City_Sean
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It didn't go down well, but De Bruyne was really struggling last night, in the end it worked. Thought bringing Bony on was huge, he links up with Sterling very well.
Credit to the manager. Deserves it.
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Discussion: Manuel Pellegrini 2015/16
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It didn't go down well, but De Bruyne was really struggling last night, in the end it worked. Thought bringing Bony on was huge, he links up with Sterling very well.
Credit to the manager. Deserves it.
The only part of the set up that was wrong was Clichy at right full back. We were getting mullered down that side for the whole of the first half. The players didn't perform though in that first 45. Same personel in the second with a bit more tenacity and bite and the difference was unbelievable.It helped that they had nothing to play for and dropped off in the second half. First half he set us up wrong yet again and we paid the price.
Made the right subs at the right time though I was a bit worried when I saw Sagna ready to come on whilst we were still 2-1 down. Overall it was a good end to the night after a very shaky beginning.
First half we were outplayed again mainly due to our set up. We conceded two goals again. They had nothing to play for second half and it showed. Yes we raised it, and the fans helped imo when we heard juve were losing but we cannot defend properly and the score line flatters to deceive. The result will obviously convince many that mp is still the man for us but I'm not gonna be swayed by that performance. Great to top the group and even better that the scum went out but the guy got lucky last night. Sometimes better to be lucky than good I guess
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They wanted Europa League.It helped that they had nothing to play for and dropped off in the second half. First half he set us up wrong yet again and we paid the price.
The result didn't flatter to decieve. As poor as we were in that first half we didn't concede too many chances whilst at the other end we could have scored 5/6 on the night. Two polar opposites when it comes to performances in the first and second half but on overall play we deserved to win that game.First half we were outplayed again mainly due to our set up. We conceded two goals again. They had nothing to play for second half and it showed. Yes we raised it, and the fans helped imo when we heard juve were losing but we cannot defend properly and the score line flatters to deceive. The result will obviously convince many that mp is still the man for us but I'm not gonna be swayed by that performance. Great to top the group and even better that the scum went out but the guy got lucky last night. Sometimes better to be lucky than good I guess
Didn't matter when the news came that Sevilla were winningThey wanted Europa League.
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Yes it did. If Gladbach won last night then they would have gone through. They had it all to ply for.Didn't matter when the news came that Sevilla were winning
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I think Pellegrini told his defenders at half time no matter what the consequenses, play the high line so that we can actually put pressure on our opponents. The result was the back line stood near the halfway line instead of halfway their own half as in the 1st 45 minutes. We know we are good in small areas and stink when we let opponents have space. The 2nd half is exactly the way Pellegrini wants his team to play and yes, it's a risky method that can make the defence look fragile at times. But it also gives you the opportunity to outscore the opposition and what footie wouldn't want to see goals and an exciting game. Thanks to Pellegrini we have seen plenty.
I'm not talking Liverpool and Stoke recently because whatever tactics you wanna use, when the players simultaniously take a day off there's nothing you can do as a manager.
The comments and moaning were in place these last couple of days. Whatever the players showed was pathetic to say the least. No matter the injuries, we can all see when players simply don't put the effort in for whatever reason. And a lack of confidence can only fade with results and a manager keeping trust in his players. The lack of confidence shone through in the 1st 45 minutes/ That's why the defence held back, spaces grew and we completely lost control for them to counter attack. And BMG are simply a very good side, like every German side who visited the Etihad over the last few years. The 2nd half was great and this is exactly what Pellegrini's way of thinking brings. Even without absentees like Kompany, Aguero, or our characterboy Zabaleta. Well done and we deserve to finish top of this group. More of the same please this Saturday...
I'm not talking Liverpool and Stoke recently because whatever tactics you wanna use, when the players simultaniously take a day off there's nothing you can do as a manager.
The comments and moaning were in place these last couple of days. Whatever the players showed was pathetic to say the least. No matter the injuries, we can all see when players simply don't put the effort in for whatever reason. And a lack of confidence can only fade with results and a manager keeping trust in his players. The lack of confidence shone through in the 1st 45 minutes/ That's why the defence held back, spaces grew and we completely lost control for them to counter attack. And BMG are simply a very good side, like every German side who visited the Etihad over the last few years. The 2nd half was great and this is exactly what Pellegrini's way of thinking brings. Even without absentees like Kompany, Aguero, or our characterboy Zabaleta. Well done and we deserve to finish top of this group. More of the same please this Saturday...
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