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simon23 said:
Was going to say the exact same thing

That (home) debut reminded me so much of Rodri's debut.....I said about Rodri at the time he was always in the right place at the break down just like Gaz Barry used to be....same with Nico- always there at the right spot and just like Rodri he is exceptionally cool under pressure....just gives a simple calm pass.

An awful lot to feel confident about with that performance from Nico...

Foden so much better in the middle where he can get on the half turn - that is his game and playing him wide does not allow him to do that as much.

Gvardiol's last few games have been his best ever in a city shirt....we know he can attack but defensively so much improved

Stones -I just hope/wish that he can stay fit....he makes one hell of a difference.

Khusonov - this lad is brave - he just puts his head into areas where boots are flying....his passing is also excellent and he loves the physical battle.

Edersons passing today was borderline ridiculous....baring one heart stopping one early in the first half to Gundo (who did extremely well tbf to get out of it) he made some creative midfielders look bad it was so good between the lines (and obviously long passes as well)

Haaland loves responsibility and I do wonder if Pep made him captain to try and drag that extra % out of him.....it worked when it would have been obvious to give the captaincy to either Gundo or even Stones.

Marmoush can finish.....we now have a goal threat from either outwide or the no.10 role....technically excellent, pace and a clever player as well who can slow the game down and speed it up at the right time.

I saw something today that has been missing all season....those little 3-4 yd passes between players which to some seem pointless but are designed to keep the opposition changing position and also to slow the game down and keep possession....Nico was doing it with everyone - we used to see it from Yaya to David Silva a lot....or Gundo and Rodri pre Gundo leaving for Barca......today it was back

Doku looked hungry and brave as ever coming on - happy for McAtee as well - got the goal while being clearly fouled.
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Agree with this.

So obvious that should be our front 4 and Foden should be in the middle.

Very strange Pep didn’t realise that before the Arsenal game.

Biggest difference today is Nico’s first instinct is to pass forwards quickly.

Kovacic and Bernado’s first instinct is to dribble. Gundogan’s is to look up, take his time and play a short pass and get it back.

Nico and Rodri realise we play quicker as a team letting the ball do the work, and have the instinct to play the right pass before they even receive it.
 
simon23 said:
Ivenot seen a lot of Newcastle this year..id be interested to see what they thought about their performance...was it sub par for this season or were we just so much better that we have been all season - or a mix of both???
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For a team that are “stronger and more physical than us” I thought they were a bunch of weedy pussies
 
Like watching City

The signings wow the best compliment is the fact they look like they have been here forever

Special shout out to Nico, as he grew into the game he started to direct operations like a pivot should do There is no doubt in my mind that he was top of a list of one when it came to who we wanted and the delay was respecting Porto in their Europa League campaign

So early days but it looks encouraging for the future Looks like we have the lads to take their place

Finally well played Gundo
 
simon23 said:
was thinking the same...imagine having the ability to release Rodri that bit further forward......it will cause mayhem as we know Rodri is a huge goal threat as well as creative threat...him being able to be that without the concern of playing the loan 6 has huge potential.....or vice versa of course
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Gonzalez can also play further forward and has done it successfully on manu occasions. It will be great seeing them play together.
 
Brilliant from the lads today..Omar with his hat trick will definitely get motm but I thought Savio was fucking amazing..he tied their defence into knots..they couldn't cope with him.
Big Erl had a really good game even though he didn't score.
Defensively we looked so much better..Helps that the midfield was much more mobile and Stones and Khus were excellent too..some fantastic long passes from Eddie..
Pleased for Rico that he had a good game..Josko is class as was Nico..not one player let us down in effort either.
It was even worth the fucking crap tram journey back to Ashton..
Happy days boys n girls..enjoy your weekend
 
Johnny Mars Bar said:
They were absurdly shite.

I can’t quite believe how truly rubbish they were.

Don’t get me wrong I’m delighted at the result but let’s not kid ourselves that it’s some transformation.
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The last sentence seems a little harsh. I don’t think anyone thinks it’s a transformative moment.
Newcastle were really shite, bar Isaac I’m not sure they have much to offer.
Bruno Guimarães was rubbish, he is never up to the level we want. Tonali wasn’t much better. Gordon is well overrated imo and was shit.
All that said, we were very good today. Lots of good performances and a nice balance. We didn’t even collapse when we made lots of leg saving changes in the last quarter.
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
We have a structure again!

Gonzalez was supreme as the 6 today and that balanced the side beautifully.

No huge gaps helped Khusanov excel and even the much maligned Rico Lewis looked like a good footballer again.

Marmoush finished all his goals brilliantly and he may well limit KDB’s minutes for the rest of the season.

Savinho skinned Hall. He’ll be having nightmares tonight.

Hope Haaland is okay
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What a difference it makes with a proper number six playing.
 
What a difference a few days make! After a mixed bag against the Spanish rags, I was more than a bit nervous.

When I saw Rico, Gundo and Eddie in the starting lineup, I feared the worst. Instead this was our most complete performance all season, the first half especially so. Playing with pace attacking more directly against a bloody good side, we were superb. Nico looked like he was born for the 6, and had been playing for us for years. He was constantly talking directing players and as a result we were so assured. Gundo was terrific as an 8, and much more solid. The defence was utterly unruffled by the Geordies pace, Khusanov will be a legend. Stone's next to was brilliant, both Lewis and Josko fantastic.

Eddie became the assist king, his distribution is second to none and when we are full of attack, got legs in midfield, the defence and keeper look a million times better. Who knew?

Omar Marmoush looks stunning he is going to score some goals, got pace and bags of skill, he Erl and Savinho are going to have a lot of fun. Omar will grab the headlines but Savi was unplayable. Erl absolutely thriving on getting the armband, feels very promising. All the subs did well too, crowd were lively.

One small complaint, my stream was that far behind I'm expecting Graeme souness to get sacked any time now! Mission impossible in Madrid, you never know.....

Tis a bit irritating that just winning a few more games than we have done so far and we'd perhaps be putting some pressure on the ferals and the bridesmaids! Also can we play a decent version of Blue Moon, that fast paced one really is dire!

Anyway City till I die:-)
 
Aba452 said:
What a difference a few days make! After a mixed bag against the Spanish rags, I was more than a bit nervous.

When I saw Rico, Gundo and Eddie in the starting lineup, I feared the worst. Instead this was our most complete performance all season, the first half especially so. Playing with pace attacking more directly against a bloody good side, we were superb. Nico looked like he was born for the 6, and had been playing for us for years. He was constantly talking directing players and as a result we were so assured. Gundo was terrific as an 8, and much more solid. The defence was utterly unruffled by the Geordies pace, Khusanov will be a legend. Stone's next to was brilliant, both Lewis and Josko fantastic.

Eddie became the assist king, his distribution is second to none and when we are full of attack, got legs in midfield, the defence and keeper look a million times better. Who knew?

Omar Marmoush looks stunning he is going to score some goals, got pace and bags of skill, he Erl and Savinho are going to have a lot of fun. Omar will grab the headlines but Savi was unplayable. Erl absolutely thriving on getting the armband, feels very promising. All the subs did well too, crowd were lively.

One small complaint, my stream was that far behind I'm expecting Graeme souness to get sacked any time now! Mission impossible in Madrid, you never know.....

Tis a bit irritating that just winning a few more games than we have done so far and we'd perhaps be putting some pressure on the ferals and the bridesmaids! Also can we play a decent version of Blue Moon, that fast paced one really is dire!

Anyway City till I die:-)
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Summed it up perfectly
 
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