Re: 2022/2023 Premier League Discussion

by El Gunner 2/4/2023, 08:50

Casciavit wrote:Honestly think that was one of City’s best performances in the Pep era. Usually they have build up struggles against Liverpool, but I don’t think they’ve ever progressed the ball as cleanly against them like they did today. The front 5 were all amazing. Anyone else notice some Brighton-inspired build up mechanisms?

Liverpool of this season are trash tbh, and with that being said if Rodri gets the second yellow in the first half it's a completely different match.

Anfield is their only backbone when the big teams come to visit. Hoping we overcome that voodoo next weekend. We have to, simple, no two choices. City look to be hitting stride and i think they will lose to Bayern.

Thimmy wrote:I was unfortunately stuck in a family dinner, so I missed the City vs Liverpool match. I had a feeling it would be a comfortable win for City with Liverpool being in such poor form and City's form looking like it's on the way up in recent matches. I saw that Grealish got on the scoresheet. How was he today? Other than scoring the goal, of course.

His best performance in a City shirt imo. Looked faster and more efficient than usual running on and off the ball.

Liverpool made City sweat in the first half with their counter threat. Their undoing was conceding the 2nd so early in the 2nd half.

City play better without Haaland, but they need Haaland to win the CL. Some paradox indeed.

by Firenze 2/4/2023, 18:53

sheesh

we've been dominated by Newcastle today, deserve nothing tbf

top 4 race looking scary

by El Gunner 2/4/2023, 19:25

Newcastle better team than you

4th probably between you and Spursy

by Thimmy 2/4/2023, 19:43

Hopefully for Grealish, he's actually hitting some sustainable form now and it's not just a spurt of form in Foden's absence.

I think City have won most of their matches when Haaland's been rested, but I don't think they played that well without him when they were in poor form.

Newcastle seem to be hitting form at the right time as well. They were pretty poor in the last few matches when I watched them. I think they were on a losing streak up until not that long ago.

by Thimmy 2/4/2023, 19:45

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Arsenal seem to be the only team that hasn't experienced a drop in form throughout the entire season. Incredible consistency.

by Firenze 2/4/2023, 20:40

we do suck without Casemiro

and I've seen enough, I dont want Antony starting for us, fidget spinner merchant, he's not PL material, same as Sancho, we need to stop splurging on crappy wingers

playing mctominay and wout fucking weghorst is a disgrace, but thats the state of the squad for you

didnt even have any real bench options today either

our GD is embarrassing

by Myesyats 2/4/2023, 20:50

Firenze wrote:fidget spinner merchant

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by BarcaLearning 2/4/2023, 21:05

Casciavit wrote:Honestly think that was one of City’s best performances in the Pep era. Usually they have build up struggles against Liverpool, but I don’t think they’ve ever progressed the ball as cleanly against them like they did today. The front 5 were all amazing. Anyone else notice some Brighton-inspired build up mechanisms?

Just saw the match, agree very much a top performance from Man C. De Bruyne prolly after the recent criticism have really stepped up lately it seems? God mode, alongside Gundogen. Even Grealish finally hitting top form n seem to be productive now Very Happy

Its a pleasure to watch Man C when they play like this. No Haaland means less of them clutch goals n just goals that makes u feel like he makes scoring look easy Razz

But Alavrez provides to much link up n clever play too. Cant help but feel hes such a clever play who matured so early, when I see Benzema nowadays at his mid 30s, but Alavrez is like only early 20s?

I think Man C has so many choices now it really would be a crime to lose the league to another team Razz

Not taking anything away from Arsenal though.. Pep has got to win the CL this time?

Liverpool is just weaker as we all know nowadays. Henderson cant compete vs the top team anymore n I just dont see what Elliot is about, decent player but again he just cant compete? Anyway, dont think its terrible for Liverpool though, but I think expectations should be just top 4 going forward n not winning anything, case of lowering expectations will do Razz

by Firenze 2/4/2023, 21:36

Myesyats wrote:
Firenze wrote:fidget spinner merchant

mans living off of burying u ffs

by Blue 2/4/2023, 21:48

Graham Potter sacked. Finally

Luis Enrique pls.

by BarcaLearning 2/4/2023, 22:25

Loool... Chelsea r a joke of a club when it comes to hiring n firing managers non stop....just the worst loool... as with the pundits, I remember most of them said Potter would be good at Cheslea Very Happy

by Myesyats 2/4/2023, 22:32

Nagelsmann already on the plane?

by Thimmy 2/4/2023, 23:14

He'll probably be on a plane the next time he's fired Laughing

by Myesyats 3/4/2023, 21:58

Casciavit wrote:Honestly think that was one of City’s best performances in the Pep era. Usually they have build up struggles against Liverpool, but I don’t think they’ve ever progressed the ball as cleanly against them like they did today. The front 5 were all amazing. Anyone else notice some Brighton-inspired build up mechanisms?

Gundogan is such a beast still at 32. I hope we can get him on a free

by Lex 3/4/2023, 23:32

Truly is ze 'istory of de Tottenham

by Arquitecto 4/4/2023, 14:57

This season for us reminds me more and more of Rafa's final season with LFC. Just a season I've slowly tuned out and hoped for it to end. Genuinely the end of a cycle and a new stage needs to be set rather than relying on an aging guard of roster. Very depressing.

by Casciavit 5/4/2023, 02:41

Thimmy wrote:I was unfortunately stuck in a family dinner, so I missed the City vs Liverpool match. I had a feeling it would be a comfortable win for City with Liverpool being in such poor form and City's form looking like it's on the way up in recent matches. I saw that Grealish got on the scoresheet. How was he today? Other than scoring the goal, of course.

He was the most influential player in the game. There was a moment when Liverpool were leading 1-0 where they had a counter after a failed City corner. They were a pass away from Salah having a 1v1, but Grealish came in with a last ditch interception.

If he didn't make that, Liverpool probably goes up 2-0, and the game state completely changes. Fine margins.

Personally, I hate watching him as a winger. So I don't think I'll ever be a fan of him playing on the touchline. He can't strike the ball that well, he can't dribble 1v1, he holds on to the ball too long, and his left foot is useless so he can't run to the byline.

He's just really limited playing there. His best traits are his ball carrying, ability to like never lose the ball, and his pausa. Those are good qualities, but it feels wasted when you're having him play on the touchline. They lose too much attacking threat.

Pretty much when Grealish plays they lose all threat in this area:

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Ake plays LB, so it's not like Grealish has an overlapping LB to compensate for his shortcomings.

I genuinely think City goes up a level if they sign Leao to play there instead. He can attack the spaces that Grealish is incapable of:

by Casciavit 5/4/2023, 02:42

BarcaLearning wrote:
Casciavit wrote:Honestly think that was one of City’s best performances in the Pep era. Usually they have build up struggles against Liverpool, but I don’t think they’ve ever progressed the ball as cleanly against them like they did today. The front 5 were all amazing. Anyone else notice some Brighton-inspired build up mechanisms?

Just saw the match, agree very much a top performance from Man C. De Bruyne prolly after the recent criticism have really stepped up lately it seems? God mode, alongside Gundogen. Even Grealish finally hitting top form n seem to be productive now Its a pleasure to watch Man C when they play like this. No Haaland means less of them clutch goals n just goals that makes u feel like he makes scoring look easy But Alavrez provides to much link up n clever play too. Cant help but feel hes such a clever play who matured so early, when I see Benzema nowadays at his mid 30s, but Alavrez is like only early 20s?

I think Man C has so many choices now it really would be a crime to lose the league to another team Not taking anything away from Arsenal though.. Pep has got to win the CL this time?

Liverpool is just weaker as we all know nowadays. Henderson cant compete vs the top team anymore n I just dont see what Elliot is about, decent player but again he just cant compete? Anyway, dont think its terrible for Liverpool though, but I think expectations should be just top 4 going forward n not winning anything, case of lowering expectations will do

Alvarez and Haaland both need to start in the CL. They're super clinical. Pep doesn't want to try Alvarez as a winger though. So I expect Grealish-Haaland-Mahrez to be the forwards in the CL.

by Casciavit 5/4/2023, 02:43

Myesyats wrote:
Casciavit wrote:Honestly think that was one of City’s best performances in the Pep era. Usually they have build up struggles against Liverpool, but I don’t think they’ve ever progressed the ball as cleanly against them like they did today. The front 5 were all amazing. Anyone else notice some Brighton-inspired build up mechanisms?

Gundogan is such a beast still at 32. I hope we can get him on a free

Yup, and he can pretty much play every midfield role. You can slot him in the Busquets role, Frenkie role, or Pedri role and he's good at all of them.

by Vibe 6/4/2023, 09:06

Chelsea bringing back Lampard, nice.

I have his card in eFootball, he has 90+ kicking power so I'm all for this appointment (this appointment, get it? he he

)

by Vibe 6/4/2023, 20:24

Fun fact

Next game will be Kante's 3rd home game of the season. All 3 under different managers .

by BarcaLearning 6/4/2023, 20:50

He hasnt shown hes improved much since he got fired though right? Puzzling appointment... Im guess hes just a make shift until another big name becomes available in the summer n the owners splash out again? Razz

by BarcaLearning 6/4/2023, 21:00

He hasnt shown hes improved much since he got fired though right? Puzzling appointment... Im guess hes just a make shift until another big name becomes available in the summer n the owners splash out again? Razz

by BarcaLearning 6/4/2023, 21:09

He hasnt shown hes improved much since he got fired though right? Puzzling appointment... Im guess hes just a make shift until another big name becomes available in the summer n the owners splash out again? Razz

by Firenze 8/4/2023, 17:45

Leicester winning the league to relegated within 10 years its looking like heh

by Great Leader Sprucenuce 8/4/2023, 20:55

@Firenze

How are you below a team in the table with two Longstaff's in it? truly sad.

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