Rod

Beat me to it!

We are a totally different team when Gayle plays. We had our best performance tonight for a long time and the whole team were great, even Krahft. Just please, please leave Joelinton at home ( the only negative).

I think Norwich are a better team than us and I also think Bournemouth are a better team than us. My prediction is 1-0 to Bournemouth. I am staggered that we are above both of these teams.

Take De Bruyne our they are a shadow of themselves. Nowhere near as good as the were 18 months ago or even a year ago. Whilst that's true they barely had to get play at the top of their game tonight to get a result. If they never got that penalty, would they be able to up their game? Loads of teams have nullified them with the low block, we have took 4 points against them in our last 2 games against them by doing that, and are unlucky to not have 5 out of 9. Compare them to 18 months ago they are not playing anywhere near what they used too. Pep’s tactics have been found out now. My god! It could/should have been easily 5 or 6 conceded today. Man City are fantastic, you couldn't be anymore wrong.

As I posted in the match thread he fucked the first half, but second half did everything right imo. Gayle scores and he's done a great job imo. Credit where it's due. FFS!

Tight, compact 5-4-1 defensive game playing on the counter? Is that not exactly what Rafa did when we won 2-1? I repeat, YOU know f##k all about football!

Anyone who says this performance is the same as under Rafa know absolutely f##k all about football!

And that's why it was a daft question. Only 45 minutes of this disgraceful performance, thank God.

The Alamo springs to mind.

Not going to happen though so pointless discussing it.

I couldn't believe he didn't get man of the match. The BBC co-commentator (not sure who it was) gave mom to Maguire for no reason whatsoever. Goldfish Bowl Wanker That was Jenas wasn't it?

I couldn't believe he didn't get man of the match. The BBC co-commentator (not sure who it was) gave mom to Maguire for no reason whatsoever.

I'm looking forward to it more than usual for some reason. Can't really put my finger on it but I have a feeling it'll be a good game to watch based on absolutely nowt. Can't get myself up for this somehow. I predict 1-3.

Imagine if that was Shelvey. It would have been replayed in ultra slow motion about six times. Then on MOTD highlights they would have shown their disgust and insist on a ban. Sunday Supplement would have absolutely analyzed the action and insisted that the Premier League hierarchy abolish Shelveys contract with immediate effect. That was a red card and the Man Utd player doesn't even get spoken to by the referee. Disgraceful! I'm still furious. Nobody in the studio made any reference to the incident which warranted a red card and nobody on here has brought it up other than STM. Is it me or what? It wasnt a red but he definitely tried to leave a bit on him. It would have been a definite yellow in rugby union (sin bin) so how come a Man Utd player gets away without a murmur from anyone. I'm telling you, the game is corrupt. I repeat, if that had been Shelvey he was off no doubt. I hate the game of football at the moment.

Imagine if that was Shelvey. It would have been replayed in ultra slow motion about six times. Then on MOTD highlights they would have shown their disgust and insist on a ban. Sunday Supplement would have absolutely analyzed the action and insisted that the Premier League hierarchy abolish Shelveys contract with immediate effect. That was a red card and the Man Utd player doesn't even get spoken to by the referee. Disgraceful! I'm still furious. Nobody in the studio made any reference to the incident which warranted a red card and nobody on here has brought it up other than STM. Is it me or what?

Imagine if that was Shelvey. It would have been replayed in ultra slow motion about six times. Then on MOTD highlights they would have shown their disgust and insist on a ban. Sunday Supplement would have absolutely analyzed the action and insisted that the Premier League hierarchy abolish Shelveys contract with immediate effect. That was a red card and the Man Utd player doesn't even get spoken to by the referee. Disgraceful!

He hasn’t got the tactical knowledge or the balls to change it. He’s an absolute fraud. I love you shearergol, totally agree.

Awful game, Villa the best team. It's shame we can't play against 10 men in every game.

Yes. Come on Rod - the floor is yours. Tell us all why Bruce has done a shit job? Go! You didn't ask about Bruce's performance/tactics. You asked "will I get more pelters for saying Bruce has done an ok job"? I answered yes. Meaning, I think you are going to get grief. I am not getting into your pathetic arguments you have a lot of. You love a good argument. Oh by the way, I think Bruce is an awful manager. No, I have no interest in explaining this to you. If your thoughts are different then so be it. If everyone thought the same then the world would be a boring place. Take care.

He's done OK, i think we all know he's not a long term answer. That's where i am, i can't stand him being our manager but he's got us safe, so should get credit for it. But if we're bought, he can get to fuck Absolutely this.

Yes.

Well deserved man of the match for Saint Maximin, however I think Shelvey pushed him all the way. I do realise Shelvey does not have many supporters on here but played in the correct role he can dictate the game. It also looks like he has kept himself in good nick fitness wise.

It's going to be cringeworthy in the studio. "Bruce this, Bruce that". I may miss that bit.

Exactly my sentiment.

I'm dreaming aren't I?