They didn't stop the weekend's narrative dead in its tracks but they certainly stalled it a bit. Played well too.
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They didn't stop the weekend's narrative dead in its tracks but they certainly stalled it a bit. Played well too.
The league seems determined to make us work really, really hard to **** this up.Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
I have faith in us :-)
No one?s playing consistently well at this point. Every side in that league is capable of taking points from the top sides; this weeks results have proven that beyond doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I had a feeling that ginger, parade ground staffer was going to frustrate us yesterday. United next weekend could be a real test of our resolve.
City took 3pts from them at home. It?s a must win.
It is an absolute must win. The game after is at Leeds. **** me, that is a tough game.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7sisters
Our away record this season is not good enough. 14 goals in 11 games. 2 wins from our last 6 matches.
It is our excellent home form that has kept us top. If that dips, we are in deep ****.
It may be that we can win the league playing like we have this season. But it will rely on City not getting their act together.
Seen. I think we're terrific ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
We are playing consistently well at this point :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by 7sisters
Perhaps the striker can score against Leeds United again :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I think we could be.Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
19 other teams which some might consider good enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
It is better, but only just. Villa and Spurs have taken 3 points fewer than us away from home. Both have scored more goals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
More worryingly, our away results are getting worse rather than better. 4 of those wins came in the first five games. Then 2 from the next 6.
For now it is enough. If City click into gear it won't be.
We are capable of doing better. And matching our capabilities should be the target.
Three fewer is still fewer :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Across the board it looks like away points are harder to come by this season. City's record is poor - the lazy assiimption thst they will magically click is just silly. We are grinding out points true but looks like the most likely way to win the league this year
It isnt an assumption, lazy or otherwise. It is a fear :-) and yes, it looks pretty unlikely at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
We may well end up winning the league because everyone else was worse. I'll take it, but I'll still want better.
So will Arteta, by the way :-)
Just feel like a signing (even on loan with option to buy) would give us a huge lift. We all know how much I'd like Alvarez from Atheltico but even someone like Guler from Madrid would be a huge boost.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
That's true. Trouble is, we've got too many players already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
At this point, all we really need is for the new throw-in coach to chip with a goal or two. That might give us the same huge boost.
Hmmm... doesn't seem to stop City and Chelsea who are in the process of hoovering up two of our defensive targets :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by redgunamo
I dont think that would make any real difference. Aeteta would take time to trust them. And we have plenty of good players already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Havertz is like a new signing:-)
Different business model. And Chelsea are hardly a model you would copy....Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
:-\ That's unearned wealth for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
Do not allow Declan Rice to fool you; we cannot compete with them financially.