Match Thread | Manchester City vs. Manchester Utd (14/09/25)

[Victorinodennistua]

Agreed let’s just get the win today and go from there.

Bernie looking a bit past it but big hole in front of Rodders. The reindeer isn’t in it.Yep we need more cover.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Aside from Bernardo and Reijnders, everyone has played reasonably well.

Nunes or Bobb for Bernardo wouldn’t be the worst option.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Overall thought we were very poor, but same can be said for both sides

We can't string 3 or 4 passes together these days, and I've lost count of the amount of stray passes from promising positions

Doku, Haaland and Foden have been good, but the rest have been very average aside from Donnarumma

Need to see the game through and get the 3 points as we just look like a team full of nerves and short of confidence

 

[Dax777]

Halftime interviews. When did that start. Ridiculous. Should require one from both teams if you’re doing it

Americanism. They'd probably interview a United guy coming back from break

 

[mosssideblue]

I was led to believe Donna was a flapper at set pieces from some on here

 

[theholysmurf]

We need another goal asap. Utd up their game they will hurt us. Both poor teams for me. Sad to see how far we have dropped. The sheik can’t be happy with this from where we were only 2 years ago.

Cmon city just beat these tossers!

We don’t know how to double up anymore. We score and then sit back.

 

[Blu1]

I will feel more confident if I see Bob & nico start 2nd half

 

[daztrueblue91]

Good half that with Foden, Haaland and Doku all looking excellent. A bit worried that Rodri and Reinjders have failed to get a foothold on the game so far though.

I think Savinho for Bernie or Reindjers would be the change to make if they don’t improve in the first 15 minutes of the second half.

The interesting thing is that there’s glimpses of the old City, particularly when we get near United’s area. However, there’s also glimpses of us being nowhere near it under pressure in our own final third. The crazy thing is that half the time it’s us putting ourselves under pressure by playing silly passes to players under pressure or speeding the game up when there’s no need.

We definitely need a second though because our track record is not great when conceding an equaliser.

 

[N1985]

Tijjani.. weird start to life at city. still can't figure out if he's really good on the ball or really bad

Weather is absolutely shite today, not just him struggling with the pace of the pitch. on a dry day Foden sends Doku clean through, twice

 

[jrb]

Sadly, the Rags can't play any worse in the 2nd
half. They will up their game.

City have to up their game otherwise it could potentially be another Brighton result.

 

[BlueMonkey79]

Gifting the ball away in key areas will be our undoing.

Up the tempo and we will bag another couple.

 

[dromoreblue]

I love Bernardo. But he hasnt had a good half

 

[Blueknows]

Overall, some positive signs but the old issues still evident.

Still second to most challenges.

Ball over the top is still an issue.

Creative link up and possession at the normal level now. Not much control.

Midfield is a huge issue, thought Tiny was the answer but not atm. Actually looking forward to kova coming back.

The nervous ball retention is hard to watch.

Starting Bernardo especially making him captain is hurting us

 

[Berti No Show]

This atmosphere is an embarrassment in here. Doesn't even feel like a Derby anymore.

Americans all around me. Game's gone.

 

[half & half derby scarf]

Decent half. Not sure this is a game for Bernardo. Rodri not himself yet. Will take 1-0 although rags look there for the taking.

 

[Blueknows]

I love Bernardo. But he hasnt had a good year and a half

Edited for accuracy

 

[theholysmurf]

Tijjani.. weird start to life at city. still can't figure out if he's really good on the ball or really bad

The guy is ace, been a little off it the past couple of matches - but then again so have most

 

[Goater101]

Bobb and Nico on soon I’m hoping. Very sloppy but we’re getting into good spaces out wide. Just look after the ball and we’ll have this

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

I think Rodri has given the ball away more today than he did for the whole of 21-23.

 

[loio]

If Haaland's looks to have among the best technique in the team.. its worrying. Reijnders needs to get sa grip on his first touch. City losing the ball to easily in the middle, cant get any momentum

Impressive by Erling though