Match Thread | Man City vs Chelsea (08/01/23)

[UncleBerbs]

Best half of football since the the rags game for me. Even more impressive when you consider the players sitting on the bench!

 

[yankblue]

Best thing I can say about Chelsea's performance is Conor Gallagher has great hair

 

[SebastianBlue]

I think Gomez has done well considering his minutes are extremely scarce.

As I said to another poster, I think Gomez’s defensive frailties are mostly down to the tactics (i.e. how he and Palmer have been instructed to play) exposing him a bit, which is something Pep will be aware of and so isn’t really an issue.

He’s young and can improve in that regard. The fact he already has the most important (and scarce) attributes to play as a “Pep fullback” is what sets him apart.

He may not stay with us as long as other players, but I think he will go on to have a good career.

 

[hilts]

Good energy and players comfortable in the positions they are playing. Great stuff lads. The left side has been a tad rusty probably due to lack of game time.

Wouldn't send out Rodders for the 2nd half.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I love Haaland, brilliant goalscorer but we look a lot more fluid with a striker that links up like Alvarez.

Haaland may help in the Champions League though.

Haaland needs to be involved more. When you think of City over the past two years, the whole team has worked for each other, constantly moving. I think it’s tactical from Pep not making Haaland move to much, but we look better with Alvarez up top.

 

[deano ou812]

I know Chelsea have a load of injuries but this eleven from us looks even better than Thursday nights team energy,energy,energy and seem much more balanced..

 

[Chris Holmes]

Micah seems to have a lot of product in his beard today. Sparkling all over the place

 

[vmsuhail]

Stats show Chelsea had 200 passes. Felt more like 50. It was all City.

 

[jollylescott]

Nobody can touch us when we play at a high tempo.

Great 45mins.

That’s been the key. From the kick off our tempo has been so fast.

 

[wolviedinho]

I love Haaland, but sometimes I prefer watching us without him. All energy and pressing.

That’s not a fair analysis. Haaland runs his bollox off. Pep needs to pay Alveraz with him.

When you have an outstanding goal scorer, you don’t want him exhausted running after people. Hardworking players needed to bring out Haalands best.