Whilst I cover my eyes when a left footer takes a pen, i do like the idea of a natural left-footer playing left back. The kid is gonna improve under Pep's tutelage and his cross to Haarland was a measure of what's in the lad. He's a good acquisition, and will only get better.What did everybody think of Gomez when he came on? I felt like he really struggled positionally, its understandable as he's young and playing LB for us in a derby is much different to LB for Anderlecht. Very tidy on the ball obviously so was interesting to see him moved into a 6/8 later on.
Different levels between the teams, if Walker had stayed on i think we could've got into double figures tbfh. I can't think of any player in the United team that came off well, a couple of mentions for Anthony on Twitter but from my seat in 307 it looked like Cancelo had him locked down all game...was completely useless until he scored.
A special shout out for Ake and Akanji, looked brilliant together and both of them winning towering headers and driving out of defence with the ball was beautiful to watch.
Fair shout mate, some of Ederson's passes to Gomez were atrocious.Did well for the goal, i think he just got put under pressure by the whole team switching off, he should of just played simple passes but kept losing posession. Akanji is the man, looking like a 1 st choice for sure
Think it's harsh on Palmer, he needs games right now and i actually think him starting to play a bit safer is something that is being coached into him. When he came into the team he was more head down and go direct to goal, adding a bit extra to his game now but he just needs some real minutes in the PL. I have zero worries about Alvarez on the other hand, he's getting short shrifts of game time right now and is really trying to do a lot to impress but once he gets a 90mins i'm sure we'll see his real talent.i've waxed about City in this thread, so perhaps time to talk about the subs and United.
Gomez....has some learning to do. Is about all. He looks quite tidy with ball at feet but he was shoved around a bit. Palmer, again, has work to do - he seems so safe, i really want to see what he can do, at the moment he isn't shining. Alvarez seems to be doing too much running without thinking how to properly apply that energy. That being said, he probably should have scored and hopefully will all settle in for him after a season of learning.
United were garbage. I cant for the life of me work out why Casemiro didnt play, maybe they thought McTominay's aggression was going to be enough? it usually isn't, and it wasn't. They surrendered a big gap in the centre, allowed our centre halfs to move up and they never got to grips with Foden and Grealish. Martial should have started, he seems to do well in derbies, with Rashford benched. End of the day, they got blown away in the first 45.
Haaland should be able to help you overcome your fears. :-)Whilst I cover my eyes when a left footer takes a pen.
Really was the Emptihad in the away section yesterdayWhat a match! Ended up having to drive half way round the country afterwards, only got back midnight so thought I'd log in here and enjoy basking in the afterglow this morning.
The most dominant first half of football I think I've ever witnessed. Just astonishing. Foden and Grealish absolutely destroyed their full backs. Not going to lie, until the second went I was bricking it because it's often the way that such dominance without the goals backfires.
4-0 half time was if anything a let off.
What a game.
Enjoyed the Poznan too.
And waving their fans goodbye.
Happy Days.
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Think it's harsh on Palmer, he needs games right now and i actually think him starting to play a bit safer is something that is being coached into him. When he came into the team he was more head down and go direct to goal, adding a bit extra to his game now but he just needs some real minutes in the PL. I have zero worries about Alvarez on the other hand, he's getting short shrifts of game time right now and is really trying to do a lot to impress but once he gets a 90mins i'm sure we'll see his real talent.
akanji reminded of prime vinnie yesterday. Big, strong, solid defensively, and calm when coming out with the ball.What did everybody think of Gomez when he came on? I felt like he really struggled positionally, its understandable as he's young and playing LB for us in a derby is much different to LB for Anderlecht. Very tidy on the ball obviously so was interesting to see him moved into a 6/8 later on.
Different levels between the teams, if Walker had stayed on i think we could've got into double figures tbfh. I can't think of any player in the United team that came off well, a couple of mentions for Anthony on Twitter but from my seat in 307 it looked like Cancelo had him locked down all game...was completely useless until he scored.
A special shout out for Ake and Akanji, looked brilliant together and both of them winning towering headers and driving out of defence with the ball was beautiful to watch.
What I did like about Gomez was he got to the pace of the game very quickly, was positive in everything he did & linked up with those in front very well, can’t comment on his positioning as I was sat pitch level, but I’m sure he would of had Pep on his case second half if he wasn’t positionally correct, looked like he could be got at with cross-field aerial balls, but lots to work withWhat did everybody think of Gomez when he came on? I felt like he really struggled positionally, its understandable as he's young and playing LB for us in a derby is much different to LB for Anderlecht. Very tidy on the ball obviously so was interesting to see him moved into a 6/8 later on.
Different levels between the teams, if Walker had stayed on i think we could've got into double figures tbfh. I can't think of any player in the United team that came off well, a couple of mentions for Anthony on Twitter but from my seat in 307 it looked like Cancelo had him locked down all game...was completely useless until he scored.
A special shout out for Ake and Akanji, looked brilliant together and both of them winning towering headers and driving out of defence with the ball was beautiful to watch.