This is nothing new. The team has been held together by a solid defence and the best goal-scoring midfield you will find in europe. Sterling has 10 goals,Mahrez 9, Jesus 7, Aguero 1.
Another thing that bugs me is our inability to launch a come back when we concede the first goal.The defence has been the cornerstone for the rebuild but when it gets breached like yesterday, 2 straight forward counter-attacks and we concede 2 goals then you realise this team still has plenty of areas of improvement especially in attack.
9 months since the CAS decision I have very little to complain about as a City fan but my nerves are starting to kick in. In the past we had the likes of Yaya, Aguero, Silva, Kompany to make sure we get over the line but from the current group I dont quite know who to trust. KDB will always play well but he doesnt score goals. I trust Bernardo but he seems to be in a slump now as is Gundagon. Other than Foden right now I simply dont know who can score those crucial goals.
Needless to say, this is just a quick moan because we have a lot to thank for. As I said 9 months ago, Pep was a busted flush, some thought we shouldnt even extend his contract . Klopp was going to dominate and we had an ageing team.
I've joined the camp that wants us to sign Haaland. We need a proper striker at this club. I love Jesus and I hope we keep him but we need to hire a proper forward to just do what he is supposed to do.
We need to play the game of our lives against Dortmund without fans. Squeaky bum time.
Issues in front of goal
posted on 11/4/21
7 away games on the trot coming up.
Good job our away form is the best in the league.
posted on 11/4/21
Boris that has given me small hope at least that Man City are due some bad results away from home. We only have a slim chance but it is better than trying to scrape top 4 like last season.
posted on 11/4/21
Why are we 'due some bad results' away from home?
The fixtures start to thin out in a couple of weeks and we can field our best starting XI for most games.
No International Breaks either.
posted on 12/4/21
Ironically, had Leeds kept 11 on the pitch they would not have set up camp in their own 18 yard box and City may well have won easily. Having so many of the first choice players out hurt but Pep was right to prioritise Dortmund, where City simply have to score. I wouldn't be in a hurry to play Sterling in that one.
posted on 12/4/21
Wouldn’t be surprised if he started Sterling tbh.
Pep usually starts smoking opium when we get to a the latter stages of the CL
posted on 12/4/21
I should have said it is more likely Man City results away from home are unsustainable. Most teams have a dip at some stage but if Man City continue it then fair play to them.
posted on 12/4/21
Re: Leeds. I'm sure Pep was watching when Sterling missed a sitter from 10 yards. He almost certainly noticed Sterling's counter attack in the 83rd minute when rather than pass it to Foden, who was in the clear on his left, ran straight into trouble and lost it. Nothing personal against the guy, but he's reverted back to three seasons ago and if he starts against Dortmund then I'll be writing a strongly worded letter to Khaldoon to inform him of my discontent.
posted on 13/4/21
Foden was forcing the defenders to back up, something Sterling isn't doing anywhere near enough. Cannot be other than Foden Jesus and Mahrez as the front 3 against Dortmund.
posted on 13/4/21
Aguero's the only player we've got who can 1 to 1 with a GK and score 4 times out of 5.
I'd have more confidence in Delap finishing in that situation than I have with Jesus, Mahrez or Sterling.
posted on 13/4/21
I hope Aguero is at least on the bench, question is whether Pep will go for 2 DM's, in which case will one be Gundo who can go forward sometimes, will Bernardo who runs his socks off and works well with Mahrez make the team? In which case I assume KDB as a false 9?