Match Thread | Man City vs Arsenal FACup (27/01/23)

[nellyonthewing]

Arsenal picked a team that they didn’t expect to win .Pep picked a team we expected to win . We really are not that much of a threat to teams anymore.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Thought Grealish had a great half. Needs to get the ball more

A few decent runs with the ball but still carrying it too long, making a bad decision or over hitting a pass.
If he ever gets an end product he will be some player.

 

[bluethai]

Our midfield need overhaul for new fresh legs & energy!

 

[SidJames]

No one wants a replay.

unless we want one, we need to be more direct and try and win it in the second half.

 

[Barcon]

you cannot say you enjoyed that with a straight face

That has nothing to do with calling out the bed wetting cunts.

 

[Blue and still suffering]

Thought Grealish had a great half. Needs to get the ball more

Ortega keeps sending the ball out to Mahrez when it should be going to Grealish!

 

[Nellies left peg]

Our keeper has had 90% of our possession and we are pissing about at the back. No energy in the team and it’s fucking boring to watch

 

[jamiecav]

Couple of times we've upped the pace and suddenly they struggle.

Also ball into haaland from ortega and they struggle.

Just do them two and build.

Shame for stones.

 

[Burtonblue]

Wtf us up with Rodri?
I’ve seen glaciers move faster than him.
Very laboured and sloppy in all he’s done tonight.
When he’s off his game we really struggle.
Think he needs resting.

 

[simon23]

Plus Alvarez for one of the wide forwards

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

The Goons are giving usnon time on the ball , not sure they can keep that up for 90 minutes , hopefully we nail them when they tire , but we need to stay in the game

 

[its a Barm]

From that half of football it's easy to see which of these 2 teams is going to win rhe league

 

[madloaf]

Why are English defenders so wank?
England build up a media frenzy around the Slab and Johnny Sones yet in reality one is a fucking embarrassment for a world record fee and can't get a game at the 4th placed rags and the other is slow and ponderous on the ball before getting another injury that should be happening to tall footballers in their early years as they grow and stretch.
Does my fuckin head in

John stones is fantastic. What the fuck kinda opinion is this. Walker is also amazing.

 

[jaiguruKun]

Alvarez is the key, we play with much more intensity when he's on the pitch and he occupies the space in front of the defenders thereby freeing up Haaland. We have to play them both.

 

[applecentral]

Painted the front door today with a thick oil based gloss which takes a long time to dry.
So if we don't improve I'll think I'll go and watch that.

I’m on my way round with a bag of beers. Is the moon out tonight?

 

[Blu1]

I’m going 3-0 City.

Cmon blues

 

[kanovic]

Why are English defenders so wank?
England build up a media frenzy around the Slab and Johnny Sones yet in reality one is a fucking embarrassment for a world record fee and can't get a game at the 4th placed rags and the other is slow and ponderous on the ball before getting another injury that should be happening to tall footballers in their early years as they grow and stretch.
Does my fuckin head in

Stones has been our best defender for a while now. Ffs get a grip.

 

[alexmcity]

Build up is laborous and ineffective. It's not only about the selected players, albeit Ake and Rico are not the best choice for the FB positions. The mood isn't great...

The conflict between Pep and some players may kill the season early. Squad harmony is not there. Leipzig are not bad.

Guess Pep follows his principles, and he is probably right to do it, but he should get over personal confrontations, unite the squad and win. The alternative will be painful to watch, especially given the quality of the squad.

 

[nellyonthewing]

Alvarez for Grealish.Bernardo for Mahrez should be the changes.

 

[youngbob]

I don’t feel that’s the case. From what I’ve read, it’s what’s happening to the city team. What used to be and what is now. There’s a stark difference in play, tempo, etc.

Right, but, it is Arsenal, you know? We're not playing Tranmere u-13s. These are top of the league and full of confidence. It's not gonna be easy to play against them in our usual way.