Wolves (H) | PL | Post-Match Thread

It seems that teams who turn up at The Etihad have either a single tactic or a mix of all of them - blatant thuggery, testing the resolve of the ref to book them, parking the bus and hoping the ref is generous, or getting in the face of the ref and questioning every decision that goes against them. Today Wolves opted for the blatant thuggery model, three cards in the first quarter hour, and haranguing the ref hoping that he will continue to give them carte blanche on hacking down Jack.

And just how did the ref and VAR conspire to scrub off the pen in the first half for the clear trip on Jack?

The ref today was as good as the others have been - all a downgrade on a visit to the sewage farm.
 
Ederson, 7 - Looked more like his usual self, made that nice save from Podence

Lewis, 7 - Looked nice and tidy, not sure why he got taken off
Stones, 8 - Loving that Boney M chant, deserves it as well
Akanji, 8 - That's more like it, was a big part of why we were so dominant
Laporte, 7 - Nice to have him back, always looks so composed on the ball

Rodri, 7 - Got that silly booking but then kept his head firmly screwed on and was his normal self
De Bruyne, 8 - Thought he was really good today, lovely cross for Haaland's first
Gundogan, 6 - Was a bit in and out of the game for me, and crikey that miss

Mahrez, 7 - Changed the game in the move for the first goal, bothered Wolves throughout
Grealish, 7 - Unlucky not to score in the first half, in a nice run of form
Haaland, 10 - Nothing left to say
 
We started well today, with a lot more intent than we have of late, there wasn't as much side to side stuff from the centre backs. The midfield had a little more zip too and the team had a little more cohesion. I don't think wolves ever really threatened us at all. I would have liked to see a few more people actually shooting at the goal rather than trying to dribble through a wall three or four times.
 
wattle said:
Lol. 18 pages after a really important win and much improved performance. Proof indeed that folk on here are only happy when they’re moaning. Thought Stones was outstanding today. Atmosphere certainly better. Anyone know what was up with Rico or was it tactical taking him off?
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That’s only natural, people don’t organise demonstrations in public squares to show the government how happy they are. Yet the do in protest.

After a win, people are more likely to go to the pub instead of straight home after the game and those watching at home will more likely get another beer out of the fridge rather than come on here.
 
Robinho's Subbuteo said:
RAWK …

Is the robot a bit of a flat track bully? Always banging in hat-tricks against the teams down the bottom.

Never scored at Old Trafford, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, in Charity Shield or barely touched the ball in those games. United at home he banged them in but United were rotten that day.

It doesn't matter if he scored 40-50 league goals if he's not scoring in the big games they won't catch Arsenal.

And …

He is. The smaller teams are just happy to be sharing a pitch with him as opposed to actually doing their job and preventing him scoring.
He'd offer nothing to a side that doesn't create tap in after tap in.

He’s just a 25 goal (so far) tap in merchant lads and lasses.
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I knew we should have signed Nunez.
 
Psychedelic Casual said:
That’s only natural, people don’t organise demonstrations in public squares to show the government how happy they are. Yet the do in protest.

After a win, people are more likely to go to the pub instead of straight home after the game and those watching at home will more likely get another beer out of the fridge rather than come on here.
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Not having that. We’re just miserable twats ;)
 
youngbob said:
Ederson, 7 - Looked more like his usual self, made that nice save from Podence

Lewis, 7 - Looked nice and tidy, not sure why he got taken off
Stones, 8 - Loving that Boney M chant, deserves it as well
Akanji, 8 - That's more like it, was a big part of why we were so dominant
Laporte, 7 - Nice to have him back, always looks so composed on the ball

Rodri, 7 - Got that silly booking but then kept his head firmly screwed on and was his normal self
De Bruyne, 8 - Thought he was really good today, lovely cross for Haaland's first
Gundogan, 6 - Was a bit in and out of the game for me, and crikey that miss

Mahrez, 7 - Changed the game in the move for the first goal, bothered Wolves throughout
Grealish, 7 - Unlucky not to score in the first half, in a nice run of form
Haaland, 10 - Nothing left to say
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What was the Boney M song. Couldn’t make out what was being sung
 
Lovebitesandeveryfing said:
Agricultural tackles in the first ten minutes. Yellow cards well deserved, I thought the foul on Gundo was on the limit of red. Ref finally got a grip, Wolves understood that whatever else they were going to do, they were not going to clog us out of the game. I wish refs would put down markers early like this, rather than wagging their fingers and frowning, which nobody gives a toss about.
I'll tell you what. For sheer intent, inventiveness, and speed — above all speed — in that first half, it's a long time since we've since that City. Good to see them back. Maybe Pep's rant got through. Even though we only scored one, I felt we were better and totally dominated them, in a way that we didn't quite in the second half. There was a visible drop on in concentration and effort after the third goal. In fact, for about ten minutes, we were downright sloppy. Good performance overall.
Don't want to single out anyone for their performance. Erling did what he does, Kev looked sharp, loved Riyad for passing when he could easily have shot, thinking of Erling and hat tricks. Generally, I thought Mahrez and Grealish looked good again, taking on their man, not always beating them, but generally creating threat. Ed didn't have a shot to save until late in the second half, I believe. Yet again, Nathan Aké may not be the most creative player going forward, but as a sheer defender defending, I can't fault him.
Properly satisfied. Now, a good test coming up. Let's see where this goes.
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Spurs and now Wolves targeting a 17 year old with thuggery tackles.

Shithouses.

Not sure why Lewis was taken off a HT.

Good win that and puts the pressure back on Arsenal.
 
Better performance than of late, still think players need to remember we have a number nine making runs in behind. Shocker of a ref again but Wolves didn’t really give the ref an opportunity to manipulate the result. Yet again though I want the club to write to the PL and explain why the foul on Grealish wasn’t a penalty. Ref gave neither a penalty nor a goal kick and just waited for VAR. A new tactic by refs maybe to give no decision and then pretend they have when they say VAR agrees with the decision which is against us.
 
Damien10 said:
What stands out for me is…

The refusal to pass forward into space when it’s clearly on. The amount of times the team go back instead of playing a forward ball that’s on is scary.

Haaland would have already been on 40+ goal this year if the team just went forward when it’s clearly on. I understand being patient and going backwards if nothing is on but good god I’m tired of seeing players turn back when going for the kill is on.
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Agree. We need to take the risk, we may loose possession but Haaland is going to get on the end of 1 in 10 of those and score.
 
Most important aspect for me is everyone played well. I didn't spot a poor or sluggish performance from anyone on the pitch long enough to make an impact.

Not an easy feat against a side who had no intention of playing football and simply aimed to stop play as much as possible.

Hopefully a big step back towards being ourselves.
 
I would say that was a really good third gear win. We weren’t great but we were good enough and quite a few of our players are looking to be hitting really good form.

Mahrez has been brilliant recently and showed some sublime touches today. Grealish is finally starting to look like a City player, it was great to see him running with the ball today and have a couple of good shots on goal.KDB looks he starting to shake off his World Cup hangover. Every time I see Rodri I am amazed at just how great a player he is. A fit and in-form John Stones makes a huge difference to our team and finally there’s big Erling - are we now “The Haaland Team ?”
 
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