Match Thread | Manchester City vs. Chelsea (04/01/26)

[heslops barnet]

foden and cherki both abysmal.

Yet we’re still in front

 

[youngbob]

Took about 25 mins for us to realise Chelsea have been playing like shit but after we woke up we started looking excellent. Should be 2-0, 3-0 this and it's only Haaland's shot hitting the post that's kept them in it really.

Got to be wary of them approaching the second half in a different way. Their outball has been pathetic so far and we can't count on it staying that way. So let's keep this up and put ourselves in a position to rest Rodri.

 

[pbueno16]

2 mins FFS, their keeper time-wasting from 1st minute. They could have had a couple if yellows too

That’s fine to me. They don’t look like they can create chances unless we fuck up and hand them the ball in dangerous areas so the time wasting suits us.

 

[Stato]

We do lack width today imo but it looks like Doku is coming on

 

[paulchapo]

Should be 3-0. No idea what Cherki is doing at times he just daydreams on the ball and fucks it up. He should also have played Haaland in when he had the chance. Phil needs to get his shots on target, he's experienced enough by now not to wildly slash at the ball.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Seriously pissed off with the officiating in this game.

Palmer on Gvardiol was late and a deliberate attempt to hurt him. Olivar ignored it, but the Lino should have flagged. James has also got away with at least 4 now that could easily have been a booking, and don't get me started on the Foden 'handball'...

 

[Berti No Show]

you can't just pretend to not have eyes because he's scored goals. you can't tell me that he's doing the most he can when a ball is coming. i am sorry but we can all see what's in front of us.

His record speaks for itself. The stats don't back up what you're saying.

 

[Sky Blue]

Seriously???

Posts some shite him.

 

[hilts]

Please no going to sleep in the 2nd half

I can't promise anythi.........

Oh the players? Yeah full concentration please blues.

 

[Dicko69]

Dominant performance, not created the chances but they can't get out.

Rodri proving he's still the best in the league.

And all the world

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Doku warming up, hope Rodri is OK.

 

[deano ou812]

Look everyone is biased in favour of their team but you don’t have to be here to see what a cnut Oliver is by not dishing out at least 3 yellow cards it’s by design..

 

[waspish]

Oliver is waiting for var to tell him you can bet if one of our players did that tackle the bloke on var be telling Oliver it’s a yellow!

 

[Gumzy97]

Let Reijnders just attack and you'll see why he was so good at Milan. Past couple of games he's played more further forward and he's showing his Milan form.

 

[Beanhead]

Took about 25 mins for us to realise Chelsea have been playing like shit but after we woke up we started looking excellent. Should be 2-0, 3-0 this.

Chelsea are here for the taking. This is a gift we can’t afford to fuck up.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Firstly, ref has been an utter **** that whole half. Let them get away with murder.

That aside, not bad at all. For me, it was all a bit too slow and sameish but we have been the better side and created more chances. Effective rather than exciting.

Nunes man of half for me. Solid and contributed well to some attacks.

We need another, early, to knock the stuffing out of these cunts.

 

[Mancityus]

Doku on for Foden, put some pace on the field.

 

[citymad]

It is interesting this is the 3rd consecutive week we get a red card challenge and they don’t even get a card for it.

Sneaky dirty bastards. How long before they really injure one of our players. The one by Palmer on Gvardiol was nasty. Ref needs to get a handle on it.

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

But for a bit of fortune it could easily be 2 or 3 nil.

Very decent half from us. They're dangerous enough, but we've limited them to pretty much nowt.

Hope those that want Palmer back are watching him shithouse his way through 90 mins.

 

[Lavinda Past]

A few substandard performances out there but at least we're in control.
Chelsea looked dangerous on the rare attack but they're going to have to be a lot braver now they're behind.
3-0 City if Chelsea decide to come out of their half.