Premier League 2019-2020 we’re off

[fundy]

Torreira is done at Arsenal. He just looks completely disinterested. Emery has sucked the life out of a decent player.

Dick criticising him and pointing out how much better he was last year not really helping when Dick has then proceded to barely select him then play him out of position when he has. Torreira and Ramsey, no no no, Ill put all my eggs in the Zhaka basket lol

 

[fundy]

You Gooner fans must be amazed by the signing of David Luiz. Technically he has fantastic ability with 2 great feet, but a defender he is not all day. I think he would be more suited to a midfield role.

Was clear evidence that priorities were wrong and said so at the time. How that was the answer to our defensive issues Ill never know whilst we spent splashing big money elsewhere as has been typical at Arsenal for a good decade we refuse to address the glaring issues

 

[Fade and Die]

Yesterday seems less depressing as was expecting a loss.. then when Jose took over was expecting a battering

To come out with 2 goals when we have been awful going forward gives slim hopes

Only thing that proper bugged me yest was officials again. How can diop get a booking for being fouled by Kane? He was pulling diop by his arm to the ground.. so didn't just give the foul the wrong way he then booked him (banning him for a game) in 2019 wish officials still weren't one of the worst parts of the game

Kane looked fired up yest , can only be good for England

Just like the Newcastle game, that scoreline polishes a huge turd. We were abject yesterday in the first half, we have been played off the park by Burnley, Newcastle and a Spurs side low on confidence who haven’t won away this season!
I think Pelle’s race is run, we lack ideas and energy. He plays the same style week in week out and we look like relegation fodder at the moment.

As for Spuds....They were very poor 2nd half, feigning injuries, tactical fouling, kicking the ball away, diving. Don’t think they will enjoy the anti football style that is Mourinho.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Just like the Newcastle game, that scoreline polishes a huge turd. We were abject yesterday in the first half, we have been played off the park by Burnley, Newcastle and a Spurs side low on confidence who haven’t won away this season!
I think Pelle’s race is run, we lack ideas and energy. He plays the same style week in week out and we look like relegation fodder at the moment.

As for Spuds....They were very poor 2nd half, feigning injuries, tactical fouling, kicking the ball away, diving. Don’t think they will enjoy the anti football style that is Mourinho.

Whilst I agree it polishes a bit.. don't overlook Antonio being back. He cares far more than others who have more ability

Looking at Anderson .. proper lazy

 

[Fade and Die]

Whilst I agree it polishes a bit.. don't overlook Antonio being back. He cares far more than others who have more ability

Looking at Anderson .. proper lazy

Antonio was a breath of fresh air! Energetic and direct, just what we needed. Anderson and Yarmolenko both seem poor at the moment but I wonder if they way we are set up makes it worse. Playing with 2 wingers with a middle two of Noble/snodrass and Rice means we will get dominated every week. And you can see the frustration on Hallers face every game, he is starved of service.

 

[4LEX]

That assessment of Mendy is spot on, when he first came to City his pace and ball crossing was immense. IT lasted about 2 weeks then he got injured. He has never got back to the player he was.
Watched the game at home having been on a two day course, it endorsed my thoughts re VAR. Thought the decision re sterling goal was a shocker. But again once more in the stadium you do not know what is going on. Sat at home in front of your log fire, your going through replays, commentary etc, and there still getting it wrong. Every player on the pitch thought it was a goal. Every time some one scores you cheer then expect to get kicked in the goolies.

A couple of years ago City started playing out from the back, it was squeaky bum time. They have now kinda perfected it. Watching Chelsea, Arsenal and England and others is like watching City when Pep first came. Some players ( like Joe Hart ) just cannot do it.

The problem with Mendy was he only ever had a few good games at home when City were battering sides. He's been injured/regaining fitness/form for almost his entire time at the club. To me he just isn't a Pep or a City player and never will be. Woeful touch, headless chicken and clumsy. Very much the left sided version of Aurier at Spurs. I never thought we'd see a bigger waste of money than Bakayoko at Chelsea but Mendy has to be up there. You watch the likes of Robertson and Chilwell and it highlights the difference. But the midfield and attack is so good you can get away with it!

Agree on VAR. Sterling's goal was surely onside or if you have to look at it 4-5 times to make a call give the benefit to the attacker!

 

[Tashyboy]

The problem with Mendy was he only ever had a few good games at home when City were battering sides. He's been injured/regaining fitness/form for almost his entire time at the club. To me he just isn't a Pep or a City player and never will be. Woeful touch, headless chicken and clumsy. Very much the left sided version of Aurier at Spurs. I never thought we'd see a bigger waste of money than Bakayoko at Chelsea but Mendy has to be up there. You watch the likes of Robertson and Chilwell and it highlights the difference. But the midfield and attack is so good you can get away with it!

Agree on VAR. Sterling's goal was surely onside or if you have to look at it 4-5 times to make a call give the benefit to the attacker!

Watched Mendy ( and Bernado Silva) in Monaco when they battered City in the Champs league. That Monaco team was as good as I have seen. Mendy in a good team was outstanding. But he just has not delivered, the rumours on the City sites I visit, Pep is not happy with his progress.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Antonio was a breath of fresh air! Energetic and direct, just what we needed. Anderson and Yarmolenko both seem poor at the moment but I wonder if they way we are set up makes it worse. Playing with 2 wingers with a middle two of Noble/snodrass and Rice means we will get dominated every week. And you can see the frustration on Hallers face every game, he is starved of service.

Yarmelenko for me isn't a problem. He has been very good in games for us.. few assists and goals

We know he isnt pacey but he uses his brain

Anderson has been awful. He is pacey but doesn't beat his man enough

Needs a drop to bench

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The problem with Mendy was he only ever had a few good games at home when City were battering sides. He's been injured/regaining fitness/form for almost his entire time at the club. To me he just isn't a Pep or a City player and never will be. Woeful touch, headless chicken and clumsy. Very much the left sided version of Aurier at Spurs. I never thought we'd see a bigger waste of money than Bakayoko at Chelsea but Mendy has to be up there. You watch the likes of Robertson and Chilwell and it highlights the difference. But the midfield and attack is so good you can get away with it!

Agree on VAR. Sterling's goal was surely onside or if you have to look at it 4-5 times to make a call give the benefit to the attacker!

Sorry but Mendy is a superb left back and when fit is up there with the best , he hasn’t had a consistent run in the team since he arrived at City because of some serious injuries. He is quality

 

[Papas1982]

Sorry but Mendy is a superb left back and when fit is up there with the best , he hasn’t had a consistent run in the team since he arrived at City because of some serious injuries. He is quality

He Certainly WAS a great LB, hence city paying the fee. But he's played 20 games in 2.5 seasons and the last couple haven't been fab.

He needs a good run to prove if he's still the player they bought or not.

 

[Orikoru]

That result hurts and so does the performance.

I still believe in patience but with Poch now suddenly available I think the board should probably make a move for him while they have the opportunity.

He knows our league and has proven himself at Spurs.

Hahaha. I think his stock has already risen higher than the likes of Arsenal, plus he once said he would never manage Barca because he'd previously managed Espanyol. So I'd be shocked if he does a Sol Campbell.

 

[Orikoru]

Sorry but Mendy is a superb left back and when fit is up there with the best , he hasn’t had a consistent run in the team since he arrived at City because of some serious injuries. He is quality

Yeah, when he started he was tearing team apart down the left along with Sane. Probably better going forward than defending but still had the physicality to get back. The injuries and operations he's had must have taken their toll a bit. And Pep obviously doesn't trust him now when he's playing the likes of Zinchenko and that Angelino(?) ahead of him.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Well I thought last year West Ham would struggle but looks like I was a year out

So will one of West Ham or Everton go down ? Right now neither team can get a result - will they take the plunge and sack another manager ? They have both gone through a fair few

 

[Orikoru]

Well I thought last year West Ham would struggle but looks like I was a year out

So will one of West Ham or Everton go down ? Right now neither team can get a result - will they take the plunge and sack another manager ? They have both gone through a fair few

Everton desperately need to get rid of Silva. He is clueless.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Everton desperately need to get rid of Silva. He is clueless.

I disagree, he needs time to settle his new signings 🤭🤭

 

[sawtooth]

Hahaha. I think his stock has already risen higher than the likes of Arsenal, plus he once said he would never manage Barca because he'd previously managed Espanyol. So I'd be shocked if he does a Sol Campbell.

Yeah just like when Mourinho said that he would never manage Spurs when he was at Chelsea.

Spurs shat on Poch do you really think he would not go there for £8M a year?

I wouldn’t rule it out.

 

[Jensen]

Yeah just like when Mourinho said that he would never manage Spurs when he was at Chelsea.

Spurs shat on Poch do you really think he would not go there for £8M a year?

I wouldn’t rule it out.

So that will be another Yid "who didn't cost a quid" 😬

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Yeah just like when Mourinho said that he would never manage Spurs when he was at Chelsea.

Spurs shat on Poch do you really think he would not go there for £8M a year?

I wouldn’t rule it out.

Pochettino is not going to go to Arsenal - his stock is higher than that at the moment even without the whole Spurs issue ,

He will end up at Munich , PSG or Madrid

 

[Wolf]

Yeah just like when Mourinho said that he would never manage Spurs when he was at Chelsea.

Spurs shat on Poch do you really think he would not go there for £8M a year?

I wouldn’t rule it out.

I would hugely rule out Poch coming to us, he's already been at a club that gave hine nothing to spend why bother coming to another one where we aren't currently showing ambition of muscling back into the top echelon of the league. His stock has risen and will be wanted by teams that are competing at the business end of their leagues and that's where he'll go.

I'd love to see Emery gone but we won't be getting Poch has has other ambitions.

 

[sawtooth]

Pochettino is not going to go to Arsenal - his stock is higher than that at the moment even without the whole Spurs issue ,

He will end up at Munich , PSG or Madrid

You’re probably right and Emery is still in a job anyway.

It just wouldn’t shock or surprise me in the least if it happened though.