I don't know how we let this happen. It's the cost of having Mourinho and LVG during that period. Mahrez would have been an absolute star at United on the right hand side. The type of things he can do on the ball is amazing. City don't even use him properly if you ask me, because they prefer their wingers bombing down the flanks as opposed to cutting in, as it takes the space of Debruyne and Silva.I wish we’d signed Mahrez for our RW. Shame he’s become a squad member for City.
He would start for any other team. I love watching him play, his touch is absolutely sublime.I wish we’d signed Mahrez for our RW. Shame he’s become a squad member for City.
What were the options available to him at the time he wanted to leave Leicester, he stayed a season at Leicester and only Arsenal showed interest, Man Utd and City were after Sanchez. With Sane leaving Mahrez becomes a regular with Sterling on the wings.And to think that he was available, for a relatively reasonable fee, PL proven and in an area we needed. How we were never linked with him, let alone sign him, when we are linked with every single player in the world. Along with Kante, he was one of the key architects of Leicester's title win. I genuinely consider Mahrez to be one of the most underrated players in the league. He did his own talent the biggest disservice by accepting a squad role at City.
I know xG isn't perfect and all that jazz... But Liverpool are "outperforming" their xG/xGA by 21 pointsAfter watching City demolish Arsenal and Burnley, and Liverpool limp to an unimpressive goalless draw against Everton that was similar in performance to a good 50% of their games this season, it begs the question as to how Liverpool are currently 20 points clear at the top. It doesn't add up, not even when you include all the good fortune they've had this season.
Combination of 2 things: Liverpool even in games like the one against Everton have usually managed to snatch a win, even when they are looking terrible, and City have put up a poor title defence (and been unlucky Laporte was out for so long) and come up with some really stupid performances at time. Liverpool, without being good, have just been consistent in a poor league thanks to their maturity and experience, and hard work.After watching City demolish Arsenal and Burnley, and Liverpool limp to an unimpressive goalless draw against Everton that was similar in performance to a good 50% of their games this season, it begs the question as to how Liverpool are currently 20 points clear at the top. It doesn't add up, not even when you include all the good fortune they've had this season.
Guillem Balague has claimed that the City Hierarchy want to make Steffen 2nd Choice at the Eithad next season. A good decision if true considering that Bravo provides zero competition for Ederson (an issue that has played a part in some of Ederson's less impressive performances at City), especially when City need to spend money in other areas in the squad such as LB, CB and on the Wings.After Ederson there are question marks about all our keepers.
Bravo and Carson are on borrowed time and Muric's loan at Forest was a season wasted.
Bazunu had a shaky start in the youth team but has improved but is behind American international Zack Steffen who is is on City's books and is currently on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf. He has a future in a top league whether at City or not.
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Question for City fans on here from an Ireland perspective - with Bravo injured, any chance of Bazunu making a matchday squad before the end of the season?
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Even if they do, have you seen their squad? It literally wouldn't matter who is fielded.Don’t you dare rest players tonight. You’ve got a superior coach & a superior squad, you should be battering Chelsea.
Come on Citeh!
Beat me to it.So a City win to give Liverpool the chance to win at the Emptihad or make a mess of it tonight and do a guard of honour next week instead. Some scenario
Depends on the CAS outcome.Who will they go for if Sane leaves?
When is that due?Depends on the CAS outcome.
The CAS will announce the decision in the first half of July.When is that due?
Oh ok thanksThe CAS will announce the decision in the first half of July.
Pretty much. If City are banned then nobody, if not F. Torres, Bailey and Adama were linked so far but seems like Pep's priority is CB then possibly CM and decide what to do with Cancelo.Depends on the CAS outcome.
I think Oyarzabal would be amazing.Pretty much. If City are banned then nobody, if not F. Torres, Bailey and Adama were linked so far but seems like Pep's priority is CB then possibly CM and decide what to do with Cancelo.
He was linked before but reports said he's happy in San Sebastian so who knows.I think Oyarzabal would be amazing.