Match Thread | West Ham vs Man City Carabao (27/10/21)

[OrigamiNinja]

Pretty dire watch that.

Can’t say I am overly surprised, as we have seen this performance time and time again from City when we play a weakened side. Really surprised at WH though, I thought they would be right up for this, and see it as a big opportunity but they have been really poor so far.

We are looking a bit lightweight up top. Palmer trying hard but looking very lonely up there. Mahrez had so many touches in and around their area but done nothing. Sterling, practically anonymous.

Midfield done ok but Kev is really worrying me. I don’t know how you go from best midfielder in the world level, to never kicked a ball before level in a matter of months.

Defence hasn’t been troubled at all but Ake should have buried that chance.

 

[Kippax77]

It used to Kev 3-4 games to get his game together after being out injured.
It's now taking 3-4 months.
Surely it's not psychological damage he's suffering after the Rudiger challenge

 

[zandvoort blue]

West Ham playing for pens?

 

[deano ou812]

We have played well up to 25 yards from their goal. Then it all gets too slow, too ponderous and too gun shy. Taking an extra touch or playing an extra pass too many
Cole has been the major positive, playing like he more than belongs out there

Summed up perfectly..

 

[carlosthejackal]

Not a bad first half but seemed to playing with the handbrake on.

What's up with Kev this season? He seems away with the fairies.

Hopefully just a matter of fitness but his passing has been woeful

 

[Bluesince88]

Agreed. IIRC, our record at penalty shootouts is passable. It's penalties during the game we struggle with.

Exactly our success in this competition has been winning a few ties on pens including finals.

 

[coliotte]

Foden can totally change the game in an instant

 

[remember arthur mann]

For what it's worth, I have never seen a referee consistently get in the way as much as fatty moss.

Looks like Shaw's dad.

 

[Franny 1234]

Agreed. IIRC, our record at penalty shootouts is passable. It's penalties during the game we struggle with.

We're better with our big willy in when it's comes to pens CTID

 

[Lavinda Past]

Underwhelming.

I expect to see early changes of personnel. Scott Carson couldn't be any worse than KDB was in the first half

Cole Palmer must be wondering how Sterling and Mahrez get into the first team.