Thats why he didn’t . Set for a shot not bobbler.ederson should have saved their first aswell imo. it almost rolled into the net.
I need to see it again as opposite end to where I was sat but it looked like Zaha scuffed it and it pea rolled into the net, I couldn't believe Eddie didn’t get to it.ederson should have saved their first aswell imo. it almost rolled into the net.
If the rags get wind of that idea, they'll be putting a bid in for Tony Jacklin to replace Harry the Donkey.Not sure a middle aged golfer is the answer even if he did win the masters. I might be tempted with Faldo up front mind.
I think that is the long term plan anyway but with Kev so out of form and even Gundo not at his best either then it must be an optionIt’s got to be worth looking at, I just think Grealish is wasted out wide. He’s not fast enough to skin someone so they just back pedal until he plays the inevitable ball inside. It’s been worked out 100%.
Agree, and an interesting one you mention about Eddie as my mate said same to me today. The main benefit of Eddie has always been the spraying the ball around but most teams are wise to it now, and it’s actually his lack of shot stopping that is shining through now. He keeps that one out today and we don’t end up in the blind panic.Completely agree on the need for big decisions, and I think Guardiola has been hoping some of these issues would just go away, but they clearly aren’t.
Whatever the approach has been with KDB, it needs to change. Even if he has a dodgy ankle, there’s no excuse for being as out of shape as he is now and he needs a kick up the arse. We simply can’t afford for his malaise to last as long as Sterling’s. Roll back 18 months and KDB and Sterling were arguably in the top dozen players in Europe - now they would struggle to get into the top 6 or even top 10 teams in England. Something needs to give.
I would also put the goalkeeping issue on the watch list as well.
Think we have the best keeper in the league if I am honestIt wasn't a lack of effort, it was a lack of quality and too many having an off day at the same time
Grealish offers nothing
Cancelo was terrible
KDB was also awful
Laporte had another brain fart. Is that three times this season now he's been caught on the wrong side?
When teams set up like Palace what we need is overlapping clever full backs. Create the overload and the full back is free with the ball to pick out a man in the box. Zabba was brilliant at this
If we hit the ball to Grealish, he has no left foot so defenders show him down the line and because Cancelo is right footed he won't (or very rarely) overlaps
We also lack a keeper who can make a decent save
Actually we have one and he's second choice
Stefan!Think we have the best keeper in the league if I am honest
well said, CB. sums it up in my eyes.Off the boil, front to back. Palace played a smothering game and packed the danger zone whenever we created any, which wasn’t that often.
Ederson: Thought he should have done better with the first goal. No chance on second. One good save at near post.
Walker: Looked like ge was trying too much and getting caught out at times. Good cover at the back for their pace, but distribution was poor.
Cancelo: Way off his usual performance. Some abysmal balls into the box that were Row Z material. Got caught out defensively a few times.
Dias: Concerning that he goes to ground so quickly. Think coaches and players know they can sit him down now. His pace was a concern against their pacy attackers.
Laporte: Stinker. With two strikers pushing up on him and Dias, any loose ball was going to cause problems…so he played one! Allowed himself to be conned by Zaha on the red card. As last man, should have EITHER got the ball or dropped off a step. Instead, he came with his right foot, which allowed Zaha to spin and put the body on him, which meant Laporte had to grab him as he went down.
Rodri: Strong, solid, hard to get the ball off. Played a few errant passes, but the lines were shutdown quickly and we weren’t giving him too many options. One of the few to come away with any credit.
KDB: Pep needs to tell Martinez he’s not available for the Intl break and give him a holiday! Looks knackered, passing lacking, no creation. Deserved substitution.
Bernardo: Industrious as ever, but nothing to show for it. No space to operate and rarely broke through the press.
Jesus: Worked very hard for what looked like a just reward, only to be denied by Foden’s knee. Got a bit involved with Zaha, but showed passion & drive for no result.
Foden: Never say die attitude, but taking the extra touch while not making the pass or taking the shot was his Achilles heel today. Along with Rodri & Jesus, one of only 3 to play anywhere close.
Grealish: Clearly there’s something there, but it’s not as a left winger. Looks one dimensional, predictable, and the short killer pass just hasn’t shown up. Needs to play inside left, not wide left, with a full back in support and attackers moving ahead of him. If I wasn’t a City fan, I’d be laughing at us paying £100M for him at this point. An obvious sub in many games he’s played this season, but when you see Sterling coming on for him, you wonder how £160M+ talent can look so out of place.
Stones: Gave us good stability at the back, but got turned inside out for their second, even though he recovered. Nothing too bad to say about his performance and with Laporte out of the derby, I hope he gets a run now.
Sterling & Mahrez: They came on. The end.
Pep: Looked devoid of ideas, even though we played about 4 different formations/players in an effort to make something work. MUST splash the cash on an actual striker ASAP.
Win at home against Brugge & beat the Rags and this game will be quickly forgotten. Anything else puts BOTH competitions in jeopardy.
Hope the next week puts this game to bed!
Give Grealish time - still early days - he will come good for us.Agree with Sterling. Mahrez better than Grealish though
Those Arsenal and Norwich games fooled a lot of peopleI agree, we don’t look good enough to win anything this season. And already failed to score 6 times in 16 games this season. It was 6 in 62 over the whole of last season. No trophies are coming from that. Hitting the odd team for 5 has hid the fact that our attack is not reliable.
There’s a definite trade-off with Eddie regarding his kicking versus keeping, and as much as I like him, when teams come to our place and park the bus, closing down the space, Steffan may be the better option. Anfield the other week showed what Eddie offers in the right game, but we could be better mixing it up a bit as I have been impressed by Steffan when he’s played.Agree, and an interesting one you mention about Eddie as my mate said same to me today. The main benefit of Eddie has always been the spraying the ball around but most teams are wise to it now, and it’s actually his lack of shot stopping that is shining through now. He keeps that one out today and we don’t end up in the blind panic.
Worries me how we collectively shit ourselves when going behind. It was 5/6 minutes in yet we played as if it was the 85th minute. Weird.
Laporte didn't slip. He tried one of his leg breaker cute passes that barely reach his team mate.Sprinklers liberally watering the pitch just before kick off, Laporte slips and Palace score - that worked out well.
Do you copy and paste that into every post-match thread?Give Grealish time - still early days - he will come good for us.