We couldn't beat them though could we, with a squad that has cost city about a billion in wages and contract fees?
I wasn't knocking their achievement in the Final. I was just suggesting that it was a lot easier to reach the Final in those days (especially if you were from a two-team League and virtually guaranteed entry every season)
You`ve missed out young Yoyo who I thought had an excellent game and hardly gave the ball away.Been very impressed with the youngster whenever he`s started and I expect him to be really pushing in the next two years for that central pairing with Stones.Even with a weakened team we should be beating Celtic. That said, square pegs in round holes with some of the players. We have a lot of players who have unreliable touch and end product. Quality is defined by how often you can do good things. We have a lot of players who are capable of producing a good moment, but don't possess the quality to do it often enough. A fair few of those were on show tonight.
It felt a bit like a shop window friendly where you utilise your back ups to remind other teams that these players still exist and are available.
Positives, Kelechi took his goal well. Maffeo was ok. Gundogan was very good. Roberts looked good.
Negatives, Sane looks off although does show flashes of pace and ability. Nolito is a bit frustrating although started well.
And the rest....Fernando, Willy, Zabba, Clichy and Sagna are all a good level below what we are aiming for and it's becoming more and more obvious with each passing week. Will really miss Zabba though. He had a few good moments tonight but he gets slower every time I see him.
We couldn't beat them in the 1st leg due to an absurd deflection and one fucking terrible offside call. They wouldn't get that shiit another 37 games in the season, they'd lose that game 3-1. As for tonight we played that at 30% with a bunch of kids and played out of position whilst they went full strength at 100%.
Are they at it again ?
I recon when City beat Utd home & away under Sven, we were good enough, to be playing in the Champions League.
That's how it works right ?
He looks as if he has some real skill. Goes past players for fun and has a nice touch on the ball. Overhit a few passes but played to his strengths and allowed to settle he could be really something. He impresses me more than Sterling who has hit a dead end he doesn't look like he is going to get past.
Don't forget the 3rd goal which was a complete mis-kick