Spurs (A) | PL | Post-Match Thread

[skillman]

Spurs did the same to us as ManUre did. They packed their defence & central midfield leaving us zero space, but their wingbacks also nullified our width, so we couldn't get around or behind them. On the few occasions we managed it, their penalty area was packed. We were just out-thought tactically.

Hits the nail on the head unfortunately. It’s a bit of a worry that we’ve become so easy way to play against.

The wingers aren’t driving at their man really. Mainly because they don’t have that skill set in them (Mahrez is good 1v1 in surprise/fast encounters but not slowed down) and it just ends up coming back.

Grealish tried a 1-2 with Kev towards the end and it got us inside their penalty area for something other than a cross or set piece. Shouldn’t be such a rarity.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

If both Arsenal and us implode...

Good that the rags are in all compets and (hopefully) don't have enough squad depth to finish strongly.

Doesn’t require implosion, just us beating The Arse (H) & (A), but losing to the likes of Toon (H) or Palace (A), which are both quite possible!

 

[TB369]

I don't see much "entitlement", just disappointment and frustration

It's always the same reaction when people make valid criticisms. If we had been outplayed then fair enough it happens but that is not what is happening. Wrong systems, wrong player choices, Peps arrogance and poor transfer policies are causing this.

 

[Dribble]

Agree mate. We gotta take this season on the chin. No point blaming everyone. We have a lot of problems that need addressed. It’s not working so let Khaldoon, txiki and pep find the solution. They have not let us down now and no knee jerk decision will be made. Pep will lead us into a new era after the summer. Hold tight blues it’s gonna be bumpy.

Agreed 100%. Nothing lasts forever. The measure of Manchester City Football Club will be how we react when so many major changes need to be made.

It seems we'll have to take one step backward, so we can hopefully take two steps forward in the summer. )(

 

[argyle]

why

it's an open message board for all city fans

Some want this place to be like RAWK.

 

[eyalluvitt]

Spurs dodgiest of dodgy keepers could have played with a pipe and slippers on , such was our attacking threat

 

[come-on-barney]

The CL is the priority for me this year anyway.

Good luck

 

[hilts]

There's not a team in the league that can allow 4 influential players to leave and not replace them, whilst trying to accommodate a new system with a striker from a false nine position. Then reports that there is unrest in the dressing room but still in second place in the league, still in the Champions League and the FA cup. In a year when we had more players playing away in the world cup than any other team. Pep, you need to book your ideas up.!! Hahahahaha.

Evening pep;-)

 

[bluemoon32]

Hopefully there is a massive row on the team coach ( if they are all travelling together) and a few home truths are given by Pep & the players.
Can see it just being silent though as everyone just thinks shitty things, much better a row and getting it all out.

 

[Chris B]

I often wonder how we prepare for this in training because we don't have a clue come matchday when we have to try and break a team down.

I assume it’s our attack against our defence with Ederson in goal. I bet we score dozens and dozens.