What Is lacking?

[citymad]

Does anyone think Torres would’ve made a difference? and did his recent performances deserve a sub appearance ? We needed something out of the blue in that second half.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I honestly think if sterling stays he may find himself being left out because Phil will kick on next season even more

This is what annoyed me about the team selection.
Sterling was already being left out of the team and I'm sure was expecting not to be playing.

 

[LongsightM13]

Does anyone think Torres would’ve made a difference? and did his recent performances deserve a sub appearance ? We needed something out of the blue in that second half.

A real shame that the stupid red card v Brighton meant he had to be sacrificed and cost him one last chance to stake a claim for at least being promoted to at least first sub

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Wouldnt think many football forums would have a thread like this after winning three titles in four years and multiple cup wins , OK we cannot win the Champs league if we dont get done by VAR or officials our manager messes with the tactics at vital moments. Looking at the last few seasons we are lacking very little ,we have no divine right to win trophies but we are still the most successful club in England for the past decade , and it will contine under Pep.
Failing in the Champs league is for others to beat us with , personally it would be nice to be crowned kings of europe to silence the critics , but if we carry on averaging two trophies a season then we have no right to complain because that smacks of entitlement and we are City fans we do not do entitlement leave that to the arrogance of the 'istree clubs.

 

[daztrueblue91]

Wouldnt think many football forums would have a thread like this after winning three titles in four years and multiple cup wins , OK we cannot win the Champs league if we dont get done by VAR or officials our manager messes with the tactics at vital moments. Looking at the last few seasons we are lacking very little ,we have no divine right to win trophies but we are still the most successful club in England for the past decade , and it will contine under Pep.
Failing in the Champs league is for others to beat us with , personally it would be nice to be crowned kings of europe to silence the critics , but if we carry on averaging two trophies a season then we have no right to complain because that smacks of entitlement and we are City fans we do not do entitlement leave that to the arrogance of the 'istree clubs.

There is nothing wrong in the slightest with discussing how we can improve as a team on a forum.

Raheem Sterling has played a key role in the recent success you speak of, should we not be allowed to discuss his poor form?

Is debating Pep’s decision to play Gundo as a number 6 in the biggest game of the season not a valid talking point?

Should people just shut up and accept losing three huge games to Chelsea in a month and not discuss how to improve?

I’ve never understood why people complain about people being pessimistic in the match day thread or people being hyperbolic in post match threads, that’s the reality of football. It’s no different on this forum to pubs or the stadiums up and down the country on a match day.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Wouldnt think many football forums would have a thread like this after winning three titles in four years and multiple cup wins , OK we cannot win the Champs league if we dont get done by VAR or officials our manager messes with the tactics at vital moments. Looking at the last few seasons we are lacking very little ,we have no divine right to win trophies but we are still the most successful club in England for the past decade , and it will contine under Pep.
Failing in the Champs league is for others to beat us with , personally it would be nice to be crowned kings of europe to silence the critics , but if we carry on averaging two trophies a season then we have no right to complain because that smacks of entitlement and we are City fans we do not do entitlement leave that to the arrogance of the 'istree clubs.

Twas a great post until you started banging on about "entitlement".

 

[eastmanc]

What was lacking on Saturday was the right decisions from Pep

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Twas a great post until you started banging on about "entitlement".

He’s entitled to his opinion.

 

[Marvin]

I think Pep was unsettled by the performance of Rodri against Chelsea (league) where he was not nimble enough and didn't he give a goal away with a ridiculous back pass? I forget whether the back-passledto a goal.

Still appalling decision by Pep to use Gundogan in that deep-lying role. I do think that Rodri performance that day played a part in his thinking. Rodri is not nimble. He's a little slow. But he is very good on the ball.

Imo we go for Grealish and enhance the options for the false 9. however, I'd also be thrilled with Kane. Haaland is a no go based on what I saw of him.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

I think Pep was unsettled by the performance of Rodri against Chelsea (league) where he was not nimble enough and didn't he give a goal away with a ridiculous back pass? I forget whether the back-passledto a goal.

Still appalling decision by Pep to use Gundogan in that deep-lying role. I do think that Rodri performance that day played a part in his thinking. Rodri is not nimble. He's a little slow. But he is very good on the ball.

Imo we go for Grealish and enhance the options for the false 9. however, I'd also be thrilled with Kane. Haaland is a no go based on what I saw of him.

Everyone is awaiting your Haaland report.