Brentford (H) - PL | Post Match Thread

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Does anyone know how Savinho is? He left the pitch holding the back of his leg, I hope the lad hasn't hurt his hamstring to the extent that he'll be out for 4 or 5 weeks or even longer.

 

[M23 Citizen]

Thought Brentford were the hardest team we’ve played against for ages.

Had more of a go at us yesterday than Real Madrid and Arsenal did, combined, last season (see, the rest of the football world, you can come and have a go against City, make a proper game of it and not get hammered 5-0!).

Well done to them and Frank, brilliant performance.

Ederson was brilliant yesterday. Haaland was everywhere (one of his best all round performances for us). The rest battled well against a very well coached team who played very well.

Good game of football that!

 

[pride in battle]

Wasn't that this one at St James' Park?

He also scored at the Etihad in the first minute or so

 

[Keeper!]

Hugely entertaining game, they were always a threat and a very useful team.

I personally think we are looking better than much of last season, Savio,a revelation and on the attack we are far less predictable and always creating chances.

Haaland and Ederson outstanding, both have moved up a notch from last season.

 

[Father Paul]

Are Rico and Kov injured?

It would appear to be a tactical substitution. However, I think a good case could have been made for taking off Gundog and Walker instead of Rico and Kov and replacing Stones as well.
Overall these three points could be huge for us come May.

 

[M Gaudino]

Don't think so. more of a tactical change. Surprised he took Kovacic off though and left Gundogan on, who I thought today was poor.

i thought Lewis, Stones, Kovacic and Gundogan were all poor. the forward four appeared to have been told to stay high as Grealish was not tracking back like he normally would.

wide open down our left and the midfield ‘three’ including stones were all over the place. they were one-twoing us all over the park getting attacks going.

 

[Father Paul]

Tough side, Brentford. Frank is a very capable manager, and one to watch.
Their composure passing from the back is as good as anyone I've seen apart from City.
They deserve respect for coming and playing an offensive game.
Stones and Walker were a bit ropey today. They need to up their games considerably. 2nd half was better from them but only because Brentfords energy/pressing levels dropped.
The difference when Gvardiol and Rodri came on was stark. Rico played well and should have stayed on for Walker. Maybe Pep is wanting to get Walker and Stones playing more minutes.
Shame that Walker shot fizzed over the bar, it would have been a cracker.
Haaland is hitting legendary status, now. His composure is the best I've ever seen. He is ice inside.
Tough game, not a great performance, but a win is a win.
Oh, and the scousers blinking is a right royal bonus, hehehe!!!
Let's hope Spurs fuck the Arse tomorrow as well.
And one more thing... Ederson was outstanding!

I take on board your point regarding Frank. Could he be a candidate if there is a job vacancy come next July?

 

[youngbob]

He also scored at the Etihad in the first minute or so

Only one I can find is this which was in the 9th minute.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Wasn't that this one at St James' Park?

I doubt yer could score in less than ten. I was thinking more of a goal he got at The Etihad.

 

[Keeper!]

Are Rico and Kov injured?

Game management, lots of minutes coming up.