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His progression metrics are off the charts for the Brentford game, like. Literally made more than 5 times his usual progressive carries with 23 in one game. When you consider that Jack Grealish is the best in the league for this by some distance with 14.6 average per 90 it's pretty mad. He absolutely ruined Brentford. If we can start having more possession in games we already have some very capable players, like.

He’s gotten much fitter. Love how much more aggressive he is in all aspects of his play now as well. Happy he’s turned it around after what was obviously a tough few months for him. Would be amazing if he went on another run like last season.

His interviews always seem genuine and everything about them indicate that he’s happy to be here and wants the team to get better. He’s injured, there’s no conspiracy. Bloody Luke Edwards knew about it straight after the Villa game.

When he is motivated and fit he can go on runs of good form like this. We all know by now though that he can’t be relied on and it’s just a matter of time before something goes to shit. He’s basically our Granit Xhaka.

He does look a bit Russian

He can't play football though.

You really can't fault Wood's effort. He's everywhere.

Have they even touched the ball since Bruno came on

4-2-3-1 looks like. Big Jo out wide and Willock at 10.

Josh Dasilva's just come back from a career threatening injury and he tackles like that. Pathetic stuff, truly.

Big Jo nosebleed in the penalty box again

hahahaha

have I missed something on why we despise Brentford so much??

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Perfect time to discuss it and remind people outraged at Russian imperialism in Ukraine that we are still selling weapons to Saudi Arabia so that they can blow up hospitals and kids in Yemen.

Murphy did a decent job of progressing with the ball in ASM's absence. 10 progressive carries (carrying the ball at least 5 yards) was the most on the pitch. He should play if ASM's not in. Would be content with the same team although it would be a shame if we can't get Bruno in.

The “late call” on ASM is probably just Howe trying to disrupt Brentford’s preparation. I can’t see him playing if he’s been in Monaco all week

Fair bit of reaching here. You can’t draw this conclusion from a sample size of 1 game.

Cancelo been shocking in both directions

City are so much better without De Bruyne

Fat tory and Stevie Me in the mud. You love to see it.

Last season I'd have 100% agreed with you fwiw. He didn't have a good game today either which doesn't help.

His metrics this season are insane and certainly suggest he is a complete midfielder. Only City's midfielders get near him for progressing the ball (something he's only started doing this season in a team that doesn't have that much possession) and he's made the most interceptions in the league along with the 5th most tackles won.

Still think he should come in for Shelvey, like. We've been here before with Jonjo... he is not reliable and is certainly not the future.

I am still in disbelief at his performances, like. After watching him absolutely stink the place up for the preceding what.. 80, 90 games? He now looks like a superstar It's actually funny.