Pedant wrote:
. Songs pass for Downing was incredible.

As was the subtlety with which Downing mugged-off their keeper.
Made easier by the fact Valencia had kept up with play and was there waiting for a tap in - their keep pretty much let Downing score because to have focused 100% on downing would have lead to a pass and Valencia goal instead.

I'm still trying to work out what Nolan offered / offers.  Can someone please tell me what he did well yesterday / ever*?

* other than the goals