Post Match Thread - City vs Palace

Ed2607 said:
Agree 100%. He's a master at hold up and creating and his input goes unnoticed by many, a bit like Navas, if they're not scoring they must be crap! I assume he gets so much shit on here because he's a striker and not scoring. IMO it still looks like he's in awe of Kun and some others in the team so prefers to provide. I really believe once he starts to net a few he'll go from strength to strength.
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Hold up play... he was a single striker. I agree with what you're saying but it wasn't required. He's got a powerful shot on him. That is what that game required.
 
prof-taf said:
You just need to read this thread to see how hypercritical some are becoming, the arrogance is suggesting he's shit, as opposed to a member of the squad which won a difficult game away. There are better players but he does his job and never hides. I agree his final ball is poor but his play creates space, just as sterling does at the moment
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I like Jesus, a player that leaves it all out there. Always tracks back and puts in a shift. But with KdB coming into team it's clear he will be the one dropped to bench. This is a win/win as our starting XI is stronger with KdB and our bench gets a pacy winger who coming on at minute 65 will stretch defenses with already tired legs.

KdB looked really good today and that's just with a handful of sessions with squad.

Can someone ask Allofs what he thought of performance?!??
 
CC1 said:
Some people just don't understand a squad system (or any system for that matter). They seem to think it's possible to have 22 players the standard of Silva or Aguero. Ah well - just smile kindly, nod then move on
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Again, phased out of a full strength first 11. Which up to now he has been a regular part of for the past 2 seasons.
 
It's amazing how much we miss Silva when he's out. Him and Sterling being out made us have to change our entire game plan. Aguero's injury is a blow, but I think ironically, it brought us back into the game. At 4-4-2, Palace were the better team, but with De Bruyne on, we controlled things more, especially in the second half. De Bruyne looks like the sort of player that will make the odd mistake, but will also provide the odd moment of brilliance. He's not the calm, assured presence that Silva is. Great win though against a really tough team, and well defended again. Otamendi won't get a game at this rate.

And the Chelsea defeat. Another great day in the Premier League.

The record for most league wins in a row is 14, jointly held by 4 teams. We're still on for it.
 
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One thing that Navas doesn't get enough credit for is allowing us to keep our shape. De Bruyne, although a superior player, is not a like for like replacement and plugging him in for Navas will require us to change our tactics/formation a bit.

That being said, i'm not advocating Navas start over De Bruyne. I like Jesus, but he is dreadful in front of goal. I think he should start the odd game and be able to come on as an impact sub and stretch the defense in the 2nd half.

Good squad player, definitely warrants a spot on the team, but I agree he shouldn't be starting most games.
 
PaulMoulden'sRecord said:
I'm more than happy!! I have never stated any argument or discontent with the way things are going. My point was merely than Navas is most definitely our weak link offensively and I imagine will be phased out when we are at full strength.
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Fair play, sorry if sounding a little touchy there. Not totally in agreement with you about Navas being the weakest link. If he is its only slightly and he's still an excellent option when we need pace and someone thats going to absolutely bust a gut for the team. Point is I really rate Navas although I do agree his end product is lacking. De Bruyne looks like he might take his place when everyones fit.
 
bigkatnyc said:
I like Jesus, a player that leaves it all out there. Always tracks back and puts in a shift. But with KdB coming into team it's clear he will be the one dropped to bench. This is a win/win as our starting XI is stronger with KdB and our bench gets a pacy winger who coming on at minute 65 will stretch defenses with already tired legs.

KdB looked really good today and that's just with a handful of sessions with squad.

Can someone ask Allofs what he thought of performance?!??
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I agree but my point is he's far from being as shit as everyone is saying. He may well be an impact player and he appears to be the kind of person who will do that and not complain.
 
CC1 said:
Some people just don't understand a squad system (or any system for that matter). They seem to think it's possible to have 22 players the standard of Silva or Aguero. Ah well - just smile kindly, nod then move on
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They also have no understanding of football at this level. Opposition are not allowed good players or allowed to create chances and if they do its a players or the managers fault at all times lol.

The pre match thread today when the team was announced and the match day thread speaks volumes for the amount of knowledge some have on here.
 
What a brilliant day. Three points are obviously the highlight but Nacho getting the goal comes second, marginally ahead of the Chavs losing. A fantastic boost for the lad.

Just need the rags to lose or draw 0-0 and that will complete another great weekend.
 
citymad said:
Fair play, sorry if sounding a little touchy there. Not totally in agreement with you about Navas being the weakest link. If he is its only slightly and he's still an excellent option when we need pace and someone thats going to absolutely bust a gut for the team. Point is I really rate Navas although I do agree his end product is lacking. De Bruyne looks like he might take his place when everyones fit.
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I can't help but find it funny how as a set of fans we now only seem to disagree which top class player is slightly better than the next!! How times have changed and long may it continue!!
 
If we had our shooting boots on today we could've coasted today. Very impressed with the number of shots taken outside the box. Wasn't long ago that we are trying to walk it in.
 
prof-taf said:
I agree but my point is he's far from being as shit as everyone is saying. He may well be an impact player and he appears to be the kind of person who will do that and not complain.
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Agreed. Still has unique qualities about him that make him a valuable squad player. If he could ever add crossing to his game he'd be lethal. He can get a step on a man with quickness but can't deliver ball into danger area. He seems a bit more comfortable slicing in then right up wing. At least he seems more effective that way.
 
malg said:
The one thing I thought of when that goal went in was all those fucking times I was watching the BBC coverage of the Rags under GPC, hoping a team would hold out, only to see those cunts nick something right at the death. I can just picture the Rag fans going to the game hoping Palace would hang on, or maybe nick a goal, only for us to score in the 94th minute. I bet they were fucking gutted........and if they don't beat the Dippers their whole weekend will be ruined. Oh, and it's only Saturday, so they'd have two days of pain!
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I was having exactly these same thoughts........
 
PaulMoulden'sRecord said:
I can't help but find it funny how as a set of fans we now only seem to disagree which top class player is slightly better than the next!! How times have changed and long may it continue!!
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Agree :) Its great to be a blue right now. We should be enjoying every minute of it.
 
mardon85 said:
Hold up play... he was a single striker. I agree with what you're saying but it wasn't required. He's got a powerful shot on him. That is what that game required.
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Ermm hold up play is fucking important when playing one striker for fucks sake.
 
citymad said:
This, no way did they deserve a thing. We controlled the game and nullified their pace. We were lucky to survive with just Aguero injured. can you imagine if Merlin played ? TBH i think that was in Pellergrini's mind. He might've realized that despicable man would give their players instructions to bully and do whatever it takes to stop us
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Remember Nasri being targeted at Newcastle? I think it's part of his game plan to stop dangerous players at all costs.
No wonder Yaya was pissed off and got booked.
 
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