Kinkybyname
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stronger first XI, weaker squad (bench) imo
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Is our squad stronger or weaker than last year?
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We were 6-1 up, that’s human nature sadly. Plus last night, if that goal is given, or Mahrez let’s someone decent take it then we canter to a 3/4-0Twice now though we have made lots of changes in subs, the scum and Southampton, and on both occasions performance levels dropped off
Sterling and Jesus scored 21 league goals last season. Haaland and Alvarez are already on 17 with 29 games to go.
Ferna was on his last legs. If/when Phillips comes back, he's a better option.
Zinch is better than Gomez (who is likely to improve). But I'd rather have Akanji and Gomez than only Zinch.
We've improved the squad, and not only marginally.
Ferna was on his last legs. If/when Phillips comes back, he's a better option.
Zinch is better than Gomez (who is likely to improve). But I'd rather have Akanji and Gomez than only Zinch.
We've improved the squad, and not only marginally.
richards30
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Sterling and Jesus scored 21 league goals last season. Haaland and Alvarez are already on 17 with 29 games to go.
Ferna was on his last legs. If/when Phillips comes back, he's a better option.
Zinch is better than Gomez (who is likely to improve). But I'd rather have Akanji and Gomez than only Zinch.
We've improved the squad, and not only marginally.
Good post that mate
MadchesterCity
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I would say definitely stronger, the starting 11 is absolutely stronger with the addition of the best striker on the planet.
Haaland and Alvarez > Sterling and Jesus (although I’m sad Jesus moved on)
Before we signed Akanji and Gomez we did look somewhat light in defence.
Akanji looks a fantastic signing, would appear to be an absolute steal at £15M
I’m not sure who is the better player between Zinchenko and Gomez but both are backups, my initial (last night omitted, but a good match to learn from, remember he’s a winger turning into a defender) view on Gomez is he looks promising and will improve under Peps tutelage.
Ortega is an upgrade on Steffen so another plus toward stronger squad this season.
Haaland and Alvarez > Sterling and Jesus (although I’m sad Jesus moved on)
Before we signed Akanji and Gomez we did look somewhat light in defence.
Akanji looks a fantastic signing, would appear to be an absolute steal at £15M
I’m not sure who is the better player between Zinchenko and Gomez but both are backups, my initial (last night omitted, but a good match to learn from, remember he’s a winger turning into a defender) view on Gomez is he looks promising and will improve under Peps tutelage.
Ortega is an upgrade on Steffen so another plus toward stronger squad this season.
Bill
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up front weaker at the back stronger .
AshtonBlueMooner
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Was stronger when we had Trevor Christie and Gordon Phillips up front supported by the arrival of Imre Varadi.
Same at the back, Clive Wilson was a proper left back and Nicky Reid much more versatile than any of this lot. And of course Kenny Clements was a true ball playing centre half. Those were the days.....
And now what do we have to look forwards to, utter dross.
Wake up and smell the coffee. Much stronger this season.
Same at the back, Clive Wilson was a proper left back and Nicky Reid much more versatile than any of this lot. And of course Kenny Clements was a true ball playing centre half. Those were the days.....
And now what do we have to look forwards to, utter dross.
Wake up and smell the coffee. Much stronger this season.
blueparrot
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up front weaker at the back stronger .
Obviously not weaker up front. Plus Foden is scoring more.Sterling and Jesus scored 21 league goals last season. Haaland and Alvarez are already on 17 with 29 games to go.
rickmcfc
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up front weaker at the back stronger .
Please lay off the drugs.
I’m adamant I am being clarkied here, but how do you come to the conclusion we are weaker up front with Haaland
HelloCity
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What’s the Haaland and Alvarez split?Sterling and Jesus scored 21 league goals last season. Haaland and Alvarez are already on 17 with 29 games to go.
People are talking about the squad and squad players. Seems a bit disingenuous to say Haaland and Alvarez have 17 between them when the vast majority are for 1 player.