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Its a very poor game. Arsenal look tired and Wolves offer little threat. 

19 minutes ago, VillaAlex said:

Sheffield United are dreadful. Burnley are the experts of throwing away points but they at least have something about them at times this season. Sheffield United have stunk the league out, I still can't believe we drew against them at VP. The worst result of the season by an absolute mile. 

Yes Burnley have stuffed them twice. 

2 hours ago, stewiek2 said:

The European treble. I think so, d'you wanna bet against us?

Would you give evens? 

Extra time was not ideal particularly the players looked a bit knackered tonight.  Just got to put in a massive effort on Sunday. I assume Zaniolo is injured and won't play.  Does Carlos come back into the team ? 

5 hours ago, villa4europe said:

but this is not a good Bayern team, they don't have a good defence, even last night they had a DMC* at RB, dier at CB and a RB at LB

Bayern were there for the taking and IMO arsenal didn't look good enough in attack, they were not the same team that were putting 5 and 6 past teams a month ago

not sure if it was tiredness or playing with too much caution, dunno if they showed bayern too much respect

* to be fair kimmich is a world class RB as well as probably the 2nd best DMC in the world

Yes agree but they still.have the experience. 

Great energy but I thought he had a mixed game. Maybe just a little rusty.

He didn't have the best of games but the whole team were lack lustre and didn't wake up until they got the second 

Made a difference when he came on. 

Don't think he had the best of games but put the pressure penalty away very calmly. 

Never seen a worse referee..Well done Martinez. 

17 hours ago, useless said:

They be back, they've won ten of their last twelve in the league and got an away draw to Manchester City in that run too, they actually played well against us, we just played better. We need them to do well in their next two against Wolves and Chelsea, so when they play Spurs they've still got something to play for

Yes ive got nothing against Arsenal or Arteta. They got beaten by a much more experienced team in the quarters of the champions league. No disgrace. I don't think the league is over.either. 

1 hour ago, pas5898 said:

I went to the Real Madrid game with my Polish friend who is a Man City Fan (he unfortunately has cancer, and I drove him). It's becoming clear, around the away fans / that side of the stadium is there the original Man City fans sit.

The opposite side, where I sat, genuinely; 2/3rds were "tourist fans". A lot of people from different ethnic backgrounds, lot of different languages, many actually supported different clubs. There's a video of Rio Ferdinand doing the round walking into the Etihad with swards of people trying to take a selfie. Years ago, he'd be sneaking in.

As soon as they drop down to 3rd/4th expect their stadium to literally be half empty as those tourist fans will move on. Particularly if Man United get back to their former glories.

Unlike Chelsea Man City have  always had a core support. I remember Chelsea getting 4k gates at the bridge but even when city went down to the third tier like us they had good support. 

Real Madrid haven't been very good. 

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3 minutes ago, nick76 said:

Too many fans getting twisted up not only on the week but per night and even within games. Too many twists and turns by other teams, let’s just focus on us and the rest will be what’ll be.  It’s interesting to speculate but I think too many are getting worked up with each goal.

Yes totally agree. After the result and performance Sunday I'm no longer worried about other teams.

7 minutes ago, duke313 said:

Call me mad. But I have a feeling Liverpool are going to go all out attack and get back in the tie.

At their best they can do it 

5 minutes ago, AshVilla said:

Arsenal are not going to beat Bayern.

Bunch of chokers.

Yes agree. City will beat Real Madrid 

6 minutes ago, AndyM3000 said:

Bad night for us.

Bad night for Spain. Just means we need to focus on finishing 4th. 

Even without the points deduction Everton.hsve still had a crap season 

Goalkeepers are giants compared to whst they used to be. When you take the size, the fitness agility etc he's a different level to the greats of the past Rimmer and Bosnich. He's not just the best we have ever had hes the best by a country mile and I don't think there is a better keeper in world football.

They just lack that 20 plus goals a season man. Although Saka hasn't been as good as last season his numbers are still good. 14 goals 8 assists. Martenelli on the other hand has had a poor season and he was brilliant last season. 

12 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

On the flipside... Arsenal could also be super fired up to batter them, even on top of the rivalry.

They are after a title after all.

Depends how there next three games go. Bayern away. Wolves away then Chelses at home before spurs play them.

Totally different players Benteke and Watkins. But big difference for me is Benteke never improved after his first season and career ending up going backwards. Watkins just gets better and better. He willingness to learn and keep improving his game is what makes him better imo. Maybe Emery would have made him a better player but thst we will never know. 

No point comparing fixtures.  After we hsve softened Arsenal Spurs could easily beat them. All our games are winnable. We have nothing to fear now. 

6 minutes ago, Nicho said:

Thought he was rubbish today, the only positive is that he continues to work hard. 

That's a bit harsh 

I think McGinn gives us more physicality in the double pivot. Luiz is still class but not a no. 6