It’s nonsense - people trying to find any alternative possible to giving Manning credit. For what it’s worth the reason it worked tonight was more down to Blackburns complete lack of structure or ability to press cohesively, it was dire.
Blackburn beat Sunderland 5-1 and drew 0-0 with Southampton. Before today only conceded 4 goals in 6 games. John Eustace only 1 win in 12 since taking over.