Shearer claimed on MOTD that it was a game of 2 halves and that City were much better in the 2nd but imo Palace don't take Mateta off unless City are dominant. We were unlucky not to be leading at half-time, and I was hoping for more of the same.
he should have said i still have it last week thenAnyone think that was Kev saying I still have it
KDB did play well in this game but that doesn't mean he played well at Utd. And vs Palace, it wasn't the KDB-show. The media always look for an angle on a game and KDB did play very well but Kovacic and Marmoush also played very well. My MoM went to Marmoush. He could have had a hat-trick. He might have done better with his one-on-one but he made a good run, and he was slightly fouled as he shot. He also offered us width.Food for thought actually. We did seem more mobile, fluid and efficient in attack rather than trying to find/feed Haaland when he's man marked/not supported all the time. Also after last week's derby I did give KdB man of the match (1 of only 3 votes - about 1%). This was not obviously universally popular (on sentiment as it was his last derby). But of all our midfield players he was the only one to try and pick a pass and initiate an attack. Didn't work then (crap derby) but it did a treat against Palace.
Food for thought actually. We did seem more mobile, fluid and efficient in attack rather than trying to find/feed Haaland when he's man marked/not supported all the time. Also after last week's derby I did give KdB man of the match (1 of only 3 votes - about 1%). This was not obviously universally popular (on sentiment as it was his last derby). But of all our midfield players he was the only one to try and pick a pass and initiate an attack. Didn't work then (crap derby) but it did a treat against Palace.
I slightly object to the comment KDB carried us. That would suggest he was a 10.10 and everyone else was average whereas several City players had very good games. Marmoush was also brilliant and could have had a hat-trick.From a possible 3-0 down to 2-2 in about 5 minutes. Nice to see VAR work in our favour for once.
Brilliant to see De Bruyne roll back the years and put the team on his back and carry us one more time. Been a privilege to watch him over the years
When opposition goal disallowed its a judge to be offsideOurs checked more than others though!
I said to my mate today, we should tell the PL to Fuck Off and they aren't using our screens until "All" Clubs are forced to install them.
It's a fucking joke how every goal ww score is like a full blown autopsy yet you know who (2 Clubs) get a quick glance and the goal is given for them, or disallowed if against them.
He said yesterday was his first pain free gamehe should have said i still have it last week then
It was a weird first 25. We also were making chances but did not take them and found ourselves two down.An unexpected starting XI and at 0-2 it looked horrific with Palace slicing through us at every opportunity.
However we looked quicker and more fluid going forward and once we'd equalised everything seemed more balanced
Interesting that McAtee has now scored 3 PL goals this season without hardly featuring
There is no denying that Marmoush played well. But Kev scored the first, was at the back post to nod back the second, played the pass to Kovacic for the third. He was integral taking us from 0-2 to 3-2.I slightly object to the comment KDB carried us. That would suggest he was a 10.10 and everyone else was average whereas several City players had very good games. Marmoush was also brilliant and could have had a hat-trick.
It was actually enjoyable. Even at 2 (nearly 3 down) we were doing ok, a couple of individual mistakes apart. After the first 20 which was fairly even despite the scoreline, we totally took over and were well deserved winners in the end.Food for thought actually. We did seem more mobile, fluid and efficient in attack rather than trying to find/feed Haaland when he's man marked/not supported all the time. Also after last week's derby I did give KdB man of the match (1 of only 3 votes - about 1%). This was not obviously universally popular (on sentiment as it was his last derby). But of all our midfield players he was the only one to try and pick a pass and initiate an attack. Didn't work then (crap derby) but it did a treat against Palace.
He was, but that type of foul is never given if the player stays on his feet and gets his shot off. Didn't look like there was much of a pull, but could have upset his balance as he prepared to shoot.Marmoush was definately fouled as he shot in the one on one - it should have been a pen and a sending off.
The result was just deserts for Palace on that alone I think.
It was actually enjoyable. Even at 2 (nearly 3 down) we were doing ok, a couple of individual mistakes apart. After the first 20 which was fairly even despite the scoreline, we totally took over and were well deserved winners in the end.
I know Mcatee missed a few chances, but we need to give him some slack. He’s had no consistent run in the team, tuff to come in cold and deliver straight away but thought he was involved in a lot, a constant threat at their goal and eventually got a goal. Savinho has 2 goals in 40 games this season (1 goal every 1261 minutes). Mcatee is 7 goals now in severely limited minutes (1 goal every 115 minutes). He has to start moving forward, Savinho has had more than enough chances and hasnt delivered. We cant afford to lose Mcatee without giving him an extended run in the team, like we did with Palmer….
I think he still has it but only with the right tactics and right players alongside him.Anyone think that was Kev saying I still have it
2 goals in 40 appearances has killed us! He shouldn't be getting starts for the worst team in the league with that awful return!! Nevermind for a team wanting to win things. Im not slagging him off, he’s young and new to the league as you say, shows some promise. However the numbers don't lie, he has virtually no goal threat and that isn't acceptable for our 1st choice winger according to minutes played. Mcatee has to start moving forward…Agree with McAtee getting a run (wanted it in the autumn/winter) and Savinho has been profligate but also has the most assists in the team. In his first season in the league, at the age of 20. More goals definitely needed but not sure it's fair to say he hasn't delivered
2 goals in 40 appearances has killed us! He shouldn't be getting starts for the worst team in the league with that awful return!! Nevermind for a team wanting to win things. Im not slagging him off, he’s young and new to the league as you say, shows some promise. However the numbers don't lie, he has virtually no goal threat and that isn't acceptable for our 1st choice winger according to minutes played. Mcatee has to start moving forward…