DeadLinesman Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 29 minutes ago, Danny said: City been done over here proper. @DeadLinesman probably enjoying it even more cos of that haha Just walking away from the ground. Definitely offside. AND I’M HERE FOR IT. Can’t even talk.
MUFC Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gunnersaurus said: Yeah but he scores 1.5 goals a game. I seriously doubt city are better of without Haaland Stats never tell the whole story.
MUFC Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, DeadLinesman said: Just walking away from the ground. Definitely offside. AND I’M HERE FOR IT. Can’t even talk. Sorry this has happened to you.
Gunnersaurus Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, LFCMadLad said: Haaland has been a great signing for the rest of the big clubs in this league... proper leveled the playing field as he offers absolutely nothing if he's not scoring goals. I'd go as far as to say he's useless in every other department. I'm pretty certain city are better of with him than without. But I dont think he's gonna win a ballon d'or if his all round game isn't very good.
Gunnersaurus Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, MUFC said: Stats never tell the whole story. No they don't. But I think its highly likely they are better of with him with that record.
Gunnersaurus Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 42 minutes ago, Rick said: The law is apparently it isn’t interfering if he doesn’t touch it, so by the rules it’s fine. Not sure I agree with that though, he definitely is interfering with the play. Don't they say if you are blocking the goal keepers view its offside even if you don't touch it? Personally I think it would be easier to say if you are in an offside position your offside or as long as you don't touch it your not offside. Take the interpretation out of it.
6666 Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Gunnersaurus said: Yeah but he scores 1.5 goals a game. I seriously doubt city are better of without Haaland After 18 games they were 1st and had 5 more points last season. I think it's both a combination of them not being as good (although the talent is far superior to everyone else's) and other teams being better. Arsenal, Man Utd, and Newcastle are better teams. Even the likes of Aston Villa, Brighton, Brentford, and Fulham have created a more competitive league.
Gunnersaurus Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, 6666 said: After 18 games they were 1st and had 5 more points last season. I think it's both a combination of them not being as good (although the talent is far superior to everyone else's) and other teams being better. Arsenal, Man Utd, and Newcastle are better teams. Even the likes of Aston Villa, Brighton, Brentford, and Fulham have created a more competitive league. What's your point then? I said I thought they are better of with him. Then you said they are worse of this season but there are other reasons for it
Rick Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, Gunnersaurus said: Don't they say if you are blocking the goal keepers view its offside even if you don't touch it? Personally I think it would be easier to say if you are in an offside position your offside or as long as you don't touch it your not offside. Take the interpretation out of it. The rule should be if you make an attempt to play the ball, your’e offside. Rashford definitely would have shot if Fernandes didnt take it off him.
6666 Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gunnersaurus said: What's your point then? I said I thought they are better of with him. Then you said they are worse of this season but there are other reasons for it My point is that your point of them being "better" is incorrect. They aren't better. Haaland might not be the only reason but their system changing and them having less control is a reason. Just not the only reason. And they're definitely not better.
Danny Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Big win for United, shouldn't be a win but that is what it is. I think Ten Haag has proven today that this team are a lot better than what they were 4 months ago and that is a good place for United to be in. I think United defended really well and that mid-range compact block really prevented City from playing, got to say City looked out of ideas and I don't know why they didn't try and overload the centre of midfield more. Haaland really wasn't in the game at all, but I don't think that's necessarily his fault. You have a team today that aren't playing to his strengths and I don't know why, he was so isolated, just feed him the ball rather than try and intricately play it in wide. Cross the ball and he will cause havoc. United are a long way off from looking like peak City and Liverpool did but they do look on the way. I don't get Antony, he may turn into a great player, but right now he just looks pretty ineffective. Garnacho should be ahead of him in terms of starting or first sub on. I think Arsenal can take a lot from this game, better attacking talent than United and much more of a unified team than City are. They need to keep winning.
Gunnersaurus Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, 6666 said: My point is that your point of them being "better" is incorrect. They aren't better. Haaland might not be the only reason but their system changing and them having less control is a reason. Just not the only reason. And they're definitely not better. I didn't say they were better than last season. I said I think they are better of with him. Its always been very hard to win 3 league titles in a row its only been done a few times. If they had exactly the same team as last year doesn't mean they would have 5 points more now. Keeping players consistent for 3 seasons is very hard.
Gunnersaurus Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Rick said: The rule should be if you make an attempt to play the ball, your’e offside. Rashford definitely would have shot if Fernandes didnt take it off him. Wouldn't that lead to an interpretation though which may cause problems? I haven't seen the goal and it sounds as if this one would be pretty easy if your rule was used but others might be more complicated. If its black and white the interpretation is taken out.
Reluctant Striker Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 It's been a while since Man City had a striker. It probably is taking some adapting to, for all the records being smashed. I think they'll figure it all out & have better days over the next few years.. Was Man United's midfield line up a bit new? Kind of enjoyed seeing both Grealish & Rashford step out from the shadow people seem to enjoy seeing them in.
Lucas Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 The offside rule has gone rogue. Seems the rules change every week to suit whatever the arguement is, which leads to no consistancy, so no one has a fucking clue what's right or wrong anymore. All I know is, one of these was offside, the other wasn't. What was always obvious is no longer obvious. And that sadly sums up the way the game has slowly gone in recent times.
OrangeKhrush Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 City had 70% of the ball, 709 passes to 300, 84% pass completion but did absolutely fucking nothing with the ball.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, MUFC said: Hats off to Shaw at CB. Made Haaland look like Gary Birtles. Harsh on Garry Birtles, a two time European champion - a trophy that City have struggled to buy
OrangeKhrush Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Kyle Walker has also seen better days, he needs replacement soon.
Happy Blue Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 1 minute ago, OrangeKhrush said: Kyle Walker has also seen better days, he needs replacement soon. Lewis will take his place soon
Happy Blue Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, OrangeKhrush said: You have won so many you can share one Winning 3 years running was always going to be difficult ..spend £500million in the summer and have another crack at it
Happy Blue Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, MUFC said: Hats off to Shaw at CB. Made Haaland look like Gary Birtles. Your defenders cant handle him, it was the midfield stopping the ball getting to him, that's the only way any team can stop him
OrangeKhrush Posted January 14, 2023 Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, Happy Blue said: Winning 3 years running was always going to be difficult ..spend £500million in the summer and have another crack at it Peps wishlist: Mbappe Bellingham Fernandez Rice
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