Consigliere Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I find it a bit weird that Mourinho's treatment of Schweinsteiger is being called "disgraceful". Maybe I missed something but how different is Mourinho's treatment of Schweinsteiger vs. Guardiola's treatment of Hart? From what I've read, Mourinho informed Schweinsteiger pretty early on that he was not part of the plans and told to find another club. I don't see what's so disgraceful about that. Personally, I think that a fully fit Schweinsteiger would be valuable to us - the problem is that Schweinsteiger has not been fully fit in years and this may have factored in Mou's thinking, which is why I also think that Jones is going to be shown the door as well. I certainly agree that pointing the finger at Shaw publicly was the wrong thing to do but also think that the situation is being blown way out of proportion. I'm sure that the vultures in the press have been salivating at the prospect of another Mourinho meltdown and will do whatever they can to exaggerate/manufacture rifts between manager and players and our run of poor results has provided them with the opportunity to do just that. As for Rooney, he was poor again. Right now he is a bottleneck. The team and formation is being selected to accommodate Rooney to the benefit of no-one. Mourinho is going to have to make the hard choice very soon instead of continuing to try and placate an out of form player, otherwise he isn't going to last very long. Hard to see us getting past City in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas! Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 It's hard to see anyone beating City atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 They have started really well. Having said that I'm sure it's quite at the stage of declaring them pretty much champions elect in September the way a few pundits seem to be. They started like a house on fire last year before before falling away. With West Ham not looking great so far the only side they've played so far who you'd expect to finish in the top 7 or 8 is United and they've shown they've not exactly found the right balance to their side yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iskaral Pust Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I agree. City have looked great so far but they've had similar starts before and faded. And they've played some pretty soft teams so far. Even the win against a slipshod Utd was only 2-1, with Zlatan missing an open goal after Bravo dropped a ball and no penalty + red card for Bravo on Rooney. Despite City dominating the first half, Utd could easily have drawn that game. Also, most of City's goals still come on fast counter-attacks, which is pretty incredible given their obvious threat. Bournemouth were criminally naive. City are deservedly favorites and are playing some gorgeous football but I doubt it will be a progression of 4-0 wins all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 City have certainly looked impressive but I too hesitate to make any predictions at this stage. I thought City would walk the league last season after their blistering start and look at how that turned out. City together with Liverpool have been the most impressive sides thus far. I'd even give Liverpool the edge in that department considering they've had the much tougher fixtures. City do have a pretty challenging fixture list coming up though: Spurs away before the international break and then six games in 18 days (Everton, United, Southampton, West Brom and two games against Barca). Come November I think that we will have a clearer picture on just how good this City side really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iskaral Pust Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 We all sound so rational and reasonable. We need Alex back to wank lyrically over Aguero, Silva, Sterling and KDB as a counterpoint to all this measured consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefCurry Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 23 hours ago, Nas! said: It's hard to see anyone beating City atm. They will lose in EFL Cup in game against UNited.. they must take the revenge.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefCurry Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Yes, they are playing great football, but they will start to struggle a little bit. They just can't play the same level all season long, it's unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas! Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Well, the "atm" part of my post was purposeful. I'm not saying they're going to win every game they play this season, just that they look better to me than anyone else right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas! Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Not very bold of me, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 City will win the title. Count on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas! Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 That's what this discussion needed. Thanks, Chef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 hour ago, MercurialCannibal said: City will win the title. Count on it. 1 hour ago, Nas! said: That's what this discussion needed. Thanks, Chef. It'll be a bit before we hear from Alex I suspect , but MC appears to be a reasonable replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Fellaini and Rooney both on the bench today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brAnthelAstgreenseer Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 With Fellaini out Pogba seems to be playing with more freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorshach Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 United suddenly look competent. Can't say I approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, brAnthelAstgreenseer said: With Fellaini out Pogba seems to be playing with more freedom. Herrera as a deep-lying midfielder really works. He's doing well, holding the line and dictating, and Pogba's running off and making massive gaps in Leicester's defence (Amartey isn't helping plug them). I love the combination of power and featherlight touch. This is boss. Slow start but once we've started it's everything we should be doing. Consigliere was right that Zlatan will look much better with pace around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 3 corner goals in one half. So poor from Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davrum Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 3 from set pieces. Blind's delivery on point af. Who was it who used to take United's set pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davrum Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 This is what happens when you have both Wayne Rooney and Kaspar Schmeichel out of the way I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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