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It's very telling that Howe didn't sub him for Kelly. Would have been an easy switch but he was so good that Howe was happy with him. Lost the ball a couple of times but only because he was brave enough to have it in the first place.

Much, much better.

I know, I was being silly. Amazing how much of an engine he has for the seeming lack of pace. Was brilliant on the ball. Back to his best.

Ran the furthest again, which seems like some sort of optical illusion at times.

Worth 70m of anyone's money.

It's those tiny touches he takes under pressure which sets him apart. This is just the beginning. Remember he's not Bruno, he doesn't have the natural swagger but as time goes on he will become more confident in his surroundings and in his role. He was tactically superb. Never left the gaps that some of our others have done in recent times. His recovery pace is what we've been missing, he can press and drop into shape.

My gaffer. Tactically superb.

Longstaff man.

Haaland pushing ignored.

Hall has been unreal. So composed.

Superb game from Trippier

Ah tino.

Looks like Miggy too.

Need Willock to release pressure.

Sick of these disgusting performances under Howe.

Sandro again not getting involved. Cunt.

It's a pen. Keeper impedes him at worst. Has always been a pen.

Suprised we've managed this given that we've been carrying Tonali all game.

Class. Howay ant.

Trippier for Tino please.

Sandro again there not getting involved.

I doubt Man City fans think they deserve to be ahead. It's a silly discussion to be fair. You are right, the defending was poor.