Match Thread | Man City vs. Newcastle (16/03/24)

[Lavinda Past]

Shearer is even worse than Micah.

Sweeping statement about Newcastle fans at St James' Park, questioned by Lineker, no response. He's full of shit.

 

[Chris Holmes]

Fluke off Shearer

 

[The Viking]

Objectively speaking, I wouldn't blame Haaland if he wants to leave Man City in few years.

Aside KDB (who's almost 33 & nearing towards his retirement), no other Man City does looking for Haaland's runs consistently.

 

[WallyA]

Double wide fullbacks is getting the wingers in midfield and giving control.

It does put Gvardiol and Walker in bad spots when getting countered, but against teams like Newcastle that are sitting back in a back 5, the balance is worth it.

Is this a good plan for next season?

Maybe, Im not sure if its suicidal, or if the John Stones in midfield role is our future, but that doesnt use Kovacic in the best way.

 

[homerdog]

VAR can't give a yellow.

The referee could have!

 

[bondsman]

Rodri, Kova & akanji provide so much balance

Akanji and Kova very good in that half

 

[OntarioBlue]

Haaland is our weakest link at the moment, so expect a second half brace.

Tbf, Newcastle are kicking the shit out of him.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Sat in the Etihad, thoroughly enjoyable half. Hope Gaudinos Motor enjoyed Doku’s performance as much as I did

 

[CTID1988]

Imagine Murphy sat next you in the pub saying the shite he comes out with, you'd have to have the patience of a Buddhist not to slap his egg head. How the fuck is he allowed to commentate on the BBC, he's actually getting paid for this crap

 

[thegundogang]

Anyone else think their constant celebrations of winning throw ins is a bit excessive?