Match Thread | Sporting CP vs. Man City (05/11/24)

[Chak19]

That half was as good as we’ve played in weeks but yet again, gifted the opposition a goal.

Foden has been excellent.

Really liking Nunes on the wing.

Savinho needs serious work on his finishing. He makes Grealish look like Haaland in front of goal.

I really wish the old Bernie would come back. He can’t do anything right on the ball.

Haaland hasn't been himself lately.

 

[supercity88]

Better in an attacking sense, but defensive frailties still clear to see.

Going to be hard to find the balance. We are over committing to try and carve out chances, leaving us stretched.

Rico needs to do much more in attack to justify not being in defensive areas. It's fine to keep it simple, but if he is on the edge of the box he needs to do more than just immediately try to pass to someone else.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Innocent mate -:)

I would pay good money to hear Pep scream out pusey as he barks out instructions to him

 

[jimharri]

Why can't we be clinical? Given the quality of players we have, is it THAT much to ask?

 

[madloaf]

A sweaty ballbag with a bit of shit on it.

A tiny sweaty ballbag with a big piece of shit on it

 

[cookster]

Our season in 45 mins.
- can't defend
- can't finish unless the opposition gifts it
- useless from set pieces, 9 corners first half
- no goal contributions from wide

Wouldn't bet against us losing this.

Positive, United have got a Portuguese Ten Hag

 

[Kamaro011]

On one hand I feel for Pep. We’ve got some huge players injured and he’s not been backed in the transfer window since the treble winning season.

I call this bull, Gvardiol and now Nunes has proven his worth is not enough to you?

The board is also prepared to pay for Bellingham and Rice, but both didn't want to join City for whatever reasons.

 

[jim tolmies perm]

Should be out of sight
Savio so frustrating, great skill but no final ball or finish
Oh for Mahrez right now...

 

[vanchi]

How on earth is the conceded goal on midfield?

you really think this issue with conceding goals is only cause of defenders?

 

[jaiguruKun]

It reminds me of a derby at the Swamp. We totally dominate but despite being completely outplayed their kick and run merchants nick a jammy goal to make it 1-1 at HT.