City's starting eleven featured a surprise in the form of Nasri who started the game and banished both Jesus Navas and new signing Kevin De Bruyne to the bench. That was a mistake. What pleased City supporters was that Sergio Aguero was on the bench after being attacked by Scott Dann last Saturday.
Both teams are as cautious as two boxers who have great respect for each other and City is becoming more of a dominant force in the game after the opening quarter of the game. Unfortunately, however, the players seem taken by the seriousness of the moment, and they were far too stagnant.
It is noteworthy at this level is that City has to put away the chance they get chances. Sterling has two big chance that just have to be put away. Juve has three scoring opportunities and scores two from them. Another conclusion is that it the play must float along a lot faster.
Primarily, it is the central midfield that must play a lot faster to gain ground and to create chances. City has again put themselves in a difficult position in the group stage. But this group is likely to be very "tight" and all matches are important.
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Thursday, 17 September 2015
Monday, 14 September 2015
City in The Champions League
When this year's edition of the Champions League is ready to be kicked off, the last year's finalists Juventus FC are set for a visit to the Etihad, and Manchester City. A City that has started the season in the best way. Five wins, 11 goals produced and zero conceded. It is worse for Juventus; No victory in the first three matches in the league and a very precarious situation for Allegri and his players.
Manchester City are now making their fifth appearance in the Champions League. In the past two years, City eliminated by FC Barcelona. In this years edition of the Champions League, Manchester City seem to have finally been assigned a group randomly, in which the first place can be viewed as reasonable. Previously, Manchester City have never been a sure thing for the first place in the group, but this is as close as it gets.
Take over the group first, and then Europe.
Manchester City are now making their fifth appearance in the Champions League. In the past two years, City eliminated by FC Barcelona. In this years edition of the Champions League, Manchester City seem to have finally been assigned a group randomly, in which the first place can be viewed as reasonable. Previously, Manchester City have never been a sure thing for the first place in the group, but this is as close as it gets.
Take over the group first, and then Europe.
Saturday, 12 September 2015
It's Nacho Time!
Sergio Aguero was forced to leave the game due to getting injured and Jesus Navas missed an open goal. Kelechi Iheanacho stepped up and blessed Manchester City. The 18-year-old substitute scored the only goal of the game in stoppage time.
Manchester City already had David Silva and Raheem Sterling on the injury list. Crystal Palace gave City a new heavy blow when Sergio Aguero was the subject of a vicious tackle by Crystal Palace player Scott Dann after 18 minutes. It should have been a red card for Dann.
To replace Aguero on the field came the new signing Kevin de Bruyne who made his debute in light blue. The new acquisition played the ball with a good pass to Jesus Navas who rounded the goalkeeper and got a open goal. The winger finished the chance, but missed.
Instead of the superstars, it is an 18-year-old who will get the headlines. Kelechi Iheanacho came on at the end of the match and after only having been on the pitch for a few seconds, he scored the 1-0 goal in stoppage time and became another great City hero.
It is undoubtedly Nacho Time!
Manchester City already had David Silva and Raheem Sterling on the injury list. Crystal Palace gave City a new heavy blow when Sergio Aguero was the subject of a vicious tackle by Crystal Palace player Scott Dann after 18 minutes. It should have been a red card for Dann.
To replace Aguero on the field came the new signing Kevin de Bruyne who made his debute in light blue. The new acquisition played the ball with a good pass to Jesus Navas who rounded the goalkeeper and got a open goal. The winger finished the chance, but missed.
Instead of the superstars, it is an 18-year-old who will get the headlines. Kelechi Iheanacho came on at the end of the match and after only having been on the pitch for a few seconds, he scored the 1-0 goal in stoppage time and became another great City hero.
It is undoubtedly Nacho Time!
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Transfer window Round up
It was a silent
deadline day for Manchester City with no business taking place in the final 24
hours of the transfer window. The last added signing to the squad was one of
the greatest high profile transfers in the Premier League, with Kevin De Bruyne
coming in from Wolfsburg.
The promising
Turkish striker Enes Unal was the first player who got signed on the 6th
of July, just in time for the prospect to join the team in pre-season. He is
now on loan at Genk.
Raheem
Sterling was the first big signing in July and he was promptly followed to
Manchester City by Fabian Delph who joined from Aston Villa a couple of days
later.
Patrick
Roberts was signed to City next from Championship side Fulham before Argentine
defender Nicolas Otamendi brought in from Valencia on August 20th.
James
Milner and Micah Richards left City for Liverpool and Aston Villa respectively.
Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic also left City for Roma and Inter on loan. Marcos
Lopes joined Monaco, Jason Denayer was loaned to Galatasaray and Jose Angel
Pozo signed for Almeria.
How De Bruyne Should/Will Be Used
With Kevin De Bruyne on board it would seem that Jesus Navas would have to step aside. It will not be Raheem Sterling and it is certainly not David Silva who shall be stepping aside. With Navas pace and direct style of play, he has given City an important dimension. It is no coincidence that Navas played 35 league games last season. But now his chances in the starting line seem drastically reduced.
As a winger Silva will of course still move more centrally. He will move fairly freely, but there is still a difference. As a winger, he has a defensive responsibilities on the flank and it will inhibit his offensive game. It will also mean that City becomes slightly brittle on the flank. Kevin De Bruyne is a number 10 that often moves out toward the edges to create numerical advantages in the middle. Expect him to move freely and cross the ball from the edge of the area and also expect quick passing triangles when he and Silva find each other.
As a winger Silva will of course still move more centrally. He will move fairly freely, but there is still a difference. As a winger, he has a defensive responsibilities on the flank and it will inhibit his offensive game. It will also mean that City becomes slightly brittle on the flank. Kevin De Bruyne is a number 10 that often moves out toward the edges to create numerical advantages in the middle. Expect him to move freely and cross the ball from the edge of the area and also expect quick passing triangles when he and Silva find each other.
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Monday, 10 August 2015
Match Report: Manchester City vs West Brom
This year's premiere was played at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich stood as the opposition. It was a fine first game. After total domination City was the victorious team with 3-0 as the scoreline when the referee blew the final whistle. The goals were scored by Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany.
City supporters only had to wait eight minutes before the 1-0 goal was a fact. Navas found Yaya Toure, who just outside the penalty area fired a shot that might have/have not touched Silva and then the WBA central defender Dawson, to finally roll slowly into the goal behind a bewildered Myhill.
WBA parked bus á la Tony Pulis and Mourinho. It is usually difficult to open up a tight defence but when Yaya Toure is on the right all bets are off. After 23 minutes, Bony laid the ball off to Yaya, who let off a curling shot that was bombed into the top corner behind a chance-less Myhill. 2-0 to City was a fact.
The last chance of the first half went to City and a fantastic Silva laid off a sharp through ball to an onrushing Kolarov who fired the ball over the goal.
The second half did not start unexpectedly with a goal scoring chance for City.
In the 58th minute the game was settled. From a corner kick delivered by Silva reached Kompany who headed the ball into the far corner for a 3-0 lead. They subsequent scenes when Kompany ran up to the happy City supporters behind the goal and celebrated already feel classic!
The last half hour was relatively uneventful as City was already winning and they kept WBA at bey. However, with three changes were made as Bony, Sterling and Yaya were substituted for Aguero, Nasri and Demichelis. However, Myhill finished the game with two fine saves after Aguero and Kolarov tested him in the final stages of the game.
Final Result: 3-0 Victory for City.
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City supporters only had to wait eight minutes before the 1-0 goal was a fact. Navas found Yaya Toure, who just outside the penalty area fired a shot that might have/have not touched Silva and then the WBA central defender Dawson, to finally roll slowly into the goal behind a bewildered Myhill.
WBA parked bus á la Tony Pulis and Mourinho. It is usually difficult to open up a tight defence but when Yaya Toure is on the right all bets are off. After 23 minutes, Bony laid the ball off to Yaya, who let off a curling shot that was bombed into the top corner behind a chance-less Myhill. 2-0 to City was a fact.
The last chance of the first half went to City and a fantastic Silva laid off a sharp through ball to an onrushing Kolarov who fired the ball over the goal.
The second half did not start unexpectedly with a goal scoring chance for City.
In the 58th minute the game was settled. From a corner kick delivered by Silva reached Kompany who headed the ball into the far corner for a 3-0 lead. They subsequent scenes when Kompany ran up to the happy City supporters behind the goal and celebrated already feel classic!
The last half hour was relatively uneventful as City was already winning and they kept WBA at bey. However, with three changes were made as Bony, Sterling and Yaya were substituted for Aguero, Nasri and Demichelis. However, Myhill finished the game with two fine saves after Aguero and Kolarov tested him in the final stages of the game.
Final Result: 3-0 Victory for City.
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| Kompany's Epic Celebration. |
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Friday, 24 July 2015
Match Report: Manchester City - Real Madrid
It was set for football feast in the final match of International Champions Cup. An Absolutely amazing number of 99,382 people had gathered to experience the pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Real Madrid. It wasn't a fantastic experience for Manchester City when Real Madrid in a simple manner won the match with 4-1 as the end result. Benzema, Ronaldo, Pepe and Cheryshev scored for the Spaniards. Yaya Toure scored for City via a penalty.
It was a debut appearance for new signing Fabian Delph against Real Madrid. The back line consisted of a 20 year old, and a 16 year old. Vincent Kompany was not available as the stork is on its way to the family Kompany at any moment.
The first incident of the match came in the eighth minute when Sterling was trying to get a penalty for City. However, the referee did not Sterlings dive after Pepe touched him easily with the arm. However, the referee made a big miss two minutes later after Real's goalkeeper Keylor Navas, completely knocked out Yaya Toure.
In the 19th minute it happened. This was suppose to be Fabian Delphs big day when he got his debut against Real Madrid in front of nearly 100 000 spectators. However, his debut lasted just under 20 minutes after he suddenly just laid on the field and grabbed towards his hamstring.
One minute after the City's nightmare continued when Benzema scored 1-0 to Real. In the 24th minute Ronaldo fired off a shot. Hart was on Ronaldo's fierce strike but he could not prevent the ball from going into the goal. 2-0 to Real.
A couple of minutes later 3-0 goal arrived. Isco struck a perfect corner, and then Denayer and Kolarov completely lost Ramos and Pepe and could the latter in a childishly easy nod another ball behind Hart in the goal.
In the closing seconds of the first half City were rewarded a penalty. Yaya Toure stepped up and converted the penalty into a goal. 3-1 to Real Madrid in the first half.
The second half started as the first one, with Real Madrid dominating. There had been no changes but later on in the second half, Lopes, Zucchini, and Iheanacho came on.
The changes did not give much to affect the results. Moments later Isco showed up City's back line and then he through a sharp pass found Cheryshev who could easily bump in 4-1. Sagnas defensive game was in this case none-existent.
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It was a debut appearance for new signing Fabian Delph against Real Madrid. The back line consisted of a 20 year old, and a 16 year old. Vincent Kompany was not available as the stork is on its way to the family Kompany at any moment.
The first incident of the match came in the eighth minute when Sterling was trying to get a penalty for City. However, the referee did not Sterlings dive after Pepe touched him easily with the arm. However, the referee made a big miss two minutes later after Real's goalkeeper Keylor Navas, completely knocked out Yaya Toure.
In the 19th minute it happened. This was suppose to be Fabian Delphs big day when he got his debut against Real Madrid in front of nearly 100 000 spectators. However, his debut lasted just under 20 minutes after he suddenly just laid on the field and grabbed towards his hamstring.
One minute after the City's nightmare continued when Benzema scored 1-0 to Real. In the 24th minute Ronaldo fired off a shot. Hart was on Ronaldo's fierce strike but he could not prevent the ball from going into the goal. 2-0 to Real.
A couple of minutes later 3-0 goal arrived. Isco struck a perfect corner, and then Denayer and Kolarov completely lost Ramos and Pepe and could the latter in a childishly easy nod another ball behind Hart in the goal.
In the closing seconds of the first half City were rewarded a penalty. Yaya Toure stepped up and converted the penalty into a goal. 3-1 to Real Madrid in the first half.
The second half started as the first one, with Real Madrid dominating. There had been no changes but later on in the second half, Lopes, Zucchini, and Iheanacho came on.
The changes did not give much to affect the results. Moments later Isco showed up City's back line and then he through a sharp pass found Cheryshev who could easily bump in 4-1. Sagnas defensive game was in this case none-existent.
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Monday, 20 July 2015
Who is Plan B?
As the season is creeping closer and closer and the transfer window is starting to get shorter and shorter, It would seem that Manchester City have done half of what they're suppose to do and half of what they promised the supporters that they would do.
What has been done so far is: Filling up the English/Homegrown quote with the best homegrown/english players available. (Roberts, Sterling, Delph). This is very good of course as the club has also brought in a heap of 18 year olds to build for the future not to mention that there are a few youngsters from the EDS steadily approaching the first team.
But when will the finished, top of the line players be added to the squad? The De Bruyne's and Pogba's? It is looking less and less likely that City would get both of them. The one that City is most likely to get is De Bruyne and right now it feels like it's 50/50. But in case City pulls off De Bruyne but not Pogba who would be the Plan B?
Leon Goretzka. Leon Goretzka is one of the most promising box-to-box midfielders in the world and has been for the last 2 years. Unfortunately he has been in the shadow of Pogba and Verratti, respectively. Born in 1995, he made his debut for Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga where he played regularly for the whole 12/13 season and he managed to score 4 goals.
In the summer of 2013 he completed his move to Schalke 04 for what is assumed to be around €4 million. In his first season at Schalke 04 he played 25 games and scored 4 goals in the Bundesliga. He appeared in every Champions League game and smaller cup game as well. In the 14/15 season he was out injured and only managed to make 10 appearance in the League and 1 game in the Champions League. His absence definitely affected Schalke as their results in the league were poor without him at the end of the season.
Goretzka Stats (13/14 Season) :
Successful Tackels: 1, 2
Successful Interceptions: 1, 1
Key Passes: 1, 1
Dribbles: 2, 2
Fouls Committed: 1, 1
What has been done so far is: Filling up the English/Homegrown quote with the best homegrown/english players available. (Roberts, Sterling, Delph). This is very good of course as the club has also brought in a heap of 18 year olds to build for the future not to mention that there are a few youngsters from the EDS steadily approaching the first team.
But when will the finished, top of the line players be added to the squad? The De Bruyne's and Pogba's? It is looking less and less likely that City would get both of them. The one that City is most likely to get is De Bruyne and right now it feels like it's 50/50. But in case City pulls off De Bruyne but not Pogba who would be the Plan B?
Leon Goretzka. Leon Goretzka is one of the most promising box-to-box midfielders in the world and has been for the last 2 years. Unfortunately he has been in the shadow of Pogba and Verratti, respectively. Born in 1995, he made his debut for Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga where he played regularly for the whole 12/13 season and he managed to score 4 goals.
In the summer of 2013 he completed his move to Schalke 04 for what is assumed to be around €4 million. In his first season at Schalke 04 he played 25 games and scored 4 goals in the Bundesliga. He appeared in every Champions League game and smaller cup game as well. In the 14/15 season he was out injured and only managed to make 10 appearance in the League and 1 game in the Champions League. His absence definitely affected Schalke as their results in the league were poor without him at the end of the season.
Goretzka Stats (13/14 Season) :
Successful Tackels: 1, 2
Successful Interceptions: 1, 1
Key Passes: 1, 1
Dribbles: 2, 2
Fouls Committed: 1, 1
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Sunday, 19 July 2015
Who is Patrick Roberts?
Manchester City have now
completed the fifth signing so far this summer and it comes as a wonderkid
named Patrick Roberts. Roberts who has played for Fulham in the Championship
has joined City for what is believed to be around 5 million £ with add-ons.
But a lot of fans worldwide might be asking themselves; who is Patrik
Roberts?
Patrick Roberts was born in
1997 and he is seen as one of the most promising young players in the
UK who plays as a second striker or right winger. He joined
Fulham at the age of 13 and he signed his first professional contract at the
age of 17.
The ever pragmatic coach
Felix Magath has previously described him as an "extraordinary
talent" and he Roberts was handed his first team debut at the age of 17
against his new club Manchester City. During the 14/15 season Roberts made 17
appearances for Fulham in The Championship and 3 appearances in all cup
competitions.
Roberts have been touted
as a future England star with a superb future within football. Now at 18 he has
signed for one of the biggest clubs in Europe but he is expected to play in the
EDS team with a handful of first team appearances or he might get loaned out to
a weaker team where he can take up a first team spot to further his
development.
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Roberts:
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Saturday, 18 July 2015
Match Report: Manchester City vs Melbourne
The Manchester editions of Melbourne and Manchester met in a pre-season friendly match that took place in Australia. The pace was not the best but both teams still created chances.
The match began at a relatively sluggish pace, but in the eighth minute Willy Caballero was close getting Melbourne ahead. Caballero kicked the ball poorly and a Melbourne player could play the ball into the open goal, but in an impressive recovery Kompany prevented a goal.
Until the 19th minute the game went back and forth in slow tempo, but after Yaya clipped a free kick in the bar the pace was upped. Minutes later Barker fired a shot off after Yaya pushed for the attack.
In the 32nd minute a fine cross from the right made both Humphreys and Maffeo loose their markings which later led to a chance for Mauk who shot the ball high over the open goal. In the sequence afterwards Navas hit the crossbar with a fine effort.
In the second half Melbourne created chance. Novillo got the ball far down the right wing and made his way Horsfield past and then proceeded lob the ball over Caballero who was rushing out, but the ball bounced out for a goal kick.
In the 84th minute Nasri got off a hard shot that Velaphi almost dropped into his own net, but he managed to steer the ball out to a corner. But one minute later came the class came out and this time it was Nasri who showed it. Unal got the ball to Nasri via a touch and Nasri volleyed it into the net and Manchester City came out victorious.
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The match began at a relatively sluggish pace, but in the eighth minute Willy Caballero was close getting Melbourne ahead. Caballero kicked the ball poorly and a Melbourne player could play the ball into the open goal, but in an impressive recovery Kompany prevented a goal.
Until the 19th minute the game went back and forth in slow tempo, but after Yaya clipped a free kick in the bar the pace was upped. Minutes later Barker fired a shot off after Yaya pushed for the attack.
In the 32nd minute a fine cross from the right made both Humphreys and Maffeo loose their markings which later led to a chance for Mauk who shot the ball high over the open goal. In the sequence afterwards Navas hit the crossbar with a fine effort.
In the second half Melbourne created chance. Novillo got the ball far down the right wing and made his way Horsfield past and then proceeded lob the ball over Caballero who was rushing out, but the ball bounced out for a goal kick.
In the 84th minute Nasri got off a hard shot that Velaphi almost dropped into his own net, but he managed to steer the ball out to a corner. But one minute later came the class came out and this time it was Nasri who showed it. Unal got the ball to Nasri via a touch and Nasri volleyed it into the net and Manchester City came out victorious.
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Fabian Delph at City
One of the most remarkable turnarounds in the transfer window took place in the afternoon of the 17th of July when Aston Villa captain Fabian Delph signed a 5 year contract with Manchester City. The same Delph that exactly a week before explained that he intended to stay in Aston Villa.
A week ago the Aston Villa fans cheered and praised their captain who got cold feet and decided to stay in Birmingham and the city's pride Aston Villa. It's most likely Christian Bentekes decision to leave Villa for Liverpool that sparked Fabian to change his mind again and move to the bigger team, Manchester City.
Fabian made his debut in the English national team in September 2014, and he has been capped six times for the national team.
Now Delph choose to continue at Manchester City where he will most likely be a squad player. He must have been promised playing time in line with James Milner over time. Fans are keeping their fingers crossed that it goes better for Fabian compared to Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair.
Fabian Delph will wear the sweater 18 at Manchester City and he is probably not so popular in Birmingham today.
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A week ago the Aston Villa fans cheered and praised their captain who got cold feet and decided to stay in Birmingham and the city's pride Aston Villa. It's most likely Christian Bentekes decision to leave Villa for Liverpool that sparked Fabian to change his mind again and move to the bigger team, Manchester City.
Fabian made his debut in the English national team in September 2014, and he has been capped six times for the national team.
Now Delph choose to continue at Manchester City where he will most likely be a squad player. He must have been promised playing time in line with James Milner over time. Fans are keeping their fingers crossed that it goes better for Fabian compared to Jack Rodwell and Scott Sinclair.
Fabian Delph will wear the sweater 18 at Manchester City and he is probably not so popular in Birmingham today.
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Friday, 17 July 2015
5 reasons City won't trade David Silva for Paul Pogba
There have recently been a bunch of unreliable rumors going around the internet and some newspapers that Manchester City would actually consider trading David Silva for Paul Pogba in a deal with Italian outfit Juventus. This would never happen of course and it is just silly rumors. Here are ten reasons for why it will never happen:
- David Silva is a hall of fame candidate for Manchester City and is a potential Legend.
- David Silva destroys every defense in the league.
- Pogba is yet to be the finished product.
- David Silva is loved by the fans.
- City would never sell their arguably best player.
Aguero's Legendary Status
His controlling the ball
and powerful bursts forward make him unstoppable in the box. A brilliant
finisher who is presented with a chance and he scores, he has a capacity to
create space in the most difficult circumstances. So who is he? A true
Manchester City hero, that's who.
In 2011 Gael Clichy and
Stevan Savic transferred to City and Sergio Aguero's arrival at City was
completed on 28 July 2011 as the club’s third signing of the summer.
He quickly announced
himself as one of the world's deadliest strikers as soon as he arrived at
Manchester City, scoring twice on his debut against Swansea and assisting one
more in the first Premier League fixture of 2011/12.
Sergio 'Kun' Aguero scored
30 goals in his debut season at the Etihad Stadium, becoming the first
player to achieve this feat in the top flight since Francis Lee. Aguero
secured his place in Manchester City history as he ended the Premier
League title drought by scoring the last minute winner at the Etihad against
QPR.
Aguero started very strong
in 13/14 season with four goals in his first six Premier League games of the
season including two goals against Manchester United in the convincing4-1 win.
He scored 28 goals in 13/14
campaign and he won his second Premier League title in 13/14 and he was also a
Capital One Cup winner as City defeated Sunderland 3-1 at Wembley.
A cumbia band called Los
Leales have even recorded a song with Sergio Aguero as the lead singer. The
song was written in his honour and is called "El Kun Aguero". There's
no doubt that Sergio 'Kun' Aguero should have a statue risen for him.
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