Match Ratings Ratings vs City

[archiewasking]

He's a devout muslim and does not touch alcohol, hence his supreme fitness levels. A living example of the benefits of following an Abrahamic religion

Doesn't seem to help Tammy Abraham....

 

[KILLA_SIN]

1. Don't really understand this comment, particularly when you go on to mention Lo Celso, Dele and Son are to come in to the team/squad. Surely those are three of the "3 or 4 payers short". Not to mention Sessegnon who will give us an option from the bench. If not, what exactly are you expecting? Because if it's 3 or 4 more additions you won't be getting it.

2. Winks has proven he can compete for us in the big games. In the last 2 seasons he's been outstanding in games at Madrid and Dortmund, as well as being our best player in the CL final last season.

? Marks over Eriksen, TA, Wanyama/Dier/SA/Rose - Contracts/Fitness

KWP and Sess more for the future rather than the here and now.

City have a full 21 that are pretty much settled committed and established.

I don't think Winks can mix aswell as Dier does in the the more physical side of the game.

 

[Gareth88]

He's a devout muslim and does not touch alcohol, hence his supreme fitness levels. A living example of the benefits of following an Abrahamic religion

Not sure if that's the reason it may be down to the fact he spent the majority of the summer working out, if you follow his instagram he was doing conditioning training from the end of June through July.

 

[KILLA_SIN]

I thought Sanchez was terrible. I loved him when he first came to the lane. He positioning seems to be off at times. The high line is really difficult to play as judgement comes into it when you have to decide high line or mark the player.
We will miss Verts big time

He had a good game yesterday, he was also the third youngest CB playing in the league yesterday.

 

[peispurs]

I’m delighted with the point.
Lamela’s Goal was class and isn’t getting enough credit.
KWP managed to keep the heir to Ronaldo Quiet for large parts.
Yes they had 30 chances but I don’t recall any clear cut ones except for their goals.
Plus we were able to stop Zinchenko.
Zinchenko’s taste of victory lasted a whopping 23 matches since making his debut in December 2017.

 

[Lilbaz]

? Marks over Eriksen, TA, Wanyama/Dier/SA/Rose - Contracts/Fitness

KWP and Sess more for the future rather than the here and now.

City have a full 21 that are pretty much settled committed and established.

I don't think Winks can mix aswell as Dier does in the the more physical side of the game.

Kwp has been one of our better players the last two games. Numerous motm awards. Give him some credit.

 

[Ronwol196061]

I find Sanchez hesitant at times and what is that business again with the defence trying to pass it out and just getting more in trouble. I know Citys pressing were good but we looked like rabbits on the headlights of cars and almost were relieved to give the ball to someone else at times.
We need more confidence back there.

 

[Ronwol196061]

I’m delighted with the point.
Lamela’s Goal was class and isn’t getting enough credit.
KWP managed to keep the heir to Ronaldo Quiet for large parts.
Yes they had 30 chances but I don’t recall any clear cut ones except for their goals.
Plus we were able to stop Zinchenko.
Zinchenko’s taste of victory lasted a whopping 23 matches since making his debut in December 2017.

I've not been a big fan of Lamela. But he does look better this pre season and this week too.
Good on him.we need even more but he is picking it up. Regressing he isn't despite his injury woes.
We need Dele too to do the same when he gets back.
Moura needs to start too.

 

[The Long Suffering One]

Anyone knows why Winks had a go at Sanchez for their 2nd goal? I would have thought it was Winks who should have picked up KDB's run and then try to block his cross.

 

[Ronwol196061]

Anyone knows why Winks had a go at Sanchez for their 2nd goal? I would have thought it was Winks who should have picked up KDB's run and then try to block his cross.

They were both pretty average

 

[dtxspurs]

On a side note, we should be all over Kyle Walker if City even think about letting him go next summer. He is still a complete animal out there.

 

[Lilbaz]

On a side note, we should be all over Kyle Walker if City even think about letting him go next summer. He is still a complete animal out there.

I doubt poch would take him back.

 

[hughy]

On a side note, we should be all over Kyle Walker if City even think about letting him go next summer. He is still a complete animal out there.

IMO he won't leave. If Cancelo cements a starting spot at RB walker will move to RCB. It will suit him in the long term.

 

[mpickard2087]

Anyone knows why Winks had a go at Sanchez for their 2nd goal? I would have thought it was Winks who should have picked up KDB's run and then try to block his cross.

I'd imagine just the classic where you know you've fucked up, but blame everyone else first as a deflection tactic before you start copping it.

 

[scat1620]

Plus we were able to stop Zinchenko.
Zinchenko’s taste of victory lasted a whopping 23 matches since making his debut in December 2017.

Playing Zinchenko and Grealish in the same team would have probably caused a universe-ending paradox before last night's result.

 

[Bulletspur]

It's about opinions and I gave mine. I don't mind anyone disagreeing with me cos the world would be boring if we all thought the same way, but no need to be condescending about it

Hopefully in time you will learn the meaning of condescending and use it appropriately. Now that is condescending!

 

[werty]

Anyone knows why Winks had a go at Sanchez for their 2nd goal? I would have thought it was Winks who should have picked up KDB's run and then try to block his cross.

We asked our defenders to shift across too much and they took advantage of it, like they have done in previous games. Our midfielders typically pick up zones and spaces rather than a man, so when De Bruyne got goal-side of Winks, Sanchez was supposed to shift across and pick him up. Because they kept putting five up against our four, I think Sanchez hesitated a bit not knowing where Alderweireld and Aguero were, so held his position and hoped Winks would drop off. He didn't and that left the space.

I don't want to blame Winks because ideally you'd want him goalside of De Bruyne, but I've seen Dier, Wanyama, Dembele and Alli do the same thing against Man City and others who adopt a similar approach, so I can only assume it's what they're told to do. It's something we need to change because we regularly defend poorly against it with a back four and concede the same type of chances.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

He's a devout muslim and does not touch alcohol, hence his supreme fitness levels. A living example of the benefits of following an Abrahamic religion

You realise that Judaism and Christianity are also Abrahamic religions, right? And that Islam is actually a more recently formed religion than both?

 

[Bulletspur]

Really

Seeing as you brought up the footballing world, all pundits had us to lose yesterday, one 4-1
We are Not title contenders this season, and even if we were, missing some major players whilst bedding in new ones against imo the best team on this planet was never going to be easy
We dug in and got a fantastic point, I don't give a fuck about var, embarrassing would have been to get hammered, we didn't.
Stop believing all the shit, we are not at city's level, once you understand that you may feel less embarrassed mate.

Fair points

 

[KILLA_SIN]

Kwp has been one of our better players the last two games. Numerous motm awards. Give him some credit.

Im not having a pop at KWP he was really good yday but compared to Walker who is an Animal the difference is glaring.