Arsenal (H) Post match thread

[mcfc1632]

What do you call this?

You have to be on some fishing trip here

Did you catch many?

 

[HelloCity]

Well the match is 2 halves !! lol

Don't get me wrong. I was impressed with the way we dug in and defended against a vastly improved Arsenal. I feared the worst without our two most important players so I was delighted that my worries were unfounded

Just trying to look at the match without any bias, and I think Arsenal will feel they maybe deserved a point... as most pundits, including our very own Micah, agreed

Yeah but when they were discussing the match they didn’t even comment on how we also should have had a pen. Foden’s chance was as good as Arsenal’s best chance also, plus we also got a goal.

I’d rather have my own opinion rather than the narrative put into my head by Sky.

 

[mcfc1632]

Now if youd like to explain the differences please

The clubs they play for?

 

[Francis Crawford]

Well the match is 2 halves !! lol

Don't get me wrong. I was impressed with the way we dug in and defended against a vastly improved Arsenal. I feared the worst without our two most important players so I was delighted that my worries were unfounded

Just trying to look at the match without any bias, and I think Arsenal will feel they maybe deserved a point... as most pundits, including our very own Micah, agreed

‘Our very own Micah agreed?’
U do know he is a boyhood arsenal fan ?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Take off your blue tinted specs mate

We couldn't have really complained if Arsenal had nicked a point

They probably had more clear cut chances than us and Ederson saved us on 2 or 3 occasions

I don't think anyone is wearing blue tints where the result is concerned,yes Arsenal could have gotten a point,or maybe even the win,but by the same token had we put our numerous missed/wasted opportunities away (again) then we could have walked off that pitch with a more flattering scoreline.

 

[mcfc1632]

‘Our very own Micah agreed?’
U do know he is a boyhood arsenal fan ?

Since Micah has been on as a pundit I get a very clear impression that he has either been told - or decided for himself - that for it to be a long term gig there must be absolutely no evidence of bias towards CITY. Indeed, he seems to go the extra mile in being 'objective'.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Solid game overall. Dias is a monster. Gundo gave us control when he came on, glad he and Kun are back. Cancelo has great attaching skill. Wasted some chances but it's all good. Eddy made some cool saves in the first half. Ake is such a strong versatile player.

With Dias, Cancelo and Bernardo we need a new song "Portuguese blues". I think all three will be crucial this year.

Tefloncelo.

 

[hilts]

Pretty good performance overall, great win, walker or Silva motm. The 2 new guys were pretty solid.

 

[crublue1]

The clubs they play for?

Never a truer word spoken

 

[KS55]

Just echoing many of the positive comments made on here and agreeing with Pep's after match remarks. A season like we've never seen before and hopefully won't ever see again. No close season for City - unlike most other clubs - and two international breaks to add to the chaos of injuries and new players, so City aren't aren't prepared for the new season at all. This showed for the last hour at Wolves, was disastrous against Leicester when our midfield was never up to pace and then seemed to be coming right at Leeds. Yesterday our game management was excellent. We didn't set off like an express train then lose all control but paced ourselves well and maintained control. Arteta's Arsenal are a much tougher nut than for the last ten years and I was the usual nervous wreck for most of the game but looking back we did stay in control and this was without Laporte and KdB, and with a Sergio far short of match fitnesss. But as Raheem said, other sides have to watch him closely - even at half pace he is a threat in the area which we have lacked this season. It was good to see Bernardo back to his energetic, "busy bee" style and Dias looks excellent. But Ake must rank as one of the best £40 million signings made; his calm, unflappable assurance is a real plus.

The Bornemouth lads who came on here said Ake was class. They were right.
Ake said he realised it would be difficult to break into the starting X1. He was wrong.

 

[WallyA]

One change I would have liked to see in this weird formation is Mahrez playing center really to try and create and Ferran RW.

With Foden and Ferran creating from wide spaces to Mahrez, Sterlinf, Aguero etc.

 

[HelloCity]

 

[mackenzie]

Pretty good performance overall, great win, walker or Silva motm. The 2 new guys were pretty solid.

Yeah, they was a confidence there that was obvious and welcome. Not saying it wasn't nerve wracking by the end though but, with hindsight, every 1-0 is really.

 

[StillBluessinceHydeRoad]

A succession of 1-0 wins until Christmas, bring Messi in in January. Quadruple.

 

[Vienna_70]

We were excellent yesterday and fully deserved the victory.

It was a real thrill to see Sergio back in the side, but I was slightly surprised by the positions of some of the players, but, once again, Pep got it spot on. The back four worked very well. Rúben showed his class and Kyle was excellent too. If and when he loses his pace, could he become a more regular centre-back? Nathan is a great asset and proved his versatility with a great display.

Rodri patrolled the area in front of the back four very well, and Bernardo (my MotM) played as well as I’ve seen him for a long time.

The goal came from the sort of beautiful move we have come to expect from this team and involved all four of the front men. A wonderful pass from Riyad to Sergio, whose link-up play was great, opened up the Arsenal defence and Raheem’s finish was controlled and decisive.

The match fitness seems to be coming, and hopefully, we’ll have a few more bodies available soon.

 

[Barcon]

Any news on why Trippier was allowed to play?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Any news on why Trippier was allowed to play?

Tierney.

He wasn't exposed to the virus was he?

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Since Micah has been on as a pundit I get a very clear impression that he has either been told - or decided for himself - that for it to be a long term gig there must be absolutely no evidence of bias towards CITY. Indeed, he seems to go the extra mile in being 'objective'.

Which is exactly the reason we will never see Vinnie as a pundit , he has integrity.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Since Micah has been on as a pundit I get a very clear impression that he has either been told - or decided for himself - that for it to be a long term gig there must be absolutely no evidence of bias towards CITY. Indeed, he seems to go the extra mile in being 'objective'.

That being the case, it would be nice if the same person who had a word in Micah's ear had a word in Carragher's. He's the most shamelessly biased ‘pundit’ (whatever the f——— that means) on television. But then, it would be nice if I won the National Lottery. Especially since I don't participate in it.

 

[kaz7]

It was simply not on mate, look at the way he grabbed her and got shrugged off. Most watching that knew It was bad and awkward, no need to make it look like anything else. Pep always defends his players so that's different, but I do agree it should not warrant any punishment other than a fine maybe.

He didnt grab her , the rags and dippers practically embrace refs or as in pogba hold their bald head !

I expect sian is pissed off of the sexist fuss there is being made of it, she has worked really hard to get where she is , i doubt she wants any special treatment