Yeah I wasn't claiming they sign unknowns; they sign players with some pedigree but their strike rate is very good. Having that manager working with them probably helps.
Premier League Gameweek 11
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De Zerbi is making some odd selections lately.
They started first 20 minutes with Milner as some sort of LWB and Mitoma as support striker.
Never looked like working and changed it to Mitoma back on the left.
Very surprised with a free midweek they haven't just started Joao Pedro in the SS position and also put in Fati as you'd think with that pace Everton would find it very difficult.
Instead they got an early goal and look pretty comfortable defending the 1-0.
Anyone with eyes could see how good Doku was/is/will become.
They've a very solid team and have been unlucky so far this season. Glad to see it.
He had a surprisingly slow start at West Ham but showing his quality now
The more impressive thing for me is the profile that they target and get in.
City sold Mahrez and Laporte in the summer, and then sign Doku and Gvardiol, two high quality players on an upward trajectory in their career who are replacing guys who have seen their best days. But the skills they are bringing to the squad are very similar to what is going out the door, there's literally no drop off in quality.
They haven't really replaced Gundogan though, I don't think Kovacic is anywhere as good. But it's equally annoying and frustrating how organised and clinical they are in their squad building. They have the right balance all over the pitch.
It's frightening to think our best front 4 imho of course is Doku 21, Alvarez 23, Haaland 23, Foden 23. They've also cost a combined £130m which is good business considering some of the money we waste. We've done a great job replacing the Aguero, Sterling, Mahrez and KDB front 4. Obviously, KDB is still here but the young 4 is in place if Erling doesn't get the itch for Real in a year or two.
What's going on with Grealish? Recovering from an injury?
Sickeningly good side; sickeningly good manager.
Brentford equalise. 2-2. OG. Mavropanos.
City could easily win the treble again this season and I wouldn't be that surprised.
Looking at the age profile of that squad, City could win the next 5 titles, and the only hope for the rest is if Pep leaves.
3 assists for Doku now
City make it 4-0. Foden.
Roberto Martinez didn’t, preferring Hazard, yes Eden, over him at last years World Cup.
Tough seeing this wing play from Doku....
Doku has more assists in 65 mins than Antony has had since he joined the Premier League. Amazing that
Weird downplaying of the flying G/A start Doku has made from all the pundits, as if giving him credit means accepting Grealish doesn’t do enough
What a strike from sheffield. Damn them on my last man standing
He's just not as good as Doku, he's fully fit again and tends to play the big games but Pep I think has seen his lack of end product as a hindrance in games we should win.
Brentford now leading WHU 3-2. Collins.
Bournemouth score at City. 4-1. Sinisterra.
What do we want from Newcastle vs Arsenal later on?
For both teams to realise they offer nothing of value to football then promptly liquidate and funnel their money into something that isn't going to waste everyone's time.
Pretty irrelevant to us.
No Odegaard, Havertz-Jorginho midfield. This one is done, can't see us offering enough to win, i'd take a draw right now...
Was going to say draw, buuut...
Arsenal win. Strangely enough Newcastle are behind us as we stand
Draw
City now get fifth.
And to think I stopped watching the game at 1-2 with WHU about to score the third.
Great goal from Bernardo Silva
Watching Kudus makes the Mount signing even more puzzling.
Brighton equalise. 1-1. Dammit.
1 goal and 4 assists for Doku
Doku with four assists.
Oh Pickford you short arse