City v Shakhtar Post Match

Beat a really decent team tonight. Sorry for Kun but that said I think it would be more fitting for him to equal the record with a goal from open play. We are cursed with bad injuries to our key players hope Mendy is not out for too long.
 
Shaktar were as well drilled a team as any I've seen for a while, they managed 50% possession first half, and knocked us out of our rhythm. Apparently they have had the same squad for the last three years (no signings) and some of their one-touch stuff was impressive, as was their pace when driving forward. Having said that, I reckon that makes the result more satisfying than games where we steam-rollered the opposition. Bernardo and Gundo, how sickening for SD to see them come on, and then slot straight in; can't be far away from both being starters. Purely a personal thing, but I am not impressed by 60 yard cross-field passes, they give defenders ample time to organise, and I'm a bit surprised that Pep condones it. What a bonus though when our keeper is so brilliant at distribution, proper football brain that lad, great signing.
 
Chippy_boy said:
He had a good game for sure. But before we get too carried away, how many crosses did he fire in, let alone assists? He defended well, which I guess is a LB's first responsibility. But offers little or nothing going forward, especially wide left. Where were the overlaps with Sané?
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Walker didn't put many crosses in either, which makes me think it was on Pep's orders they both played conservatively, especially in the 1st half.
 
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not many 'boos' tonight at the anthem thankfully. Uefa treated us right this year by not submitting to Tepas/barca to sanction us. of course, my opinion only.
 
It was a tough game tonight and there were plenty of positives (notably Delph who was excellent in playing in an unfamiliar position).
 
Grinding out a result is something we didn't do enough of last season so it was good to see us stick at it and get the rewards in the second half. Shakhtar are a good side, I can see why they gave Napoli a hard time.

For me Fernandinho just shaded Delph for MotM, that goal-saving tackle in the first half was brilliant and crucial but credit to both for excellent performances.
 
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