A Horse Named Stranger Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 On 6.12.2016 at 11:26 PM, Mexal said: First time he's really played with Sanchez/Ozil/Xhaka. Looks good out there. In the limited time he's played, he's been really productive even if a lot of the goals are poacher types and the result of other players work. This is going to happen. Nah, you can still draw Real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 For those teams looking to strengthen their midfield/attacking options. It looks like J. Draxler will be available in January. Wolfsburg are tanking yet again, Draxler has reiterated his desire to leave Wolfsburg ASAP, the fans in Wolfsburg (assuming they exist) want him gone. And Wolfsburg probably wants the cash to strengthen their defense. And VW has atm other problems than funding their football division. And he has been dropped from the playing that travels to Munich this weekend. So basically whoever wants him and can afford him, will get him (at least that's what it looks like now). As a bonus, he hasn't played in European competitions this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Arsenal has been linked with Draxler for 3 years now. I bet we'll be linked again. And like the other years, I doubt we'll sign him. We could use him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Friendzone Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Man Utd vs Tottenham should be a cracking game. Both playing good football and in form. Would fancy some entertaining draw between them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Man U and Tottenham are in form? Man U have won 1, drawn 4 and lost 1 of their last 6 PL games: Tottenham have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 1. Is that what 'in form' looks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Watford's defense is useless at defending crosses and set pieces. More surprising given that they are a physically big team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 9 minutes ago, Consigliere said: Watford's defense is useless at defending crosses and set pieces. So is Everton's. It was a decent game but I think all of the goals came from the defenders completely failing to pick up a man as the ball came across. Ashley Williams looks done at top level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 1 minute ago, polishgenius said: Ashley Williams looks done at top level. It looks that way but I wouldn't write him off just yet. He started the season well but as Everton's form faded so has his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Arsenal looked good again, I keep waiting for Walcott to have a dip in form Still think Chelsea are a notch above since the formation change but Arsenal have a genuine shot at the title I think especially with City and Liverpools defenses both capable of leaking goals at any moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The first 20 minutes has been more like the Leicester of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I want to say City have come out like relegation fodder but that would be a gross insult to Hull and Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 John Stones jogging around looking lost as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Given the new 'grappling rule', Huth and Morgan are fortunate not to have given away a penalty or two. Ranieri needs to remind them to be careful about wrestling opponents on set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 A lot of goals around today, MOTD should be good. Weird stat, the 4 teams in the playoff places in the Championship have a combined goal difference of +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Fucking lol John Stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, polishgenius said: Fucking lol John Stones. He's honestly terrible or at least has been since the beginning of last season. Hard to believe City spent 50 mil on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hope Pep tells us how many trophies he's won again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philokles Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Kolarov featuring so often at CB is the even bigger issue than Stones. He at least has some potential as a ball-playing centre back. For a club who have spent years waiting for Guardiola, knew which style he will be playing and had about a years notice when he was arriving, it is remarkable how badly caught out they have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Is Kompany injured again? And where's Mangala and Otamendi? Before the game, the commentators said that City returned to four at the back but it looks like they lined by with a back three again when the match was underway. The defensive personnel that City have are clearly uncomfortable playing with a back three and Guardiola needs to address this. Bravo has not made a confident start either which has resulted in more defensive uncertainty. Tbh, Bravo doesn't look to be a more competent keeper than Hart. If it were Mourinho, he'd be receiving alot for flak for cutting Hart loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Friendzone Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Just now, Consigliere said: Is Kompany injured again? And where's Mangala and Otamendi? Before the game, the commentators said that City returned to four at the back but it looks like they lined by with a back three again when the match was underway. The defensive personnel that City have are clearly uncomfortable playing with a back three and Guardiola needs to address this. Bravo has not made a confident start either which has resulted in more defensive uncertainty. Tbh, Bravo doesn't look to be a more competent keeper than Hart. If it were Mourinho, he'd be receiving alot for flak for cutting Hart loose. Yes, Kompany is injured. Otamendi got suspension for 5 yellow cards and Mangala is on loan at Valencia. Mourinho would be criticized for such a performances and they way they play. Klopp, Conte too. Guardiola is darling of media. 8 minutes ago, Horse of Kent said: Kolarov featuring so often at CB is the even bigger issue than Stones. He at least has some potential as a ball-playing centre back. For a club who have spent years waiting for Guardiola, knew which style he will be playing and had about a years notice when he was arriving, it is remarkable how badly caught out they have been. The problem is 50 or more changes in the whole team and 24 defence in particular. Kolarov would be good but he keeps going from back three, back four. He was LB, LCB, CB. How the hell can they function as a cohesive team, when he's doing this stuff? No wonder their defence is shambolic and attack fair enough scoring goals, but that comes partially to his tactics and to sheer talent they have. It's Not Barcelona or Bayern and Guardiola is figuring it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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