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People already talking the unthinkable? You cannot win every match. Particularly against a Bayern Munich in form that like. I will stand by Pellegrini as I strongly believe he knows what he's doing. He genuinely is turning us into a true force but after how Mancini 'broke the dressing room' it...

Can't believe I'm the first to say 'I truly cannot fucking wait for work tomorrow!'

Agreed. But we were due to concede really after Hart had so many clean sheets. At least it was in this match after we'd scored 4(!) Next.

We are impeccable. Truly impeccable. Best team in the land and all the world. I know its just one match and rags didn't turn up but I strongly believe pellegrini's style is taking shape.

Is Negredo and Aguero an option?

Re: Derby nerves Although every year I get the shivers when I think about the derby match coming up as most of us will. However, this year I feel somewhat different. I wouldn't call them nerves or shivers though. Call me massively optimistic or whatever but given how Pellegrini's team are...

Yep. That's exactly what I like to see

Pretty much just mentioned this in the Fernandinho thread. Only one really stays back to choke the midfield when playing a high line which I believe suits our players and Pellers playing style. I can see Yaya and Fernandinho forming a pretty good partnership<br /><br />-- Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:13...

This guy is the perfect box-to-box midfielder. Him and Yaya will form a formidable partnership in centre midfield. Forget defensive midfield. These two can both play at either of the pitch. When Yaya goes forward, Fernandinho stays back and chokes any counter the opposition throws at us. When...

Very interesting point now it's brought to my attention. However, there's a fine line between diving and going down easily. Unfortunately, due to the cheaters in the game namely Ashley Young, going down easily will be determined as diving and therefore he'll be punished for that. Sometimes it...

Re: Samir Nasri is NOT useless Nasri appears to be one of those footballers who enjoy 'pure football' in the sense how the dutch used to play in the 70s. Pellegrini also likes the old school methods and I feel both Nasri and Dzeko will flourish with this. I do think Nasri should be playing...

What I really don't understand is the whole 'south american cups don't count' thing. IMO and from what I have seen of south america, it is just as competitive as prem. The English premier league isn't all its cracked up to be. Yes, the football can be quicker than most others. But have you ever...

I hate to sound like a Tory blaming the Labour governments of past on the current recession but given what people close to the club have said about Mancini's man management, I think we'll need more time to repair the broken players. Pellegrini's man management has proven to be a success in the...

I'm feeling rather confident and going for 4 or 5 - 1. Without leadership at the back we will concede. But with Negredo on form and most likely main striker today he'll grab a couple. I'd also expect a defender to score for us from a corner, maybe Richards or even Lescott. Other goal(s) will...

Does it matter? Really? Yes, rags are our nemesis and as someone said Rio Ferdinand is a complete tool of proportions unknown to mankind. But seriously? Moaning over a hat? Its common knowledge most players get on and have nights out together. Isn't Hart a good mate of Shreks? The clothing range...

I can see Jovetic and Dzeko forming an incredible partnership and Aguero with Negredo in the other. Obviously they will be mixed and matches occasionally. Dzeko will be huge this season though. Remember Cavani and Falcao? I can see him attracting that type of hype

All of the above. Kompany is our leader and we're a little lost without him. Think I do remember we lost about four matches in the 9 Kompany was out. Numbers are estimates for all you stat mad people

E-cigs do help you quit, granted. But I understand the clubs stance with this. I'm a smoker myself and quit for 8 weeks last year without struggling using an ecig. However, I do not believe they are suitable around children. I don't mean young children, I mean children who think they could get...

To note, Demichelis and Nasty are the perfect man markers. Kompany is the leader who tells which defender to mark which man. If that man scores, then that defender is at fault. If zonal then its which man into which zone and with the opposition choosing which man to attack based on their zone

With the right men in defence I'd definitely say man marking. Yes, you're always one step behind but with the right men you're two steps ahead with positioning of the man marking. Zonal marking allows a little space for the opposition to attack the ball and although you have an idea you don't...