Match Thread | Sunderland vs. Manchester City (01/01/26)

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Is that on Foden all that different from the Spurs player on van dijk that saw him sent off?

About a foot and a half different. And that one shouldn’t have been a red either.

 

[Silva top]

The league is turning out more and more physical sides - let's hope we don't get left behind and bullied.

Getting outmuscled every time. We know Sunderland are a physical side who press up and down the pitch. City, to be fair, have not really turned up. However, far be it to criticise Harland but he should have buried that chance

 

[ThreesKompany]

Don't think Sav works vs. low block here. Get Reijnders on to get Phil in that pocket or Doku if he is able to go for decent run

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

Tough watch thus far - but I doubt they can sustain this intensity (err then again who knows)

 

[madloaf]

Horrifically slow build up. Beaten over the top with suicide high line consistently. No wingers attacking the 6 yard box.

Happy New Year 2024 everyone.

 

[DavidWhitesUnderpants]

All a bit pish really. Expecting much much better second half.

COYB.

 

[Ajm1985]

Not a great half. Midfield isn't working

 

[silvathechihuahua]

No doubt he's got speed and skill, but game after game the final ball or finish is non-existent.

This 100%

 

[SWPISHOME]

Massive contrast in work rate off the ball in this game, Sunderland very aggressive in their press whilst we are being half arsed.

Losing every challenge and every second ball. Too many starters tonight in the side that don't like to put in a challenge.

Miles off it.

 

[RobinHood]

Cunts are twitchy

Stuff "em.

 

[youngbob]

Would like to see:

Donnarumma
Nunes Dias Ake O'Reilly
Rodri Gonzalez
Cherki Foden Doku
Haaland

Before full-time.

 

[Bald fraud]

Dirty fucker was looking down at Phil’s ankle there when he did that

 

[Stockport mackem]

We are replicating how we played against Arsenal.... just with a good few players missing. I fear we will tire sadly, as we are unable to rotate re Afcon....

 

[Allnightlong]

Refs interpretation of fouls is so extreme across the games. Yellows for bollox offences and now no yellows for pulling back.

 

[CityPar]

Dreadful first half. Complete lack of creativity. So slow at times and lack real physicality. Just hope Pep gives them a rocket and get's them playing with pace as we can beat this mob. They really aren't that great.

 

[denTTony]

Sunderland doing a lot of time wasting & ref letting them. No creativity so far from City , pls someone speed Gonzales up, how long does it take him to make a decision

 

[Chak19]

Think Savinho has been one of the only bright sparks so far but it’s painful watching him run to the byline and aimlessly cross over and over again

Aimless because the big CF is always waiting at the back post for an inch perfect cross.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Physically dominated. Poor so far but Pep will hopefully give them a rocket at HT.

 

[ashleycaulcott1]

I wonder what a winger is supposed to do . He gets past his opponent as creates chances while our real number 10 is on the right wing and the one who loves to score somehow occupies the middle.

Mate u have not right of reply , you have all the characteristics of a twat. You wait on this forum constantly waiting for Foden to fuck up because of your sad little agendas. Must have a sad lonely life pal so do us a favour and fuck off

 

[daztrueblue91]

Cherki, Savinho and Donna the bright sparks for me.

I don’t think Haaland or Foden do anywhere near as much in these tough away games. Usually Haaland scores to make up for his non-existent play but when he misses like tonight he offers nothing.

We really miss Doku’s ability in games like this. Hopefully, Semenyo is a player with a similar ability.