He doesn’t have to be, the guy was about to pull the trigger with just the goalkeeper to beat, had he not been deliberately kicked.
Champions League — quarter-finals and semi-finals draw
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To be fair to Davies. Arsenal are always at their most dangerous on that side. The 3 of Saka, Ben White and Odegaard on that right side cause everyone problems. They may have the best right hand side in the world this season.
Sick
Bellingham is definitely scoring at Etihad
Is it only Southgate's fault? Two generational (so I keep hearing) English talents on the biggest stage and neither can get a foothold in the game.
You need your eyes checked or perhaps throw away your device.
He is not even the best player in Real Madrid, what a very shite post.
He is their McT with a better ability on the ball and ggod finisher. Just wait when Mbappe comes, those goals will dry up and he will be rquired to be a provider then you will see that so called ability people rave about
You can understand Mcmanamananaman?
Yeah so it's just a foul then. Not a red.
Arsenal were absolutely terrible defensively
He would have the Ballon D'or wrapped up within months if he played for City tbh.
That Real-City tie, is this what football really looks like ? Feels like a different than we follow at United
Jordyn Huitema.
Not looking good me... even if I could bed Margot Robbie.
Who would replace him though? Arsenal have been targeting Bayern's left side all game long.. bringing on Guerreiro instead sounds a bit risky.
Did they?
If you are asked to choose one you think will improve our midfield
Grealish needs to come off for Alvarez.
Overrated, and I say this as someone watching enough Canadian National Women's Team matches.
We're terrified of Real. 2 flukey goals but Madrid deservedly up.
When Haaland doesn't have a physical advantage (which is not often) he doesn't have anything. Rudiger pocketing him with ease.
All our usual players not turning up. Rodri, Bernardo piss poor on the ball. Akani has been fecking terrible, capping of an atrocious season.
If I was Pep, Alvarez for Haaland and Lewis despite his defensive weakness for Akanji. If KDB is well enough, him on for Kovacic please.
When Haaland doesn't have a physical advantage (which is not often) he doesn't have anything. Rudiger pocketing him with ease.
All our usual players not turning up. Rodri, Bernardo piss poor on the ball. Akani has been fecking terrible, capping of an atrocious season.
If I was Pep, Alvarez for Haaland and Lewis despite his defensive weakness for Akanji. If KDB is well enough, him on for Kovacic please.
Kane's just a ludicrously good footballer. Probably has good an eye (and technical skills) for pass as the best midfielders, whilst also being a lethal finisher. I actually think it's underplaying his quality to compare him and Haaland in terms of what they bring to a side overall.
he’ll go up a level at Madrid, everyone does
I expected the worst after Arsenal went up 1:0 so early. This I'm quite happy with result. The performance isn't great though but you couldn't expect it anyway after the last games.
Pavlovic and Guerrero on for Laimer and Davies. Especially with Davies being on a yellow and out of the second leg.
I liked Madrid. Very well positioned and very attentive to steal the ball. Vini was very good in the assist but has to decide a little better.
Tchouameni has to be careful with that yellow.
They have to keep pressuring the referee, and exaggerating every foul.
The second half could be a good opportunity to demonstrate the model of intensity and physical superiority they have built.
Tchouameni has to be careful with that yellow.
They have to keep pressuring the referee, and exaggerating every foul.
The second half could be a good opportunity to demonstrate the model of intensity and physical superiority they have built.
Because... you want City to lose right? Because that is how they lose
Yeah we don't have a 1:1 substitute. The questions is if Tuchel will switch to a back three and if that would work or backfire horribly. Hasn't worked well in the past with few exceptions.
Kyle Walker is your biggest loss this game. Madrid have had plenty opportunities on the counter to punish you. Vini and Rodrygo especially are far too quick and technical for Akanji.
Sane is underrated. Said it for years.
Speaking of going up a level, with the sort of transitions we are seeing today Mbappe is going to have a party if he joins us next season.
I'm sorry but what was that move by Neuer. I can't, he's completely taking the piss. 
Madrid better score another couple of goals because City are going to spank them in the return leg
I'm sorry, why does he not have the Ballon D'Or wrapped up at Bayern?
We need to take advantage of our legs and push the pace second half. We're fitter and they can't deal with our pace
Winning multiple European cup's isn't for everyone mate.
He has just awoken from months of hibernation. And this after a start to the season where he looked like a ballon d'or candidate.
Too defensive of a setup for my liking. Though we are more dangerous with those counters, but need to finish those chances. These are games of small margins and all it takes is another brainfart.
The second leg will be without Tchou. Hoping no one else but fearing the worst.
The second leg will be without Tchou. Hoping no one else but fearing the worst.
He's renowned for having an attitude, there were a lot of stories at Dortmund about him but when you perform no one can criticize you. Then he went to La Liga which is like getting the equivalent of a PhD in ref abuse and diving.
Totally agree, for me, it's no contest, Kane is brining way more than just goals to a team. I mean, the great thing about having a player like Kane is that even if he isn't at his best in terms of finishing chances, he will most likely still create enough for his teammates to score.
Haaland is only mentioned because he basically was their striker purchase after not getting Kane the summer before, not because I think they are very similar players.
100%, he absolutely defends that 2nd goal with his pace. But we've been shit all around, if we get out of this with a draw or single goal defaat I'll be delighted.