Pep Guardiola - 2020/21 Performances

[Colin Bells Boots]

Well. I'm from his same town and I work in Camp Nou since 14 years ago.

I know how catalan culture works, how Barça world works, how think or feel our culture...

You know about your culture, about your country, about the way to act or shape culture there. You don't need to be Elizabeth II (or her husband) for that.

Oh good another cule to support @ FCBarca

 

[Phil1]

Well. I'm from his same town and I work in Camp Nou since 14 years ago.

I know how catalan culture works, how Barça world works, how think or feel our culture...

You know about your culture, about your country, about the way to act or shape culture there. You don't need to be Elizabeth II (or her husband) for that.

Go home, you're drunk.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

He made some big calls with that lineup. We lacked a bit of fluidity with players in an unfamiliar setup but he certainly outfoxed Arteta this time. Arsenal created almost nothing and Aubameyang was completely neutralized. Pep deserves credit for that

 

[RandomJ]

Can tell he really didn't want to lose to Arteta today with his team selection and tactics.

 

[DATOIA]

Best decision today - swapping foden and sterling positions after aguero was off

it improved possession and match was won

btw - why sterling can’t improve his first touch ? Is that impossible?

 

[Ric]

Thought he got it spot on today, tbh. We’d struggled against them at Wembley, but he outwitted Arteta this time. Life in the old dog yet.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Thought he got it spot on today, tbh. We’d struggled against them at Wembley, but he outwitted Arteta this time. Life in the old dog yet.

I agree,it wasn't quite a pivotal moment......but i do believe its restored some confidence in a few fans that were becoming concerned about his mojo.This result was important for many reasons,but none more than the invigoration it will provide.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Definitely out thought Arteta with his defensive setup, he neutralised their best player and biggest threat who thrives on exploiting our biggest weakness. That’s very encouraging. We were lacking going forward but we got the win and pep can take a lot of credit for that.

With what we saw defensively today, I’m wondering when Laporte is back whether we could see a similar lineup defensively but with Laporte replacing Rodri. Out of possession we all know Rodri gets bypassed too easily so that screen isn’t all that vital, we lose a key cog in our build up play but we’ve got defenders now who are all incredibly comfortable in possession that could step in.

I can see a skewed back 5 where it’s cancelo operating as a traditional wing back or stepping inside depending on tactics like today on the right but then instead of walker and Dias centrally with Rodri infront we see walker Dias and Laporte as a 3 with any of them capable of stepping up when we’ve got the ball, Ake to play as a left wing back but one who moves inside to the holding role or inwards to a more conventional left back if one of the centre backs steps up then set up the rest going forward as he sees fit. could be a way of combatting those early balls over the top that we seem so vulnerable against.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Pep masterclass.
Many have feared another Leicester - we didn't even have a poll ;)

Pep wanted revenge, we have so many fitness problems but the team has shown a great attitude.

Aké shutting down shop on our left was cool.

Walker at CB! I thought it would never happen for his problems in build-up and his regular brainfarts, but kinell, he did well!

Cancelo supporting our attack as an 8 in the early part definitely was a surprise for Arsenal.

Pep perfectly addressed their strengths and we really wanted the 3 points. Crucial moment and important for the season, I'd say.

Very mature from Pep and players, in difficult times. Well done!

 

[DATOIA]

Should have substituted Sterling instead of Walker today and last substitute should definitely have been - Torres.

-2 points...

But half time substitution was correct one though..

 

[ojeme]

The earlier we let him go this season, the better our chances of winning. Pep has been found out, unfortunately.

Poch may not be available for much longer

You cannot have this amount of talent and you struggle every game, c'mon...

 

[super_city_si]

Nto above criticism. needs to get his head out of his fucking arse.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Shocking.

That game was a comfortable 3 points with better planning and prep.His starting 11 was a fucking joke,and other than Phil,who should clearly start every game,his use of subs was odd.

 

[FantasyIreland]

His post match interviews are a pisstake too.

I love Pep,best manager i've ever seen.....but if he wants to be here,sign the contract and start showing some enthusiasm,otherwise he should walk away.We aren't a fucking charity.

 

[jollylescott]

Shocking.

That game was a comfortable 3 points with better planning and prep.His starting 11 was a fucking joke,and other than Phil,who should clearly start every game,his use of subs was odd.

100% agree. They were there for the taking. We weren’t properly prepared, and this was exacerbated by poor game management. Ultimately it’s on the Manager for a shocking performance like that.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

I love the guy and if he signed up for life I would be delighted. However, this persistence with those two woeful turds in the middle of the park is testing my love for him. He seems blind to it and it beggars belief that someone with his CV can keep picking them.

 

[dctid]

I am truly struggling to watch this football, it’s boring predictable and shite

if he goes then I thank him for the last 4 years and look forward to entertaining football

the style of play and the players that we buy as a consequence sit squarely on Pep

 

[Segga]

Going through the motions as we feared going into last year of a contract. We put all our eggs in the pep basket and we really need to be planning for when he goes otherwise it could put us back 3 or 4 years.

 

[nellyonthewing]

Time and again we hear on here that our Owners are ruthless. Well sadly its time to say to Pep go write another book ,take a year or so off and then manage Spain. His energy with us is drained.

 

[ojeme]

Pep managed to spend good money between 2018 and now and still reduce the quality of a very good team

No manager worth his salt, chasing a game will do a Zinchenko-Walker sub whilst Torres was waiting in the wings with few minutes to play

These days we struggle badly even in games that we win. There was an assurance we once had as City fans that we would win most epl games even in Mancini's days and in Pellers' days

When will Pep be held accountable?