Match Thread | Man City vs Arsenal (10/08/13)

[GazBaz18]

I can't listen to commentary anymore

 

[Armaan]

Were a different team with Kolarov.

 

[St Helens Blue (Exiled)]

getting all hysterical over a pre season friendly people like you are an embarrassment just log off

Duc-It's not hysteria.It is genuine concerns about our defensive frailty,including Hart

It is just hysterical nonsense

Hyperthetical question...We lose next Monday following another poor defensive display.What do you say then

 

[mike channon´s windmill]

Navas seems abit lightweight. I've lost count of the times he's been brushed off the ball. Needs to grow some spikes.

always my fear n the PL -Negredo far from convincing either

 

[grim up north]

Will you be lolling if our defense is this shite a week on Monday.
Get real man.
And Hart IS a liability.. I am more confident with Pants in net

Your having one of your turns again, step away from the keyboard

Why.I'm not even watching it and I can tell our defence is in a sorry state.
Hart needs to knuckle down and concentrate on his career and trying to improve

Ycnmiu

 

[MCFC BOB]

Why.I'm not even watching it

Then stop.

We've played well today, but we've not taken any of our chances that, had we taken them, would have had us comfortably in front.

 

[SuperYaya]

I remember Shay Given saying the year Blackburn won the league they lost every preseason game they played. Just hope we're getting it out of our system here.

 

[basokla]

Just not sure how anyone can take anything positive away from this.

Oh well, means nothing in the grand scheme I suppose.

 

[NipHolmes]

Pellegrini has his work cut out imo - this had better be a blip or there´s trouble ahead
firstly toohless upfront and now the defence - very worrying

I'm worried by the lack of effort making opportunities. Pressing is improving but our defending was poor whilst Arsenals build up play was sound. Chances well taken. I happens.

Way forward for City is usual formation for now, 4231. Centralised Silva and have Jovetic and Navas to accompany him, Aguero upfront. Play that until we get upto standard in the league. Chemistry is here and there but full understanding will take a few months. Right now we are telling the new additions in whereas Arsenal is all players who've played together last season. That's a bug difference right now..it's showing.

If Arsenal don't get blight by injuries and somehow bring in Suarez or Rooney then you have to say they are certainly on the cusp. 3 or 4 players who can improve the team and they could challenge. If it's the usual signings then top4 again ahead of Spurs.

 

[Blue Haze]

A shame Aguero is injured. Would love to see him partner with Jovetic.