Match Thread | Southampton vs Man City (19/12/20)

[alexmcity]

Good start and a quality goal. After the goal we conceded possession too cheaply with Kevin, Raz and Gundo the main culprits. In the last 20 minutes of the half, Raz and Kevin lost possession almost every time the ball was passed to them and put the defence under pressure. We defend well when we can keep possession for long periods.

Let's hope we will play better in the 2nd half. Right now the game is pretty much like Leeds away.

 

[knuckles]

southhampton giving us a good game, they are working really hard, lots of pressing and are probably the better overall, 10-15 minutes of great play from us with a really great goal is obviously the difference. The thing that worries me the most is set pieces, these corners are so dangerous and they are winning more 2nd balls than we are.

 

[franksinatra]

Southampton showing a lot of intensity to press and if we keep giving away set pieces I think we will suffer.

On the positive we took our chance really well, but I have not seen anything to suggest this side can win the league.

 

[lefty goldblatt]

I must've tuned into Saints TV.

Are we playing?

 

[Blu1]

:) People calling for subs :)

For me left back needs addressing they are targeting us every time. We need a left footer playing there

 

[jii]

Anyone keen to try Aké instead of Rodri in midfield? Think he could do everything Rodri can, and a lot better defensively.

 

[pudge]

I'm amazed at the "Rodri is shit, Gundogan has been great" analysis.

 

[Revolver]

Dias Stones and Walker all very good. But it’s a poor performance. It seemed a Southampton goal was surely coming. Surely Pep can see a problem on our left full back spot.

 

[Mraitch]

This is like watching Saints TV. All from their perspective.

 

[Plays By Sense Of Smell]

I doubt you'll ever see less of a contribution than Torres managed that half. The system might well be fucked but that was a complete no show.

No balls to him whatsoever. Made a couple of excellent runs, but zero service.