Noisy Neighbours - the Man City thread

[hhyftrftdr]

A draw does them no favours whatsoever yet only one team was interested in trying to play football and win the game.

This is true. Reminded me of the Champions League semi final last year. One of the biggest games in City's history, they go 1-0 down are were content to just see the game out and not get embarrassed. No shame in knowing and accepting your place in the pecking order.

I heard this 'a draw does them no favours' last night.  What a load of tosh.  Both teams are now totally in control of their own density for a top 4 spot if they both win out for the remainder of the season.    Manure would have took that spot all day along a few weeks ago.  

united have 3 consecutive away games after Sunday; Arsenal, Spuds, Southampton. They really should have been looking for 3 points last night.

Edit....you're right with the bit you added. Maureen will be delighted not to have lost to Pep. I'm guessing he's putting all his CL qualification eggs in the Europa League basket. A great time to play City; on the back of a tough, draining 120 minutes vs Arsenal and our key defender still returning to full fitness (and 'lolbravo' in goal)  yet they had no interest in trying to score, or even getting out their own half in the 2nd period.

Does Mourinho value not losing to Pep higher than finishing in the top 4?

United have avg a game every 3 and a half days this month, have 3 first choice centre backs injured, their top goal scorer and their player of the season. Don't think coming out all guns blazing, playing into City's hands, was ever going to be on the agenda.

You guys play 5 at the back this season?

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[hhyftrftdr]

I know you wanna save face on a forum, but (sadly) I know a lot of united fans and most of them were dismayed at the 'performance' on Thursday. I don't think anyone was expecting an all guns blazing approach as that would be foolish, but to have zero desire or ambition to even try to win the game, particularly in the 2nd half where I believe you had 7 touches in our final 3rd, really didn't sit well with the ones I've spoke to.

''The united way''

[vegaslover]

A draw does them no favours whatsoever yet only one team was interested in trying to play football and win the game.

This is true. Reminded me of the Champions League semi final last year. One of the biggest games in City's history, they go 1-0 down are were content to just see the game out and not get embarrassed. No shame in knowing and accepting your place in the pecking order.

I heard this 'a draw does them no favours' last night.  What a load of tosh.  Both teams are now totally in control of their own density for a top 4 spot if they both win out for the remainder of the season.    Manure would have took that spot all day along a few weeks ago.  Jose will be over the moon with a point last night imo.

Draw probably a good result for Arsenal & Liverpool as a point has been lost from the top 6

[nirvana]

A draw does them no favours whatsoever yet only one team was interested in trying to play football and win the game.

This is true. Reminded me of the Champions League semi final last year. One of the biggest games in City's history, they go 1-0 down are were content to just see the game out and not get embarrassed. No shame in knowing and accepting your place in the pecking order.

I heard this 'a draw does them no favours' last night.  What a load of tosh.  Both teams are now totally in control of their own density for a top 4 spot if they both win out for the remainder of the season.    Manure would have took that spot all day along a few weeks ago.  Jose will be over the moon with a point last night imo.

Draw probably a good result for Arsenal & Liverpool as a point has been lost from the top 6

Notionally a great result for Arse ahead of the NLD..hope they prove me wrong but anticipate 3-4 goal carnage when the spuds put us to the sword

[hhyftrftdr]

A draw does them no favours whatsoever yet only one team was interested in trying to play football and win the game.

This is true. Reminded me of the Champions League semi final last year. One of the biggest games in City's history, they go 1-0 down are were content to just see the game out and not get embarrassed. No shame in knowing and accepting your place in the pecking order.

I heard this 'a draw does them no favours' last night.  What a load of tosh.  Both teams are now totally in control of their own density for a top 4 spot if they both win out for the remainder of the season.    Manure would have took that spot all day along a few weeks ago.  Jose will be over the moon with a point last night imo.

Draw probably a good result for Arsenal & Liverpool as a point has been lost from the top 6

Notionally a great result for Arse ahead of the NLD..hope they prove me wrong but anticipate 3-4 goal carnage when the spuds put us to the sword

With Arsenal still having to play united I'd say the draw was excellent for the gooners.

Arb might think it's ''tosh'' but I maintain a draw on Thursday did united no favours whatsoever.

[hhyftrftdr]

As I said the other day, Rashford is straight out the Rooney school of diving and cheating.

[Marky147]

As I said the other day, Rashford is straight out the Rooney school of diving and cheating.

Good job you boys are above that, and don't tolerate players carrying on in that fashion

[hhyftrftdr]

As I said the other day, Rashford is straight out the Rooney school of diving and cheating.

Good job you boys are above that, and don't tolerate players carrying on in that fashion

I'll reserve judgement on our penalty until I've watched MOTD2 tonight

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As I said the other day, Rashford is straight out the Rooney school of diving and cheating.

Good job you boys are above that, and don't tolerate players carrying on in that fashion

Never been known.

 

[hhyftrftdr]

Haha that first pic vs Southampton was amusing/ridiculous.

Fonte got up and immediately pointed to the turf just outside the box, basically saying that he fouled him there and not in the box. Essentially admitting his guilt at bringing Aguero down. So what does the ref do? Books Sergio for diving! The defender outs himself yet the ref still dishes out a yellow card for Aguero. You couldn't make this shit up

Aguero is a weird one. Undoubtedly he sometimes makes the most of situations to earn penalties, many other times he stays on his feet when he really should be going to ground after firm/wild contact.

I guess the classic case when he could've gone down but stayed on his feet was vs QPR, 93rd minute, 2012........

[Marky147]

Haha that first pic vs Southampton was amusing/ridiculous.

Fonte got up and immediately pointed to the turf just outside the box, basically saying that he fouled him there and not in the box. Essentially admitting his guilt at bringing Aguero down. So what does the ref do? Books Sergio for diving! The defender outs himself yet the ref still dishes out a yellow card for Aguero. You couldn't make this shit up

Aguero is a weird one. Undoubtedly he sometimes makes the most of situations to earn penalties, many other times he stays on his feet when he really should be going to ground after firm/wild contact.

I guess the classic case when he could've gone down but stayed on his feet was vs QPR, 93rd minute, 2012........

Like most footballers then.

He will do whatever he thinks will serve him best in the moment.

[hhyftrftdr]

Can't wait for the scramble of trying to snag a value gold season card (£299) on Thursday....all the way from Santorini! It can't be any more of a farce than last year at least.

4am train to Manchester airport, better go pack. Look forward to a few Greek beers whilst watching City in a beach bar on Saturday afternoon.

Play nice

[buzzharvey22]

Come on Sergio, shake it off son. Fantasy Premier League is getting tight!!

[hhyftrftdr]

Only watched it in a Greek bar but Saturday was very enjoyable. We'd been threatening for a while to put a few past someone, and I guess Palace, with their defensive injuries and good options going forward leaving plenty of space in behind, were the perfect candidates. It all fell into place in the 2nd half and for once our dominance on the ball was rewarded with a few goals. Despite losing 5-0, they still gave us a much better game than united!

Managed to sort a 'value gold' season ticket for next year. I don't get to choose the seat but for £299 you can't really go wrong, plus it can't be worse than the seat I'm in now. Last season they allocated me a seat close to the dugouts worth £720, so fingers crossed for something similar next season. I can't make every game so even if I miss 30/40% of home ties, under 300 quid still represents good value for what is mostly top class football produced by some of the leagues finest players.

Oh, and Santorini is amazing! Stunning place, don't hesitate to go should the chance arise.