Fixtures March 31st - Manchester City - Etihad Stadium - 3:30 Pm

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Post #557521  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:14 pm 
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Our keeper did well to come out for that defensive miss but I keep wondering if he will end up costing us in such a high level game?

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Post #557522  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:18 pm 
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One thing for sure, and this is with subs mind you, we look like we belong and we are worthy of the accolades thus far.

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Post #557523  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:19 pm 
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Trossard looking very aware defensively. Cutting out lots of options for City to progress. I”m impressed so far.

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Post #557524  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:22 pm 
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Trossard looking very aware defensively. Cutting out lots of options for City to progress. I”m impressed so far.

Unsurprisingly not too shabby on the offensive either.

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Post #557525  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:23 pm 
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Holding has done excellently against Haaland so far


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Trossard looking very aware defensively. Cutting out lots of options for City to progress. I”m impressed so far.

Unsurprisingly not too shabbily on the offensive either.

Yes, and with Rico Lewis inverting a lot Trossard is finding himself up against Stones in right back areas. I think he can win that battle


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Post #557527  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:25 pm 
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Close effort from de Bruyne - but that’s the first time I’ve noticed de Bruyne in the game at all


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Post #557528  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:26 pm 
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Can't allow looks like that at goal.

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Post #557529  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:28 pm 
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Liking Trossard


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Tierney, while solid defensively is a straight forward, "old fashioned" fullback in his play, not the 1 touch type that we get with Zinchenko and currently the play we do. I can see why for his exclusion.

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Post #557531  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:30 pm 
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Holding bullies Haaland again, Arsenal on a good break but ref stops it for a head injury to Haaland following a bit of a whack from Holding


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Referee stopped play at the wrong time.

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Post #557533  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:32 pm 
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Charlie George and mud...Derby County 2-2?....spent all afternoon being gobbed at by derby pop-side muppets. Replay during the power cuts and then second replay and win at Filbert street...those were the days! - Looking good so far today!


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Charlie George and mud...Derby County 2-2?....spent all afternoon being gobbed at by derby pop-side muppets. Replay during the power cuts and then second replay and win at Filbert street...those were the days! - Looking good so far today!


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Post #557535  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:41 pm 
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The size of City at the back compared to our attackers is visibly giants vs men, size wise.

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Post #557536  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:42 pm 
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Holding panicked a bit and got booked this will have a big impact.

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Get through to the half even and that's doing well. I don't think we have enough talent on the pitch to win it if I'm honest. If we can sneak a goal and make them chase the game. If they score first, we'll have to make changes to equalize maybe.

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Very encouraging to see us competing so well with 6 changes. Holding on a yellow against Haaland is the big worry going forward.


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AmericanGooner wrote:
One thing for sure, and this is with subs mind you, we look like we belong and we are worthy of the accolades thus far.

You’re dead right.

Recently we’ve turned up to these big games and got our arses kicked. Now we look like the real deal, even with a sub-optimal line up.

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At full strength, I think arguably both Spanish giants, PSG and Bayern Munich and City maybe are better than us. I don't see anyone in Serie A better.

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Post #557541  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:54 pm 
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What a good first half performance.
Trossard looks like he is going to be very good signing.
Really impressed by him.
We have looked solid and threatening despite only having 6 of out starting from the weekend while city have 9 starting from the weekend.
Holding needs to be subbed off.
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We did very well in the first half. Showed that we are not afraid of Man City. Keep it going!
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Post #557543  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:56 pm 
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We are frustrating Haaland by shadowing him. So far Mikel's tactics, the booking on Holding notwithstanding, is doing well, but its touch and go. He's good for a goal or two. Trossard trying a bit too much to impress taking on players, even when he's doubled up on, when he's better off laying off the ball. I'm being a bit harsh and I understand it. He's a wonderful addition though.

Very ballsy of us with all those changes to press them all the way up to the keeper. But its working.

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Post #557544  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:57 pm 
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bromley gooner wrote:
Very encouraging to see us competing so well with 6 changes. Holding on a yellow against Haaland is the big worry going forward.

Holding seems to want to wrestle him at every juncture.

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Rich wrote:
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I would hate to be the Everton Manager right now. High wages and yet not commensurating with performance

It looks like Dyche is going to be that manager. His first game in charge will be against us. Not ideal for us with everyone else having been able to play Lampard's horror show - they're still poor players and we're still top of the league so we should win.

Dyche is a good appointment for Everton though


We are now a team that impose ourselves despite the opponent. And we must do so when we start against Everton. Do not be complacent and seize the initiative from the get go.

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Post #557546  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:59 pm 
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Big question is do we keep Holding on the pitch? The battle with Haaland will be a physical one and there will be a lot of tugging, pushing and such and I can see the referee calling something 50/50 between them in City's favor.

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Post #557547  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:03 pm 
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All season there’s been a sense of yes you’re doing well but just wait until you play…..

Well, the only team left has been Man City. And, irrespective of this Cup result, we are doing a great job.

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Post #557548  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:03 pm 
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He could just switch Tom and him.


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Rich wrote:
Martinelli has signed a new contract until 2027


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AmericanGooner wrote:
Big question is do we keep Holding on the pitch? The battle with Haaland will be a physical one and there will be a lot of tugging, pushing and such and I can see the referee calling something 50/50 between them in City's favor.

Question answered. Makes sense.

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Come on Lakonga. Now’s your chance.

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Saliba on for Holding - makes sense because of the yellow card

Lokonga also on for Partey. Hopefully that’s pre planned or at worst just a precaution. Otherwise any CM we want just added £20m to their price


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Hope Partey's ok.........


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Interesting, Saliba I can see for the change. We'll see how this pans out. We made a statement the first half though. Especially playing away.

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Post #557555  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:08 pm 
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Thomas didn’t get injured did he Please no


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Lokonga panicked but Haaland fouled in the box.

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We aren't going to win many headers...lol.

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Post #557558  Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:17 pm 
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Vieira is so lightweight...needs to bulk-up


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That shot is why vieira isn’t getting minutes. Daft decision. Great opening


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You felt that was coming.


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