Yep, draw is the best outcome, but as a betting man I think Chelsea will beat em.
The Title Race 2017/18 | Done and dusted.
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yep. "they arent in our league, we are better by some distance, if we turn up and play half decent, 4-0 but if we waste our domination and chances, 1-1"4-0 away to Chelsea?
Spurs a problem now.
Spurs continue to come in under the radar. Another impressive performance from them today.
If it wasn't for the Wembley factor, you'd seriously consider them as true contenders.
If it wasn't for the Wembley factor, you'd seriously consider them as true contenders.
But there IS the Wembley factor
I know.
Another good result for us today. Vital that we keep enhancing that goal difference every time the opportunity arises to do so.
They've arguably got the best complete XI in the league at full strength particularly if Alli goes back to last year's goalscoring form.
Don’t think GD matter so much. How many times has the league been decided on GD? 2 in living memory?
It has cost us a league title and CL qualification in the last 6 years. More than enough reason for us maintain a good GD.
Maybe not, but I sure wish we'd thought like this in September 2011, so you never know.
I still think they are contenders but you're right, the Wembley factor won't help them. Imagine if they'd waited a year before redeveloping...
What a player Kane is.
I just don’t think it’s likely to come down to that.
Because they beat Huddersfield? I have no fear about Spurs.
Agreed
You mean October 2011, when Fergie should have told the lads to close things down instead of over-chasing just because Fletcher scored a consolation goal.
Dreadful
No I meant September because that's where we are now. But yeah the 6-1 didn't help. Not only did it mean city had 5 goals on us but it led to us grinding out 1-0s to get some confidence back.
He did say that though. He openly criticised the players for chasing the game instead of shutting the game down.
6-1 was the biggest factor that season.
I mean this was our results from September 2011 in the league.
Bolton 0-5 Man United
Man United 3-1 Chelsea
Stoke 1-1 Man United.
So apart from Stoke, and let's be honest it's Stoke away, we honestly couldn't have done much better.
Did he? I thought he was criticising himself more than the players and he called it his worst ever day. But could be wrong though.
Chelsea 0:1 Man City
Fecking Chelsea fecking up.
City front runners no doubt about that. Titles are never won in September, but a result at Stamford Bridge and against the game raisers Liverpool is a true statement of intent.
We will challenge, but depends on how well we do in the big game 6 pointers. We are yet to face a team in top 10, so the true test awaits us.
We will challenge, but depends on how well we do in the big game 6 pointers. We are yet to face a team in top 10, so the true test awaits us.
Our next couple of games include two away games at Liverpool/Chelsea and a home game vs Tottenham. If we're in touch after that run of games we'll be the real deal
City look to be favourites, I hope Mourinho's experience in this league will pull us through because City just look unstoppable at the moment. 25 goals and 1 conceded in all competitions in September.
Exciting times. Fecking internationals but we can use the rest.
Guardiola has been very good in City's two true tests to date.
Credit where it's due.
Credit where it's due.
City are looking really ominous. Fraudiola is looking like the real deal.
City's title to lose now. Made the champions look rather ordinary.
Let the meltdown commence.
Let the meltdown commence.
Pretty much.
It's bubbling up quite nicely.
I'm prepared to rule out Chelsea after their shameful performance tonight, two games a week takes its toll on their side and there's no bite up front.
It's between City, United and Spurs. I'd make City slight favourites, they don't have a really challenging fixture (on paper) until Arsenal visit on Bonfire night.
I'm prepared to rule out Chelsea after their shameful performance tonight, two games a week takes its toll on their side and there's no bite up front.
It's between City, United and Spurs. I'd make City slight favourites, they don't have a really challenging fixture (on paper) until Arsenal visit on Bonfire night.
New Invincibles
One goal separates us but tbh they look hard to beat.
I've not seen us manage a game out like that for a long time. Absolutely chuffed with that 3 points. Hopefully Liverpool can do us a favour in a few weeks. A win there is your perfect way to respond.
only took 600 million
Can we write Chelsea off yet?
City faves, Chelsea Utd finish the top 3
600? try 860 since he took over i think
Chelsea looked dreadful at home to Arsenal last time out, too. I wouldn't too much into it. Chelsea have dropped eight points at home from four games already. That's appalling from a reigning champion.
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