Bournemouth v City post match

[Pam]

• We can catch Chelsea.

 

[City Raider]

There's never been a more underrated player in the prem than David Silva.

And rarely has there been such a rush to take a goal away from a forward.

 

[OB1]

• We can catch Chelsea.

I think we'd have to win every remaining game.

 

[Armaan]

Criticised him in the past but today silva had me jizzing uncontrollably. What a performance from him. Razza was also very good looks dangerous all game.

Sane often frustrates me, he is obviously very good and will be even better one day but too many times he shows his age and gives the ball away too cheaply or makes the wrong decisions with his passing and dribbling. Defence was also very good, Kolarov had a stormer! Chuffed with the three points tonight, hope we can put a bit of pressure on Chelsea with our next few and you just never know!

 

[OB1]

Criticised him in the past but today silva had me jizzing uncontrollably. What a performance from him. Razza was also very good looks dangerous all game.

Sane often frustrates me, he is obviously very good and will be even better one day but too many times he shows his age and gives the ball away too cheaply or makes the wrong decisions with his passing and dribbling. Defence was also very good, Kolarov had a stormer! Chuffed with the three points tonight, hope we can put a bit of pressure on Chelsea with our next few and you just never know!

Sane has the key attributes that you can't teach; he'll learn the other stuff.

 

[Marvin]

I think we'd have to win every remaining game.

If they keep up their current form then we would, but they could yet stumble. I think they will stumble if we can apply some pressure but I am not sure we are capable of winning some very difficult games back to back. The old adage of one game at a time will apply, but I think there will definitely be a spring in the step the next time City play a league game. 10% chance at best, but better than none

 

[Sunny Coast Blue]

Yes, quite. He also only gets credited with one save today (from Arter), but what a brilliant and game-changing stop it was when he came out at full-stretch in the first half. Don't want to pile on Bravo, who has been brilliant in the past (not for us, yet, of course), but it's that kind of unlikely save to get us off the hook when someone's f**ked up that we've really been missing.

The rush out to prevent Ibe was a great save too.

 

[lloydy]

Just back from game. Solid performance against a well organised and difficult team to breakdown. Nice club good atmosphere. Hope they stay up a credit to all players there along with manager and supporters. Good result for us. Keep going Chelsea will drop points as will we and others.

 

[chaddblue]

The rush out to prevent Ibe was a great save too.

Looks like he's been putting in a lot of practice on his footwork and looks like it's paying off as well

 

[city2]

Silva is without doubt the most skilful player to have ever worn a city shirt, his vision touch and control are unbelievable, he is always available for a pass to ease the pressure a truly world class player in a city shirt.

 

[Armaan]

Sane has the key attributes that you can't teach; he'll learn the other stuff.

Yeah I know, once he does he'll be unstoppable.

 

[sir baconface]

Was well pleased with that.

Merlin was my MotM. Sane superb. And what crucial contributions from Sterling.

Great save from Willy on 20 minutes. His distribution was excellent tonight too.

Stones looks like he has taken the criticism on board and got a big hug from Pep at the end.

 

[slicky202]

Two young full backs hopefully to come in or get promoted next year hopefully. Although Sagna was a beast tonight made light work of a difficult game.

 

[Marvin]

Was well pleased with that.

Merlin was my MotM. Sane superb. And what crucial contributions from Sterling.

Great save from Willy on 20 minutes. His distribution was excellent tonight too.

Stones looks like he has taken the criticism on board and got a big hug from Pep at the end.

Sterling is becoming an absolutely key player for us in terms of goals and assists. Some said he didn't have end product. He is also under-appreciated defensively. I sit on the touchline, and one of things that perspective gives you is how intense the game is. You see the quick feet and aggression of the players and Sterling's tenacity stands out. People think he is soft, but he isn't. he really works hard. last season when our game was in a bit of disarray he was one of the few players who would press the ball whilst the rest just stood off the opposition

 

[Marvin]

Yeah I know, once he does he'll be unstoppable.

Just watched the highlights. Sane came very close to scoring. He's got a goal threat to his game which is vital for a wide forward. Both our wingers are scoring now as well as creating. that aspect of our game has improved this season

 

[Armaan]

Just watched the highlights. Sane came very close to scoring. He's got a goal threat to his game which is vital for a wide forward. Both our wingers are scoring now as well as creating. that aspect of our game has improved this season

Yeah, only thing stopping raheem from being world class is his shooting. His movement is up there with the best I've ever seen.

 

[SebastianBlue]

yup...much more testing games to come

@Ric If that was in fact the reasoning behind his statement than I wouldn't think it was ludicrous. But my point was that he is just saying like a man wearing a blindfold throwing darts at the board. It isn't said as a well-considered, evidenced prediction—it is said from a dislike of City with the general cover all pundits know they have these days (that is, they can say whatever they like and, apart from on these "lesser" forums and the lowly voids of social media, they will not be held accountable for any of their prognostications.

If we come in second, just missing out on the title by one point after an exceptional run of nearly all dominant wins, he will say he knew all along we had it in us and that Pep just needed time (and we are his favourites for next season).

 

[levets]

Jesus christ now we've got lip readers.

I've not lost a child, but I doubt I'd react to condolences by laughing out loud and patting the person on the back.

That's exactly what was said.

 

[SalfordCityBlue]

Silva, Sane, Sterling, Fernandinho and Kolorov all outstanding. Really disappointed to see Jesus go off, looked like he was ready to have a big game. Willy also did everything asked of him and some great distribution.

De Bruyne was quiet, but was nice to see Sergio shaking off some of the ring rust.

Great performance. Really unlucky to only score 2. Our front three is incredible. So hard to defend with both wingers staying so wide - pulled Bournemouth all over the place.

 

[mancity1]

Good performance, good result and good luck to oppositions especially away from home if we continue with this approach as they will need it.

Hopefully we continue to get results from here on in.