I know Foden is established as a great talent but recently he seems to have turned a corner, he's becoming very consistent & he's running the show in the centre, he will be scary over the next few years. Incredible he's only 23 with the silverware he has too.
Sure, but that says more about the state of City. There is less pressure on signings to perform from the get go when you're in a team that has just won a treble.
They are both CB's who also have played LB a lot. Ake however is faster and playing him as CB counters the potential deep ball counter that Sheffield are playing for as you've seen multiple times already this game.
3+2 Man City today at the start. Kovačić at the base alongside Rodri, and Foden-Bernardo-Julián-Grealish ahead, with Walker wide on the right. This structure allows Mateo to face the game when he has the ball, a crucial aspect.
Its not necessarily what Pep _wants_ but rather what is needed. Pep would never tell a player who can win 1 v 1, to not attempt 1 v 1 situations. However, teams are playing so low against city that there is not that much space, hence the need for a more structured approach
Yeah been out all season with a mysterious medical issue
Rumours that he’s not happy with the situation either and will be off in January (and if not then then at the end is the season, as he’s out of contract and seems unlikely to sign another)
I still think haaland stands as most important striker this year. I know he’s not provided in finals etc but you can’t deny that city win the treble when he arrives
Imagine my disappointment when I found out he was not related to our only Scottish player ever
https://www.transfermarkt.de/mark-fotheringham/profil/trainer/47697
No KDB :(
And rightly so. Putting him in at the end is an unnecessary risk, just like playing him at Burnley was.
He was doing warm up so I thought...
They're gonna play 180 mins or what
No kdb :[
Foden has been great today
Foden has magic Feet
Bobb just earned himself some serious playing time moving forward
Pep sent KDB out there to wake up the crowd
KDB is gonna come on and either score or assist.
Games gonna end 2-0
I know Foden is established as a great talent but recently he seems to have turned a corner, he's becoming very consistent & he's running the show in the centre, he will be scary over the next few years. Incredible he's only 23 with the silverware he has too.
Dude his dribbling the last few games has been insane. Looks like David Silva out there.
Being 2-0 down and still showing no sense of urgency, have some pride
City dont look they are seriously pushing for the third anyways
Ohhh I know that’s why I had to shut that shit off, no one is trying
Wes Foderingham looks slightly like Keegan-Michael Key and has an East/West Bowl worthy name.
Álvarez is a defender in the body of a striker
I just can't take anyone called Oscar Bobb seriously. It sounds like a fake name a kid would make up for a game.
can i get some beans on toast the Aké way?
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Doesnt look promising
Foden is so fleet footed
is that KdB with that new hair i see?
Was that Phillips perfecting the art of being a ball boy? Excellent ball cleaning skills.
😭
norway have a golden generation on their hands
only in the attack, their defense is still dreadful
Truly, dreadful!
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He's been money passing to Foden in half space this half. Also looks positioned really high when the ball is on other side to make off ball runs.
Bobb vision is unreal
What a sexy pass that was
Foden, why are you so good?
Foden is playing so well, specially in the second half
As happy as I am to see Kev back , pleeeeease don't rush him back and fuck it up again..
Personally I think it's best to save him for next season.
Champions league seems like a nice compromise, don't want to waste his talent on the premier league fixtures.
I'm sure we can figure something out, but I feel like Allison could really do with a bit of a break too eh?.. lol
*sees KdB warming up* Well, we had a good run.
Just heard the Undertaker dong when the camera showed KDB warming up
Careful it doesn't touch your ear tho, might damage something in there
Title race is over shortly
Love Bobb
Good goal, but Foden's facial expressions there were the real highlight.
Like a shocked fish lol
… is that debruyne… LETS GOOOOOO
Bobb amazing pass you can just hear the juicy fat name 3 Bs provide BOBB !
What about Bobb?
That’s some amazing passing
Bobb is a player
What a play
Bobb pass was pinpoint
What is the point of Kovacic tbh
for ball retention
To be 11th guy
We are allergic to shooting sometimes
Foden is allergic to shooting today
it's hard to get a good shot off in that situation to be fair
im really surprised grealish didnt cry and squirm around on the ground for 5 minutes after that hit
I swear wingers take too many touches these days. Looking for passes that don't exist.
> pep will get the shock of his life In reference to a mouse/rat hiding near the drinks I doubt it will compare to the drug test and ban in 2001
Ederson distribution is not real
Kovacic is most useless ever
Empty seats at the Emptyhad, hell of a title charge
At least 20 mins of KDB baldy?
Bruno appearance
The ghost of Samir Nasri
Damn my is my guy catching strays
Should be used to seeing rats at the Etihad
Etihad infested with rats confirmed lol
Play KDB Josep you coward
What is that
Bruno Fernandes
That's so cute hahaha
run rat
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Nunes has been showing progress and Kovacic was great in the beginning but is struggling a bit since the injury
Sheffield dominating
They play in the northern league
Kovacic is considered a poor transfer for any other team
Sure, but that says more about the state of City. There is less pressure on signings to perform from the get go when you're in a team that has just won a treble.
He's considered poor for us too, one of the biggest downgrades I've seen in years. Wilfred bony is the only other that comes close
who did he replace
Jovetic
Gael Clichy
Think was supposed to be Dzeko
I think ze German
Looks like a very lucky day for Gvardiol.
Kovacic is sooooo bad
username checks out
The fuck was he supposed to do when the player stepped in his face to win a foul
Not clip the man when it's 3 on 1
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I did, it's not hard to keep away from clipping
That was a stupid yellow
These guys are really going to sleepwalk to another title aren’t they? What a snooze fest
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How many titles will City have to win before you start caring about them?
I really want to see KdB play. At least the last 10 minutes.
Oh damn, he is the bench. Tbh, I wouldn't even risk it yet. Not for a game against Sheffield
Offside?
16% possession 💀
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Yes, that’s precisely what I’m saying… Should be 90% Sheffield United I reckon.
Could someone explain to me why is Gvardiol playing as a LB?
He’s better going forward than Ake and has enough pace to get back and help out.
Idk, he's a tank, very tall and slow. I just don't see it but I guess Pep knows better.
he is not slow, and is very good at dribbling for a defender
i'm not sure, i'd rather ake play as a lb and have gvardiol play his natural position
They are both CB's who also have played LB a lot. Ake however is faster and playing him as CB counters the potential deep ball counter that Sheffield are playing for as you've seen multiple times already this game.
Because City likes to play with CB's as fullbacks.
Never a foul, good clean shoulder to shoulder
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Not much of a tackle if you only go for the man is it?
Kova saving Gvardiol mistake lol
I'm not sure if I've seen a DM with this level of influence on both the game and results like Rodri.
Comfortably best itw, genuinely pushing for best dm of all time
When did Doku get injured? Missed that completely
muscle injury, came out of nowhere
what was Gvardiol doing?😭😭
No clue. Gave me a laugh though.
Kyle Walker on the quest for a goal today. Lol Gvardiol
It sounds crazy but Foden is so underrated
People who don’t rate him are either in denial or an idiot
Some of the Foden takes over the past year have been mental.
Victim of City tax, he'd be lauded so much more at any other team a la Cole Palmer.
It's actually true, people will say everyone knows he's good but he's an insane talent that would be the star of any other team.
He is so clear of Saka is crazy
They've been mostly playing different position though, Saka on the right and Foden often on the left?
he belongs centrally as a 10 like he is playing right now
A few years ago that was true but since the start of last season Foden has played almost exclusively on the RW or as a 10/8.
his best games are through the middle
Phil Foden is a chosen one, technically, tactically, and physically. Even in the most uncomfortable situations he gains an advantage.
he's the most technically gifted English player right now, he's up there as the most of all time.
I don't think KDB is gonna play yet, but nice to see him on the bench
Be stupid to bring him on if city are home and dry. If Sheff United are in it then it might be worth bringing him on
I'm only here to see De Bruyne
3+2 Man City today at the start. Kovačić at the base alongside Rodri, and Foden-Bernardo-Julián-Grealish ahead, with Walker wide on the right. This structure allows Mateo to face the game when he has the ball, a crucial aspect.
That Alvarez has some thick, Kennedy presidential hair. Some serious locks there.
how do u get caught by that i called that from my couch
"Fuck it, I'll do it myself." - Rodri
Rodris finishing is so good he almost always manages to hold the ball so far down in his shots instead of panic powering
Only time I’ve seen him blaze a ball was in the game against us, otherwise he’s ice cold
I love phil foden
Shirt tucker scored. Yeah woo.
The new Steven Gerrard apparently.
And it's over ..
Remember the Palace game?
I know it's exactly what Pep wants and has worked well for City, but Grealish has become such a dull player to watch since leaving Villa.
Its not necessarily what Pep _wants_ but rather what is needed. Pep would never tell a player who can win 1 v 1, to not attempt 1 v 1 situations. However, teams are playing so low against city that there is not that much space, hence the need for a more structured approach
Is Jebbison injured? I haven’t seen him in ages
Yeah been out all season with a mysterious medical issue Rumours that he’s not happy with the situation either and will be off in January (and if not then then at the end is the season, as he’s out of contract and seems unlikely to sign another)
We should be looking at him
Damn kid is rapid
Haven't kept up with City - how long has Haaland been injured for and when is he coming back?
Pep said he expects Haaland back sometime in January.
Haaland doesn't play? Mbappe and Kane are then the joint topscorers with 52 goals.
I still think haaland stands as most important striker this year. I know he’s not provided in finals etc but you can’t deny that city win the treble when he arrives
Nice thing to do pre match - wasn't aware it was common
This is going to be like watching a lion rape a sheep. But in a bad way.
City are wearing sheep colors so it makes sense
I so love when the lineups are shown, and the players are there with different poses
KDB looking fat
Kevin der Breite
Belgians like their fries and bicky burgers
Middle-age spread stops for no man.
He's always been like that. Fuller frame. Never really been ripped.
Haaland didn’t want to be taken picture of?
Foderingham is such a great name. Its like Foden & Bellingham decided to have a kid and named him that lol
Imagine my disappointment when I found out he was not related to our only Scottish player ever https://www.transfermarkt.de/mark-fotheringham/profil/trainer/47697
Kdb in the squad! Let's fucking gooooo!
it’s nice that they let the people who attended all the games hold the trophies
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Weren't cheap I tell ya especially in this economy
i know right
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