Match Thread | Manchester City vs Newcastle (01/09/18)

[01cravend]

How does Mahrez not get to take free kicks is beyond me. What has Aguero shown that he has the mastery over it? Aguero and Silva just pulling rank over him.

Mahrez has scored one freekick in his 144 premier league apps

 

[B\connellblue]

I cant see the point of mendy today. He isn't getting in behind and defensively hes useless. We were poor all over, but him and mahrez especially so. Having said that poor finishing had cost us so far.

 

[argyle]

pretty meh 1st half, problems brought on ourselves by some sloppy use of the ball in their half. Mahrez is struggling to make a positive impact
Their goal was well taken but we gifted the ball in their half again. We just look a bit lightweight and short in central midfield at the moment. Raz playing well.

Its why Pep wanted Jorginho. We'd be a much better team with him there.

 

[jrb]

Tin hat on.

Pep has too many good players.
He can't play them all.
He can't keep them all happy.
Eventually the player unrest is going to start effecting the team and player performances.
Sane not even on the bench.
And Kev out. Who would be in the team every Week.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Pep took a risk in adding another forward and it hasn't worked. I'll admit, I thought this system would work but we need another man in the middle. Gundogan for Jesus, maybe go back to 433?

 

[ojeme]

Mendy is seeing little of the ball because of more defensive responsibility. I thought our 6-1 win the other day would allow us try the 3 at the back system a little bit more, especially at home.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

Awful half of football....as others have said, seems like season 1, very experimental with little fluidity

I’d bring on Delph for Mendy and Bernardo for Mahrez with Stockport Phil for Silva on 60

 

[super_city_si]

Another poor half.

Pep needs to change something here.

I don't think this formation suits us at all.

The defending for their goal was just abysmal.

3 5 2 and twat Huddersfield who play the same. Change to 4 4 2 for Newcastle. Why?

 

[Bruun]

I cant see the point of mendy today. He isn't getting in behind and defensively hes useless. We were poor all over, but him and mahrez especially so. Having said that poor finishing had cost us so far.

Thought we all agreed he was to be used against teams sitting deep?

Minds changes quickly here!

 

[kevin horlocks wand]

Too ploddy and slow no zip at all

Take off Mahrez or Jesus and pep kick em up the arse

Aguero full of energy again which is good to see

Mendy totally out of position for goal