Liverpool (H) | PL | Post Match Thread

[The Fat el Hombre]

Probably thought after Vini Jr it would be a more comfortable afternoon. Good lesson for him. Don't dislike the guy btw Good player.

Yea great to humble him

As for the vinicius Jr comparisons - that crossed my mind a few times today. He was supposed to win the balon dor apparently, would anyone swap our Jezza for him now?

 

[alexmcity]

Don't know if that was the all-conquering performance by us that it's being reported as. Wasn't a disaster or a no-show from Liverpool either. A few marginal moments went our way - if they'd gone the other way it might have been a different game.

The game swung in that five minute spell when they had their equaliser disallowed - a decision I'm not sure about 100% either way - and we scored off a deflection shortly after. Liverpool were better in the second half but had too much to do.

But that's another game this season where we've improved on the result and performance from last year. I do think there will be more days like Spurs (H) and Villa (A) to come, which means Arsenal will be winners this year, but we're on the way back.

And with that said, lots of solid performances, especially from Nunes, Dias, and Gonzalez. Foden, Haaland, and Bernardo a little quieter than usual but still effective. The MOTM displays both came down the left from young Nico O'Reilly and Doku. Superb stuff.

Happy with where this team is. We'll finish 2nd on 75-80 points and give it a good go in the cups, which is fine by me. We're heading in the right direction for sure and days like today are ones we'll look back on when we're back at the very top next season.

We'll win 85+ pts and maybe the title. Some of the players can improve and Rodri will return too. I'd be surprised if we weren't great in the 2nd half of the season, injuries permitting.

 

[Sebi]

 

[malg]

True! But assembling one good side is something a few managers have accomplished. Being able to rebuild and repeat those feats is something only Fergie has achieved

The Rag thread is in the General Football Forum

 

[BlueMonkey79]

Optically this game felt weird, like it was being played at 80% speed (until Doku got the ball).

Thought Liverpool were shocking and a better side might have capitalised on some sloppiness in the 2nd half.

Doku and Nunes were both 10/10 though.

Also how easily Nico dealt with Salah, I'm not if he was great or if Salah is just totally done. Maybe both.

Salah is a myth this season.

Liverpool should have cashed in with a big money move to the Saudi league.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Well the performance was outstanding for the most part ..... but before the game i hadnt expected us to win by three clear goals, so to me, that was probably astounding!

Personally, I’m always shitting myself when they come to ours. Just part of the years of experience. Possibly both, astounding and outstanding in good measure ;-)

 

[bernard o'silver]

Really enjoyed that, would have liked to have seen Wirtz get on the field though

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Rewatched the saved penalty. The goalie was definitely off his line before Harland struck the ball.
Thought it should be retaken and aren't pigmol supposed to be ensuring this is done?

He missed for Norway last month, it was retaken and he missed again.
Went on to score a hat trick.

 

[Eaststander1]

Personally, I’m always shitting myself when they come to ours. Just part of the year of experience. Possibly both, astounding and outstanding in good measure ;-)

I was under the impression that Liverpool thought they 'turned a corner' with their last couple of results, after their previous string of defeats .... so their approach to the game today surprised me bit, especially first half, when their threat was minimal, aside from the disallowed goal ..... they only appeared to threaten us a bit in the last half hour, when even pulling one goal back could have had us sweating a bit ... but it just never materialised, and the 3rd city goal from Doku seemed to just finish them off.

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

True! But assembling one good side is something a few managers have accomplished. Being able to rebuild and repeat those feats is something only Fergie has achieved

That's true you scouse ****. I mean, this is the same side Pep inherited when he got here. And the same side he won the treble with. Nice to know you admire the govan piss-can.

 

[IrishBlueSince92]

I love beating them. Sometimes even more than beating United.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

True! But assembling one good side is something a few managers have accomplished. Being able to rebuild and repeat those feats is something only Fergie has achieved

There's only 2 Fergie's.
One was married to "The Andrew formerly known as Prince" and the other is that rather attractive lady with The Black Eyed Pea's.

 

[noseve]

it’s like having a beautiful sex,,, very satisfied

Lasting 90 minutes? Who're you kidding?

 

[Platt Lane 59]

Salah is a myth this season.

Liverpool should have cashed in with a big money move to the Saudi league.

Unfortunately, the Saudi's will eventually buy him for a huge amount.
Didn't seem to be that interested today.
Nico O'Reilly was excellent and was switched on all game.
Think Liverpool were very, very poor today, but City's press and general harassing obviously worked...

 

[meltonblue]

Indeed. We battered em. Talking to a Forest fan at my daughters footy in the morning who unprompted told me "hope you win" and we both agreed how much the dippers are disliked by other fans.

You don’t get many fanbases with more animosity to them than Forest’s, found that out plenty of times over the last twenty years!

 

[Big Chap]

Punditry must be the only job when you can be consistently wrong, talk shite and still retain your over-paid career

Politics…..?

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Salah is a myth this season.

You are Toyah Wilcox and you meant to say "Salah is a miss this season"

 

[horlock_was_super]

I knew I should have bought shares in that candle company.

Anyway.

Take that you bus wrecking, grief addicted, murdering, thieving, workshy parasitic verminous scum.

The dirty twat Robertson was offside - oh dear one (correct - to the letter of the law) decision goes against you and it’s a conspiracy on a par with the grassy knoll!

I think it was your fellow arse sharing cousins from just outside Manchester who took great delight in telling us, the best part of getting on for two decades ago, that summed it up - you really are the worst defending champions that we’ve seen.

So - sign on, sign on with a pen in your hand, ‘cos YNGAJ.

As you were CTID.

 

[Aba452]

Fantastic late birthday present from yesterday for me! Listened on the app and the vociferous atmosphere came through loud and clear.

Superb all over the pitch, utterly dominated a side whose reputation is inflated. Everyone played a part, Doku sounded irresistible, his goal is frankly unbelievable, our Norwegian failed from the spot but it just ignited the fire.

The Comms initially suggested the keeper was off his line but checked ok, apparently. If the rats goal was legit, and ruled out incorrectly, fuck 'em. How many decisions have we been on the end of???

The two Nico's, Matty Nunes and Mr Coffee were immense, everyone else very good. Our support was in full voice and the proverbial 12th man.

Think the tarquins are getting twitchy. Lots of football still to play, we are most definitely in the mix.

 

[Earlyriser]

Politics…..?

Well at least you come up for re-election every 5 years.. as Liz Truss found out