Match Thread | Man City vs Arsenal - FA Community (06/08/23)

[oldius]

When do we have a conversation about Foden? What the hell must he do to get his spot back? I’m sorry but you can’t tell me he wouldn’t have an impact behind Erling.

He will play a lot, but he competes with world class all over the pitch, as they do when they have to get his spot. It isn't about individuals.

 

[SebastianBlue]

I’ll sum up the match thread for the first half to save anyone joining late some time:

 

[abu13]

Stupid from the ref, more like. The ball was out of play according to the linesman, so how can Alvarez be deemed to have kicked it away?

Doesn't matter, the new rules are that once the ref blows you don't touch the ball.

Its going to take some getting used to but it should be good to stop time wasting.

 

[KingGeorge]

Kovacic is a fine player, good buy for us and fits in well

Kinda amazing how little he cost

 

[glyntowen]

Dear mods. Please delete all my comments on Kovacic prior to today. Thank you.

don't worry they have all been saved to use against you over the course of the season...

 

[Gray]

We started very well and dominated in the first 25m, then Arsenal started to play and were the better side for the rest of the first half. It's obvious that we currently lack creativity in the middle.

Also not had much of a pre-season, just our 4th match.

 

[colorado blue]

Need to sub the players on a yellow, no point risking a suspension for the Burnley match.

Dont think cards count for anything today.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Horrifying display so far. Lack of KDB is evident. Not sure how the hell Foden has managed to be sat in favor of Julian as a 10.

To say that you lack perspective is a bit like saying hitler was quite a naughty boy. Prick

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

Cmon Pep, give Gundog a game, how the fuck has he not played in pre season is beyond me.

 

[stan bowles]

I was expecting more from Arsenal tbh. Thought they'd cause us a lot more problems.

 

[Josh_D]

Patience? On here?

Hahaha, hence my smile.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

Kovacic feels like hes been with us years.

Brilliant player.
Never stops moving

 

[Haaland94]

Kovacic is truly outstanding. Our best player by a mile. Special mentions to Julian and Rodri too. Akanji struggled against Saka, two times bailed out by Ortega and lost one 1vs1 against Martinelli as well. We are missing Gvardiol or Ake at LB. Akanji belongs at RB.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Atmosphere is terrible, we are in upper tier no one singing at all....even behind the goal is crap not one song started...we have tried to get some going but no one interested

None of them know our songs tbf.

 

[Eccles Blue]

If you

If u mean me I was on it about 30 seconds while John was down injured

you can multitask can’t you @BringBackSwales ? ;-) :-)

 

[skillman]

Kovacic fits like a glove. Love him already. Really refreshing to see a deep midfielder whose first instinct is to burst past their marker - should lead to quicker transitions if he can connect with Haaland and De Bruyne

 

[colorado blue]

I suspect we will get 10-15 mins of same and then mass changes.

 

[Stato]

When do we have a conversation about Foden? What the hell must he do to get his spot back? I’m sorry but you can’t tell me he wouldn’t have an impact behind Erling.

Go ahead

47 | Phil Foden - 2023/24

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[M43 blue]

Walker in the final 3rd is terrible crossing and run silva had there rb all over the shop hate arsenal cry about everying even got there manager asking for cards rodri kova stones been best players

 

[bluethai]

Foden for Alvarez to unlock the midfield congestion.