On reflection the whole day went pretty much as expected. I was a bit disappointed that we could not string more than three passes together The Izzy Brown injury mucked up our game plan a bit. I hoped we would score first and get a 1-1 draw but failing that I thought we might lose 0-3...
I enjoyed it for 70 minutes, outclassed (better players) out played (I thought they had a good game), even out-fought at times, not out-tactical but the Izzy Brown looked like it put a dent in the game plan.
It is a pity that Dale Stephens did not use his left foot when he was robbed by de...
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Vokes, Strewth!
We are gonna have do something special now!
Huddersfield leading 0-1 as well. 0-2.
If they play wing-backs it will be like Allbrighton v the quick Bellerin. If City play a back four he might very well be quick enough.
If we time the run as usual it will be offside. It still requires a careless pass (85% accuracy) by City (it is the beginning of the season at a strange ground...
Man City averaged 60% possession in away matches in the Premier League last season.
PS: If they play three at the back and push their full backs forward, we'll have a sporting chance. 1-1