannot really do a full summary as I did not really see much of the first 20 mins due to bad streams (can get medicine for that I know!). After that, it cut out a fair bit and improved 2nd half. So will report what I did see - feel free to come at me for missing stuff! I did!

From what I did see, United put in a really solid, professional and calm performance where apart from the first minute chances - we were largely untroubled. First half we were good and deservedly led. We stopped off in the second half but finished strongly and were full value for the victory.

We scored a really good goal after the let off from the miss from Hirakawa. It was a beautiful strike from Arblaster. as it dropped to him. A dipping half volley and his first for a long, long time (Norwich away two years ago was it, before he got injured and only his 3rd in 63 for us). Kitching also had a few chances and hit the post of course. We looked like adding to it and were on top against an awful Bristol City side. We controlled the tempo and pinned them back and played higher up the field than other games.

After the earlier Tanganga error, the defence was solid. Phillips did what he had to and Arblaster put in a much-improved performance. Not convinced by any of the front four really and Cannon looked the most mobile of the lot - which is saying something but we still weirdly looked more threatening but was from set plays rather than general play.

At the break, it seemed very easy. Second half we dropped off for 20-25 minutes and thought we resorted to just lumping it and did not try and keep it. We did not get up the pitch and Wilder took too long to change some of the players who looked gassed. Fortunately, Bristol City offered the square root of sod all. One Ballard header and a few blocks from Kitching, Burrows and Tanganga but Cooper did not have a save to make. I just was annoyed we stopped doing what we had one so well and dropped deep. I was worried they might nick one, as we ceded possession and territory. I thought Bristol City were for the taking and we could kill the game. The game became stop start with stoppages and maybe this helped us.

We ended up using 6 subs due to McGuiness going off with concussion. The changes helped us and Bamford, One and Donovan allowed us to get up the field, carry the ball from the latter two and the former held it up and won some free kicks/corners. Tanganga nearly scored a second with a good save from Tickle but towards the end One had a good chance to finish it but blazed over. 9 minutes seemed a long time but was probably about right - there were at least two long stoppages and 9 subs (they had already put two on at HT). Yet we saw it out well with Donovan showing some brilliant individual skill and game management to help run the time out.

Overall, it was one of our better performances of the season - maybe best one away. We won the game deservedly and whilst the opponents were awful - we also helped limit them to nothing really after that early chance. Statistically, we actually looked better in key areas which has not been the case at all this season. Wednesday was frustrating as I think we get at least a draw without the red card but we bounced back well today. Would have taken one win from the two. We now have some very winnable games against Derby, Preston and Charlton - three teams that are all struggling.

A great chance to put some performances and results together. I do think that there are options in Donvan and One that give us more than BBD/Ayew and Chong and would like them to get more game time. The pleasing thing is the defence was relatively solid and Kitching has been a steady signing. Burrows did ok too in his comeback. The two midfield lads despite fitness concerns, also did well in the middle of the park. Lot of positives from today. The style of play at times is too direct still and the second half drop off happened again but we did respond well and the changes allowed us to finish the better side.
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Cooper 6/10 – One good save at the beginning but was straight at him really but had to save it. Did everything else he has to but was largely untroubled. Got annoyed that Adebayo kept standing in front of him and was not always penalised. Took some crosses well.
Tanganga 6/10 – Began at right back but ended at centre back. Awful mistake nearly cost us but recovered well and after this he played quite well. Made a few decent blocks and then went to centre back and helped see off a few dangerous forwards.
Burrows 6.5/10 - Thought he looked assured and managed to get up and down, use the ball well and show he is a good footballer. Nothing outstanding but a few crosses sent over and did what he had too defensively. Ended up at right back due to McGuiness going off and Tanganga having to come inside. He has had a tough period with inconsistent form and injuries but he has shown he can be an asset at this level when playing well.
McGuiness 6.5/10 – Gets criticised a fair but again did what he had to and a solid game really where he headed it away and made sure he did not switch off. Got a fair old whack and then had to leave the field. Been through the wars this week. Hopefully he can recover for next week – not sure how long the concussion protocol is – rules seem very confusing?
Kitching 7/10 – He has quietly been one of our better performers this season. Been composed and really solid with few mistakes. Uses the ball well too. He could have scored twice and unlucky when one shot hit the post. Switched off once when Ballard headed over but generally a really solid game.
Phillips 7/10 – Did what he had to and first half, he helped us control this area. Got his foot in, made interceptions and moved it on. Nothing flashy but just did the basics well. I thought his set plays were mixed, with some good ones and then some that hit the first man. Good cross from open play for Kitching. Played the full 90 too which is pleasing and gets a week to recover. When he plays, he definitely makes us better but just needs to stay fit. Contender for our man of the match with Kitching.