City v Arsenal post match thread

[CelesteItis]

That Stones guy that everyone is flapping for is not the answer, hope he stays a blue dipper.

 

[vmsuhail]

Possession %
Arsenal 40.2 City 59.8

It's clear Wenger have been allowing us possession of the ball while maintaining their shape for some seasons now.
If you take the last two defeats against Arsenal, the 1-2 loss at Emirates we had some 63% possession and in the 0-2 loss at Etihad, we had 65% possession.

 

[bobom]

I was quite encouraged. Most of the conceded goals came from defensive howlers which aren't exactly in the gameplan, and with what is clearly a pretty makeshift defence at the moment. Pep's new approach clearly not quite clicking yet, but 2-3 against one of the top teams in the league, who have had minimal turnover of players this summer, and who are used to playing with one another, isn't bad.

Obviously we'd prefer to start the season with key players fit and with an entire pre-season behind them, but we're hardly alone in that respect.

 

[The Northern Baptist]

I have big concerns that some of our attacking players don't have it in them to put in the work and graft Pep needs/demands for his team to be successful

Silva, KDB, Yaya, Nasri, Aguero, Bony all lack the athleticism needed.

Nolito/Sane I don't know enough about. Sterling and navas do have it, they just need teaching.

Must be a shock to Pep to find the group of footballers in such poor condition. No surprise our injury record last season

 

[BlueAnorak]

Ya ya open goal?
Czech made a good save from a shot on target
Navas maybe should have done better

He also blazed one over the bar from 10-12 yards out that he normally would have buried.

 

[inchy14]

Sweeper keeper? There is only one Manuel Neuer & I don't see any issues with Hart's distribution. Some times he takes longer than he's should, but nothing startling.

Now i know you're a WUM.

Fuck me Marvin that's the most ridiculous statement you've ever made, and there's been plenty to pick from!!

 

[bobom]

I think we as City fans need to help Pep this season, make a genuine effort to have some patience and control your urge to flap and worry and pick at everything negative you can find... it's a process learning a new philosophy, finding the right system, your best team and the players best positions for it. If you want to enjoy the good times you have to show a little willingness to go through a little frustration or pain if you like, to get there and City fans should know all about that.

I don't want to see fans causing a stink or a cloud of negativity over the team or certain players on the field next season once it starts, it does no good for anyone in fact it hampers progress.

Only thees.

 

[pete1970]

He also blazed one over the bar from 10-12 yards out that he normally would have buried.

It does happen!

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

That Stones guy that everyone is flapping for is not the answer, hope he stays a blue dipper.

I would venture that he's more of an answer than Mangala, Kolarov, Tosin or Fernando in that position

 

[mosssideblue]

Sometimes you have to work with the players you have. Pep has said this himself in many interviews. I am not talking about changing his philosphy of playing football, just adapting it to take account of players strengths and weaknesses.

I think buying another keeper (especially at a reported 67 mil) would be crazy when we have one of europes best already in place.

Yes is one of the best conventional goalkeepers in Europe, but he isn't the way we now need him to play. Something has to give