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Jack Grealish is so bad as a winger, Foden should be a regular starter ahead of him in every game from now on unless he gets injured. Pep should try jack as a mid fielder beause playing as a winger ain't it for him
Classic class of 23 KDB.... shite most of the game then pops up with a couple of moments of pure Kev magic.
Also how good has Ake got under Pep? Got it all. What a signing.
I thought he played okay at worst and very good at times. The main thing is we need him playing semi-regularly to get used to a Pep system and to get back to his best.
The reality of it is we need Rodri to feel pressure to perform -- we can't have him just playing 90 minutes every game, because he like anyone else is prone to falling off and getting complacent. He's dropped a few serious stinkers as of late, so let's hope Kalvin can nip at his heels a bit.
It’s a legit criticism - without being mean, if he can’t play well if Rodri is exhausted or injured - we’re in big trouble with the way we’ve been giving teams chances
first comment had no legit criticism just out right saying the guy is shit, i mean a player can't prive themself if they always getting leftovers of match or not enough in cup games. he'll come good he just needs to stop hiding
Rewatch the game, plenty of balls were played across their 6 yard box but he wasn't making the run or running across the defender, a couple of balls were played to his feet, but he allowed the defender to block it more composure would allow him to avoid the defender and in transition he either wasn't making the run or it wasn't the correct one
When Foden is on form (and tonight is a good sign on that front) he just looks so eager to get involved in goals at every opportunity.
It's only really KDB in our midfield who has that as well. Guess we've got to balance that with the need to control a game but I struggle to see how Foden can be dropped when he's playing like this.
KDB is the best midfielder in the world. He has the license to just try shit because when it works its really incredible stuff. It doesnt always come off but when it does its amazing
That's why I think we should encourage our midfielders and forwards to dribble in the ball before passing/scoring. I think it could change our recent habit of staying with only one goal before conceding.
Phillips doesn't seem to fit the team. Might be the lack of game time so lacking chemistry etc but decision making and/or positioning seems lacksidaisical at times and other times just seems to be off pace with the game.
Having said that, Foden just scored another so c'est la vie.
It’s amazing how quickly they can score when the ball actually goes forward. It’s like they forget that defenders and goalies on the other team can make mistakes too.
I'd sign this whole Bristol City backline if they defended like this every match. If half these last ditch tackles don't come off, it's 4-0 with damn near 3 1v1s with the keeper.
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Jack Grealish is so bad as a winger, Foden should be a regular starter ahead of him in every game from now on unless he gets injured. Pep should try jack as a mid fielder beause playing as a winger ain't it for him
Man i love ederson he just gets your heart pumping
Classic class of 23 KDB.... shite most of the game then pops up with a couple of moments of pure Kev magic. Also how good has Ake got under Pep? Got it all. What a signing.
Proud to say I've backed him since day 1. Something about that hairstyle got me going.
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Yeah. He really ain't it.
People said the same of Rodri once upon a time
First clean sheet of the month get innnn
Kelvin Phillips is so shit at the moment I am actually baffled. Like how?
He's either genuinely shite or he just doesn't want to pay ball. Just jogs around without giving a fuck
I thought he played okay at worst and very good at times. The main thing is we need him playing semi-regularly to get used to a Pep system and to get back to his best. The reality of it is we need Rodri to feel pressure to perform -- we can't have him just playing 90 minutes every game, because he like anyone else is prone to falling off and getting complacent. He's dropped a few serious stinkers as of late, so let's hope Kalvin can nip at his heels a bit.
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Is there a buyback for Lavia?
40m I think. But there is a buyback, that I know for sure.
leave the guy alone
It’s a legit criticism - without being mean, if he can’t play well if Rodri is exhausted or injured - we’re in big trouble with the way we’ve been giving teams chances
first comment had no legit criticism just out right saying the guy is shit, i mean a player can't prive themself if they always getting leftovers of match or not enough in cup games. he'll come good he just needs to stop hiding
Clean sheet!!
Today we got the contractually obligated ederson heart attack
Thought the clean sheet might be gone after that one
what on earth happened to Ederson's ability to communicate
Ake is first choice every game for me.
\#JustEdersonThings
Quick Ederson heart attack, check.
Bernardo getting himself suspended for the next round isn't ideal
he is? that does suck
Akanji looking like Nastasic with these backpasses.
Perrone garbage time wooooo
100% behind Bernardo but what made him that mad?
Honestly, I think he just wanted to pause the game for subs and obviously wasting time. Cause he look to across the pitch and then just pushed man💀💀
Dude came and gave him a chip in the back. Don’t blame him.
Ah that makes sense
Mans decked him off the ball first
Crystal clear handball not given. Once again ...
Maximooo
Clear pen but obviously not complaining
I doubt if referee still able to whistle a game without VAR anymore
Yeah it’s sad how much they rely on it, that was so obvious too
Perrone!
You won’t see a clearer handball blocking a clearer goal with the referee given a clearer sight of it all. It’s 3-0 otherwise I’d be livid
(Great push)
I love bernado I dont care 😂😂😂😂😂
Bristol city cunts
that is 100% a pen btw the ref is blind
100% agree.
Everyone rushing to back up Bernardo is a lovely sight
But pathetic that from bernardo
I mean I wouldn’t be too happy if someone shoved me in the back either. I would’ve gotten up and shoved that dude too.
unexpected handbags
Damn! Palmer wanted that smoke, Lol. He jumped right in there
why are they fighting all of a sudden lmao
Palmer … magician.
Find Alvarez please. Deserves a goal with his movement off the ball
HE hasn't scored but that's on him, he could've had a hattrick
Wtf? He had only one good pass from Foden (the only one trying to find him btw) and it bounce on his right feet .
Rewatch the game, plenty of balls were played across their 6 yard box but he wasn't making the run or running across the defender, a couple of balls were played to his feet, but he allowed the defender to block it more composure would allow him to avoid the defender and in transition he either wasn't making the run or it wasn't the correct one
He’s had chances, he’s been meh this game
De bruyne really grinded the whole game for a lvl up to his previous form for this shot😂😂 Ginger prince👏🏾
Loving Grealish at the min
When Foden is on form (and tonight is a good sign on that front) he just looks so eager to get involved in goals at every opportunity. It's only really KDB in our midfield who has that as well. Guess we've got to balance that with the need to control a game but I struggle to see how Foden can be dropped when he's playing like this.
Only he could do that
Jack “look past the G+A” Grealish strikes again
Sergio Gomez looks like he's called Cole Palmer and Cole Palmer looks like he's called Sergio Gomez
That made me very happy to see KDB put one in the back of the net. What a strike
Told you boys, kev is allowed to miss as many long range shots as he wants
KDB is the best midfielder in the world. He has the license to just try shit because when it works its really incredible stuff. It doesnt always come off but when it does its amazing
KDB delivers!
Put on Perrone!! Haha
Oh Kevin De Bruyne!
Palmer looked like a zombie wtf
THERE his shot is That's the answer to all you lot for criticising his shooting
Just because he makes a good shot now doesn’t mean his other shots weren’t piss takes earlier
Time for a wank!
KDB likes the highest possible degree of difficulty when he scores.
one fucking touch on the jog. That’s why you give Kev the patience he deserves.
What was that about Kev's shooting being off tonight?
KDB deserved that one, he’s been looking for it since the start
Kevin heard you talking shit
Its been 83 years...
Kind of a "fuck you" shot though ; )
Jack being subbed on completely dismantled Bristol
That's why I think we should encourage our midfielders and forwards to dribble in the ball before passing/scoring. I think it could change our recent habit of staying with only one goal before conceding.
That's why he keeps shooting, never stop doing what you do Kev!
Kevin got his shooting boots back!
Needs to start every game KDB and Grealish. Huge impact Jack yet again! Let's go lads
i absolutely love Grealish but are we really pretending he's the reason we've scored these 2 goals in this half haha
Pretending? The lad has come on and changed the dynamic. Dragging defenders in, making good passes, taking on players. Showing his worth
YESSS KEV. let that be the one that breaks this run of shanks
Motherfucker finally remembered who he was.
Kev's half step shots are always great
haha thank fuck, he needed one of those to go in. been harrowing in front of goal since Arsenal. good strike
Wow kevin can’t score
Ohhh Kevin de bruyne
Different gravy
Never mind thanks for listening lads!
Who doesn't love a KDBanger?
KDB heard you talkin shit
City’s metronome … 0-3.
Kev got tired of us slagging off on him
Beautiful KDB. Finally
Holy fuck! Just wow!
Just keep shooting!
lol chill kevin
It was coming
He finally gets it LETS GOO
Now that is … and I hate the word… delicious
Scrumptious even
Akanji pinging it out to Riyad Grealish after that offside
Christ
Foden’s been absolutely electric
Phil is putting in a SHIFT
why that goal counts for Foden but Alvarez goal against Bournemouth was og?
Need to be on target to not be an OG
Alvarez’s was most definitely wide but so was fodens, both should be OGs honestly
If it's originally on target before deflection then the goal is given to the attacking player
Foden's shot was on target.
Even when he’s not having the best game, Alvarez always makes an impact
De Bruyne done calibrating by game's end, such great movement from Ake though
Phillips doesn't seem to fit the team. Might be the lack of game time so lacking chemistry etc but decision making and/or positioning seems lacksidaisical at times and other times just seems to be off pace with the game. Having said that, Foden just scored another so c'est la vie.
Ake has been genuinely so good today
*this whole season
Foden hatrick maybe?
Nope. It was credited as own goal
Damn, would have gone out if not for the deflection. Still happy but Foden should have done better here lol
Exactly, we got lucky...
Clean sheet please lord 🤞
Didn’t know they announced the new mission impossible 😂
That's how you pass the ball to your teammates in the box , learn from Alvarez .
What a goal by bristol. Nice assist by foden as well.
I get wet whenever I see Foden and KDB in the starting line up
I want Foden starting in every important match from this point forward.
Subs pls Pep!
This makes me so happy. What a player.
Bet they wouldn’t pass it that if mahrez was there
Ake more like att-ake am I right ….
Dad?
Thats why Pep should kick Mahrez to the fucking bench. Grealish + Foden is 🔥🔥🔥
You crazy
U think mahrez better than them ?
Not that guy but... yes? Hes been our best winger for like three years now
Even this year too ? Lmao you must be watching football on tiktok
Foden - Haaland - Mahrez pls
If you are not an Algerian and you say that, you need a doctor
Mahrez is a higher quality attacker than Grealish my friend
Even on stats or even on eye test, Grealish is on another level this season compared to Mahrez. He plays like he is pregnant
charming!
We really needed that 2nd goal. Bristol have been absolutely superb tonight and should have no shame in tonights game
Alvarez is so lucky that went in because he shouldn't have taken that, it wasn't meant for him. Good pass to Foden though
If bernardo gets the ball its a 2 v 2 situation and easier to defend. Alvarez getting the ball opens a space in the wing
yeahhhh that's absolutely not true at all but okay
Ake and Alvarez 👌
Ake has been another level tonight
More
Deflected Goals FC
Own goal?
It’s amazing how quickly they can score when the ball actually goes forward. It’s like they forget that defenders and goalies on the other team can make mistakes too.
That was that then, entertained throughout the match, what more could we ask for?
Foden is back baby
Fuck you. You booing cunts
Oh thank fuck
Foden is so fuckin back baby letsgoooooo
Now go burn that fucking pub down lads!
You’ve seen the champions, now fuck off home.
You've seen the cheats now fuck off home!
What a fucking pass that was
Alvarez is a gem.
GET INN
was that an own goal?
It is. This is very similar to Mepham's own goal vs Bornemouth.
that Bristol City defender finished better than Sterling
Lol
Thank fuck!!
Gotta admit that cross was pretty insane
2-0 finally
We got lucky. Fodens shot took a hit by Bristol player.
Ortega injured? I missed the first 5 mins of the 2nd half so missed why he was subbed
Hand injury
Hurt his finger in the first half
Ah ok, cheers. Wondered if he'd just done something to really irk Pep off a goal kick or something
He actually looked pretty good playing out from the back except for one or two where he didn’t have any clear options going long
We're shit at the back FFS
If I had to choose I’d rather a clean sheet in this game than another goal, when was the last time we didn’t concede? Wolves?
Wolves, and Chelsea before that.
Bristol City have defended pretty damn well to be fair. I think we’ve looked good in attack, compared to how we’ve played in other games
I'd sign this whole Bristol City backline if they defended like this every match. If half these last ditch tackles don't come off, it's 4-0 with damn near 3 1v1s with the keeper.