Match Thread | Manchester City vs. Napoli (18/09/25)

[paulchapo]

TNT: Napoli still in it

Well they are at 0-0.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

Exactly, don't want to tempt fate, but this feels a little bit more like Pep's all conquering City.

I would t go that far. But it’s better than the last year or so for sure

 

[colorado blue]

TNT: Napoli still in it

Well they are. Only because we haven’t scored but it only takes one mistake

 

[JD_619]

Agreed. You simply have to credit Napoli. Just heroic defending and keeping thus far.

That reaction from Politano shows it

 

[Rodri’s ACL]

Wasn’t watching first half - can I get a verdict off someone?

 

[Gabriel]

Tried to warn everyone as I'm Dutch too and he's nowhere near City level

In fairness, we're nowhere near City level at the moment either. Give him time and he'll improve, as will we.

 

[chesterbells]

Sav not good enough

He wouldn’t help here at this point. I don’t think subs are the answer, at least not till at least 70 mins. I’d keep as we are line up wise, but maybe give Doku a go on the right. He did ok in the inside right channel the other day, after all.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Cant make my mind up about Antonio Conte. Any other bloke who had a hair transplant and then dyes it jet black at 56 years old would be an immediate **** in my book, but he is classic Italian male. Picture him shagging a lass and then booting her off the back of his Vespa after hes dropped her back home. Hard to dislike, hes nearly as classic Italian as Bobby Manc

Oh my goodness you must be joking. He’s one of the ugliest managers going. That sulky horrible face would put a woman off immediately!

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Good half of football. As long as we keep it tight at the back, this could easily be a 3-0 with a scintilla of luck.

That said, if we let them sneak one from a dead ball, it’ll be backs to the wall and “come on, try to score” from them for the rest of the game.

For them, esp now, a draw is a good result, so a goal for them is nirvana to them, while 1 for us leaves them hope. But, if we can grab a couple, that might give us the chance for some rest & fresh legs for a few, while ensuring we stay tight.

Until we go 2 up, there’s no reason in Hell for them to play anything but the low block and bide their time for the last 15 mins.

COME ON, CITY!!!

 

[super_city_si]

Rodri is back.

Yes been good. Expect he’s still a bit short of fitness though for a full 90

 

[Asa's left peg]

Tbf, a few of theirs look dead on their feet already.

 

[daveiw01]

I would t go that far. But it’s better than the last year or so for sure

I did say "a little bit"

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

He'd get it if the club didn't flog the tickets to half and half scarf wankers and away fans.

If they could fill the ground with away fans
Tourists.
Half and half cunts
And tiktok idiots they would.
Money talks

 

[Blue-Ghana]

We have lost our intensity and quality; the midfield looks very ordinary . The current midfield is a step down from Gundogan and KDB. Again, the right side was completely useless.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

Wasn’t watching first half - can I get a verdict off someone?

Mine would be that you should
Watch games we play ;-)

 

[pbueno16]

Wasn’t watching first half - can I get a verdict off someone?

Moving the ball quickly and creating chances, but no goals due to underwhelming finishing and keeper being a wall.

 

[Blueknows]

Savio or Bobb-no brainer for me

For most of us

 

[pudge]

We're creating chances.

We're getting the ball around the box but outside of that Reijnders chance I don't think there's been anything clear cut created, in my opinion.

Minus the red card I suppose too in terms of that would be chance.

Has a scrappy goal on the counter for them written all over it. Although I'm a pessimistic **** so there's that.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Quite a few rags on here tonight.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

That reaction from Politano shows it

Precisely. Went from OG goat to hero in 17 milliseconds. I’d fist pump too.