I didn't say that, just countered a claim that Barcelona wouldn't have him when they accept any old crap now. Phil isn't at his best but he's well over and above Rashford.
If he was a foreign player or non-City academy player, he would be getting utterly slaughtered and having a row of 1000s of taxis outside the ground ready to take him to his next club.
Phil is one of the players we all want to see do well but again he is given the chance to make a difference and is left wanting. I don't think the title was all about this game as I expect Arsenal to still lose another game but tonight it was his lack of fight and his lack of wanting to use the ball effectively that stings. He has done this on and off for 18 months now - at the top level you cannot do that if you are only in the team to create or score. I think he feels he is the player Cherki is for us - ie demanding the ball and playing through passes - however he doesn't do that. I am very frustrated with him.
Love the guy but he’s so far off it its unbelievable. I gave him the benefit of doubt last season because he just looked out of form. This season is much worse because he looks like he’s never played the game before. He’s currently playing at a lower level than I would expect from Rico playing there instead.