2) Mario Balotelli IS trying, but it really, really, really isn’t working…
A neutral will almost start to feel sorry for the much criticised Italian, who still hasn’t scored a Premier League goal. He toiled up top, and while he made mistakes (again), his work-rate was better, and he was keen to pass to teammates as a priority rather than mindlessly shoot on goal. He missed a guilt edged chance in the final second because his foot got stuck in the turf. Whether this will eventually result in goals, is not yet known.