A draw at this point of time will do.
Mikel picked up a 4-4-2 today, Calafiori and Timber on either side of defensive line, Declan Rice and Partey anchoring the midfield with Martinelli and Saka on the wings. Trossard and Havertz lead the line.
We are 20 minutes into the match and Haaland has already scored one and Gundogan could have scored 2 more on any other day. City are fearless today, they have started a perfect game today and we are struggling in front of the best team in Premier league. And they are without their best player in De Bruyne.
WE need to re-group, start pressing and shed some of that fear. Thomas Partey is looking a bit lively but we need 10 more lively players on the pitch.
There’s still 70 odd minutes to go. Lets work towards a point at least.
This could be the moment we needed. Rodri out, no KDB, lets regroup.
#COYG
What a strike by Calafiori
Calafiori bringing us back in the game. They were waiting for me to post eh?
Right. Now let’s go and get those 3 points.
Referee ignored that delay from Doku. Yellow?
KP—my father, who might be best described as the Lemmy of Crooners, used to sing that song when I was a child…hopefully that won’t be too triggering for me lol
Lemmy of crooners….the ace of spades sung to an easy listening beat . Perfect
Now, lets go out and get the third one… COYG
New post is out guys 😀
Jover gets another win bonus. Terrific goal
Thomas Partey getting too excited there.
These fuckers getting paid via hawala in oil money. Wankers
What was Trossard doing – makes a foul when already on a yellow and then kicks the ball away.
You’re just giving the ref justification to make a decision.
Tossard seed red and Arteta gives him a hug going out.
Now 2nd half. I missed the first half ,shit
Feels like a rigged game when that sort of refereeing bullshit happens. Oliver needs to take stock of the fact that there was no malice nor intention in Tross’s challenge. Fucking mad
Marc
That was very foolish of Trossard. Most likely going to cost us the match.
Hoopah,
Can understand, a sunday evening 9 PM match.
just like our manager, our players have a difficult time reading a room…Tross offered up two totally unnecessary acts in that equation, first the obvious contact from behind then the time wasting…surely MA must have had a talk with everyone following what transpired with Rice a few games back
KP, yep no intention in that. And if it was for kicking the ball away, the ref let Doku get away with that literally 10min back.
Kroenke
I think the yellow was for kicking the ball away – it is a booking but how often do you see players for other teams given leeway on a 2nd yellow?
Calafiori is having a good game and Timber is solid at RB keeping Doku quiet. Who’d a thought playing them in their natural positions they play to their best? Shocker!
I will say this though, we showed some real intent at times, minus our rather wonky opening minutes…if you can’t have a go without KDB and Rodri on the pitch, when can you…sadly, Tross’s actions will likely lead to some changes on the pitch from both a tactical and personnel perspective
Mikel will earn me some respect if he brings on Kiwior, Jorginho, and White and go full Mourinho.
Get a dirty win. 10v11 is very difficult against City.
It’s going to be a long 45 minutes with 10 men against City.m There will be more cards as we tire with rash challenges.
Got to really keep our cool and subs made when players drop their focus levels.
The 2nd half is going to be attack v defense. Our goals again have come from set pieces. We can’t score from open play. Gabs will be double teamed from now on at corners and wide set pieces.
regardless of the outcome, it’s comforting knowing that MA actually packed his balls on this away trip to City…that bodes well moving forward…just wish we had properly redressed our Striker issues, then started the season with Cala out left and Timber in his preferred position…I think if we had done this we would be a bona fide top 5 club in Europe with the chance to climb higher by season’s end
Tony
I would love that, even if it means Ben White, a 50m player sits on bench.
Totally agree, TRVL.
Has Havertz touched the ball in any context other than it bouncing off him?
Ambarish—respect for that? he does that manuever all the f’ing time…I would be more impressed if he didn’t go full Jose and keep some speed up top for the purposes of countering with pace when the opportunity arises
Marc
Well, he can make some space for Jorginho.
When I get older I hope El B is long gone or I’ll need a fcuking camode for games like this.
TRVL
He does that with Saka and Martinelli. I am asking for 7 defenders on the pitch. Not gonna happen and sounds like a FIFA thing, but a win is a win.
the experiment is officially over…now back to your regularly scheduled programming
Sky have just re-shown the Doku incident – if ones a booking so’s the other.
Ben White is ON for Saka.
Oliver’s successfully secured an upgrade on his flight and hotel for his next visit to the UAE. Fucking twat
Marc—I think it’s more about the fact that Tross double-dipped with the back elbowing and the time wasting…tough to have your cake and eat it too when you’re already on a yellow
Regarding the set piece goal , the technique was Martinelli obstructed goalkeeper from moving right and goalkeeper crumbled on the ground to draw a foul. Jover realises Big Gabriel is best header so the rest move around to provide space to Gabriel to head in.
Gyan from replay
TRVL
VAR have confirmed the card was for delaying the kickoff.
Almost 8 players in a line there – we can’t drop so deep it just allows the ball to drop onrushing players.
Yeah, VAR should also confirm why Doku didn’t get one. Twats in the VAR room as well
This 5-4 set up might do us a favor, Pep would have not prepared that.
The assistant on the far side is going to eat some of that Cake too.