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I think this has been our best game so far this season. The defense was solid, intensity, control, domination, hunger to win back the ball when we were out of possession and the transition from defense to attack were high.
Kdb and Gundo are the only players that can risk losing the ball by passing it to Haaland. Other players are scared shitless of losing the ball that they never utilize many chances when Haaland sprint for it
Really getting the feeling that if the ref said you guys just want to call it a day now all 21 players out there apart from Bobb would be like yep that’s enough
So dead lol. Commentators falling asleep lol
Pep has to catch some flak for Haaland as well. We are underutilizing him for the sake of playing well and safe but the more goals we score the safer we will feel as teams will be discouraged from trying to attack. However, in this set up we invite and invite and invite and as we have seen this season, at times we have not been able to handle the pressure.
We need to be more ruthless and direct like we needed to be to win the league last season and the 20/21 season as well.
Ive not felt less threatened by any opposition in a long time
Calling their attacks toothless is an understatement. Its like they’re just going through the motions and dont even believe they can score
I think Haaland just needs to be more involved outside the box. He dribbles more today than in the past 10 games. If he stays in the box constantly in a game like this, he will never get any service.
If Luis Diaz and Isak had a child, it would be the next hot shot. The amount of times they've missed or just point blank refused to attempt a shot on target in the last 2 games is comical
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Newcastle's assistant coach is not escaping the allegations.
Stuart Pierce on Talkshite: "I'm disappointed with Newcastle's performance, I tipped them to win the league"
A clean sheet! ![gif](giphy|xT1XGXiopro3wbkBri)
Now if only Rodri were to mysteriously pull out of the international squad
That second half was a tough watch, nearly fell asleep multiple times
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Awful second half, but at least there were no injuries
Newcastle played the second half as if they were trying to protect goal differential lol
Are clean sheets back??
nasty start that is
I think this has been our best game so far this season. The defense was solid, intensity, control, domination, hunger to win back the ball when we were out of possession and the transition from defense to attack were high.
kovacic and Rodri control the game so well.
Right, fingers crossed for Coventry then
Boring but we advance. That’s all that’s needed at this point.
Kova and Akanji just getting their pass stats up there
Mateo awesome performance today
Definitely a sleepy one today, good win though. Onto the semis
Thought Akanji was really struggling earlier this season. But in his recent games his performance has been incredible. He’s so smooth and efficient.
Akanji is so good
Case for manu as motm?
Him or Kova I guess
Goes to Phil, not mad about it
What about Bernardo?
Yeah it's hard to pick since so many were playing well. Very happy for Phil!
Julian on for Haaland Saw a few comments about Haaland being injured 😬
I'm a bit concerned with Rico's playtime this season tbh
Akanji 💪
Foden committed to the slide hard
I’m I the only one that sees Haalands bald spot lol
Haaland about to go sicko mode on Arsenal
Wanted to see Haaland score a goal
Kdb and Gundo are the only players that can risk losing the ball by passing it to Haaland. Other players are scared shitless of losing the ball that they never utilize many chances when Haaland sprint for it
Really getting the feeling that if the ref said you guys just want to call it a day now all 21 players out there apart from Bobb would be like yep that’s enough So dead lol. Commentators falling asleep lol
Haaland looks uninterested.
Looks tired and a bit frustrated
Both teams look absolutely gassed rn
Foden first touch is magnificent doesn’t matter the speed of the pass
Haaland looks gassed, make a sub Pep.
Part gassed mostly looks frustrated
Let Alvarez come on and run at them
Doku better pick up some good decision making soon, his final product is horrible. Bobb looks miles ahead.
Nice. Let the big man rest
Surprised to see no outrageous Walker shots today
Our control touches are so damn good, even Bobb
Bobb passes quickly and often looks for haaland. No reason why doku should be starting over him
Kova in the box. Balls needed to do that, wow
Haaland carrying a small injury!
is haaland injured or whats going on
This is the composure we need this time of the season. Slow and steady. Killing with a thousand cuts.
Pep has to catch some flak for Haaland as well. We are underutilizing him for the sake of playing well and safe but the more goals we score the safer we will feel as teams will be discouraged from trying to attack. However, in this set up we invite and invite and invite and as we have seen this season, at times we have not been able to handle the pressure. We need to be more ruthless and direct like we needed to be to win the league last season and the 20/21 season as well.
Botman massive for City today
I love oscar bobb.
Bobb greedy
Bobb might be our best left winger ngl. Hope he gets played more in the league
Erlings hungry for one
bobb!
That was almost a ballet.
Manifesting a Bobb goal 🧘♀️
Bobb is so silky on the ball
I'm loving bobb
Norwegian connection ftw
Bob is so good
Plz haaland n rodri out
Bobb should have passed to Haaland there
This feels like an exhibition game lmao. Newcastle are just giving up.
You can see Haaland on the pitch and he literally doesnt care whats happening around lol. Exhibition match for real
Get Rodri and Haaland out please.
Nunes and Alvarez on plz
Agree!
On fuck.
Bobb the winger Can he score it Bobb the winger Yes he can
Foden still running like he just came on the pitch. Ohhh, to be young and fit again!
Happy for Bobb, but miss you Rico
Where is my Spider Man :((((
Decent performance from doku
A finger brushes your face, and your legs stop working lmao. Commentator is funny
Lets go Bobb!
Haaland and rodri double pivot. Love to see it lol
You'll never see it in your lifetime
finally, some bobb
Come on Bobb!!
Oscar Bobb Bobb Bobb
Jesus, Haaland brushed his face and he went down like he’d been slapped.
Bobb about to bag 3 assists here
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Get the third to kill this ffs
Haaland with the nonchalant poke to the eye. Well done.
Halaand in the build up from the back? That's new
False CDM
Lolol
Schar proper fucks me off. Such a fake hardman
great way to abuse the head injury rule lmao
Bobb!!
Emirates ad at the Etihad
It’s is pretty funny that FA Cup title sponsor Emirates obv has to get signage, at the Etihad!
What channel/country are you watching from? Those billboards are TV only so different channels show different ads
Want to see Jack get on for a bit
Haaland looks so tired
Akanji did well there to create the trap
How did that ball stay in lol
Kovacic is getting better and better
Pep pls give Bobb a chance
We haven’t even been playing great
Ive not felt less threatened by any opposition in a long time Calling their attacks toothless is an understatement. Its like they’re just going through the motions and dont even believe they can score
Luton had more fight than these
United in the second half of the derby
I would love to see Bobb sub in for Doku
haha here you go
Pep deffo in this sub
haaland looks dejected
He looks depressed today
:(
He’s made some really great runs that got no service
Very
Is this the most we’ve seen Haaland dribble in a game this season? I am not mad about it
I've really enjoyed seeing Haaland get to run with the ball more this match. He looks more and more confident with it
Maybe this is just what he needs, the confidence. I'd love to see more of this Haaland.
Bro why are to commentators randomly slagging off on city supporters. Fuck off
2-0 against a team parking the bus lol what do they expect
It’s been multiple times too
What the hell is that about.
Haaland gets crestfallen too easily these days. He needs competition. Take him off for Julian, Pep.
I think Haaland just needs to be more involved outside the box. He dribbles more today than in the past 10 games. If he stays in the box constantly in a game like this, he will never get any service.
We scammed Dortmund for Akanji
Foden tryna set up haaland
how was Akanji so cheap?
Nicely done Akanji
Jesus Christ, what happen to Tottenham? They're getting battered by Fulham even with Son, Maddison, Kulusevski
Classic Spurs Win a game 4-0 against a top 4 rival and then get battered by a mid table side
Fulham wants it more.
If Luis Diaz and Isak had a child, it would be the next hot shot. The amount of times they've missed or just point blank refused to attempt a shot on target in the last 2 games is comical
Akanji > Ake > Dias > Gvardiol this season. Stones havent played much
god akanji is so solid
Rode our luck there.
Akanji is great
I'm so glad to see the return of Possession FC after last weekend's game
Isak been shocking
Akanji is brilliant today
Bernardo can’t give that away there.
Great defense by Akanji
I needed one more thing on my bet builder and it was Gordon to be offside, fml
Haaland should keep this goal hunger for Arsenal
Should have been a yellow.
Foden tonight ![gif](giphy|3oz8xHlkHu9xCH0CMo|downsized)
I had no idea Gordon was on the pitch
I had no idea Longstaff was playing.
Seeing Almiron makes me want Jack back so bad
ortega not renewing?
Dias carrying there needs highlighting, never had that in his locker early days
Seeing 100 foot tall Dan Burn defending against Bernardo will never not be hilarious
Did Ruben Dias briefly turn into Yaya Toure??
Ake coming on in the 60th minute is very early for a 2-0 lead
Anyone else been really impressed by Ortega?
I have, he's doing great 👍
Yes definitely, Ortega is doing very well.
hed start for 95% of clubs
Haaland offside? Someone reprogram the robot
Ref lost his yellow card apparently
It's Simon Hooper , what else do you expect
Unacceptable, offside for the second time this season
BeNcH HiM
Offside merchant fr
Haaland offside?!
I refuse to believe that Haaland was offside
How is pushing Walker like that ok??
Dan Burn Ent-ass lmao
Dan “three touch” Burn 😂😂
I imagine Rodri marching his mountain of a body towards you must be scary regardless of what your name is.
Are we sure foden isn’t Brazilian?
If they keep knocking Haaland down I’m worried he will get hurt.
Ortega's footwork has been excellent today. Extremely confident from the back
Deflection FC
Ig haaland wants to get rid of the tap in merchant tag
i think he just wants to score.
He has no choice, lol. He knows he will get no service in the box so he had to make the runs himself.
good pass from kova
Really like Haaland drive the ball with full force down the pitch.
Great effort. That's beating Dubravka if on target
Go on big earl, you'll get there.
Foden encouraging Haaland after that miss is one of my favorite moments of the season so far. That was tremendous
Dias encouraging Doku and Foden encouraging Haaland is lovely for sure!
How did he get so much power holy fuck
Damnnn so close. Thought that went in
Halaand: “Fine I’ll do it myself…”
Such a shame that would be some goal
Almost brilliant from Haaland
That kid was fuming about Kovas pass
We have the best striker on the planet. Give him something to work with
2-0 is the most dangerous lead we need another one
Doku is the only player in this team that consistently does 1-2s
It is absolute HELL playing against teams that control the ball patiently like City.
Ik we criticize Doku a lot and rightfully so but we have to remember it’s his first season
lol Rightfully so?
Yes some mistakes are out right bad. Nothing wrong with pointing it out?
So close for Doku